Heads up!
I’ve been working on the transition to electronic health records in the state of Arizona for years. Gov. Janet Napolitano mandated the initiative when she first was elected, and there have been working groups trying to solve the enormously complex logistical problems surrounding standards, continuity of care, legalities, privacy, etc during all this time. Now there’s an organization formed to bring all the players together, and that organization is holding its annual summit in early March. You will notice that the focus has broadened to the Western States in general. Actually, this is an initiative that should know no borders. But as I’ve written before, this can be done right, or it can be done in a way that makes things worse for the providers. So if you are in the area, come join us. Here are the deets:
Arizona Health-e Connection (AzHeC), the Arizona Health Information and Management Systems Society Chapter (AzHIMSS,) and the Arizona Health Information Management Association (AzHIMA) invite you to join us at our
Western States Health-e Connection Summit & Trade Show – March 2nd and 3rd, 2009 at the Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona
Both the Summit & Trade Show will focus on current advancements, trends and challenges in health information technology and exchange. This year’s Summit expands beyond Arizona to encompass the Western States, resulting in an expanded trade show and a more in-depth Summit session schedule. (See the Agenda via the link below). The stand-alone Trade Show highlights include an expanded exhibit hall with over 35 health care and information technology vendors as well as unlimited networking opportunities with key regional health care professionals.
2009 Western States Health-e Connection Summit & Trade Show Website
http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=4e58d8dc-371d-48c2-a20b-07bfa2dd4746
