IT & Health Care

2009 HIMSS Conference & Exhibition

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Now more than ever, it’s both a challenging time and an exciting time to be part of the health care industry, particularly given the recent health information technology (IT) funding provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Hot topics such as patient-centric electronic health records and retail health were explored at this year’s annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference & Exhibition, which was held April 4-8, 2009, in Chicago, IL. Explore the links to learn more about how other professionals are confronting the same issues you face, as well as consumers’ attitudes about our health care system and potential health care reforms.

HIMSS09 Virtual Trade Show
Learn more and explore the links below to relevant issues.

	Administration of Change: The Obama Impact on Health Care Policy Health care consumers want change but will they pay the price? The Center's two studies, “ Reducing Costs While Improving Care in the U.S. Health System: The Health Reform Pyramid” and “ Health Care and Public Policy: What Do Americans Really Want,” offer important perspectives about health care reform.
	2009 Survey of Health Care Consumers Explore the survey results that explain how health care consumerism is evolving and provides a comprehensive perspective about how Americans approach their health, health care and health insurance.
	Industry Compass 2.0 New trends are constantly reshaping the life sciences landscape. Industry leaders will navigate their own course, seize opportunities and develop innovative solutions to challenges. Our tool is designed to help guide the way. Start your journey now.
	2009 Industry Outlook: Health Care Industry stakeholders must balance short-term needs to control costs, fill product pipelines and connect with consumers with the longer-term imperative to radically transform systems that threaten the sustainability of their organizations.
	Resource Center: Health Information Exchanges Bridge the information gap between providers and IT by enabling the secure exchange of patient data among industry stakeholders.
	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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