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www.himss.org October 2008 s The HIMSS Insider 41 WoHIT08 thought leaders ducation, networking and exhibits at the World of Health IT Conference & Exhibition 2008 explore today's critical issues and future challenges, and offer practical solutions for Europe's healthcare information communications and technology (ICT) community. Focusing on emerging trends and their potential impact on many segments within the ICT community, WoHIT08 thoughtleader sessions are led by prominent representatives from major public and private sector organizations, including: • Dr. Joan Guanyabens, MD, Secretary of Strategy and Coordination, Department of Health, Catalonia, Spain. Dedicated to expanding ICT use in the Spanish healthcare system. Dr. Guanyabens has served successively as the director of organizational development and ICT at the UDIAT Diagnostic Centre and then as secretary of strategy and coordination of Catalonia's Government Health Department directing health strategy on IS and ICT. With both an MD and MS in hospital management, he offers unique insight into ICT implementation. • Dr. Vikram Kumar, MD, CEO, Dimagi Inc. From developing ways to hear clinical depression in a patient's voice to storing lifelong HIV/AIDS records on smart cards in Zambia, Dr. Kumar has applied technology to solve some of the most important and interesting problems facing resource-poor WELCOME PLATINUM NEW CORPORATE MEMBERS Impact Advisors Impact Advisors is dedicated to providing consulting services to the healthcare information technology industry. Its deep domain knowledge in healthcare IT combined with its applied operational capabilities position Impact Advisors to deliver strategic consulting services that reflect both integrated understanding and insightful analysis. www.impact-advisors.com ExploreThe Bella Center,trends for Denmark emerging Copenhagen, ICT community Nov. 4-6,Reminder: Registration for Symposia Epson America It is Epson America's vision to drive digital image innovation by providing cutting-edge imaging solutions, focused on the fields of imaging on paper, imaging on screen and imaging on glass. www.epson.com countries today. An engineer, physician and entrepreneur, he is a National Institute of Health funded investigator and has won numerous awards. For a complete list of WoHIT08 thought leaders, visit www.worldofhealthit.org/education/thought_leaders.aspx. GOLD Bridgegate International Today, Bridgegate International is expanding globally and is now providing platform integration solutions that enable its clients to vastly improve their competitive advantage through the use of the company's revolutionary and patented integration technology. www.bridgegateintl.com International Medical Solutions International Medical Solutions provides interactive mobile patient access solutions for healthcare providers to improve overall patient literacy and, therefore, personal care management and medical staff efficiency. There is still time to register for WoHIT08 pre-conference symposia to be held Nov. 3, the day before the general conference. The Nursing Informatics Symposium, the Physicians' IT Symposium and the eHealth Planning and Management Symposium offer thought-provoking education and best-practice exchange. For additional information and to register, visit www.worldofhealthit.org /education/precon.aspx. s PHOTO COURTESY OF VISIT COPENHAGEN.COM Doctations The sole purpose of Doctations is to substantially improve the process of generating medical documentation in all venues of healthcare: the physician's private office, the physician group's office, the ambulatory surgery center and hospital’s of varying sizes. www.doctations.com Premier Inc. Premier Inc. brings nationwide knowledge to improve local healthcare. It does this by collecting and analyzing clinical and financial data from its member hospitals, organizing committees of members to make decisions and set direction for the Alliance, sponsoring seminars and conferences and sharing best practices. www.premierinc.com High Pointe Consulting With consulting roots dating back to the 1990s, High Pointe Consulting (HPC) has been a leading provider of healthcare IT consulting solutions serving the U.S. commercial and government healthcare provider markets. www.highpointeconsulting.com To learn more about the benefits of corporate membership, visit www.himss.org or contact HIMSS Senior Director of Business Development Kelly Laidler at klaidler@himss.org or 312-915-9285. Amalienborg Palace, Copenhagen HIMSS launches three new work groups HIMSS is looking for volunteers interested in participating in three new work groups: • Financial Edge Work Group: This work group supports Financial Edge, HIMSS' new complimentary financial systems e-newsletter. Work efforts include identifying authors and content, and monitoring the newsletter performance scorecard. Visit www.himss.org/financialedge to view issues and subscribe. • Financial Systems Public Policy Work Group: This work group supports HIMSS activities by responding to public comment periods, participating in industry calls, such as with CMS, and supporting industry testimonies/other public presentations focused around financial systems. • HIE & RHIO Work Group: This work group focuses on development of a guide for participating in an HIE/RHIO organization. This guide will assist organizations in knowing what questions to ask and issues to be concerned about when they are asked to participate in a HIE/RHIO. Participation in these groups is open to all active HIMSS Members. Work activities are conducted through monthly, one-hour conference calls. If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please contact HIMSS Healthcare Information Systems Coordinator Holly Gaebel at hgaebel@himss.org. s IMSS announces publication of the book, The Healthcare Information Technology Planning Fieldbook: Tactics, Tools and Templates for Building Your IT Plan, written by George Hickman, FHIMSS, CPHIMS, and Detlev H. (Herb) Smaltz, PhD, FHIMSS, FACHE. This step-by-step healthcare IT planning guide for hospitals and health systems covers overall concepts of planning as well as organizational considerations, technological guiding principles, relevant business cases, infrastructure approaches, and cultural implications. Written by two H Health IT strategic planning book now available CIOs with a wealth of leadership experience in healthcare, this book provides prescriptive guidance for the new practitioner drafting a first-time plan, and offers fresh, tactical approaches for the advanced practitioner looking to augment a successful planning process. Loaded with tools, templates and example work products, the book includes nine robust case studies written by notable professionals from a variety of health industry settings. To order, visit www.himss.org/store. s Final Reminder: HIMSS Call for Award Nominations and Scholarship Applications Due This Month Share Insights on Privacy & SecuritySpring 09 JHIM JHIM, the peer-reviewed journal of HIMSS, is seeking abstracts for its Spring 2009 topic: “Privacy & Security.” JHIM is particularly interested in: • Research and case studies on privacy & security tools, processes, evaluations, barriers, applications and systems in the healthcare setting • Best practices and lessons learned • Case studies on the development and implementation of applications • Solutions-based articles and papers on overcoming challenges, achieving employee buy-in, integration and training • Success stories JHIM's primary audience includes healthcare professionals in hospitals, corporate systems, clinical practice groups, vendor organizations, consulting firms and government settings. Abstract proposals should not exceed 250 words. They should include a working title and a list of all potential authors and full contact information. Send abstracts as e-mail attachments to JHIM Senior Editor Matt Schlossberg at mschlossberg@himss.org by Oct. 20. s T here is still time to submit nominations for HIMSS' 2008 awards and applications for 2008 HIMSS scholarships; both calls close at the end of this month. at 312-915-9202 for more information. HIMSS Foundation Scholarships ApplicationsCall Closes Oct. 31 Award Nominations-Call Closes Oct. 30 The awards–presented in four categories: Industry, Service, Publications and Chapters– recognize the special contributions of individuals, groups and organizations to the advancement of the healthcare profession as encompassed by the Society's mission. Submit nominations online at www.himss.org/awards. Contact awards@himss.org or call Member Services Young Professional Members studying healthcare information or management systems are recognized for academic excellence and future industry leadership potential with a cash award and an all-expense paid trip to HIMSS09 (some restrictions may apply). Scholarship applications are available at www.himss.org/scholarships. For more information, contact HIMSS Member Services Coordinator Yvonne Horton at yhorton@himss.org. s http://www.himss.org http://www.himss.org/advocacy http://www.COPENHAGEN.COM http://www.himssconference.org http://www.himssconference.org

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