OBJECTIVES:
• Better understand the ARRA-HITECH Act and its impact on South Dakota at the state, community, organization and provider level.
• Gain the perspectives of South Dakota e-health leaders about a statewide vision for e-health and hear updates by the SD eHealth Collaborative .
• Gain momentum toward statewide adoption, utilization and exchange of electronic health information through a shared vision.
• Provide examples of improvements in quality, safety, convenience, and care coordination that result from Health IT and HIE.
INTENDED AUDIENCE
The South Dakota Health Information Technology Summit is intended for anyone working on local or regional health information exchange and for anyone planning or implementing health information technology. The content is relevant for professionals working in clinics, hospitals, long-term care, public health, health systems, managed care, and information systems..
October 8, 2009
Ft. Pierre, South Dakota
Contact Dianne Halverson
Dakota State University
dianne.halverson@dsu.edu (605) 256-5555
