Agenda
If your schedule permits during your time in Washington, you may choose to visit the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial to reflect on the events that occurred on September 11, 2001, and pay tribute to those who lost their lives 10 years ago.
This Summit is approved for up to 8.75 continuing education (CE) hours for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the Certified Professional in Healthcare Information & Management Systems (CPHIMS). Download the CPHIMS Form
Monday, September 12, 2011
National Health IT Week begins
Steering Committee on Telehealth and Healthcare Informatics’ Capitol Hill Health Information Technology Showcase
Kennedy Caucus Room, SR-325, Russell Senate Office Building
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Please RSVP here.
Wednesday, Sept 14, 2011
Networking Luncheon (BY INVITATION ONLY - PLEASE RSVP TO YOUR STAFF LIAISON)
Exclusive luncheon for members of HIMSS Public Policy Committee, Chapter Advocacy Roundtable, HIMSS Government Relations Roundtable, and other key stakeholders to meet and network
Capitol Room B, Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave., NW
Noon – 1:00 pm
HIT101: Understanding Health IT and HIMSS Public Policy Initiatives
Complimentary pre-event seminar open to all registered Policy Summit attendees.
Thornton Room, Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave., NW
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Please RSVP here.
National Health IT Week Networking and Awards Reception
Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel ballroom, 415 New Jersey Ave., NW
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Modern Healthcare/HIMSS CEO IT Achievement Awards
CHIME State Advocacy Award for CIO Leadership
HIMSS State Leadership Award
Please RSVP here.
Reception co-sponsored by
Thank you to all of the Partners across the nation participating in the Sixth Annual National Health IT Week. For more information on National Health IT Week, please visit www.healthitweek.org.
Thursday, Sept 15, 2011
HIMSS 10th Annual Policy Summit
Regency Room A, Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave., NW
Breakfast and Networking
Regency Room A, Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave., NW
7:00 – 8:00 am
Remarks from
Maureen Smith
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing & Services
U.S. Department of Commerce
and
Bryan Erwin
Director, Advocacy Center, U.S. Foreign & Commercial Service
U.S. Department of Commerce
8:00 am – 11:30 pm
- Keynote Speech from Rep. Michael Burgess, MD (R-TX)
- "Perceptions of Citizen Advocacy on Capitol Hill; How To Be an Effective Citizen Advocate," presented by Brad Fitch, President & CEO of the Congressional Management Foundation
- Review of HIMSS’ 2011 Requests to Congress
- In order to improve the quality of your constituents’ healthcare while also reducing its costs, such as through elimination of duplicative care, Congress should continue its strong bipartisan support for Health Information Technology. Read more
- Congress should preserve the investment being made in the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Records Meaningful Use Incentive Program as an essential tool that is critical to the healthcare transformation process. Read more
- In order to ensure that your constituent is the right person getting the right healthcare at the right time, Congress should support the development of a nationwide patient identity solution by lifting the current statutory prohibition to allow HHS to address this issue along with other health IT policy enhancements. Read more
- Nursing Informatics Discussion
Lunch
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Boxed lunches will be provided as attendees make final preparations for meeting with their legislators and proceed to House and Senate office buildings.
HIMSS Policy Summit Congressional Meetings*
HIMSS staff will make appointments for all pre-registered attendees. The Capitol is just a short walk from the Hotel.
1:00 – 4:00 pm
*Many Senators invite constituents to join them for a weekly coffee when the Senate is in session. HIMSS has prepared a list of these opportunities. If your Senator is listed and your schedule permits, please RSVP if you’d like to attend.
Conclusion – Turn In Congressional Office Visit surveys
Article One Lounge, Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave., NW
Please click here to register, or for more information, contact Elinore Boeke, Senior Manager, Public Policy Communications.