PAeHI Health Information Technology (HIT) Summit and
2009 PA HIMSS HIT Advocacy Day
May 4 & 5, 2009 Harrisburg, PA
2009 PA HIMSS HIT Advocacy Day and PAeHI Healthcare Information Technology Summit
Guidelines for Navigating the Harrisburg/Capitol Area
PAeHI Summit and PA HIMSS Advocacy Sponsorship Opportunities
Leadership Opportunities Available!
• Do you care about healthcare reform in Pennsylvania?
• Do you think individuals have the power to effect change?
• Would you like to be part of an award-winning team?
Winner of the national Spirit of HIMSS Award, the PA HIMSS Pennsylvania Healthcare Information Technology Awareness Day Planning Committee, representing the Delaware Valley and Western PA chapters of HIMSS, is looking for a few exceptional healthcare leaders from across the state to join our team and help launch what could be the most important Pennsylvania healthcare IT event of the decade… In this year’s event, we will build upon the successes with of last year with expanded programming and participation towards furthering the same goal: to promote the broader adoption of healthcare information technology to lower costs, reduce medical errors and improve the quality of care.
Below, please find some of the specific volunteer roles & responsibilities available. If you are not already a member of HIMSS, or are a member but would like to be more active and add to your HIMSS credentials, come join us, and help make history! As a HIMSS member, participation will also allow you to earn credits towards advancement to HIMSS Senior Member or Fellow!
The commitment will be from October 2008 through June 2009 with the event targeted for Harrisburg in May. Workgroup chairs are encouraged to attend the kick-off meeting in Harrisburg (October date TBD) and are expected to be an advocate for and attend the event in May. Teams will manage the project remotely via regularly scheduled conference calls for the duration.
Volunteer Roles
Planning Chair: Visible position that works with all the Advocacy workgroup chairs to ensure overall project is on target and serves as liaison to the DV and WPA HIMSS boards.
Logistics Workgroup: This team oversees the overall registration process and logistical arrangements for the event, including conference facilities, food, A/V and other equipment, etc.
Legislative Outreach Workgroup: This team schedules the Advocacy Day meetings with legislators
Policy Workgroup: This team shapes the overall theme, sets the objectives, agenda and policies for the Advocacy event and helps to select and recruit speakers
Communications Workgroup: This team develops the communications plan, key messages, talking points, press releases, press kits, etc. for the overall event.
Sponsorship Workgroup: This team solicits and manages the sponsorship for the overall event
For more information, please visit www.dvhimss.org or call Event Coordinator Mark Stevens at 610.363.2588
Click here to read about Advocacy Day in an article from ADVANCE for Health Information Executives
Senator Rob Wonderling Honored for his commitment to Healthcare
"HARRISBURG: The Pennsylvania chapters of the Healthcare Information and
Management Systems Society (HIMSS) recognized State Senator Rob Wonderling (R-Montgomery)on Monday, May 12 for his dedication to improving the health of Pennsylvanians by promoting the use of information technology in the care delivery process...
Please click here to read the entire press release pertaining to state advocacy day..
Senator Wonderling Honored During Pennsylvania HIMSS Inaugural HIT Day
The Pennsylvania chapters of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) recognized State Senator Rob Wonderling (R-Montgomery) on Monday, May 12, for his dedication to improving the health of Pennsylvanians by promoting the use of information technology in the care delivery process. The award was presented as part of the inaugural "Pennsylvania Healthcare Information Technology Awareness Day" at the State Capitol, which was sponsored by HIMSS along with other 35 other co-sponsors from throughout the healthcare industry....
Please click here to read the entire article.
Rx: Electronic Health Records to Optimize Healthcare Delivery
"Imagine you become critically ill while traveling to another state or overseas. Wouldn't it offer peace of mind to know those distant and unfamiliar doctors tending to your illness could have the ability to know your medical history immediately? This is what many folks in Pennsylvania and other states are working on diligently. The goal is to provide a national database of information regarding individual medical records that can help deliver optimal healthcare to people wherever in the world they might be when they need medical care...."
Please click here to read the entire article, which appears in the April 2008 edition of Western Pennsylvania Hospital News
Electronic Health Records Save Lives and Money
"Health care information technology saves money and saves lives.
As Pennsylvania prepares for its very first observance of Health Care Information Technology Awareness Day on Monday, May 12th, it is a good time to talk about how the latest technology is improving health care delivery by reducing medical errors and saving health care dollars..."
Please click here to read the entire news release from State Senators Connie Williams and Rob Wonderling
Please refer to the following links to view the House Resolution No. 665 and the Senate Resolution No. 275 which declare May 12, 2008 as "Pennsylvania Health Information Technology Awareness Day"...
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