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October Education Luncheon (RSVP Required)
Speaker: Jayaraman Raghuraman (Raghu), Vice President, ENDEAVOUR Software Technologies When: Tuesday, October 13th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Session Agenda: Mobile platforms and newer mobile devices are bringing people and the world closer than ever before. The emergence of the wireless world gives governments, healthcare provider organizations, doctors, hospitals and patients a cheaper, faster way to bring affordable health to millions of people across the globe. Software Organizations are in the forefront of leveraging the emergence of application stores as well as ability to use widely available iPhone, Blackberry, Windows mobile, Google Android as well as the Motorola Symbol based devices to build applications that can be easily implemented in hospitals, clinics, doctor offices and use by patients. Raghu will cover the following in his session:
Vinson & Elkins LLP Map 2801 Via Fortuna, Suite 100, Austin, TX 512-495-8451 RSVP Required: We provide a free lunch for members and guests whom RSVP to Chad Aicklen at caicklen@austinhimss.org before end of day Friday, (10/09). You are welcome to come even if you have not sent in your RSVP, but we ask you to let all the people who have sent in their reservation to go through the food line first. Webinar Option: If you are unable to attend in person, but would like to hear this presentation, you can send an email to caicklen@austinhimss.org to register to attend via GoToMeeting. There are a limited number of GoToMeeting connections so don't wait to the last minute to register. Speaker's Background: Jayaraman Raghuraman or Raghu, as he is called by everyone is a software technology executive and entrepreneur with expertise in leading technology organizations and building world class enterprise solutions across the USA, Japan, Brazil, Poland, China and India. As the North American leader for Endeavour Software Technologies, he is helping organizations leverage the fast, emerging power of mobility platforms in use across healthcare, manufacturing, SCM, logistics, media, consumer and I/T organizations. Raghu is currently engaged in helping Endeavour Software’s customers to design and build healthcare mobile solutions for a variety of uses including hospital management, surgical equipment supply chain, disease management, doctor and patient help, etc. One of his responsibilities includes educating and building partnerships with healthcare provider and non-profit organizations on how they can benefit from building mobile solutions. Prior to his current role at Endeavour, Raghu spent 3 years as an I/T Director at Dell, Inc in Austin where he was responsible for leading global software teams. Previously, he worked for over 20 years leading various product development teams at Citicorp Software and i2 Software. Raghu holds a Bachelor degree in Science from the University of Mumbai, India specializing in Physics, Math and Statistics as well as a post graduate diploma in Management Studies. He lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, Prabha and 2 children. October 22nd: Prescription for EMR Paralysis Event RSVP Required
Please join us on Thursday, Oct. 22 for Prescription for EMR Paralysis: A Healthy Dose of Best Practice at Ballet Austin’s Education Center for an enlightening program, networking, light hors d’oeuvres and a tasting of several fine wines. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by the program and wine tasting from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The event is free but space is limited. RSVP by emailing healthcare@vintageits.com or visit www.vintageits.com/medical.html to find out more. Takin' HIT to the Streets: The ARRA Era
Date: Dec. 4, 2009 from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Event: Takin' HIT to the Streets - Dallas, TX Information: Join other healthcare decision makers at The ARRA Era, a one-day conference designed to help hospitals and health systems identify and qualify for funding opportunities from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. These regional conferences offer nationally recognized speakers who will share their real-life experiences in implementing technology solutions. Click here for complete details. HIMSS Austin Chapter Welcomes Dell As New Sponsor
HIMSS Austin Chapter welcomes new HIMSS member Brian White, Account Executive with DELL Healthcare & Life Sciences. For more information click on the DELL logo on the left. Check This Link Regularly
Are you an employer looking to hire someone with Healthcare IT experience? Use HIMSS JobMine® to locate the best HIT talent at discounted rates, please visit the HIMSS Jobmine for more information. Upcoming Austin HIMSS Events: Mark your calendar, educational luncheons for the HIMSS Austin Chapter will be 11:30AM - 1:00PM on the second Tuesday of every month at the location listed below. November Education Luncheon Topic: CCHIT Update on Industry Certification and Requirements Speaker: Dennis Wilson, Certification Technology Director, CCHIT When: November 10, 2009 11:30am - 1:00pm Where: Vinson & Elkins LLP, 2801 Via Fortuna, Suite 100, Austin, TX December Education Luncheon Topic: Texas Health & Human Services Panel Discussion Panel: Sheila Cooper; MITA (Medicaid Information Technology Architecture); Yvonne Sanchez: Health Passport, ARRA, and HB 1218; Noel Villarreal: MEHIS (smart card); James Cooley, Moderator When: December 8, 2009 11:30am - 1:00pm Where: Vinson & Elkins LLP, 2801 Via Fortuna, Suite 100, Austin, TX January Education Luncheon Topic: TBD Speaker: Jeana O'Brien, MD, CMIO, Scott & White Healthcare When: January 12, 2009 11:30am - 1:00pm Where: Vinson & Elkins LLP, 2801 Via Fortuna, Suite 100, Austin, TX |
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