The World of Health IT Conference & Exhibition Designed for and by the Healthcare ICT Community

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he World of Health IT Conference & Exhibition 2008 (WoHIT 2008)The World of Health IT Conference & Exhibition 2008 (WoHIT 2008) has been designed for and by the healthcare ICT community in the European region including: technology end users, vendors, providers and policy makers. Addressing the perspectives of clinicians, directors and other healthcare professionals, The World of Health ICT Conference & Exhibition offers:

  • Educational sessions
  • Vendor exhibitions
  • Best practice exchange
  • IHE Interoperability Showcase
  • Networking sessions
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits

Designated as one of Europe's six "lead markets" for innovation, eHealth is a rising star in the growing EU Economy. WoHIT'08 will focus on shaping and developing the use, implementation, and evolution of this pillar of the new European marketplace.

How will European Healthcare IT professionals rise to this new challenge? Be part of the journey at the 2008 World of Health IT Conference & Exhibition.

Pre-Conference Symposia
Held a day before the general conference begins, the pre-conference symposia are highly targeted programmes that address the critical issues that nursing professionals and physicians face today. These sessions provide a forum for interactive dialogue between both groups around the current challenges affecting healthcare and IT professionals and potential solutions to those challenges.

Conference
WoHIT 08: eHealth: A Lead Market in the Making is the interactive platform for the European region. Prominent representatives from major public and private sector organisations will offer perspectives on emerging trends, and the multi-track educational programme will:

  • Highlight current and future challenges facing the healthcare ICT community in relation to efficiency and deployed services
  • Stimulate engaging debate around the most important topics in today's healthcare ICT community
  • Provide practical solutions
  • Enhance learning through thought-provoking educational sessions

Exhibition
The World of Health IT Exhibition complements the robust educational programme with an innovative, solutions focused exhibition floor. Nearly 100 exhibitors will demonstrate new strategies, tools and technology designed to enhance the day-to-day quality of healthcare delivery through ICT.

For further information, please visit:
http://www.worldofhealthit.org

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About World of Health IT Conference & Exhibition
The World of Health IT Conference & Exhibition has been developed for leaders and experts in health IT from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). It has been designed for and by the healthcare IT community in the EMEA region: technology users, buyers, vendors, providers or healthcare regulators. Addressing the perspectives of clinicians, directors and other healthcare professionals, The World of Health IT Conference & Exhibition offers educational sessions, vendor exhibitions, best practice exchange networking sessions and other professional development opportunities. The WoHIT Organising Committee comprises the EC (European Commission), HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society), EUROREC (European Institute for Health Records), COCIR (European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical and Healthcare IT Industry), EHTEL (European Health Telematics Association), HINE (Health Information Network Europe), and now EFMI (European Federation for Medical Informatics). For further information, please visit http://www.worldofhealthit.com.

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