Congressional Luncheon Seminar Series

"HITECH Implementation Update and Status (Part 1)’’
Meaningful Use, Standards, and Certification

Wednesday, January 27th, 12:00 – 1:45 pm
Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room SD-562
First Street and Constitution Ave., N.E., Washington, D.C. 20510

On January 27th, speakers discussed proposed and interim final rules related to implementation of the Medicare and Medicaid electronic health record incentive program defining ”meaningful use” along with the criteria that eligible providers and hospitals must use in order to qualify. Presenters provided an understanding of the opportunities and challenges they face across a range of healthcare organizations. A second panel program scheduled for February 25th from 12:00-1:45 p.m. in the House Science and Technology Hearing Room, Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2325, will discuss the status of state assistance efforts, regional extension centers, and HIT workforce development plans.

Agenda

Speakers:

• Neal Neuberger, Executive Director, Institute for e-Health Policy (Moderator) View Presentation
• Member Remarks*
• C. Martin Harris, M.D., Chief Information Officer, The Cleveland Clinic and Chair-elect of HIMSS View Presentation
• Hank Fanberg, Technology Advocacy, Information Management, CHRISTUS Health
• Terry Hill, Executive Director, Rural Health Resource Center View Presentation
• Joel White, Executive Director, HIT Now Coalition View Presentation