November Education Luncheon (RSVP Required)
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Topic:
An Update on Industry Certification Activity from CCHIT
Speaker: Dennis Wilson, Certification Technology Director
When: Tuesday, November 10th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
About Our Speaker:
Dennis has 30 years of software and business development, the last 15 in management positions with, or consulting to healthcare IT companies. Dennis currently is responsible for the interoperability and transaction testing tools used in the Certification Commission’s programs for certifying EHRs and HIEs. Previous roles included introducing disease management and clinical messaging applications, and at MedicaLogic/Medscape he was Vice President of Product Development, responsible for development of the Logician (now GE Centricity) line of EHR products. Dennis earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in engineering and computer science from Texas A&M University.
Topic for the Event:
Dennis will cover details about the new CCHIT Certified 2011 Comprehensive and Preliminary ARRA programs, including key changes to the criteria, and introduction of reference checks and usability testing.
Meeting Location:
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, (11/06). 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.
Takin' HIT to the Streets: The ARRA Era
Austin HIMSS is co-sponsoring an exciting new HIMSS event 'Takin' HIT to the Streets'! It is one-day conference in Dallas designed to help hospitals and health systems identify and qualify for funding opportunities from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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 OPUS Healthcare Solutions As Returning Sponsor and Greenway Medical As New Sponsor
The OpusClinicalSuite® is a powerful suite of clinical applications designed to provide a comprehensive workplace solution — to initiate widespread work efficiency and communication, reduce errors and time-to-chart, and increase employee satisfaction.
Our Integrated Clinical Solutions enable you to review all clinical findings within your facility. The suite provides access to the entire clinical history of any patient who has ever been served at your facility, and immediate access to critical data throughout the entire continuum of care.
Greenway Medical Technologies provides solutions and on-demand services for physician practices, hospitals, IDNs, RHIOs and IPAs. Our solutions increase care quality, enhance patient satisfaction and facilitate adherence to compliance guidelines – all while maximizing profitability and ensuring results.
Greenway understands that "meaningful use" and ease of point-of-care use directly influences electronic health record (EHR) adoption. That is why our integrated EHR, e-Prescribing, practice management and interoperability solution embraces your existing workflows. Our approach is our competitive advantage.
HIMSS Austin Chapter welcomes our returning and new sponsors and thanks them for their support.
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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.
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
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January Education Luncheon
Topic: EMR Challenges- A Physician's Perspective
Speaker: Jeana O'Brien, MD, CMIO, Scott & White Healthcare
When: January 12, 2010 11:30am - 1:00pm
Where: Vinson & Elkins LLP, 2801 Via Fortuna, Suite 100, Austin, TX
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February Education Luncheon
Speaker: Ali Pabrai, CEO
Company: ecfirst (security & regulatory compliance solutions)
When: February 9, 2010 11:30am - 1:00pm
Where: Vinson & Elkins LLP, 2801 Via Fortuna, Suite 100, Austin, TX
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March Education Luncheon
Topic: TBD
Speaker: Kevin Knebel, Contego HIM
When: March 9, 2010 11:30am - 1:00pm
Where: Vinson & Elkins LLP, 2801 Via Fortuna, Suite 100, Austin, TX
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April Education Luncheon
Topic: Structured Narrative Notes Help Eliminate Barriers to EMR Use
Speaker: Robin Daigh, VP Marketing & Business Development, MD-IT
When: March 9, 2010 11:30am - 1:00pm
Where: Vinson & Elkins LLP, 2801 Via Fortuna, Suite 100, Austin, TX
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May Social Event
When & Where: TBD
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June Education Luncheon
Topic: TBD
Speaker: Jenifer Jarriel, VP of IT & CIO, Baylor College of Medicine, National HIMSS Board Member
When: June 8, 2010 11:30am - 1:00pm
Where: Vinson & Elkins LLP, 2801 Via Fortuna, Suite 100, Austin, TX
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