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www.himss.org December 2008 s The HIMSS Insider 29 arket growth of electronic medical record implementations in ambulatory healthcare settings, such as private medical practices or specialty clinics, continues at a slow but steady pace, according to results from the Ambulatory Healthcare IT Survey, conducted by HIMSS and HIMSS Analytics. The 2008 survey collected information about key technology use in the ambulatory market, such as EMRs and eprescribing. Approximately one-third of respondents noted functional components of an EMR are in place at their organization. While some respondents mentioned use of specific EMR software brands at their organizations, the research clearly suggests no dominant market leader exists. “The survey results show some purchasing hesitation among physicians who don't yet have an EMR,” said Mary Griskewicz, Survey finds slow, steady EMR growth in ambulatory care M MS, FHIMSS, senior director, ambulatory information systems, HIMSS. “We found cost continues to be a significant barrier to technology implementation, despite the benefits of improved patient care and fewer medical errors attributed to the EMR.” HIMSS Analytics conducted the telephone survey in June 2008 with 500 individuals, usually the practice managers at ambulatory practices. The respondents included three practice-size categories: 54 percent were small practices with one to three full-time employees (equivalents); 37 percent were medium practices with four to 14 FTEs; and 9 percent were large practices with 15 or more FTEs. In addition, onethird of the respondents worked for a primary-care practice with the remaining twothirds employed at a specialty clinic. Review the complete survey results at www.himss.org/ambulatorysurvey08. s WELCOME PLATINUM NEW CORPORATE MEMBERS GOLD MediQuant MediQuant is a medical software firm that provides time-saving, cost-cutting and revenue-generating software for healthcare providers. www.mediquant.com Fortriss LLC Fortriss specializes in developing and exploiting software technologies for users requiring secure and safe document transmission, distribution and storage. www.fortriss.net 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. Comprehensive Overview of Personal Health Records Featured in New Book Personal Health Records: The Essential Missing Element in 21st Century Healthcare is a new book by HIMSS that provides a comprehensive overview and discussion of the many issues pertaining to the adoption and use of personal health records, a rapidly evolving and essential area of healthcare IT. Written by Holly Dara Miller, MD, MBA; William A. Yasnoff, MD, PhD, FACMI; and Howard A. Burde, Esquire, the book covers issues such as privacy, confidentiality and security; predictive modeling, Web 2.0 and social networking; the new patient-provider paradigm; public trust; applicable laws; and PHR business and sustainability models. The book presents practical implementation guidelines, plus project planning and budgeting information, and provides perspectives of various stakeholders including consumers, providers and payors. The book includes an insightful foreword by Blackford Middleton, MD, MPH, MSc, FACP, FACMI, FHIMSS. To order, visit www.himss.org/store. s HIMSS Events Newsbriefs The Society unveiled four keynote speakers for HIMSS AsiaPac09 Conference & Exhibition on Feb. 24-27, 2009 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia. Discussing the latest trends and issues facing the healthcare IT industry, the keynote lineup features leading healthcare experts, practitioners and officials from major hospitals, healthcare systems and national governments of the Asia-Pacific region: • Tan Sri Dato' Seri Dr. Haji Mohd Ismail Bin Merican, director-general, Ministry of Health, Malaysia • William Edward Hammond, PhD, chair, Health Level Seven • Enrico Coiera, PhD, MB, BS, FACMI, FACHI, director, Centre for Health Informatics, University of New South Wales • John J. Nance, JD, John Nance and Associates In addition to the keynote sessions, HIMSS AsiaPac09 will offer education sessions led by speakers representing over 12 countries. The educational program will cover EHR/ EMR/ EPR applications, clinical leadership and governance, eHealth strategies and innovations, and market dynamics. Information on the educational program, speakers, networking, travel and hotel accommodations, and registration is available at www.himssasiapac.org. Early-bird registration discounts are available through Jan. 22, 2009. MiddleEast09 Registration Opens Next Month AsiaPac09 Keynote Speakers Announced The HIMSS MiddleEast09 education program kicks off with a full-day symposium focusing on healthcare IT and insurance in the Middle East. The second and third days of the conference will concentrate on healthcare IT and management excellence, with educational sessions offered in three tracks: IT, Clinical IT and Healthcare and IT Management. For more information, visit www.himssME.org. HIMSS Virtual Conference Attracts Record Registration and Exhibits Registration for the inaugural HIMSS MiddleEast09 Conference & Exhibition on May 5-7, 2009 at the Gulf Hotel in Manama, Bahrain, will open in January. The three-day conference will focus on health IT business practices in the Gulf Region, and healthcare IT and management excellence. The identification of conference themes, creation of the session topic list and the selection of conference faculty is led by the HIMSS MiddleEast09 International Planning Committee, a group of professionals from healthcare organizations, governmental agencies and vendor companies in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The demand continues for quality education from HIMSS with record attendance at the fourth HIMSS Virtual Conference & Expo. With a 65 percent growth in attendance from the April 2008 Virtual Conference, this two-day event attracted an estimated 2,800 attendees, according to preliminary figures. This online, interactive event, held on Nov. 19-20, averaged more than 90 attendees at each of the 22 educational sessions, according to an initial review of conference attendance. The event also offered attendees the opportunity to visit with exhibitors at 36 exhibit booths, which remain accessible, as do the education sessions, to attendees through Dec. 20, which is 30 days following the close of the conference. Participants were able to visit two floors of exhibitors that offered educational materials on their product solutions and opportunities to chat with representatives. New this year, the Resource Center provided an innovative response to assembling all resource collateral in one area. The next HIMSS Virtual Conference & Expo is scheduled for June 9-10, 2009. For more information, visit www.himssvirtual.org. The third World of Health IT Conference & Exhibition on Nov. 4-6 drew record attendance of 2,000 delegates to Copenhagen, with more C-level attendees than ever before and all key nations represented. The conference's dynamic educational program, preconference symposia, networking events and World of Health IT Conference & Exhibition Draws Record Attendance exhibition were all well received by attendees. Viviane Reding, European Commissioner, DG Information Society and Media, Belgium, opened this year's WoHIT Conference by discussing two key challenges: ensuring eHealth benefits for all Europeans and the need for the eHealth market to reach its full potential. Esko Aho, former prime minister, Finland, and president, Sitra, delivered the closing keynote presentation. He shared his thoughts on how the global financial crisis as well as growing demographic crisis affecting Europe could be the catalyst for European governments to embrace electronic healthcare reforms. Along with the education sessions offered at the Nursing Informatics and Physicians' IT Symposia, attendees were provided an excellent opportunity to network with peers from across the globe. Held at Herlev Hospital, attendees toured the Danish Institute for Medical Simulation, participated in on-going testing of a CPOE medication system in the IT Exploratorium and toured the hospital's clinical work stations. The next World of Health IT Conference and Exhibition will be held in conjunction with the European Union's annual High Level eHealth Ministerial Conference in Barcelona on March 15-18, 2010. Visit www.worldofhealthIT.org for more information. Presidential Campaigns and First-of-its-Kind Security Survey Highlights of Public Policy Forum ttendees and exhibitors should be aware of an important schedule change to the 2009 Annual HIMSS Conference & Exhibition, held April 4-8, 2009, in Chicago. Besides the switch to an April event, HIMSS09 kicks off on Saturday, April 4, with the preconference symposia and workshops. Keynotes, education sessions, the exhibition and the opening reception begin on Sunday, April 5. Keep these new dates in mind when making air and hotel reservations. For information on schedules, registration, education, the exhibition and more, visit www.himssconference.org. s Announces important schedule change HIMSS09 “Health IT Priorities in the New Political Landscape” was the focus of HIMSS 6th Annual Public Policy Forum at the National Press Club on Oct. 28. Top health-policy advisors for both leading presidential candidates debated health IT issues. During a moderated discussion, Deb Mizeur, healthpolicy advisor, Obama for America, and Jay Khosla, senior health-policy advisor, McCain 2008, responded to questions about the candidates' stances on health IT and how each plans to address the issue. The healthcare challenges that will face the new president were presented by Roll Call Executive Editor Morton Kondracke during the closing keynote address. Morning keynote speaker Tevi David Troy, PhD, deputy secretary, Department of Hea http://www.himss.org http://www.mediquant.com http://www.fortriss.net http://www.himss.org http://www.himss.org/ambulatorysurvey08 http://www.himss.org/store http://www.himssME.org http://www.himssME.org http://www.himssconference.org http://www.himssasiapac.org http://www.himssvirtual.org http://www.himss.org/securitysurvey08 http://www.himss.org/securitysurvey08 http://www.worldofhealthIT.org http://www.himss.org/advocacy http://www.himss.org/advocacy

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