A 2019 Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) article offered an “…analysis of all US military casualties from October 2001 through December 2017 found that survival among the most critically injured casualties increased 3-fold during the course of the conflicts and that 3 key interventions (tourniquets, blood transfusions, and prehospital transport within 60 minutes) were associated with 44% of mortality reduction...

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...

Preparing for What’s Next in U.S. Health Reform will offer key lessons involving health reform and policy, focusing on its impact on you as a leader and on your organization. The nation’s leading health policy experts will explain essential lessons from current reform efforts, discuss what to anticipate with the next round of policy innovations under the new national administration, and offer insights to help you thrive in the rapi...

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 (...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), under a delegation of authority from the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), administers nine Federal Supply Schedules. These schedules cover pharmaceuticals, medical, surgical, and dental supplies and equipment, patient mobility devices, allied healthcare professional staffing in Federal healthcare facilities, cost-per-test clinical laboratory analyzer, x-ray supplies, and in-vitro diagnostics,...

Biobanking 2016 invites all the participants from all over the world to attend “2nd International Conference & Exhibition on Tissue Preservation and Biobanking” during September 12-13, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA which includes prompt keynote presentations, Oral talks, Poster presentations and Exhibitions.Biobanking 2016 on behalf of its organizing Committee welcomes all the stem cell technologists, researchers, industrialists, yo...

The medical care requirements of our veterans have evolved due to the influx of military operations experienced by the United States throughout the past few decades. While once daunting, meeting these requirements are now feasible as a result of the many advancements across the Veterans Health Administration. VA Healthcare 2016 will bring together strategic leaders and experts within the Veterans Affairs to share the best practices that have h...

Military Healthcare 2015 is designed to help the medical stakeholders across the DoD achieve the next level of efficiency in health care throughout the United States and the World. We will examine and explore critical focus areas such as combat medicine, healthcare delivery, medical education, public health, and cutting medical research and development – all in effort to ensure our military medical capabilities are pursuing excellence.Do...

Held on base at Fort Sam Houston! Earn 26 CME credits! DoD/VA Healthcare 2013 returns for its fourth year with its leading industry training forum showcasing the latest military medical technologies and providing an unparalleled educational experience for those involved in delivering patient care and support to service members and their families. 2013 speakers will include leading healthcare experts from military commands, university hospitals...

IDGA’s Military Behavioral Healthcare will tackle the challenges faced by current soldiers, retiring service members and veterans. It brings together a community of psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, doctors, nurses and other medical professionals dedicated to facilitating proper readjustment, service transition, diagnosis and preventive care. Earn 20 CME credits at this event! The event will encompass several areas o...