In This Issue:
 REGISTER NOW: VA HIMSS 5TH ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE
LETTER FROM THE VA HIMSS PRESIDENT
CPHIMS and MEMBER ADVANCEMENT
EDUCATION AND UPCOMING EVENTS/WEBINARS
Update from Virginia Disability Determination Services
REGISTER NOW: VA HIMSS 5TH ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE
October 14 - 16, 2009
Please plan to attend the HIMSS VA Chapter 2009 Fall Conference in Williamsburg, VA. We are extremely excited about the quality of this year’s event at this beautiful resort venue.
In additional to our traditional CIO Roundtable event at the conference, we will be hosting a CMO/CMIO Roundtable for the first time at our conference in October. Attendees will hear the top CIO’s in the State discuss current topics, exciting initiatives and how their organizations are responding to these issues. Our fall conference is an exceptional, intimate venue for you to network and make quality connections with healthcare IT and clinical executives from all regions of Virginia.
CURRENT TOPICS FOR THE 2009 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
LEADERSHIP
CIO Roundtable - Virginia Hospital CIOs will share their views and concern on the industry and the future
CMO Roundtable - Virginia Hospital CMOs will discuss their use of health IT to provide high quality healthcare
Updates from National HIMSS
ARRA
Dr. Robert M. Wah, a nationally recognized expert in health information technology, is CSC’S chief medical officer and a vice president in the company’s North American Public Sector organization, Former Deputy National Health IT Coordinator;
Brad Swenson, VP of Healthcare Practice, Winthrop Resources Corporation - a Healthcare Information Technology veteran who has served in various healthcare roles both nationally and internationally over the last eighteen years. As Healthcare continues to strive for improved patient quality of care, patient safety and efficiencies in delivery of care – technology will play a major role.
HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE
Michael Matthews, CEO of MedVirginia and Senior Advisor to the Governor's Office of Health Information Technology. MedVirginia is the first production user of the NHIN to enable transactions between the Social Security Administration and MedVirginia.
HEALTHCARE REFORM
Dr. Harry Greenspun Chairperson of the HIMSS Government Relations Roundtable, executive vice president and chief medical officer for Perot Systems healthcare group and was named one of the Top 10 Healthcare IT Game Changers to Watch by ExecutiveBiz.com.
STATE PROGRAMS
Virginia Deputy Secretary of Technology will discuss the state's healthcare information technology programs and initiatives
Virginia Disability Determination Services – updates on new DSS electronic processes and services.
Virginia Department of Health - updates on Virginia HISPC Inititative, Advance Directives, and Immunization Registry.
eRx
Walt Culbertson,President, ePrescribe America, Executive Director, ePrescribe Florida
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LETTER FROM THE VA HIMSS PRESIDENT
Terri Ripley, BS, MIT, CPHIMS
Fellow Virginia Healthcare Professionals:
I am very excited to serve as this year’s President of the Virginia HIMSS Chapter. It has never been a more exciting time to be part of health IT.
The new board met last week to discuss our chapter goals and events for the coming year. Our major focus will be to provide our members with up to date information on Health IT topics taking place at both the federal and state level including funding provided in ARRA, the definition of “meaningful use”, and healthcare reform. We will achieve this by providing communication thru our news letter, emails and social networking.
Our advocacy activities will include hosting Virginia’s fourth annual State Advocacy Day in January, participating in the HIMSS 8th Annual Policy Summit in D.C. on September 22-23, 2009 and providing update communications.
This year’s annual conference will be held at the Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg October 14th – October 16th. Presentation topics will include ARRA, ePrescribing and healthcare reform as well as health IT updates from state representatives. The CIO Roundtable will take place on Friday, and new this year a CMO Roundtable is scheduled for Thursday. Please mark your calendars to join us October 14th – October 16th.
I look forward to working with each of you this year and would welcome any suggestions on how the Virginia Chapter of HIMSS can assist you in meeting your health IT goals over the next year.
CPHIMS and MEMBER ADVANCEMENT
CPHIMS is a professional certification program for healthcare information and management systems professionals. Individuals who meet eligibility criteria and successfully complete the CPHIMS exam are designated a Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS).The CPHIMS credential provides both internal and external rewards. It is a mechanism to validate your skill, knowledge and abilities.
• Distinguish yourself from your peers as certified in healthcare information and management systems;
• Expand your career opportunities;
• Validate your healthcare information and management systems knowledge, competency and credibility;
• Provide yourself with skills and tools to help you make a difference in your career, your organization, and your community;
• Demonstrate your commitment to continuing professional development;
• Enjoy the pride of recognition of knowing that you are among the elite in a critical field of healthcare; and
• Hold a premier credential based on a sound assessment to distinguish yourself in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
Fellows and Seniors Member Advancement
HIMSS strongly emphasizes and encourages professional development and contributions to the healthcare industry for its members. As such, members have the opportunity to be recognized for their dedication to the society and industry for apply for Senior or Fellow member. Members are chosen for advancement after meeting several criteria abased on professional capability, experience, leadership and service to their profession and the society.
Individuals who have advanced to Senior Member or Fellow status are leaders within the society implying not only recognition for past contributions but also the expectation of continuing participation and contributions to HIMSS and the healthcare community.
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Resort Guest Room $149
Deluxe Guest Room $159
River Guest Room $179
Resort 1 BR Suite $199
Deluxe 1 BR Suite $209
River 1 BR Suite $239
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Rates are based on room availability. Reserve early to take advantage of the VA HIMSS discounted rates.
HIMSS 8th Annual Policy Summit
With the nationwide emphasis on the role of information technology in healthcare transformation and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, there has never been a better time to become better educated and engage with your elected officials on health IT policy.
The HIMSS 8th Annual Policy Summit will be held September 22-23, 2009. This year’s Policy Summit includes several new and exciting programs:
National Health IT week
September 21 - 25, 2009
National Health IT week ACTIVITIES LIST
HIMSS Health IT “Prep Rally” and Reception
September 22, 2009
HIMSS 8th Annual Policy Summit
September 22 - 23, 2009
HIMSS Health IT Advocacy on the Hill and Reception
September 23, 2009, 2009
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Annually SSA requests over 15 million records a year on behalf of patients filing for disability benefits. To expedite and reduce the costs of the record request and submission process, SSA developed secure electronic processes that your facility can employ free of charge that require no additional use of resources or special skill sets. Also, the processes are environmentally friendly.
Healthcare facilities can receive record requests through SSA’s secure Web site or via fax. Records can then be faxed to DDS using a toll-free number or uploaded through SSA’s Electronic Records Express (ERE) Web site. All facilities can participate regardless of whether records are stored electronically or in paper form.
To learn more about these electronic processes, please contact Shawn Wray, Marketing Specialist Virginia Disability Determination Services, at 804-662-7341, via e-mail at shawn.wray@ssa.gov, or go on-line at http://www.ssa.gov/ere/.
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