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34 Healthcare IT News ■ September 2007 www.HealthcareITNews.com ■ Newsmakers Carol R. Selvey, MHSA, FHIMSS, has been named principal, national healthcare practice, by the Revere Group, a leading global business and IT solutions consultancy and an NTT data company. In this role, Ms. Selvey will lead strategic planning, technology alignment, system evaluation/selection and project management engagements, as well as business development initiatives. Ms. Selvey has 25 years of experience building and leading healthcare information services for global vendor and consulting organizations. She is an active member of both HIMSS and ACHE and a past-president of the Central and North Florida Chapter of HIMSS, currently serving on the Chapter’s Board of Directors. Salvatore Volpe, MD, FAAP FACP CHCQM, , , was named a recipient of this year’s “Quality Award” presented by IPRO, New York State’s Medicare Quality Improvement Organization. This annual award recognizes healthcare providers who demonstrate a commitment to improving healthcare services in the state. IPRO noted Dr. Volpe’s dedication to improving care for Medicare beneficiaries and promoting the use of EHRs and HIT for quality improvement. Dr. Volpe, a primary care physician in Staten Island, NY, is one of the few physicians in the country to have successfully become board-certified in pediatrics, internal medicine, geriatrics and quality assurance. ■ The Newsmakers column features news about HIMSS members, highlighting significant professional changes, industry-wide activities and industry awards and recognition. Announcements for possible publication in Newsmakers should be submitted via e-mail to membership@himss.org. Some news may appear in the Members’ Section of the HIMSS Web site. transforming healthcare through IT TM Innovation with a shared vision isn’t for everyone. It’s for people who need tomorrow’s solutions…today. It’s for people who have a stake in the future. It’s for innovative thinkers seeking same. DASHBOARD [continued from page 31] downloaded to a spreadsheet. State Legislation Tracking: Updated annually, this tool offers descriptions and summaries of, and the HIMSS position on, pending state legislation. Davies Award Recipients: Access information about the Davies Award recipients. HIMSS Chapter Information: Find the locations of and contact information for the 47 HIMSS Chapters. “The HIMSS State Dashboard offers a valuable perspective on interoperability at the state and national levels,” said H. Stephen Lieber, CAE, HIMSS president/CEO. “With the introduction of this expanded online resource, HIMSS continues to provide its members and others in the industry with a knowledge base that is vital to understanding these various components of EMR implementation and adoption.” It’s for people like you. Come and share the vision…. 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Come and experience— 300+ educational sessions taught by the industry elite 900+ vendors showcasing cutting-edge solutions Networking events throughout the week Bestselling Author, FREAKONOMICS Alvin Baum Professor of Economics Director of the Becker Center on Chicago Price Theory University of Chicago Graduate School of Business Chairman and Chief Executive Ofﬁcer Revolution Co-founder and former Chief Executive Ofﬁcer and Chairman of America Online (AOL) Register Now Visit www.himssconference.org For users looking for more detailed, state-level information, the HIMSS Analytics’ State Healthcare Knowledgebase provides an in-depth look at each state’s healthcare and demographic environment. HIMSS Analytics’ State Healthcare Knowledgebase provides economic and operational statistics related to each state’s healthcare landscape. This database includes current information on: • State statistics across the nation related to population growth, healthcare spending and employment. • RHIOs and their activity, amount of funding, focus, primary sponsors and members throughout the United States. • The key payors, employers, industries, healthcare providers and organizations on a state-by-state basis. “As the growth—and analysis—of RHIOs continue, accessing reliable and current state healthcare information becomes even more crucial,” said Dave Garets, CEO/president of HIMSS Analytics. “The State Healthcare Knowledgebase provides its users with a business planning resource that supports healthcare IT initiatives for market research, strategic planning and new business development.” To purchase or find more information on the State Healthcare Knowledgebase, contact info@himssanalytics.org or visit www.himssanalytics.org. ■ http://www.HealthcareITNews.com http://www.himssconference.org http://www.himssconference.org http://www.himssanalytics.org

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Healthcare IT News - September 2007

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