WHIT, the forum for all professions connected with healthcare IT in the EMEA region, has once again attracted speakers of the highest calibre. For example, the opening keynote address will come from Dr. Muhadditha Al Hashimi, the chief executive officer of Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC).
Dr. Al Hashimi has extensive experience in the healthcare sector, gained from the United States and the United Arab Emirates. She is certain to provide valuable insights into the challenges facing healthcare IT implementation throughout the world.
Holding a doctorate in Public Health from the University of Texas, Houston, Dr. Al Hashimi's role at DHCC sees her responsible for the operational management and quality, development of education, new businesses and customer relationships.
She also oversees the resource allocation to drive consistent excellence throughout DHCC, while working closely with Dubai Healthcare City's partners at Harvard Medical International.
Following on from Dr. Al Hashimi's address will be keynote speeches across the duration of the conference from other heavyweights in healthcare, such as Dr. Hussein A. Gezairy, the WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Robert M. Kolodner, MD, thenational coordinator for Health IT, Dept of Health and Human Services, USA, Richard Alvarez, president and CEO, Canada Health Infoway and Richard Granger, currently director-general of IT, at the National Health Service, UK.
Meanwhile, outlining the European Commission's latest strategies will be Ilias Iakovidis, the deputy head of unit, ICT for health.
The full programme and further details are available at www.worldofhealthit.org
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About The 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 World of Health IT Conference & Exhibition Organising Committee is jointly organised by 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), CPME (Standing Committee of European Doctors), EHMA (European Health Management Association), and HOPE (European Hospital and Healthcare Federation).