HEALTH IT SUMMIT FOR GOVERNMENT LEADERS OVERVIEW

(Note that the agenda for the co-located International mHealth Networking and Webconference, The Leading Forum on the Use of Mobile Computing and Communication Devices such as Cell Phones, Smart Phones, and Tablets in Healthcare, February 3 - 4, 2010, can be found at www.mobih.org. )

With the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Program (ARRA) and the very real possibility of national health reform this year, federal and state government leaders face a myriad of challenges associated with the use of information technology to tackle a range of complex healthcare issues.
The Health IT Summit for Government Leaders is designed for federal and state government leaders who want to learn about how to use information technology to address the following key priority areas:

• Transforming care delivery
• Improving population health
• Engaging citizens
• Improving operational effectiveness

This Summit is specifically designed for public sector leaders who support efforts that rely on the use of information technology. Through interactive sessions with nationally recognized experts and experienced pioneers and peers within government - both at the federal and state level - participants will hear about the latest trends, learn about best practices, and explore alternative strategies for addressing the following issues:

• Governance of data-related initiatives, addressing data stewardship issues
• Utilizing new Web 2.0 technologies to effectively engage citizens and other key stakeholders
• Applying data analytics effectively across disparate data sets to support measurement, improvement, surveillance, research, and new intelligence related to fraud and abuse
• Privacy policies that assure compliance and build and maintain trust
• Security strategies for different data environments
• Expanding technical assistance strategies through the use of technology
• Managing spikes in workload with limited resources

The Summit will provide useful, practical and timely advice for public sector leaders navigating the new terrain. Participants will not only benefit from speaker presentations, but also the takeaway materials and networking events, which will enable expansion of their networks within the public sector. The Health IT Summit for Government Leaders will bring forward the latest intelligence and the best thinking in a rapidly evolving field and is a "must-attend" event for any government leader with new or existing responsibilities at the intersection of healthcare and information technology.

·  SUMMIT SPECIAL SESSIONS

      ·     The Role of Information Technology in Healthcare: Insights from the Administration

• Overview of HHS Vision: Improving Health and Healthcare Through IT
• Building Collaboration Among Federal and State Government
• Building Public-Private Partnerships
• The Impact of Healthcare Reform on Federal and State Agencies
• Impact of New Privacy Rules on Federal and Private Sector Programs
• Strategies for Assuring Security Within Federal and State Environment
• Public-Private Collaboration in Use of Electronic Information for Improving Population Health
• Utilizing New Web 2.0 and Social Media Strategies to Engage Citizens
• Effective Strategies for Using IT to Support Healthcare in the Federal Government: CIO Panel
• Engaging Key Stakeholders at the National and Local Levels: A View From Key Leaders

ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2010 THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION TRAINING AND EXAMINATIONS PRECONFERENCE SESSION

Sponsored by HIPAA Academy: Professional Certification Training in the following:
·  Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP)
·  Certified HIPAA Security Specialist™ (CHSS)
·  Certified HIPAA Administrator™ (CHA)

Sponsored by Health IT Certification: Professional Certification Training in the following:
·  Certified Professional in Electronic Health Records (CPEHR)
·  Certified Professional in Health Information Technology (CPHIT)
·  Certified Professional in Health Information Exchange (CPHIE)