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Calendar of Events
Past Events - 2006

January 2006
DATE/TIMEEVENTINFORMATION
Jan. 13, 2006
8:00 AM -  1:30 PM
2006 Winter Half Day Program Title:
Technology Initiatives Impacting Clinical Practice.


Includes a CIO breakfast (for CIOs only)and panel discussion on board topics of interest.

Agenda:
Click here to see the agenda.

Fees:
Members: $35.00
Non-Members: $50.00
Students: $25.00

Title:
Implementing an Electronic Medical Record


File Type: PowerPoint
Implementing an Electronic Medical Record.

Description:
Strategic and Operational Considerations by: Brian Anderson, MD

Title:
Excellian Dashboard


File Type: PDF
Excellian Dashboard .

Description:
Presented by: CHIMSS Contributor

Title:
Trigger Tool


File Type: PDF
Trigger Tool.

Description:
Presented by: CHIMSS Contributor
Jan. 31, 2006
6:00 PM
Nursing Informatics Committee Meeting/Roundtable Title:
The Key to Data Mining and Measurable Clinical Outcomes


Speaker:
Eric Rivedal, BSN and Francine Goitz, MSNMcKesson Provider Technologies

Description:
The Key to Data Mining and Measurable Clinical Outcomes. Combining Clinical and Financial Indicators in the Build and Design Process.

This panel discussion will focus on the fundamentals of data mining and tips on how to use IT to achieve quality measurable clinical outcomes.

Fees:
This event is free for NIC members.

File Type: PowerPoint
The Final Frontier.
February 2006
DATE/TIMEEVENTINFORMATION
Feb. 13, 2006
5:30 PM -  7:30 PM
2006 Colorado Chapter Reception at HIMSS National Convention Location:
Grand Manchester Hyatt
Edward Ballroom

Come join fellow colleagues from Colorado spending the week in San Diego and share in complimentary cocktails and appetizers sponsored by Healthia Consulting, one of our chapter sponsors.

Fees:
This event is free for CHIMSS members.
March 2006
DATE/TIMEEVENTINFORMATION
March 11, 2006 Physicians Adopting Computer Technology (PACT) Title:

The Electronic Medical Record - A conference for the Independent Physician Practice


Description:
Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)… A Challenge. An Opportunity. A Reality. The adoption of electronic systems in physician practices is accelerating, as patient safety and pay-for-performance/quality initiatives are fueling the conversion from hard copy to digital records. It takes time to investigate and set up a system that works for your specific practice size and specialty. The Physicians Adopting Computer Technology (PACT) conference is your chance to meet the early adopters of this new technology and understand how to get started, get out ahead of the change and improve patient care. At the conference, you will learn how to… Seamlessly convert paper files to EMR
• Select, purchase and install the right system for your practice,whether large or small
• Formulate the buy or lease decisions that are best for your practice
• Find the right consultant for your practice size and specialty
• Understand how contract negotiations can protect functional ability and cash flow
• Follow the lead of physicians who have successfully converted to a working EMR
• Avoid common mistakes in setting up your EMR
• Implement change for a resistant staff when converting to EMR
• Budget and determine ROI for your EMR Get more out of your EMR system
• Significantly reduce paperwork and paper storage space with an EMR system
• Instantly access patient records from anywhere, anytime through your EMR system
• Use off-site storage and backups to protect your practice from disasters
• Ensure consistent, easy-to-read record sharing between colleagues
• Interface with hospital, diagnostic and pharmacy data sources Meet the experts who specialize in independent physician practices
• Independent physicians who have succeeded in implementing EMR
• Consultants who specialize in independent physician practices
• Vendors who supply software, hardware, training and implementation

Note: For more information and to register, visit www.himss.org/pact or call 312-915-9214 PHYSICIANS ADOPTING COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY (PACT) A CME ACCREDITED PROGRAM Earn CME Credits (AMA Category I) Gain 8.4 contact hours toward renewal of CPHIMS or CHS accreditations. PLUS participate in hands-on demonstrations featuring the latest EMR technology.

File Type: PDF
PACT EMR Insert.

File Type: PDF
PACT EMR Brochure.

April 2006
DATE/TIMEEVENTINFORMATION
Apr. 21, 2006
7:30 AM -  4:00 PM
2006 Spring Full Day Program Title:
2006 Spring Full Day Program

Agenda:
Click here to see the agenda.

Location:
Denver West Marriott
1717 Denver West Boulevard
Golden , CO 80401

Fees:
Members: $30.00
Non-Members: $30.00
Students: $30.00

File Type: PDF
Making the Case for a Colorado RHIO.
Presented by: Lynn Dierker, Art Davidson, Steve Nash

Medicaid and HIT: Public Policy and the Health Care Quality, Cost, and Access Equation.
Presented by: Jay Himmelstein

Colorado Health Care and the Promise of HIT.
Presented by: Sam Karp

Utah Health Information Network – Health Information Exchange.
Presented by: Bart Killian, Jan Root

Taking a Hard Look at Potential Costs and Benefits of Electronic Data Exchange.
Presented by: Jan Walker
May 2006
DATE/TIMEEVENTINFORMATION
May 9, 2006
5:30 PM -  8:00 PM
Nursing Informatics Committee Meeting/Roundtable Title:
Nursing Informatics Industry Event Overview

Overview of industry conference highlights from 5/9 roundtable by: M.Norton, D.Skiba, T. Roge, T. McCaskey, K. Kimmel


Description:
Nursing Informatics Industry Event Overview Roundtable discussions on key initiatives from recent industry meetings and conferences. Join your colleagues in discussions and networking.

Fees:
This event is free for NIC members.

Location:
Strings Restaurant - Denver, CO
1700 Humboldt St
Denver , CO 80218

File Type: PowerPoint
NI Industry conference overview.
June 2006
DATE/TIMEEVENTINFORMATION
Jun. 1, 2006
5:30 PM -  8:00 PM
CHIMSS Evening Social Location:
Strings Restaurant - Denver, CO
1700 Humboldt St
Denver , CO 80218

Fees:
Members: $20.00
Non-Members: $20.00
Students: $20.00

File Type: PowerPoint
Healthcare IT Trends and Glimmers .
Copyright 2006 HIMSS Analytics. Do not distribute or reproduce without permission. by: Mike Davis, Executive Vice President, HIMSS Analytics.
October 2006
DATE/TIMEEVENTINFORMATION
Oct. 20, 2006
7:30 AM -  1:00 PM
Program Management Office
Gaining Mind Share
‘Insight into how and why Project Management is gaining
mind-share with executives and transitioning from a tactical tool to a strategic initiative'.

Friday, October 20th
7:30 AM – 1:00 PM


$45 On-Line Registration ($55 non-member)
$50 Event Day (at the door) Registration ($60 non-member)

Wyndham Denver Tech Center
Take I-25 to the BELLEVIEW AVENUE / CO-88 Exit 199. Keep RIGHT at the fork to go on E BELLEVIEW AVENUE. Turn LEFT onto S SYRACUSE STREET. Go through the roundabout and turn LEFT into The Wyndham Parking Lot.

There is no charge for parking.


7675 East Union Avenue, Denver, CO 303/770-4200
Colorado HIMSS will be in Salon C & Salon D

AGENDA


07:30 am – 08:30 am Continental Breakfast – Networking Opportunity

08:30 am – 08:45 am CHIMSS Announcements – Tom Kerwin, President 2006 – 2007

08:45 am – 09:45 am Project Management Office (PMO): Gaining Mindshare by Troy Wheeler

09:45 am – 10:00 am Break

10:00 am – 11:00 am Project Management in Healthcare: Lessons from Large Clinical Implementations by Pat Collins

11:00 am – 12:00 pm PMO Panel: Pat Collins, Susan Goodson, David Kumpf, Michael Neff and Troy Wheeler

12:00 pm – 01:00 pm Lunch Buffet – Networking Opportunity

November 2006
DATE/TIMEEVENTINFORMATION
Nov. 7, 2006
6:00 PM -  7:45 PM
CHIMSS NIC Meeting/Roundtable Title:
Challenges & Lessons Learned in Successful Implementations


Location:
University of Colorado School of Pharmacy
8th and Colorado Blvd
Room 302/Skaff Room

Come join your peers in a panel discussion highlighting perspectives from local hospital organizations, consulting and industry vendor on tips and lessons learned in successful implementations.

Agenda:
6:00-6:30
Light dinner, networking and CHIMSS business
6:30-7:30
Presentation/Panel and Q&A
7:30-7:45
Healthcare Public Policy Update


Nov. 30, 2006
5:30 PM -  8:00 PM
Holiday Evening Social 2006 HIMSS Davies Award winning speaker:
Dr. Daniel Griffin
Alpenglow Medical PLLC
Recognized for Excellence in EMR-EHR Implementation

“Successful Implementation of an Electronic Medical Record System in the Ambulatory Setting”

Thursday, November 30, 2006
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

$20.00 On-Line Registration
$20.00 Event Day (at the door) Registration

The Westin – Westminster
‘0’s Restaurant’
10600 Westminster Blvd, Westminster
(303) 410-5000

Agenda
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Drinks & Appetizers
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Excellence in EMR-EHR Implementation
7:30 pm – 8:00 pm Door Prizes/AnnouncementsProgram Wrapup

File Type: PowerPoint
Successful Implementation of an Electronic Medical System .




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