“Quality, Safety and Consistency: Transforming Healthcare through Health IT”

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

7:45 am	Registration Opens
8:30 am	Introductory Remarks
9:00 - 10:00am	Panel “Meaningful Use in Action: Leveraging meaningful use to improve outcomes and patient care” The HITECH Act presents a unique opportunity to support improvements in quality, efficiency and safety of healthcare delivery in the United States.  It is well known, by anyone working in, with or even near a healthcare provider, that this is to be accomplished through the meaningful use of certified EHR technology.  Much of 2010 has been spent discussing what the actual criteria will include and if providers will be able to meet these benchmarks to receive their reimbursement funds. Now that the regulations are in place for the immediate future, providers may have some breathing room to consider how these new technologies and processes will impact the point of care.  This panel will discuss which of meaningful use criteria will have the most significant effect on quality of care and patient safety. Moderator: John-David Lovelock, Research Vice President, Gartner (invited) Chris Van Pelt, Chief Information Officer, Clarian Health (invited) Bill Overby, Chief Information Officer & CFO, Hays Medical Center (invited) Ley Samson, Chief Information Officer,  Clear Lake Regional Medical Center (invited) Beth Cole, Chief Information Officer, Lewis-Gale Medical Center (invited) Edward Cuellar, Chief Information Officer, Metropolitan Methodist Hospital (invited)
10:00 - 10:15am	Introductions to Living Groups and Group Activity Spend 15 minutes meeting with your conference 'Living Group'. Attendees will be grouped together so that starting on Day 1 you will have an opportunity to meet new contacts and maximize your conference experience. In addition to meeting your Living Group for the first time, you will also take part in an interactive activity to determine the topic for a future iHT2 webinar. All participants will receive a complimentary webinar registration so bring your best ideas!
10:15 - 10:45am	Case Study
10:45 - 11:30am	Morning Networking Break on Exhibit Floor
11:30 - 12:00pm	Opening Keynote “Driving Innovation” Tony Rogers Deputy Administrator for Strategic Planning Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (invited)
12:00pm - 1:30pm	Break for Lunch

Afternoon Breakout Sessions

	HIE Track	Security Track
1:30-2:30pm	Panel “Connecting with Care Givers and Consumers: Maximizing the Potential of HIE”	Panel “The Carrot or the Stick: Minimizing Staff Security Risks”
	As one of the key tenets of meaningful use, health information exchange (HIE) was one of the most discussed topics in 2010.  With federal support, the implementation of State Designated Entities (SDE’s) and other initiatives, many HIE’s are already connecting healthcare organizations on a local, regional and national scale. As providers continue to connect, this gives users the opportunity to evaluate how this new technology can be utilized to drive more value for the provider and quality for the patient.  Understanding how to offer a level of services to the HIE customer and how to get customers to use greater value-add services is going to be critical to HIE survival.  This session will address strategies for maximizing the use of HIE and connecting all stakeholders within the healthcare community.	There are two schools of thought on minimizing security risks from hospital staff and physicians: educate and eliminate – both have their pros and cons.  Educating users is a continuous battle and requires strict monitoring and compliance throughout the entire organization, but users are typically happier to have access and some limited freedom at their workstations.  Eliminating unnecessary user access is simple and minimizes risks across the board, but staff can become aggravated with the lack of freedom and may find a work around anyway. With the 2010 sentencing of a hospital employee to four months of jail for unauthorized viewing of patient medical records, there is more pressure than ever to get it right the first time.  This session will go into depth on strategies and considerations for maintaining the security of your network.
	Moderator: Sonia Rhodes, VP Patient Care Services, Sharp HealthCare (invited) Keith Hepp, CFO & VP of Business Development, HealthBridge Susan Wolff, VP of Internal Technology, NCH Healthcare System (invited) Elizabeth Messina, Chief Information Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Arizona (invited) Ed Koschka, Chief Information Officer, Indiana Heart Hospital (invited)	Moderator: Eric Wicklund, Senior Editor, Healthcare IT News (invited) Jason Cecil, Chief Information Officer, Capital Region Medical Center (invited) David Barchi, Chief Information Officer, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (invited) Patrick Neese, Chief Information Officer, Jefferson Regional Medical Center (invited) Patty Lavely, Chief Information Officer, Memorial Health University Medical Center (invited)
2:30-3:15pm	Case Study	Case Study

3:15pm - 4:-00pm

Afternoon Networking Break on Exhibit Floor

	HIE Track	Security Track
4:00 - 5:00pm	Panel“National Health Information Network: Engaging the healthcare community”	Panel“Protecting Against Data Breaches: Understanding the evolving responsibilities under the HITECH Act”
	Incorporating the various levels of the National Health Information Network (NHIN) is one of the key concerns for state and local HIE’s.  There are varying thoughts on the role of NHIN and whether or not it is a threat to the HIE business model.  The reality is that NHIN is in place to accomplish the following: 1) meet simple, basic information exchange requirements; 2) provide linkage to commercial HIE’s; 3) link providers and organizations within a state to the NHIN; 4) provide value added services to larger state organizations. The key for organizations involved in HIE is being actively involved in the implementation process and effectively utilizing the available technologies to achieve wider buy-in and maximum value.  This session will discuss methods by which HIE’s can incorporate NHIN into their business model and how providers can participate in this process to ensure they using the best possible technologies.	One of the topics of most concern from the new healthcare legislation is the revised HIPAA regulations and how they pertain to security issues with the implementation of new technology.  While these new technologies provide incredible new resources and capabilities to improve patient care and safety, they also provide new points of access that can facilitate security breaches.  It is critical to identify and secure all data access points, as required by meaningful use criteria and the updated HIPAA regulations.  This session will discuss the new regulations and responsibilities with which providers must comply, as well as challenges and solutions for achieving compliance.
	Moderator: Greg Caressi, SVP, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frost & Sullivan (invited) John Kenagy, Chief Information Officer, Providence Health & Services (invited) Jennifer Laughlin, Chief Information Officer, Watertown Memorial Hospital (invited) Peggy Delaney, Chief Information Officer, Mercy Hospital & Medical Center (invited) Bill McQuaid, Chief Information Officer, Parkview Adventist Medical Center (invited)	Moderator: Kristen Rosati, Attorney, Coppersmith Schermer & Brockelman, LLC   Mike Reandeau, Regional Chief Information Officer, Mills-Peninsula Health Services (invited) David Quirke, Chief Information Officer, Frederick Memorial Hospital (invited) Gary Jump, Chief Information Officer, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center (invited) Nancy Proctor, Chief Information Officer, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (invited)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Opening Cocktail Reception Don't miss this interactive and fun reception amongst your colleagues and peers toasting an incredible day of thought leadership and collaboration.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Thursday, January 20, 2010

8:00am	Registration Opens
8:45am	Opening Remarks by Day Two Conference Chair

9:00am - 10:00am	Federal Programs	Telehealth
	Panel Session “Choosing the Right EHR: Understanding the Significance of Certification”	Panel Session “Connecting the Healthcare Continuum: Home Telehealth and Remote Monitoring“
	The Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT) was established in 2004 to aid healthcare executives and providers in acquiring EMR products that adhere to national standards.  CCHIT has since developed criteria and a process for certifying ambulatory care and inpatient EMR and EHR systems.  This session will provide varying perspectives on the process and criteria for certification.  It will also cover need for standards in a marketplace with ever-changing technologies.	As the infrastructure for health data exchange expands and improves, myriad opportunities are created for other applications of high-speed data exchange.  In 2010, the state of California created the California Telehealth Network to build upon their already extensive investments in telehealth.  With millions being poured into the market throughout the country, there is a unique opportunity to connect with patients like never before. Through grants from the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and other Broadband initiatives, patients in rural and underserved communities can have an opportunity to receive care from the best medical experts in the country.  There are still issues to be resolved however, such as uniform standards for EMR data, sustainability and how physicians will be reimbursed.
	Moderator: Jay Srini, Commissioner, CCHIT (invited)   Pamela Aurora, Chief Information Officer, Children’s Medical Center, Dallas (invited) Jack Wolf, Chief Information Officer, Montefiore Medical Center (invited) Steve O’Neill, VP Information Services, Hartford Hospital Services (invited) Sue Schade, Chief Information Officer, Brigham & Women’s Hospital  (invited)	Moderator: Larry Stofko, Chief Information Officer, St. Joseph Health System (invited) Ed Babkanian, Chief Information Officer, UCSD Medical Centers (invited) Lac Tran, SVP & Chief Information Officer, Rush University Medical Center (invited) Dave Dawdy, Chief Information Officer, Phelps County Regional Medical Center (invited) Sonny Varadan, Chief Information Officer, Washington Region, Providence Health & Services (invited)
10:00am - 10:45am	Presentation "Arizona Regional Extension Center"	Case Study

10:45am - 11:30am	Morning Networking Break on Exhibit Floor
11:30am - 12:15pm	Keynote Presentation Noel Williams SVP & CIO Hospital Corporation of America (invited)
12:15pm - 1:30pm	Break for Lunch
1:30pm - 2:30pm	Interactive Session "Action Network Groups" is limited and registration is required Action Network Groups are small targeted sessions intended for members who want a deeper discussion on a specific topic and who want to identify like-minded partners within that topic area.  These are guided work groups to produce a set of recommendations in each field that will be published after the Summit. Upon registration for the Summit, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to sign up for your Action Network Group. HIE Financing and Payment Reform Paying for the IT infrastructure Aligning Incentives in payment reform for HIE Incentives and rewards for all participants Group Chair: Keith Hepp CFO & VP of Business Development HealthBridge Patient Portals Group Chair: TBD Security Group Chair: TBD Ambulatory EHR Group Chair: TBD Meaningful Use Group Chair: TBD Planning for Implementation Group Chair: TBD Interoperability Group Chair: TBD Health Information Exchange Group Chair: TBD
2:30pm - 3:15pm	Afternoon Networking and Coffee Break on Exhibit Floor
3:15pm - 4:15pm	Panel “Optimizing Patient Safety and Quality: Integrating the Health Information System for improved outcomes” As the meaningful use criteria continue to evolve, there is a continuous focus on compliance and integrating the IT solutions that are being implemented and improved.  This session is designed to take a step back and consider how this integration process will improve outcomes and how we can continue to find ways to do thing better.  Moderator: Greg Caressi, SVP, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frost & Sullivan (invited) Russell Meyers, Chief Executive Officer, Midland Memorial Hospital (invited) Mark Gorrell, Chief Information Officer, Baystate Health (invited) Kathy DeMatteo, Chief Information Officer, St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center (invited) William Schuh, MD, Chief Medical Informatics Officer, Carle Foundation Hospital (invited)
4:15pm	Closing Remarks by Day Two Conference Chair