| Hello {{lead.First Name:default=Subscriber}} welcome to this week's edition of The HIMSS North America Weekly Insider. In this issue: MACRA and the Quality Payment Program; HIMSS North America Nominating Committee Elections Open Oct. 14; Share Your HIE Organization's Story: Participate in a HIMSS HIE Case Study
MACRA and the Quality Payment Program
A HIMSS webinar series on Nov. 3 - 4 discusses the release of the final rule on the Quality Payment Program as part of the regulatory requirements for the Medicare and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA), which moves healthcare systems from volume to value-based care. Join this two-day webinar series as HIMSS experts provide guidance on what healthcare systems can expect during the shift to Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Advanced Alternative Payment Models (Advanced APMs). Register Now HIMSS North America Nominating Committee Elections Open Oct. 14
Elections for the HIMSS North America Nominating Committee will open on Oct. 14, and will close on Nov. 14. The HIMSS North America Nominating Committee has created a slate of six qualified candidates. The membership will elect three of those candidates to the Nominating Committee. Each HIMSS member may cast one vote each for up to three different candidates for the Nominating Committee. Bios on each of the six Nominating Committee candidates are available on the ballot website. Share Your HIE Organization's Story: Participate in a HIMSS HIE Case Study
The HIMSS FY17 HIE Case Studies Task Force is looking for representatives from Health Information Exchange Organizations interested in being interviewed for HIE-focused Case Studies this fiscal year. This is an opportunity to showcase your HIE Organization's successes and lessons learned with the greater Interoperability and Health Information Exchange Community. To volunteer to be interviewed for an HIE Case Study, please complete the short survey by Friday, Nov. 4. YourTurn at HIMSS17
YourTurn at HIMSS17 is a chance for you to lead the discussion! Is there a topic that you are passionate about, that you think others at HIMSS17 need to know about? These sessions will give you the chance to facilitate an open discussion session with your peers. The top proposals selected by a HIMSS team of reviewers will be posted on the HIMSS17 website and attendees will be asked to vote on the session they would like to attend at HIMSS17. The call for topics will be open Oct. 10 - 31 and can be found on the HIMSS17 website The HIMSS Innovation Center Medical Hackathon
The HIMSS Innovation Center hosted the second annual Cleveland Medical Hackathon on Oct. 23-22 in Cleveland, Ohio. Over 200 individuals - students, clinicians, developers, designers, investors and programmers - convened for more than 36 hours to identify and propose solutions for security issues that pose as threats in the field of healthcare. Learn more about the event. Nov. 10 Webinar: HIMSS17 Interoperability Showcase - Get Started
We will be starting planning calls in November so join us at our upcoming webinar to kick off the redesigned HIMSS17 Interoperability Showcase occurring Feb. 20-22. We are happy to welcome you to the Interoperability Showcase. Get the facts on how to participate and how to make the most of your sponsorship! Meet the technical team and hit the ground running during our first planning call of the season. Register now. Volunteer at the HIMSS17 Interoperability Showcase
We're looking for volunteers to support the HIMSS17 Interoperability Showcase. In exchange for your time, you'll receive a complimentary exhibitor badge to HIMSS17. Click here for more information and to apply. New York League for Nursing & Zeta Omega-at-Large Chapter (Sigma Theta Tau International) present: TRICKS, TREATS, & TECHNOLOGY: Tips to Engage & Inspire Students
Join us at Mercy College Oct. 28-29 for a conference to provide nurse educators in academic and clinical settings with strategies to engage and inspire learners using innovative teaching strategies. The 2-day program seeks to Identify creative strategies to engage the learner in academic and clinical settings, describe innovation practices that bridge the gap between education and practice and discuss the use of simulation and virtual learning environments to support nursing education. The TIGER Initiative and VLE will be featured on Friday, Oct. 28. For additional event details and to register, click here.
HIMSS Innovation Center Introduces the Cybersecurity Hub
HIMSS welcomes all to attend the debut of the HIMSS Cybersecurity Hub at the HIMSS Innovation Center on Oct 25. Learn more about the event. Learn more about the HIMSS Cybersecurity Center Hub.
November 2016 Health Story Project Roundtable: Improving the Quality of CDA Documents with Testing and Tooling
On Nov. 7 Didi Davis, from the Sequoia Project, and Nagesh "Dragon" Bashyam, contracting to the ONC, will introduce the community to new tooling being used to improve the quality of the digital content available within several types and versions of CDA Documents, and will provide details on the different aspects of quality that these tools can assess. Register now. The CPHIMS Review Course: A Comprehensive Review of the CPHIMS Body of Knowledge
Get fully prepared for the CPHIMS Exam with this live, instructor-led, online review course. Consisting of four, two-hour sessions spanning each topic area in the CPHIMS Exam, these events provide an interactive, fast-paced overview of these competency areas with a variety of tools and resources. The CPHIMS review course takes place Nov. 7, 10, 15 and 17. Register now. The HIMSS Analytics Essential Knowledge Series: A Look at Trends in Precision Medicine
What's the role of health IT in advancing customized healthcare? Let our experts provide their insights into methods being used to address precision medicine in their organizations, in addition to analysis based on data from HIMSS Analytics LOGIC, a market intelligence tool that can help organizations capitalize from developments in precision medicine. Register now for this November 9 webinar. Adventures in Precision Medicine: The Good, the Ugly and the Real
A webinar on Nov. 17 examines creating a tailored approach that improves patient treatment options and lowers the cost of care. Our experts will discuss how two organizations are using genetic research to support clinical decisions, and assess concerns around patient security during the shift to personalized therapies. Register now. Integrating Informatics Competencies into the Philippine Nursing Specialist Programs
This Nov. 17 webinar will share key characteristics identified along with health informatics components infused into country specific nursing programs. Theories and models associated with Informatics Nursing practice will also be described. This webinar will illustrate the findings of this country specific case study included in the TIGER International Committee's competency synthesis project. Presented by John Francis Faustorilla Jr., DNS, University of the Philippines, Manila and moderated by Toria Shaw, MSW, HIMSS TIGER Staff Liaison, Manager of Clinical Informatics. |
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