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www.HealthcareITNews.com April 2008 s Healthcare IT News 23 A P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E H E A LT H C A R E I N F O R M AT I O N A N D M A N A G E M E N T S Y S T E M S S O C I E T Y s VOLUME 4 s NUMBER 4 mier senior healthcare IT program transpires in Washington, DC. HIMSS Summit08–Advancing Healthcare Leadership through IT, on June 9 and 10, offers a unique platform for collaboration, education and dialogue. HIMSS Summit08 is designed for Charlie Cook senior healthcare IT leaders, including John Agwunobi Dr. James Canton CEOs, CMIOs and CNOs, and practitioners the patients they serve, and implementers actively engaged in IT gov- the Summit08 educational program features ernance. Attendees have an opportunity to four tracks offering a unique opportunity to explore best practices, engage in lively discus- discuss essential issues: • R e s u l t s - B a s e d Pa rt n e r s h i p s : sions and be a part of the debate, as HIMSS Achieving new levels of collaboration Summit08 sets the course for healthcare IT between ambulatory care physicians and adoption in the years ahead. their enterprise affiliates. Keynote speakers include: John Agwunobi, senior vice president and presi• Rights, Access and Privacy: Exploring current issues as IT delivers dent of the Health & Wellness Business Unit, information, access and attention to the Wal-Mart Stores Division; Charlie Cook, publisher of The Cook Political Report and a politimainstream; topics include the benefits cal analyst for the National Journal Group, and possible consequences of online where he writes weekly for National Journal record sharing. magazine and CongressDailyAM; and Dr. • Fiscal Fitness: Examining return-onJames Canton, a renowned global futurist, investment measures, national reporting social scientist, author and sought-after busiefforts, leverage of IT to avoid adverse ness advisor, who presents on the future of events, pay for performance, EHR's healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and impact and federal funding. • The C-Suite Game Plan: Exploring biotechnology. the collaborative roles among C-Suite During the Summit08 opening keynote members and their internal and external session, the CEO-IT Achievement Award stakeholders. recipients will be announced; the award is Back by popular demand, industry innovasponsored by HIMSS and Modern Healthcare. Focused on key strategic relationships tions will connect Summit08 attendees with between the C-Suite, clinical community and HIMSS SUMMIT08 [continued on page 25] I HIMSS Summit08 Sets course for healthcare IT adoption N LESS THAN TWO MONTHS, the pre- T he call for proposals and call for reviewers for the 2009 Annual HIMSS Conference & Exhibition, April 4-8 in Chicago, is now open. The online proposal form and reviewer application will be available at www.himss.org/education from Monday, April 7, through Friday, May 30. Individuals interested in submitting proposals should spend time researching intended audiences, various topic categories and evaluation criteria, which are all available online. Evaluation criteria to note: proposals should be void of commercial or proprietary content, and submitters are limited to two sessions per individual or organization; multiple submissions may impact the decision-making process. In addition, new this year, submitters will be asked to submit “keywords” based on their abstract. Reviewers are asked to review and score education proposals and be part of the education proposal process. When submitting an application, reviewers should be sure to indicate which audience(s) they would be interested in representing as a reviewer, as HIMSS is looking for reviewers for some of the new audiences it is developing education for. Individuals with questions regarding submitting a proposal, including how to categorize a proposal, or becoming a reviewer can contact HIMSS Manager of Education Adam Bazer at abazer@himss.org or 312-915-9257. s HIMSS09 call for proposals and reviewers opens Countdown to HIMSS Virtual Conference & Expo on April 23-24 Check out the wealth of quality content, notable thought leaders, live exhibit hall and real-time networking offered free to registrants at the third HIMSS Virtual Conference & Expo on page 25 of the HIMSS Insider. Updated CPHIMS Exam set to release June 1 Summary: There appears to be consensus in the industry that quality of patient care can be improved if clinicians had access to better information at the point of care. However, while respondents believe clinicians' workflow could be improved by IT in a number of areas, including care delivery and coordination, documentation and medication administration, there was no clear consensus on which area would be improved by introducing IT. Greatest Potential Impact on Workflow Care Delivery and Coordination, 26% Supplies & Equipment, 2% Patient Care Devices, 5% Don’t Know / Other, 5% Documentation, 23% Communication, 18% IT & Clinical Workflow H new study materials now available Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) exam. Dedicated to enhancing and promoting the healthcare information and management systems profession, the CPHIMS program grants the premier credential in the industry. The updated CPHIMS exam, reflecting current professional practice and incorporating a global healthcare IT perspective, rolls out June 1. “The role of the healthcare IT and management engineering professional had changed over the five-years since the exam was first developed, and the updated exam content needed to reflect those changes,” noted Matthew A. Grob, CPHIMS, chair of the CPHIMS Technical Committee. “And concurrent with HIMSS' global expansion, it was recognized that the exam content needed to be updated both to eliminate any U.S.-specific references and to ensure that the roles of healthcare IT and management engineering professionals around the world were addressed within the content of the exam.” The CPHIMS program establishes standards for professional practice; creates a fair, valid and IMSS HAS UPDATED ITS Medication Administration, 22% For more information, visit www.himss.org/vantagepoint. reliable examination process by which professionals can demonstrate their knowledge and skill; and grants certification to those who meet the program's standards. “The value of the Mathew Grob CPHIMS credential is indisputable,” said Mr. Grob. “For healthcare IT professionals, it conveys that their knowledge and expertise have been validated by a reliable third party, thus providing enhanced opportunities in the marketplace. It is also used in professional development plans and is now a requirement for promotion in related healthcare roles in the U.S. military.” Mr. Grob also noted the CPHIMS credential assures healthcare organizations their staff possess the ability to effectively select, design, implement and manage healthcare IT solutions. “Providers and patients also benefit as the solutions being implemented are done so by professionals in a manner that optimizes clinician CPHIMS [continued on page 24] CESAR RUSS REALVIEWS TM PHOTOGRAPHY http://www.HealthcareITNews.com http://www.himss.org/education http://www.himss.org/vantagepoint

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