Please plan to join the HIMSS Virtual Conference June 8th and 9th, at 8am - 4pm
"Centra's Journey to Meaningful Use and Beyond"
Presented by VA HIMSS Board Member, Terri Ripley
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Qualified Registrants: Free
Non-Qualified HIMSS Members: $119
Non-Qualified Non-Members: $139
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DESCRIPTION
June 2011 HIMSS Virtual Conference, Date: 6/8/2011 - 6/9/2011
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Transformational Approaches to Healthcare The June 2011 HIMSS Virtual Conference & Expo will focus on the many methods and models that are used in different care settings, including hospitals, clinical practices, Health Information Exchanges, as well as others, to transform healthcare.
EDUCATION
•Track 1: 5010/ICD-10: This track will focus on aspects of the many challenges and opportunities facing the Health IT industry with the pending 5010/ICD-10 switch.
•Track 2: Meaningful Use Phase 1 and Beyond: Real World Case Studies: This track will focus on the tactics organizations and eligible providers are executing to comply with the Phase 1 Meaningful Use requirements as well as preparation for Phase 2.
Networking
At the June 2011 HIMSS Virtual Conference, you will have an opportunity to chat with attendees in the networking lounge, interact with speakers after their presentation, and discuss the event on Facebook and Twitter (#himssvirtual). Don't miss your chance to be part of this growing virtual community.
EXHIBITS
Interact with exhibitors and fellow attendees on the June 2011 HIMSS Virtual Conference exhibit floor. View and download product information, videos, whitepapers, and more.
Learn more about the June 2011 HIMSS Virtual Conference today
Mid-Atlantic Networking Reception
Orlando Convention Center, Feb. 2011
Fun was had by all, especially with our "High Four" social network devices!
On February 22, 2011 VA HIMSS participated in a Mid-Atlantic Networking Reception at HIMSS11 in the CSC Booth at the Orlando Convention Center.
We co-hosted the reception with the HIMSS chapters from North Carolina and West Virginia, with over 180 attendees. This was a great opportunity to learn about other chapters, industry activities, reconnect with colleagues and make new connections. Fun was had by all, especially with our "High Four" social network devices!
Thanks to all that attended. Special thanks to CSC, Standard Register and everyone involved that made the successful event happen!
Please stay tuned for plans at HIMSS12 in Las Vegas.
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Advocacy Day 2011
Virginia HIMSS held it’s 5th annual Virginia HIMSS Day at the General Assembly on February 1 at the MCV Alumni House.
VA HIMSS members visited the General Assembly and held meetings with their representatives or staff members.
Virginia HIMSS held it’s 5th annual Virginia HIMSS Day at the General Assembly on February 1 at the MCV Alumni House.
Our first speaker was the CMIO from the Bon Secours Health System – the presentation reviewed the tranformational outcomes that have taken place with the implementation of EHRs. Based on the information that was presented, there was a decline in door to doc time, early evaluation for chest pain and a decline in Emergency Department length of stay. Inpatient CMS Scores were stable and trending upward. There was a decline in mortality and complications along with a decline in the adjusted length of stay.
Our next speaker Dr. Kay Stout, the 2009 HIMSS Ambulatory Davies Award Winner, spoke of their use of EHR and the strong acceptance by physicians. The key factors to success were Patient Care and safety at the forefront of all decisions. Additonally, workflow re-design and the dedication of resources were also important factors.
This was a co-sponsored event with CHIME. CHIME organized a well received CIO Panel. CIO's presented their views on the Health Information Exchange.
Updates from Virginia’s Health and Human Resources were presented by Kim Barnes, Director of Virginia's office of Health IT and Cindi Jones, Director of Virginia Health Reform Initiative. The Virginia Health Reform Initiative Advisory Council worked from August to December 2010 and developed a strategic plan for reforming the health care delivery system in Virginia.
Kim Barnes spoke of an $11.6 Million for Health Information Exchange. The state’s HIE plan has been approved by the ONC. The state will release a RFP very soon. The structure of the HIE will be to establish a certification and authorization process to evaluate potential certified HIEs on the COV-HIE network, a standardized gates for access to all state health related resources.
A legislative training session was held explaining how to discuss the current Health IT legislation with their state representatives. Attendees then walked to the General Assembly, and located their Representative's office and spoke to the aide or Representative. VA HIMSS members then visited the General Assembly and held meetings with their representatives or staff members.
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The VA HIMSS Annual Fall Conference has received excellent feedback each year in regards to the sponsorship experience at The Kingsmill Resort. We want to offer you an opportunity to maximize your exposure at this conference and to demonstrate your company's leadership role in the healthcare IT industry in Virginia.
Support by sponsors has ensured the success of our past meetings and will enable us to offer valuable and affordable educational programming for VA HIMSS attendees. To bring you the best value for your sponsorship dollars, we have restructured our sponsorship program and added new opportunities to meet face-to-face with members. Sponsorship space is limited to maintain the intimate atmosphere of the VA HIMSS Conference.
The VA HIMSS board has been able to improve the sponsorship program this year based on all of the feedback and suggestions received. Please click on the link below for complete information on the 2011 Sponsorship Program.
Contact our Sponsorship Chair:
Matt Curtin at: matt.curtin@vahimss.org if you are interested in sponsoring the VA HIMSS Annual Fall Conference.
2011 Sponsorship Program
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