Hosted by The University of Texas School of Health Information Sciences at Houston







 

 

About the Summit

"The most remarkable part of this 21st century medicine is that we hold it together with 19th century paperwork"
The President's Information Technology Advisory committee.

Health information technology has the potential to both save lives and lower the cost of healthcare. In 2004, President Bush set a goal: “ . . . for most Americans to have access to an interoperable electronic medical record by 2014.” This vision cannot be realized by government mandate alone: a consensus among stakeholders must be achieved.

The goal of the April 2008 Summit is to bring regional healthcare stakeholders together to facilitate consensus and provide input to local, state and federal government representatives, including the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, Robert Kolodner, MD. The conference will:

  • Inform local/state institutions in Texas about the operational
    impact of impending health information technology (HIT) changes and associated regulations
  • Provide an opportunity for participants to influence the nationwide agenda
  • Promote understanding of a National Health Information Network (NHIN) the Department of Health and Human Services projects and standards

Robert M. Kolodner, MD
National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Washington, DC

“The most compelling reason to use information technology in health care is that it helps us provide better, safer, more consistent care to all patients."

 

 

Jack W. Smith, MD, PhD
Dean, The University of Texas
School of Health Information Sciences at Houston

“Nationwide application of informatics in healthcare is essential for safer, more efficacious and affordable healthcare. The School of Health Information Sciences is proud to organize this Summit where all stakeholders in our region with federal officials can refine the path to achieve this goal. By working together Texans will lead the way to achieving health security for all our citizens.”

 

Why Attend?

The proposed conference is different from other meetings focused on HIT adoption in that it:

  • Has a regional, rather than national or local focus. This meeting is intended to serve as a model for future regional meetings in other areas of the US.
  • Emphasizes a two-way interaction between participants. Approximately half of the main meeting on April 16th will be spent in two-way interactions between participants and/or between participants and panelists of government officials. A primary goal of the meeting is to allow stakeholders to provide feedback to presenters including state and federal government officials.
  • Provides a non-commercial forum for working towards a regional consensus regarding HIT. Meeting sponsorship is restricted to non-profit entities (including foundations), health care payers, and government. No funds from HIT vendors will be accepted.
  • Has technology-assisted pre and post-conference activities that will provide a forum for effective dialogue.
     

Who Should Attend?

  • Business, Hospital and Community Leaders
  • Healthcare Providers and Payors
  • Healthcare Information Technology Leaders
  • Policy Makers
  • Physicians and Nurses
  • State, County, City Representatives
  • Healthcare Consultants and Academicians

CMEs/CEUs

  • ACCME CEUs
  • ANNCC CEUs

Please be sure to indicate your interest in obtaining these when registering.

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