IT & Health Care | 2008 HIMSS Conference & Exhibition

It’s an exciting and challenging time to be part of the health care industry, thanks in no small part to advances in information technology (IT). Hot topics such as eDiscovery, patient-centric electronic health records and retail health were covered at this year’s annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference & Exhibition, held February 25–28, 2008, in Orlando, FL. Deloitte was part of the conversation. Explore the links to learn more about how other professionals are confronting the same issues you face and review our latest research impacting the IT aspect of health care.

	Executive Summary: 2008 Survey of Health Care Consumers As the health care system transitions from patient-oriented to consumer-oriented, an understanding of consumer attitudes is crucial — and our survey found a telling theme among consumer responses regarding IT. There is a strong demand for online access to health care information and services.
	Webcast: Technology Enabled Care at Home Technology exists today in clinical settings that could also be used in the home to better monitor health status, improve clinical outcomes and coordinate care. Learn about these disruptive innovations and their potential to revolutionize management of chronic and preventive care.
	Research: The Medical Home – A Solution to Chronic Care Management? Examine medical home models, their savings potential and the implications for policymakers and key industry stakeholders.
	Point of View: Retail Medical Clinics – Here to Stay? Fad or fundamental change in the way primary care is organized and delivered? Dr. William Winkenwerder, senior adviser, Deloitte Consulting LLP, weighs in.
	Resource Center: Health Information Exchanges Bridge the information gap between providers and IT by enabling the secure exchange of patient data among industry stakeholders.
	2008 Industry Outlook: Health Sciences See what's in store for the provider, health plan and life sciences industries in the year ahead.
	Serving the Military Health System Through a Superior 'TEAMS' Team Deloitte is committed to serve the MHS through the TRICARE Evaluation, Analysis and Management Support (TEAMS) contract vehicle.

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