Arizona Chapter of HIMSS - Publications/Newsletters

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Sonora Quest Laboratories
Tempe, Arizona

Attendees and webinar participants were updated on the current state of Arizona’s ARRA and Regional Extension Center and any other pertinent updates. This event was co-hosted by Arizona Health-e Connection (AzHeC) and Az HIMSS. Click here to view the agenda.

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Agenda

Update on Arizona’s Designated State Entity
– presented by: Brad Tritle, Executive Director, AzHeC

Overview of AzHeC Organization, Membership, and Upcoming Events
- Tritle, Executive Director, AzHeC

Update on Arizona’s Regional Extension Center Application
- presented by: Melissa Rutala

Update on the PACeHR partnership
- presented by: Anita Murcko, MD

Overview of Az HIMSS Chapter, Membership, and Upcoming Events
– presented by Linda Campbell, President Az HIMSS Chapter

Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Sonora Quest Laboratories
Tempe, Arizona

This Arizona HIMSS Chapter event focused on Telehealth and CPOE Success Factors.

Presenter: Mark Carroll, MD, Indian Health Services (IHS)
Topic: Telehealth
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Presenter: Vinay Vaidya, MD, Phoenix Children's Hospital Phoenix
Topic: Success Factors for CPOE
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Presenter: Mark B. Horton, OD, MD
Topic: Telehealth and CPOE Success Factors
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Thursday, August 27, 2009

Attendees listened Meredith Taylor present on "ARRA and Meaningful Use Update" at ASU Skysong. Listen to the broadcast as she shares more about what the presentation will cover and why it is so important for you to not miss this unique event.

Audio Interview with Meredith Taylor, HIMSS Director Congressional Affairs

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Meredith Taylor, MPH, serves as director, congressional affairs, for HIMSS. In this role, Meredith leads HIMSS’ advocacy activities and public policy on Capitol Hill. Prior to serving as director, congressional affairs, Meredith served as manager, state government relations, at HIMSS where she was responsible for maximizing HIMSS’ grassroots advocacy activities.