Technological advances are often transformative, completely
changing the context in which they are used. Health information
technology (HIT) may soon rise to this standard. Health
information technology includes a wide range of telehealth,
health information exchange (HIE), e-health and other
technologies for delivering health care and managing
health information.
Today, it is commonly viewed as one of the most promising
developments for improving the overall access, quality,
safety and efficiency of the health delivery system.
Thus, the implementation and management of HIT is one
of the paramount concerns to the global health care community.
Yet staying abreast of the rapid advances in these innovations
and making sound financial investments in HIT can be
challenging.
Fortunately, Kansas has been a leader in HIT for many
years and continues to advance the front edge of its
development. This conference is designed to continue
that tradition by providing participants with a wide
variety of expertise and experiences that can be applied
in your own organizations. The important operational,
clinical and financial considerations for leveraging
HIT, particularly in rural areas, will be the focus of
the discussion.
OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of the conference, participants will
be able to:
Describe the current range of HIT applications in
a variety of contexts.
Assess and apply HIT advances and lessons learned
to their own practice/organization.
Understand the clinical, operational and financial
aspects of HIT in rural areas.
Plan for the next generation of HIT applications.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Hospital and clinic administrators, IT management,
EMS personnel, county public health personnel, physicians,
nurses and other clinical providers and strategic planners
at all levels.
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