Advancing health information technology in
Minnesota and North Dakota.

REACH Pre-Summit: Meaningful Use and Beyond

June 13, 2012, 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Northland Inn
Brooklyn Park, MN

REACH – the Regional Extension Assistance Center for HIT in Minnesota and North Dakota is hosting a timely and informative pre-Summit on Wednesday, June 13 prior to the Minnesota e-Health Summit.

The 2012 pre-Summit features:

  • Learning about Meaningful Use national trends and Stage 2
  • Understanding how to use HIT to improve patient safety and quality
  • Identifying lessons learned in reaching Meaningful Use from a variety of practice settings
  • Describing how HIT impacts Accountable Care Organizations

The informative speaker line-up includes:

  • Paul Kleeberg, M.D., Clinical Director, REACH
  • Christopher Reif, MD, MPH - Community University Health Care Clinic
  • Kathy Johnson, CEO – Johnson Memorial Health Services, Dawson, MN
  • Terry Tone, Administrator – Affiliated Community Medical Centers, Willmar, MN
  • Linda Walling, MD, FAAFP, CPHIT, Medical Director, Clinical Informatics – HealthEast Care System
  • Skip Valusek, PhD CPHQ, Director of Clinical Analytics, HealthEast Care System
  • Kelly Cinquegrani, RHIA, Quality/IT Data Analyst – FirstLight Health System, Mora, MN
  • Panel Discussion with MN ACO Organizations
    • Samuel VanNorman, Director of Business Intelligence – Park Nicollet Health Services
    • Karen Kleinhans, Director, Network Development – Allina Hospitals and Clinics

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Minnesota 2012 e-Health Summit: Maximizing Value for Individuals and Communities

June 14, 2012
Northland Inn
Brooklyn Park, MN

The Summit will provide participants with the latest information to maximize the value of electronic health records (EHRs) and other technology. Plenary sessions will provide national and statewide perspectives. Breakout sessions highlight more practical information from those achieving success at the various stages of Minnesota’s HIT Implementation Plan — from adoption to effective use and exchange, and maximizing value. These objectives are enhanced by two pre-summit workshops and exhibits offering a range of innovative products and services.

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