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www.himss.org November 2008 I The HIMSS Insider 27 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 I VOLUME 11 I NUMBER 4 HIMSS09-Transforming Healthcare, Making a Difference T Exhibition,April 4-8 in Chicago,is the industry's biggest event,showcasing the best education,innovation and knowledge sharing the world ofhealthcare IT has to offer. HE 2009 ANNUAL HIMSS CONFERENCE & HIMSS09 other education sessions and are offered to conference attendees at no additional charge. Important Schedule Change A Exhibit Education HIMSS09 education has the solutions healthcare IT professionals are looking for–whether it is how to implement an ambulatory EHR,utilize e-prescribing to greatly reduce adverse drug events and streamline workflow,integrate clinical systems with financial systems or use clinical decision support tools to improve chronic disease management.The 200-plus education offerings at HIMSS09 include keynotes featuring today's top newsmakers;high-level industry discussions during Views from the Top sessions;computer-based,multimedia E-sessions authored by leading experts in IT,nursing and medicine;preconference symposia focused on clinical engineering,IT leadership,physicians,nursing informatics, payors,HIEs and more;and insights and lessons learned on EHR implementations from HIMSS Davies Awards ofExcellence recipients. New to HIMSS09 is an education offering designed for specific professions,not topicbased.Five synergy programs featuring interactive learning,discussion and best practice sharing will be offered on Sunday morning, April 5,prior to the opening keynote address. PHOTO COURTESY OF CHICAGO CONVENTION & TOURISM BUREAU HIMSS is gearing up for a powerful and interactive exhibition at HIMSS09,with 900plus leading healthcare IT vendors.HIMSS' exhibition is the place each year to see the industry's best products,tools,solutions and emerging technologies demonstrated,and HIMSS09 is no exception.More than 200 new companies will bring new products and solutions into the healthcare IT industry; exhibitors will also demonstrate new and revamped product launches.The "New Solutions at HIMSS09 " Theatre will offer 45minutes sessions on new products or solutions in the healthcare IT industry,while other Product Pavilion Theatres will feature IT s you begin planning your attendance at HIMSS09, please keep in mind the schedule changes. Sunday, April 5 is the official kickoff of HIMSS09, with keynotes, education sessions, the exhibition and the opening reception; preconference symposia and workshops are offered Saturday, April 4. HIMSS09 wraps up on Wednesday, April 8. I solutions for implementing clinical workflow and business strategies and EHR systems, managing the business ofhealthcare and improving communication with wireless and mobile technologies. The “must see”Interoperability Showcase is the nation's premier forum for displaying the real-world benefits ofinteroperable patient data exchange.Highlighting the HIMSS09 [continued on page 31] HIMSS Annual Security Survey Survey Shows Healthcare Organizations Regularly Conducting Formal Risk Analyses to Evaluate Electronic Data Security John Hancock Building in Chicago These programs focus on HIMSS Communities ofProfession for Federal Health Sector Professionals,Management Engineers - Process Improvement Professionals,Nurse Informaticists,Physicians/CMIOs and eHealth Executives.The synergy programs run concurrently with T HREE QUARTERS OF RESPONDENTS Adoption of ICD-10 and X12, Version 5010 Summary: In August,the Department ofHealth and Human Services issued a proposed rule that would require healthcare providers to adopt ICD-10 Code Sets for electronic transactions by October 2011. Only one-quarter ofrespondents believe the industry will be able to meet this deadline.Halfofrespondents were concerned a lack ofreadiness on the part ofthe vendor community or by insurers/clearinghouses to accept ICD-10 claims will impact their ability to be ready on time. Adoption of ICD-10 Code Sets Industry will be Ready to Adopt Prior to October 2011 Industry Ready to Adopt in October 2011 Industry Needs One-Year Extension Industry Needs One-to Three-Year Extension Industry Needs More than Three-Year Extension Don’t Know 6% 16% For more information, visit www.himss.org/vantagepoint. 10% 16% 23% 30% Internal Threats the new HIMSS Annual Security Survey, Risks to Confidentiality of Patient Data sponsored by Booz Allen Compliance Requirements Hamilton,reported their organization routinely conEffectiveness of Security Controls ducts formal risk analyses Evaluation of Policies and Procedures to evaluate the risks to patient data either housed Risks to Integrity of Patient Data or moved through their Risks to Availability of Patient Data organization.Slightly more than halfofthese responNew Opportunities to Improve Security dents noted this type of Components of a Formal Risk Analysis risk analysis is conducted at least once a year,ifnot more frequently.Nearly all ofthose responhave the highest level ofsatisfaction,receivdents who reported a formal risk analysis is ing an average score of6.33. conducted also reported their organization Respondents were also asked to identify the evaluates the possibility ofboth internal and percent oftheir overall IT budget they estiexternal threats. mate is dedicated to information security.One In order to safeguard data housed elecquarter ofrespondents reported their organitronically,respondents are using a wide varization spends less than one percent oftheir ety oftools.Firewalls and user access conoverall IT budget on information security trols were reported to be in place by a miniexpenditures.Another third spends between mum of95 percent ofrespondents.Audit one and three percent on information security. logs,disaster recovery tools,off-site storage Data collection for the HIMSS Security and wireless security protocols are all in place Survey took place between Aug.26 and Oct. at more than 80 percent ofrespondents' 7.A total of155 senior-level IT and security organizations.Satisfaction is also high for executives participated in this research.The these security tools.On a scale ofone to full results,which also include information seven,with seven being the highest level of on patient data access,access tracking/audit satisfaction,respondents reported an average logs,security in a networked environment level ofsatisfaction ofat least 5.30.Firewalls, and medical identity theft,can be found at which have the widest rate ofadoption,also www.himss.org.I to External Threats http://www.himss.org http://www.himss.org/vantagepoint http://www.himss.org/vantagepoint http://www.himss.org/vantagepoint http://www.himss.org

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