HIMSS-HOA has a membership located throughout the mid-west regional area. Members represent hospitals of all sizes, managed care organizations, integrated delivery systems, non-profit healthcare organizations, as well organizations who provide solutions for the many challenges that exist in healthcare.
Each year our membership and board organize a number of programs involving speakers and experts on a variety of topics. If you are within the correct geographic location and wish to join, please visit the national HIMSS web site www.himss.org to apply or contact one of our board members for additional information. All the necessary information is available on the national HIMSS site to help you in deciding the appropriate chapter for your location.
Heart of America
Chapter of HIMSS
P.O. Box 3624
Olathe, KS 66063-3624
Heart of America HIMSS Chapter Lunch Event
February 3rd, 2010
11:15am - 11:45am Registration and Full Lunch Buffet
11:45am - 12:30pm Meaningful Use Presentation
12:30pm - 12:45pm Question and Answer Session
Saint Luke’s Northland Hospital– Barry Road
5830 NW Barry Road
Kansas City, MO 64154
(816) 891-6000
Barry Medical Plaza – First Floor Conference Room South Room)
Enter on the South side of the Medical Plaza. Do not enter through the main hospital entrance
To register please click here:
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Event Objective:
The objective of the HIE Regional Update Panel is to provide members an update on the recently proposed “meaningful use” definition
Event Summary:
The Meaningful Use: Function and Financials event will focus on the definition of “meaningful use” that has just entered the public comment period. We will explore the impact of function and financials for hospitals, physician practices and health information exchanges.
Participants:
Greg Smith – President, Greg Smith and Associates; Visiting Professor/Instructor, Kansas State University
Presentation on Meaningful Use: Function and Financials
The Heart of America Chapter of HIMSS is a regional chapter of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), the healthcare industry's membership organization exclusively focused on providing leadership for the optimal use of healthcare information technology (IT) and management systems for the betterment of human health. HIMSS frames and leads healthcare public policy and industry practices through its advocacy, educational, and professional development initiatives designed to promote information and management systems’ contributions to ensuring quality patient care.
HIMSS Vision
Advancing the best use of information and management systems for the betterment of health care.
HIMSS Mission
To lead change in the healthcare information and management systems field through knowledge sharing, advocacy, collaboration, innovation, and community affiliations.
National Vision, Local Focus
HIMSS National members are also members of any HIMSS Chapter of their choice, and can participate in leadership-building and information-gathering activities at all levels of the Society. HIMSS chapters regularly meet to learn from expert speakers, share knowledge, and network. Chapters publish newsletters, and maintain web sites to keep members posted on industry and HIMSS events. They hold educational sessions designed to help you in your workplace. They are one of the best resources for keeping abreast of local issues.
The Heart of America Chapter of HIMSS is an important component of the HIMSS structure and is organized and operates on a state basis to advance HIMSS' mission and goals.
In addition to our website www.hoahimss.org, event notifications are now published on Twitter!
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