Precision Medicine

Also called personalized medicine, this evolving field makes use of an individual’s genes, lifestyle, environment and other factors to identify unique disease risks and guide treatment decision-making.
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The Legal EHR Touch Points with ARRA

Tuesday, March 2, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PMThe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) adds new wrinkles and dimensions to the already complex concept of the legal EHR. This session explores the latest issues relating to meaningful use, privacy and security and more.

The EMR Value Assessment: A Score Card for Stimulus Preparation

Tuesday, March 2, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMThis session will examine seven dimensions of electronic medical record value to assess EMR deployment to date and readiness before moving to stages required by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act.

Adoption is Seamless When Bedside Clinicans Lead an EHR Implementation

Tuesday, March 2, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMSuccessful implementation of a comprehensive, evidence-based documentation system depends on staff involvement at the point of care. Learn key lessons from a clinician-based approach to implementation.

Beyond Implementation: Innovative Uses of EHRs

Tuesday, March 2, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMJoin us to hear about key implementation strategies, innovations (biometrics, pay-for-performance, employee health) and successful performance-improvement projects that provide improved outcomes derived from electronic health record use.

What Does the Future of the Ambulatory Practice Look Like in a Post-ARRA Era?

Tuesday, March 2, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM The government has taken unprecedented steps to support the adoption of EHRs for physician practices through the passage of the ARRA. This session will look into the future and envision what a practice would look like if it took advantage of an EHR implementation after 2015.

New Rules for an Old Game: Structuring Winning EHR Contracts

Tuesday, March 2, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM This session will explore the unique aspects of electronic health record software agreements, including complex regulatory and data rights issues that can affect enterprise customers such as hospitals and health systems.

Patient Care, Politics, and Profits: Success with a Private Practice EHR

Tuesday, March 2, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM Join this session to hear how Virginia Women's Center utilizes an EHR to raise the bar in patient care, safety, customer service and workflow efficiencies with successful business results.

One Year Later: 100 Percent Provider Adoption of an Inpatient/Outpatient EHR

Tuesday, March 2, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AMLearn how Guthrie Clinic, a multispecialty, multistate group practice for Guthrie Health, maintained 100 percent provider adoption and return on investment one year after its paperless electronic health record launch.

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