Tuesday, March 2, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AMPhysicians, clinics, medical groups and hospitals may have a choice among HIEs--local, regional or national. This session details critical technical factors to evaluate in HIE selection.

Monday, March 1, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM This session will describe how to create a community data exchange between multiple care providers, and how a community of providers increased quality of care through the use of a community exchange application. The presenter will discuss barriers to a community HIE and lessons learned during the implementation rollout within this community.

Monday, March 1, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CalRHIO has developed a sustainable business model to ensure that a statewide health information exchange can not only be deployed in California, but also maintained and continually improved. Under a Shared Savings financial model, health plan members who benefit from the HIE pay CalRHIO only when the proven cost of healthcare savings can be objectively quantified by a neutral third party.

Monday, March 1, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM In his remarks, Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas, co-chair of the State Alliance, will address HIT and his belief that HIEs are essential tools in states' efforts to control costs and improve health care in the United States. Governor Douglas will talk about the need for states to work with the Federal Government to help speed the transition for increased use of HIT and what the other states can learn from Vermont's unique challenges.

Sunday, February 28, 3:20 PM - 4:20 PM This session will provide a look into the future regarding what HIEs must do to provide the right data to their stakeholders, how HIEs can assist their stakeholders in meaningful use measurement and statistics, and technologies that can be harnessed to both speed up connectivity and move HIE from a simple messaging architecture to data provider on a true peer level.

Sunday, February 28, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Presenter will discuss information exchange as it relates to meaningful use requirements and how you can effectively perform HIE.

Sunday, February 28, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM During this session, presenters will describe examples of successful HIEs in rural and underserved communities and the related impact on those communities. Topics covered will include keys to success, community buy-in and improved outcomes.

Sunday, February 28, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Malpractice liability is a leading concern of physicians who implement or avoid implementing EHRs, PHRs and HIEs within their practice. This session will focus on the malpractice implications of the use and non-use of EHRs, PHRs, HIEs and other sources of electronically available health information.