August Educational Event
Texas Health Services Authority (THSA)
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Topic:
THSA's Planning Process and the draft Strategic and Operational Plans
Speaker: Tony Gilman, Chief Executive Officer, THSA
About Our Speaker:
Tony Gilman is the chief executive officer of the Texas Health Services Authority (THSA), a nonprofit corporation created by the Texas Legislature in 2007 to promote and coordinate the development of electronic health information exchange in Texas. Prior to joining THSA, Gilman served as the executive officer for the Texas Health Care Policy Council in the Office of the Governor and was responsible for the strategic operations, planning, and coordination of all meetings of the Council. Gilman also served as an advisor to Governor Perry and his senior staff on health care issues, including health workforce and regulation, health information technology, health system transparency, and health system reform. Prior to joining the Office of the Governor, Gilman served as the Austin Director for the Texas Office of State-Federal Relations from 2001 to 2005. From 1999 to 2001, Gilman served as a policy advisor to Governor George W. Bush, and from 1994 to 1999, he served as a Policy Advisor in Governor Pete Wilson’s Washington, D.C. office. Gilman received a Bachelor of Political Science degree with an emphasis on political processes and institutions from the University of Kansas.
About the Topic: The Texas Health Services Authority (THSA) is developing health information exchange (HIE) strategic and operational plans for the State of Texas. The plans must be submitted to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology by September 27, 2010.
When: Tuesday, August 10th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
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, (08/06). 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.
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INDUSTRY EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY
CMS Education Series for Providers on the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) invites you to join us for a series of national provider calls addressing the specifics of the Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive programs for hospitals and individual practitioners. Learn the specifics on what you need to participate in the these incentive programs -
· who is eligible
· how much are the incentives and how are they calculated
· what you need to do to get started
· when the program begins and other major milestones regarding participation and payment
· how to report on Meaningful Use measures
· where to find helpful resources and more.
Hear from the experts who wrote the rules! Ask your questions!
EHR Incentive Programs for Eligible Professionals:
A session just for individual practitioners on the specifics about the Medicare & Medicaid EHR incentive program
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
2:00-3:30 pm EST
EHR Incentive Programs for Hospitals:
A session just for hospitals on the specifics about the Medicare & Medicaid EHR incentive program
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
2:00-3:30 pm EST
EHR Questions and Answers for Hospitals and Individual Practitioners:
Have questions? Join this session to have an opportunity to ask a question and hear answers by our panel of experts on the Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive programs.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
2:00-3:30 pm EST
Materials will be made available prior to each training at the following web address: http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms/05_Spotlight_and_Upcoming_Events.asp
Cannot attend? A transcript and MP3 file of the call will be available approximately 3 weeks after the call at http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms/05_Spotlight_and_Upcoming_Events.asp on the CMS website.
Be sure to visit CMS’ web section on the Medicare & Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs at: http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms/ to get the latest information. Visit often!
Visit the Medicare Learning Network ~ it’s free!
Link to the Article:
HEALTH IT News, June 26, 2010 Click Here
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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.
September Education Luncheon
Topic: HITECH New Rules: Privacy and Security Implications
Speaker: Michael (Mac) H. McMillan
Chief Executive Officer; CynergisTek, Inc.
Chair, HIMSS Privacy & Security Steering Committee
When: September 14, 2010 11:30am - 1:00pm
Where: Vinson & Elkins LLP, 2801 Via Fortuna, Suite 100, Austin, TX
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