Exciting Enhancements to World of Health IT Programme

Full and lively programme promises to drive healthcare IT implementation forwards.

A wide-ranging programme packed with interesting educational sessions, a state-of-the-art vendor exhibition, an innovative Interoperability Showcase and valuable networking sessions looks certain to further advance the implementation of healthcare IT solutions across EMEA for physicians, nurses, users and buyers, managers and administrators, policy-makers and vendors.

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Two more Keynote Speakers to give their valuable insights Joining Richard Granger (Director-General of IT, NHS, England) and Richard Alvarez (President & CEO, Canada Health Infoway) are:

  • Dr Hussein A. Gezairy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Region, and a leading figure in community oriented medical education and leadership development for health.
  • Robert M. Kolodner, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, Department of Health and Human Services, USA, who will continue to advance the US President's Health IT initiative.
  • Read about all the Keynote Speakers

More Thought Leaders to encourage debate and dialogue

  • Gordana Vivcec Kalan, Specialist GP, Slovenia
  • Rachelle Kaye, PhD, Deputy Director, Department of Planning & Finance, Maccabi Healthcare Services, Israel
  • Varda Shalev, MD, Department of Medical Informatics, Maccabi Healthcare Services, Israel
  • Mats Larson, President of EHTEL, Business Development Director, Oracle
  • Check out all the Thought Leaders

A CPHIMS Exam to improve your credibility
The Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) programme includes a fair, valid, and reliable examination process. Set yourself apart by demonstrating your expertise, commitment and credibility. Take the CPHIMS exam on Monday, 22 October, 15:00 – 17:00, and become CPHIMS certified.

Exhibitors to show you tomorrow's tools and technologies
More than 100 companies from around the world will be displaying their latest innovative solutions to:

  • Enhance the day-to-day quality of healthcare delivery through ICT
  • Improve efficiency, quality and ROI for healthcare businesses.

Educational Sessions to enthral and edify you
Choose from more than 40 parallel educational sessions and 8 eSessions, such as:

  • EU eHealth Agenda and Activities on Patient Safety
  • European Healthcare IT Management and Governance Practices
  • Using an EPR and Medication Barcoding to Improve Patient Safety
  • Ubiquitous Medical Imaging with a Database Management System
  • Digital Plasters for Non-Intrusive Wireless Vital Signs Monitoring
  • The G-Standard Medical Database (eSession).

For further information and registration, please visit:
www.worldofhealthit.org

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About The World of Health IT Conference & Exhibition
The World of Health IT Conference & Exhibition is the ultimate forum 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 - be they 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 2007 will offer educational sessions, vendor exhibitions, best practice exchange networking sessions and other professional development opportunities.

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