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In This Issue:  KEYNOTE SESSION: Healthcare IT Perspectives from the Obama and McCain Campaign TOPICS FOR THE 4th ANNUAL VA HIMSS FALL CONFERENCE David Merritt, CHT Project Director and Editor of "Paper Kills" will speak at VA HIMSS 2008 Annual Fall Conference 4th Annual Golf TournamentHealthcare IT Perspectives from the Obama and McCain Campaign
2008 Presidential Perspective and Health IT in the New Administration
• Blackford Middleton, MD, MPH, MSc, FHIMSS Chairman, Center for IT Leadership, and Director, Clinical Informatics R&D, at Partners HealthCare System on behalf of the Barack Obama Presidential Campaign
• The Honorable Mike Burgess, MD U.S. House of Representatives, Texas 26th District on behalf of the John McCain Presidential Campaign The keynote speakers at the 4th Annual Virginia Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) will be Rep. Michael Burgess, MD of the 26th District of Texas who will speak on behalf of the John McCain Presidential Campaign and Blackford Middleton, MD of Partners Healthcare System who will speak on behalf of the Barack Obama Presidential Campaign. “These keynote speakers will provide unique insights into how each Presidential administration will address healthcare information technology issues, if they were to be elected” says Colin Konschak, Past President of Virginia HIMSS and Managing Partner with DIVURGENT. This key event attracts over 250 senior level healthcare stakeholders from across Virginia including clinicians, Information Technology executives, directors and managers who work in leading healthcare provider institutions, payer organizations, the military and other branches of government, and supplier and consulting companies. Other presentations of interest include a panel session with the Chief Information Officers of Virginia’s major healthcare providers and a presentation from Virginia’s Secretary of Technology, Aneesh Chopra where he will discuss Virginia’s healthcare technology strategies. Registration is now open at www.vahimss.org. “The keynote speakers are expected to discuss how legislative initiatives can influence the growth, development and adoption of information technology in healthcare”, says Konschak. “Additionally, attendees will want to learn more about Virginia’s potential to become a health IT leader in the nation and how the industry can work with government to advance health IT issues.”, says current Virginia HIMSS President Mike Sanders. The keynote presentation will take place at the Kingsmill Resort and Spa in Williamsburg, Virginia on October 16th, 2008 at 3:45pm Eastern Time. Registration is open and can be found at TOPICS FOR THE 4th ANNUAL VA HIMSS FALL CONFERENCE
PHYSICIAN & NURSING INFORMATICS • EMR Adoption from a Physicians Perspective • Healthcare Analytics - incorporating data mining into clinical systems to improve care • Electronic Health Data: Once We Have It, What Do We Do With It? A Roadmap for Interchange, Warehousing, and Analysis • Sentara's road to an EMR LEADERSHIP • CIO Roundtable - 10 CIO’s and CMIO’s share their views and concerns on the industry and future • Updates from National HIMSS DATA EXCHANGE • Health Information Exchange in Virginia - sharing information across organizations and physician groups • Healthcare and HIPAA Compliance and Security TECHNOLOGY • The Converged Wireless Hospital - Case Study • Web - Connecting to the Future STATE PROGRAMS • Virginia Disability Determination Services – updates on new DSS electronic processes and services. • Virginia Secretary of Technology will discuss the state's healthcare information technology programs and initiatives David Merritt, CHT Project Director and Editor of "Paper Kills" will speak at VA HIMSS 2008 Annual Fall Conference
National HIMSS awarded David Merritt with the “Book of the Year Award” for its outstanding practical guidance and strategic insight for healthcare information and management systems professionals. All conference attendees will receive a free copy of the book. David is a project director at the Center for Health Transformation and the Gingrich Group. The Center, headed by former Speaker Newt Gingrich, is a collaboration of leaders dedicated to transforming health and healthcare in America. David advises Speaker Gingrich and leads the Center’s projects on health information technology and expanding coverage to the uninsured, with additional work in Medicare, consumerism, and transparency. Edited by David Merritt and featuring an introduction by former U.S. House Speaker and CHT Founder Newt Gingrich, "Paper Kills" addresses the most pressing issues in the drive to modernize and improve healthcare through health information technology. "Paper Kills" guides the reader on a tour of the health information technology landscape, covering topics from protecting privacy and advancing research to building health information exchanges and achieving interoperability. Other chapters explore the role of state governments, health plans, and hospitals in implementing health information technology, as well as the potential of health IT to promote the adoption of best practices in ambulatory care and focus on prevention, wellness, and early detection. MORE INFO ON "PAPER KILLS: Transforming Health and Healthcare with Information Technology"> DAVID MERRITT BIO> 4th Annual Golf Tournament Support the Virginia Chapter of HIMSS. Network and socialize with leaders in the healthcare information systems industry. Participate in the full conference, or just enjoy an afternoon of golf on one of the most beautiful golf courses in the region. Date: October 15, 2008 Shotgun start: 1pm / Awards & Networking: 6pm Location: Kingsmill Resort, Woods Course The 2008 VA HIMSS Golf Tournament will be held on The Woods Course this year. The Woods Course is an interesting mix of long and short holes. It is cut out of the Virginia pines in a secluded corner of the Kingsmill resort. It is a 6, 659 yard, par 72 course. The woods course was ranked #10 of Virginia Top Ten Courses by Golfweek Magazine. This clasic parkland style course was designed by Tom Clark and two-time U.S. Open winner Curtis Strange. A shuttle will be provided at the entrance of Eagles Restaurant at The Kingsmill Resort to bring you to the registration area at the beginning of the Woods course. There will be a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m., and an awards reception in the evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. This is an incredible networking opportunity and an excellent kickoff to the annual conference. Golf participants will receive a complimentary VA HIMSS bag filled with promotional items provided by the sponsors of the 2008 Annual Conference. You have an opportunity to just participate in the golf outing if you are unable to attend the conference. Please register now! For more information or to register, visit www.vahimss.org. Sign up today or refer a colleague.
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