If there was ever a question about the role of information technology in healthcare, the COVID-19 pandemic has answered it emphatically. Quickly analyzing large data sets and mapping the locations of cases around the world requires scale and power. Federal hospital systems (VA, Indian Health and Military Health System) are large users of the technology and the Department of Health and Human Services and its research centers fund research on a...

The Second Annual Health Innovation Day will focus on two main themes - Emerging Technology in Health and Public Health Initiatives with individual presenters from government and industry in both sessions along with comments from a panel of Subject Matter Experts. The day event will include a separate government and industry “Innovation” panel with government moderators, Lightning Round presentations on health innovative or unique...

The American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory council (ACT-IAC) will have a half-day Healthcare Blockchain forum that will provide the attendees with a better understanding of where the healthcare sector is headed and/or what they have accomplished to date in regard to the Blockchain platform. Presentations will be provided by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Operating Divisions (OPDIVs), Veterans Affairs (...

Course "HIPAA Privacy Security - Time to Get Serious" has been pre-approved by RAPS as eligible for up to 12 credits towards a participant's RAC recertification upon full completion. Overview: I have conducted over 400 risk assessments for business associates and covered entities alike as well as worked directly with the Federal government in terms of auditing. This seminar will go into great detail about what is going on in the HIPAA Security...

The 118th Annual meeting will be held at the Seattle Convention Center 3 November – 8 November 2013. The AMSUS headquarters hotel is the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. All sleeping rooms within the AMSUS room block will be offered at the prevailing government rate. The theme of this year’s meeting will emphasize tutorial and plenary sessions. An outstanding educational program will be provided along with many networking opportunities. The...