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www.HealthcareITNews.com • nsz May 2008 • Healthcare IT News 21 A PUBLICATION OF THE HEALTH CARE INFORMATION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS SOCIETY. VOLUME 5 • NUMBER 4 Third Virtual Conference &Expo Yields Record Registration REMINDER: M orc than 2,500 senior IT leaders, clinicians and exhibitors registered for the third HIMSS Virtual Con Ference & Expo to engage in an exclusive combination of engaging speakers, high-quality educational sessions, an interactive exhibit floor and networking opportunities. The HIMSS Virtual Conference, April 22-23, featured 13 live keynote speeches and educational seminars-all of which are available on demand through May 24. Opening keynote speaker, athenahealth Chairman and CEO Jonathan Bush kicked A view of the VeE Environment. HIMSS09 call for proposals and reviewers closes Mav 30 T off the event as he discussed the recent developments of newall-payor, real·time claim adjudication platforms that leverage national networks in order to arm providers with relevant information at the rime of service. "Too many hospital-affiliated and owned practices struggle with outdated, fragile billing systems and processes," Mr. Bush explained. ''And software alone will not solve this problem. National networks combined with \X1eb-based practice management software, payor knowledge and comprehensive business services are what's really needed to solve the terrible mess of paper and complexity in today's health system." Popular education sessions included A he call for proposals and call for reviewers for the 2009 Annual HIMSS Conference & Exhibition, April 4-8 in Chicago, will close on Friday, May 30 at 5:00 pm CST. Derails on submitting proposals, including topic categories and evaluation criteria, and applying to become a reviewer, are available at www.himss.org/education. Individuals with questions can contact HIMSS Manager of Education Adam Bazer at abazer@himss.orgor312·915·9257.• 2008: Trmds, Gli"""ers and Oll/inous ShadolJJS; and I-lJPAA Seellfiry Overtlieu/. Seasoned HIT expert Matthew Holt, brought his unique perspective on Health 2.0's economic, sociopolitical and competitive imperatives, and what it could mean for healthcare providers to light during his closing keynote presentation. He said, "\'\fe're seeing a change in the way the Internet is being used in healthcare. We're seeing an increased number of easy-tO-use technologies that allow groups to communicate more easily." But the education didn't end there for attendees: Through engaging video demonstrations, industry white papers and live interaction with company representa· tives via instant messenger, video char and e-mail, attendees explored today's leading HIMSS VeE [C01lti1llffd 011 page 25) HIMSS Summit08 and Advocacy Day Cornerstone Events of National Health IT Week l1 Look Under the Hood: 1--1oJl' the Standards Harmonization Effort 111ill Change YOUl" Lift; Top Ten Things j'0u Need to KJJOJV about Jour EMR; The Hard Tmths about Heal/heare IT in Utilization of E-Prescribing HlDlSS" Summary: In carly March, five physician groups launched a Web site and campaign aimed at encouraging physicians to transition to electronic prescriptions. Respondents were very positive about this Web site, particulady as it relates to the oppornlOity to educate physiVANTAGE Point cians about this technology and the experiences that other clinicians have had with e·prescribing. Only a handful of respondents believed this type of resource would have no impact on the use of e-prescribing technology. • e upcoming HIMSS C-Suite, providers and the conSummit08 and 7th Annual sumers they serve. Four educa· National Health IT Advotion tracks focus on: • New levels of collaboration cacy Day on Capitol Hill are 'can't miss' events. By participating in between ambulatory care these cornerstone events of physicians and their enterprise National Health IT Week Gune 9affiliates; 13), health IT professionals can • Current issues as IT delivers advance their leadership in the information, access and attention industry by examining strategic r~~~~~~~~~ to the mainstream; 1 • Rerum on invesnnenr, national educational topics presented by ~ influential industry leaders and then help 'spread quality reporting efforts, pay for performance, the word' about health IT on Capitol Hill, where the EHR's financial impact and federm fundthe}' will meet members of Congress, explore ing; and health IT solutions at a Technology Showcase • Critical C-Suite strategic relationships. and hear about a new health IT initiative for Keynote speakers include: John Agwunobi, underserved communities. senior vice president and president, Health & Wellness Business Unit, Wal-Marr Stores HIMSS Summit08 Division; James Canton, PhD, futurist, social The Summit08, held June 9-10, is the prescientist, author and sought-after public speakmier senior IT leadership program in North er and Charlie Cook, respected authority on America. Its unique platform for collaboraU.S. elections and political trends. Registration tion, education, dialogue and solutions focusis still available online at www.himsses on key strategic relationships between the summit.org. IT WEEK [col/till/fed (III page 22) InfonnationThat Might Encourage Physician Use of Technology Personalized Report to Request a Connection to Pharmacies via their E-Prescribing Vendor. 5.2% list of Connected Pharmacies. 10% Education About E-Prescribing, 37% Ability to Determine If EPrescribing Technologv is Compliant with 2003 Medicare Law. 11% For more information, visit www.himss.org/vantagepoint. Other, 5.2% None of the Above, 1.6% Updated CPHIMS Exam to Unveil at Summit08 HIMSS Summit08 offers a unique opportunity for senior healthcare IT leaders to discover the latest technology solutions, network with other industry experts and earn the premier credential in the industry. The Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) program enhances and promotes the healthcare information and management systems profession. The updated CPHIMS exam will be offered for the first time during Summit08, June 9 and 10 at the Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel. The exam will be administered on laptop computers provided to candidates, from 2 to 4 pm both days; can· didate check-in begins each day at 1:30 pm. Summit08 test sessions, limited to 30 candidates per session, are filled on a first-in/first-confirmed basis. To take the exam at Summit08, candidates must pre·register by Wednesday, May 28, at WoVW.himsssummit.org. Please note: candidates are not required to register for Summit08 in order to take the CPHIMS exam on June 9 or 10. For more information on CPHIMS at HIMSS Summit08, contactJulianna Kazragys, manager, certification, HIMSS, at jkazragys@himss.org or 312-915-9280. For details on HIMSS' three updated study tools for max· imizing candidates' CPHIMS exam preparation and success, see the article on page 23.• http://www.HealthcareITNews.com http://www.HealthcareITNews.com http://www.himss.org/education http://www.himsssummit.org http://www.himsssummit.org http://www.himsssummit.org http://www.himsssummit.org http://www.himss.org/vantagepoint http://www.himss.org/vantagepoint

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