Like me, you’re probably tired of all the “hype” about the latest and greatest electronic health records “innovations.” What you really want to know is how to successfully implement the right technologies so you can improve clinicians’ access to clinical data and boost the quality of care.

That’s why I’m chairing the Clinical Automation Summit: Strategies for Electronic Health Records on September 17 – 18th at the Westin O’Hare in Rosemont, IL. Unlike other conferences, this new event will go beyond the hype to get to the heart of the matter. You’ll hear directly from your peers—CIOs, physicians, nurses, I.T. managers and others—about what strategies are yielding tangible results in the real world.

Among the speakers:

• James Morrow, M.D., the 2007 HIMSS Physician IT Leader of the Year, will outline the critical elements of an automation strategy for group practices.
• Lynn Witherspoon, M.D., CIO at Ochsner Health System, will describe how he enlisted the support of physicians and nurses.
• Richard Mohnk, CIO at HealthAlliance Hospitals, will tell you why he took a “big bang” approach to implementing a full suite of software.
• Caryn Hewitt, R.N., health information manager at Meritcare Health System, will outline how she’s using document management as part of an EHR rollout.

In addition to these and other speakers from provider organizations, you’ll hear lively panel discussions devoted to CPOE strategies and the value of EHR software certification. Plus, leading consultants will offer insights on subjects ranging from interoperability issues to the role of mobile technologies.

Our keynoter, William Yasnoff, M.D., led the effort to create the National Health Information Infrastructure. He’ll offer practical advice on how to boost EHRs through financial incentives to office-based physicians and other critical tactics.

And if you’re looking for a crash course on the intricacies of EHRs, you won’t want to miss the pre-conference workshop that will provide you with credits toward certification as an EHR expert.

I encourage you to join me September 17-18 in suburban Chicago for this groundbreaking event. If you register today, you’ll save $100!

Respectfully,


Howard J. Anderson
Conference Chairman