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6th Annual Georgia Healthcare Trade Faire & Regional Conference

Omni Hotel at CNN Center
North Tower - M2/International Ballroom Level
100 CNN Center
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Situated in heart of downtown Atlanta
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 7:15am-4:00pm

also in partnership with:.

Georgia Hospital Association (GHA)
Georgia Chapter Healthcare Financial Management Association (GHFMA)
Georgia Association of Healthcare Executives (GAHE)
Georgia Health Information Management Association (GHIMA)

Conference Agenda
*The following is subject to change in several places as we develop this year's annual Georgia event Agenda lineup and content over the spring and summer. Check back to periodically to view the latest updates.

7:15am-8:00am
Exhibits Open
(Optional)

Buffet breakfast & network with other attendees and exhibiting company staffs
(sample menu)

8:00am-8:05am
Exhibits Closed

Welcome & morning event keynote speaker introductions
	President, GAHIMSS

8:05am-9:05am
Exhibits Closed

Morning Event CIO Kkeynote Presentation

Topic: Georgia hospital & health system CIO roundtable discussion

Discussion Moderator:
	Emory Healthcare Atlanta, GA
Discussion Panelists:
	Piedmont Healthcare Corporation Atlanta, GA	Chief Information Officer Houston Healthcare Warner Robins, GA
	CIO Grady Health System Atlanta, GA	CIO Beaufort Memorial Hospital Beaufort, SC

9:05am-9:50am
Exhibits Open

Break time to network with staffs from exhibitors/sponsors, and other event
attendee peers in attendance (refreshments available)

9:50am–10:35am
Exhibits Open
(Optional)

Morning conference panelist discussion tracks & presentations

Magnolia Room
Clinical quality measurement: A road map to better care

Presenter & Discussion Moderator:
	GAHIMSS Board Member & Executive Director, Program Office McKesson Alpharetta, GA
Discussion Panelists:
	CEO, Morrow Family Medicine Cumming, GA	Emory Healthcare Atlanta, GA
Overview: Widespread adoption of EHR technology, implemented using national data standards, and used to connect caregivers to each other, is foundational to being able to measure healthcare and to use the results to promote the 3 aims of the National Quality Strategy: Better Care; Healthy People/Healthy Communities; and Affordable Care. The Meaningful Use Clinical Quality Measures set the foundation for a fundamental transformation from manually abstracted measures to "eMeasures" collected from an EHR, with rapid growth in the number of measures that must be supported. In this session, we will discuss this transition to eMeasures through Meaningful Use and other federally mandated programs such as Value-based Purchasing and Accountable Care Organizations, as well as the challenges and opportunities this presents to providers in both the acute care and ambulatory settings.

Juniper Room
ICD-10, T-24 months: Is backward planning an answer?

Presenter & Discussion Moderator:
	Chair - HIMSS Playbook Work Group Bedford, MA
Discussion Panelists:
	Vice President & Ambassador Vitalize Consulting Solutions, an SAIC Company Ladera Ranch, CA	Director HIS/Privacy Officer Southern Regional Medical Center Riverdale, GA
	Program Director, ICD-10 Office of Information Technology Georgia Department of Community Health Atlanta, GA
Overview: This breakout session will offer a vision of the backward planning and how it can be applied to ICD10 with 24 months to go. This session will focus on the following: a. Overview of Program management/Backward Planning b. Use a real life project plan and do backward planning c. Look at the options (cost, resource, schedule ) for each task to complete... d. We'll have a panel discussion with industry experts, and offer their views. In summary, this session will be applicable to all the ICD10 project stake holders.

Cypress Room
GA HIE initiatives - leadership update and perspectives

Discussion Moderator:

GAHIMSS Board Member & Partner iDragonfly Consulting
Decatur, GA

Discussion Panelists:

Chief Executive Officer
Alliant | GMCF
Atlanta, GA

Georgia Department of Community Health
Interim State HIT Coordinator
Atlanta, GA

Overview: In March of this year, the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) approved $13 million in federal grant funding for the planning and implementation of a Georgia Statewide Health Information Exchange. The focus of the statewide HIE is to facilitate meaningful access to clinical information to improve care quality, efficiency and safety. The Georgia HIE is organized as a public-private partnership which will be governed by GHIE (a nonprofit healthcare stakeholder entity) in collaboration with DCH and the GA HITREC (Regional Extension Center). Since receiving funding approval, Kelly Gonzalez (DCH Interim State HIT Coordinator) and Dennis White (GHIE Chair and Alliant/GMCF CEO) have been driving HIE progress at a blistering pace. This session will provide an overview and most recent updates to the HIE Strategic Plan and priorities; an introduction to the GHIE Board and its governance objectives; and how our HIE initiatives will support transformation and innovation in our state.

Sycamore Room
Healthcare privacy & security - what every provider needs to know

Discussion Moderator:
	Chief Information Officer Resurgens Orthopedics Atlanta, GA
Discussion Panelists:
	Executive Director, Information Security and Regulatory Compliance Piedmont Healthcare, Inc. Atlanta, Georgia	Attorney Morris, Manning and Martin, LLP Atlanta, GA
	Healthcare Solutions Architect Intel Beaverton, OR	Chair, HIMSS Privacy & Security Policy Task Force Austin, TX

Redwood Room
Georgia hospitals/health systems/medical clinics -
CFO executive roundtable discussion

Discussion Moderator:
	Executive Vice President Georgia Hospital Association
Discussion Panelists:
	CFO, Central Georgia Health System Macon, GA	xecutive V.P. & CFO Gwinnett Health system Lawrenceville, GA
	CFO, Northeast Georgia Health System Gainesville, GA	CFO, University Health Services, Inc. Augusta, GA
Overview: · Physician intergration strategy and issues · Issues with IT infrastructure to support EHR, HIE, and other electronic data exchange initiatives going forward · Growth strategies and the financing thereof · Additional topics to be announced onsite

10:35am-11:00am
Exhibits Open

Break time to network with staffs from exhibitors/sponsors, and other event
attendee peers in attendance (refreshments available)

11:00am-11:45am
Exhibits Open
(Optional)

Morning event sponsor conference presentations

Presenter Company: Microsoft Corporation
Magnolia Room

Presentation Topic: Grady Health and their Cloud Computing Strategy
Presenter:
	CIO Grady Health System Atlanta, GA
Overview: Grady Health CIO, Debbie Cancilla, presents Grady Health's cloud strategy. Hear about Grady Health's cloud strategy and how Microsoft Online Services frees IT to focus on healthcare innovation instead of maintenance.

Presenter Company: Global Net Access (GNAX)
Juniper Room

Presentation Topic: Vendor Neutral Cloud Archive
Presenter:
	Chief Technology Officer, GNAX and VMware vExpert
Overview: What is a VNA and how can it help you? In this session, learn the basic tenets of a true Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA) and its major benefits. Today Healthcare IT is challenged with managing an enormous amount clinical content that is expanding exponentially. For much of this data, primarily medical imaging, a structured attempt has been made to create a canonical form of clinical information for the acquisition, storage, and exchange of this information - DICOM. This standard, and thus the industry in general have been primarily driven by the large PACS vendors. This has resulted in an enormous silo effect in how diagnostic data is produced and managed, with virtually no capability of sharing data outside of the original acquiring system. This heterogeneous PACS environment is clearly a data ownership challenge that customers need to solve, so that they can enable better data management, security, mobility, and general integration across their enterprise. Regardless of the technology chosen to manage both DICOM and non-DICOM content, the primary purpose for any archive, including VNA, is to support data at rest and provide access to the most accurate and relevant data at the point of care. The implementation of a VNA can reduce archive costs and remove cyclical costs including data migration, integration to other PACS and integration to an EMR for data sharing. This session will provide you with a checklist of what a VNA vendor should offer you as well as reveal the pros and cons of hosting your VNA in the cloud versus on site.

Presenter Company: Availity, LLC
Cypress Room

Presentation Topic: Availity/RealMed, a leading HIN that helps health care organizations run faster and better.

Overview: Availity and its subsidiary, RealMed, are national leaders in health information exchange that help the health care system run faster and better. We connect providers, plans and practice management systems with essential real-time business and clinical information to streamline care delivery, drive staff productivity and lead to better patient experiences. Availity optimizes information exchange among multiple health care stakeholders through a single, secure network. The Availity Health Information Network encompasses business and clinical services, supporting both real-time and batch electronic data interchange via the Web and business-to-business (B2B) integration. Visit www.availity.com. RealMed, an Availity company, is a national leader in revenue cycle management solutions for the health care industry. RealMed builds on the value offered by Availity's basic solutions by bundling and automating multiple functions that maximize bottom line operational results. Visit www.realmed.com.

Presenter Company: IBM
Sycamore Room

Presentation Topic: The Promise of IBM's Watson in Healthcare

Overview: IBM's "Watson" technology is best known for its application in competing with the world's best "Jeopardy!" players earlier this year. In this session, Dr. Josko Silobrcic will discuss how healthcare information technology based on "Watson's" deep, knowledge-based analytics can help improve the quality and efficiency of patient care. The discussion will focus on improving diagnosis and treatment, empowering the patient/member and streamlining utilization management processes. The session will also examine the interaction between "Watson" and electronic medical records, e-health, and other analytic healthcare IT solutions.

Presenter Company: Covisint
Redwood Room

Presentation Topic: Becoming Meaningful Users: Helping Physicians Meet Current and Future MU Standards

Overview: The Meaningful Use incentive program is now well into its first year of operation and we are starting to see physicians applying for their bonus payments. However, there have still been many trials and tribulations suffered by those currently, or planning to, participate in the program. Also, with the advent of ACOs developing, it is even more imperative that physicians move ahead with becoming Meaningful Users. We will review the MU Stage one requirements, discuss proposed Stage 2 requirements, examine how well vendors are delivering MU capable products, what are some of the major pitfalls encountered along the way and what are some options available for physicians who still wish to participate. This session will be presented by the Chief Medical Officer of Covisint.

11:45am-12:50pm
Exhibits Open

Luncheon buffet & network with other attendees and exhibiting company staffs
Sponsored by: Logicalis Inc.
(sample menu)

12:50pm-12:55pm
Exhibits Closed

Afternoon announcements & event keynote speaker introductions
	President, GAHIMSS

12:55pm-1:45pm
Exhibits Closed

Afternoon Event ACO Keynote Presentation

Topic: The promise and pitfalls of accountable care organizations - a panel discussion

Discussion Moderator:
	Immediate Past President GAHIMSS Alpharetta, GA
Panelists:
	Attorney Morris, Manning and Martin, LLP Atlanta, GA	SR VP Medical Affairs, Chief Quality Officer WellStar Health System Marietta, GA
	Sr. VP Managed Care Wellstar Health System Atlanta, GA	Co-Chairman Accountable Care Community of Practice Washington, DC
	Executive VP, Operations Grady Health System Atlanta, GA

1:45pm-2:05pm
Exhibits Open

Break time to network with staffs from exhibitors/sponsors, and other event attendee peers in attendance (refreshments available)
Sponsored by: Logicalis Inc.

2:05pm–2:50pm
Exhibits Open
(Optional)

Afternoon Event Sponsor Conference Presentations

Presenter Company: Microsoft Corporation
Magnolia Room

Presentation Topic: Managing readmissions and care transitions for today’s healthcare organizations
Presenter:
	Randy Rosshirt Microsoft Health Solutions Group
Abstract: High hospital readmissions not only put your reputation for quality at stake, but also put your reimbursement dollars from Medicare and other payers in jeopardy. Proactively managing patients at risk for readmissions while they are within the walls of your hospital is a first step toward reducing the impact of readmissions. It's also critical to continue to enable effective care and management of your patients once they leave your institution, whether it's in community care settings or in the home. This means providing a complete and accurate discharge record to the physicians who will care for your patients once they have left the hospital and providing a clear and prescriptive care plan to your patients upon discharge. Microsoft can help you optimize patient care transitions by more effectively using and sharing data within your organization, with other care providers, and with your patients.

Presenter Company: Global Net Access (GNAX)
Juniper Room

Presentation Topic: Cloud Computing in Healthcare
Presenters:
	Chief Information Officer Emory Healthcare	Chief Technology Officer, GNAX and VMware vExpert
Overview: How can the cloud help you and how can you get started? In this session, hear from Emory Healthcare Chief Information Officer, Dedra Cantrell and GNAX Chief Technology Officer, Mariano Maluf and learn how Emory Healthcare was able to improve healthcare technology delivery and lower costs significantly. Ms. Cantrell will cover how Emory is offloading 2nd tier applications into a hosted cloud solution. As with many hospitals, Emory Healthcare has one core clinical application. However, around that core system are myriad "second-tier" applications that require large amounts of technical attention. To alleviate this pressure, GNAX Health built a private cloud solution to house and deliver all of these second-tier applications. Emory Healthcare was able to move from a capital intensive, dedicated hardware environment for each application with weeks to months of deployment time to a cloud solution with days or hours of deployment, efficient capacity utilization and built-in flexibility that can be relegated to a single operating budget line item. Emory Healthcare no longer has to manage the infrastructure for these applications, saving itself up to 30%. Mr. Maluf will cover the technology behind this solution and how leading edge private, public and hybrid cloud solutions can help reduce costs, improve application performance and increase organizational agility for healthcare providers. Plus, learn how the cloud is secured as prevalent myths about cloud security are debunked.

Presenter Company: Availity, LLC
Cypress Room

Presentation Topic: Availity/RealMed, a leading HIN that helps health care organizations run faster and better.

Presenter Company: IBM
Sycamore Room

Presentation Topic: The Promise of IBM's Watson in Healthcare

Presenter Company: Covisint
Redwood Room

Presentation Topic: Becoming Meaningful Users: Helping Physicians Meet Current and Future MU Standards

2:50pm-3:15pm
Exhibits Open

Break time to network with staffs from exhibitors/sponsors, and other event attendee peers in attendance (refreshments available)
Sponsored by: Logicalis Inc.

3:15pm–4:00pm
Exhibits Open
(Optional)

Afternoon conference panelist discussion Tracks & Presentations

Magnolia Room
The role of hospital leadership in achieving meaningful use – a panel discussion

Discussion Moderator:
	GAHIMSS Board Member & Past Chapter President Douglasville, GA
Discussion Panelists: Consultant perspectives provided by:
	GAHIMSS Board Member Roswell, GA		CIO Consulting, LLC Savannah, GA
CIO Perspectives provided by:
	Information Systems Director Emanuel Medical Center Swainsboro, GA	CIO Upson County Regional Medical Center Thomaston, GA
Overview: The panel will discuss the current role of executive leadership in attesting to Stage 1 Meaningful Use criteria as well as the future role required to meet subsequent Meaningful Use stages and successfully position the organization and community for health reform. The panel will provide real life insights and experience based on successfully achieving Stage 1 Meaningful Use. The topics will include establishing the hospital's vision, building the appropriate organization and governance structure, physician alignment and adoption, balancing priorities, engaging the patient and defining the long term role of executive leadership.

Juniper Room
ICD-10: Is earned value management a nice gauge to calculate the cost?

Presenter & Discussion Moderator:
	Chair - HIMSS Playbook Work Group Bedford, MA
Discussion Panelists:
	Vice President & Ambassador Vitalize Consulting Solutions, an SAIC Compan Ladera Ranch, CA	Director HIS/Privacy Officer Southern Regional Medical Center Riverdale, GA
	Program Director, ICD-10 Office of Information Technology Georgia Department of Community Health Atlanta, GA
Overview: This breakout session will offer a vision of introducing Earned Value Management for the ICD10 program. This session will Focus on the following: a.Overview of the HIMSS Pricing xl spreadsheet b Apply the Earned Value Management principles c. Do a case study of the EVM based on the HIMSS pricing xl spreadsheet. d. Have a panel to discuss the costs, associated with the ICD10 program.

Cypress Room
Georgia Partnership for TeleHealth: Connecting healthcare to all of Georgia
(an update and demo)

Presenters:
	Georgia Partnership for TeleHealth, Inc. Waycross, GA	BTOP Project Director/Liaison Georgia Partnership For Telehealth Waycross, GA
	MED Clinic Director Berrien County Collaborative Nashville, GA
Overview: Georgia Partnership for TeleHealth has become one of the most robust, comprehensive networks in the nation. Expansion has included nursing homes, school clinics, ER's, trauma, stroke, primary care, child advocacy, and continuing education. GPT now also houses the Southeastern Telehealth Resource Center. Legislation was passed to mandate that all payers must pay for telemedicine. The network now has over 350 partners and locations. Clinical utilization has climbed exponentially. While January, 2006 GPT had a mere 8 encounters, there were over 25,000 encounters for 2010 and this is expected to double in 2011. There are over 200 specialists and healthcare providers, representing over 40 specialties, participating in the network. Providing access to healthcare via telemedicine has proven to cut costs on travel, work time and provides earlier access to care therefore preventing the large costs of untreated healthcare problems. The Georgia Telemedicine Program is proven. There is a widespread acceptance of its use in Georgia.

Sycamore Room
Meaningful use for eligible professionals - what you need to know NOW!

Discussion Moderator:
	Communications Chair Board of Directors, GAHIMSS Lawrenceville, GA
Discussion Panelists:
	Attorney Morris, Manning and Martin, LLP Atlanta, GA	Director, Medicaid EHR Incentives Program Georgia Department of Community Health Atlanta, GA
	Practice Administrator Bridgewater Family Practice, PC Conyers, GA	Health Insurance Specialist Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Atlanta, GA
Overview: This panel will discuss the path to achieving Meaningful Use for the Eligible Professional within the Medical Practice setting. The session will feature an overview of state and federal requirements, as well as the management of this effort from the Physician Office perspective. With the deadline for Meaningful Use Incentive Attestation for 2011 fast approaching, this panel will provide insight and direction for practices that are currently working towards attestation or deciding if they should participate in the incentive program. Hospital HIT executives will also find this session helpful in their efforts to provide support and services to their affiliated physicians.

Redwood Room
Bringing care to the patient - mobile health executive panel discussion

Discussion Moderator:
	Healthcare Solutions Architect Intel Beaverton, OR
Discussion Panelist:
	Director, Clinical Informatics Gwinnett Medical Center Lawrenceville, GA	Manager, Clinical Informatics WellStar Health System Atlanta, GA
	Director of Networked Services Grady Health System Atlanta, GA	Resurgens Orthopaedics Director of IT and Information Security Atlanta, GA
Overview: Join panelist from provider organizations in GA to discuss key considerations for clinical mobility. Organizations will share best practices for successful clinical mobility workflows and enterprise strategies to enable mobile clinicians to achieve a greater ROI. Clinical mobility solutions will play a vital role in assisting hospitals and physicians to reach meaningful use milestones. Equally important are the management and security of mobile devices.