CHT Vice President, Wayne Oliver, Facilitates TAG Health "VISION 2020" on November 10th
October 27, 2009
"Georgia Leads the Country in Economic Growth Through Innovation in Health Technology"
Original Publication: reuters.com
ATLANTA--(Business Wire)--
Can you imagine this headline in November 2020? We`ll be living in a world where health technology is ubiquitous; almost all hospitals and physicians are paperless and e-prescribing, and patients are using cell phones to schedule doctor appointments and access personal health apps.
Through its globally recognized network of health service providers, education, corporate and government leaders, Georgia is in a position to establish itself as a center of excellence for leadership and innovation in Health IT. However, several key challenges must be addressed before this can be accomplished.
The "Vision 2020" event will bring together executive leadership from across the nation to discuss these challenges-and provide practical ideas and timelines for addressing the needs to make the vision a reality. Emphasis will be placed on accessibility, cost, quality, and requirements to train and develop a skilled workforce that can provide not only implementation, but ongoing system use and support.
Who`ll be attending? The very leadership that is responsible for Georgia`s reputation of excellence in healthcare technology will be present, including healthcare providers, corporations, state and local government, and educators.
Join TAG Health on November 10th, as we identify the needs and establish the vision for Georgia to secure its position of leadership and innovation in Health IT.
The event will be held Tuesday, November 10th, from 7:30am - 12:00 noon at the Woodruff Arts Center Rich Theatre. To register for this event, visit https://www.123signup.com/event?id=jmvsc.
AGENDA:
7:30am-8:30am Registration & networking
8:30am-11:30am Local, state and national speaker presentations
Program Moderator: Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent
Program Facilitator: Wayne Oliver, Vice President, Center for Health Transformation
Georgia Department of Community Health - Dr. Carladenise Edwards, Chief of Staff
Grady Health System - Michael A. Young, Chief Executive Officer
Georgia State University, Institute of Health Administration - William Custer, Associate Professor
Medical College of Georgia - Hal Scott, Chief Information Officer
Cisco Systems - Frances Dare, Director, Healthcare Practice
Verizon - David Peters, Program Manager, Healthcare Solutions
The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce - Economic Development Division - David Hartnett, VP, Technology Industry Expansion
National Health Museum - David Roland, President
11:30am-12noon Networking
Prior to the event, questions to be asked by the moderator may be emailed to taghealth@gmail.com.
About TAG Health
TAG Health is one of 22 special interest groups that make up the Technology Association of Georgia, which is an 8,200-member organization. TAG Health`s mission is to create an environment that fosters economic development through health technology in the state of Georgia. That mission is fulfilled through programs and events for our members and guests, which include corporate, government, education and entrepreneurial leaders throughout the state. As the federal government makes funds available for the adoption of healthcare technology, TAG Health is leading the way by bringing together providers, payers, vendors, as well as government and education leaders.
TAG Health
Amanda Shook, 404-920-2024
ashook@tagonline.org
