CAT | HIMSS09 Previews
Start networking today – Join HIMSS Connect
0 Comments | Posted by Patty Enrado in HIMSS09 Previews | 03/30/09
CHICAGO — HIMSS Connect is the Society’s social networking site offered exclusively to HIMSS Members and annual conference attendees and exhibitors.
Linenger’s keynote to take the long view
0 Comments | Posted by Kristin Courtemanche in HIMSS09 Previews | 03/25/09
By Kristin Courtemanche, Contributing Writer
Few have seen our world from a truly objective vantage; however, Jerry Linenger’s time in orbit has afforded him a uniquely clear perspective. A NASA astronaut who logged nearly five months aboard the Russian space station Mir, Linenger is also a licensed MD, retired Navy flight surgeon, and holds a doctorate in epidemiology and master’s degrees in both systems management and public health policy.
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e-Health everywhere is future of health
0 Comments | Posted by Patty Enrado in HIMSS09 Previews | 03/25/09
By Patty Enrado, Editor
CHICAGO — e-Health, in the form of emerging and electronic technology, is transforming health and healthcare. In his Views from the Top session, “Health 2020 – Supporting Stimulus Goals with Wii Fit + Nurse Avatars + Personal Genomics +…,” eFuturist Douglas Goldstein looks at how three waves of technology – digital, DNA and nano – and entertainment that are revolutionizing the industry. The session, Monday, April 6th, at 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, will explore how the Healthcare Stimulus Package can be supported through eHealth innovation.
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Economic enlightenment anticipated at Greenspan keynote
0 Comments | Posted by Kristin Courtemanche in HIMSS09 Previews | 03/19/09
By Kristin Courtemanche, Contributing Writer
CHICAGO — As Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for more than 18 years and spanning four presidential administrations, Alan Greenspan is certainly possessed of uncommon qualifications, and considered by many to be one of the world’s leading authorities on economic policy.
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Experts to discuss latest CDS research
0 Comments | Posted by Richard Pizzi in HIMSS09 Previews | 03/19/09
By Richard Pizzi, Contributing Editor
CHICAGO — As HIMSS09 kicks off April 5th attendees will get a chance to learn about the latest in clinical decision support research from three experts in the field.
In a special “Views from the Top” session titled “AHRQ Clinical Decision Support Consortium” Sunday at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, the panelists will discuss best practices for clinical decision support and knowledge management, and contrast CDS ideals with current practice.
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