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Health IT Adoption and Use Panel
Tuesday, September 16th, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Introduction
Presenters will share current information on adoption opportunities and practices, as well as the benefits of health information technology. We have a new secure online ordering system to purchase tickets for the event. Please visit this website to process your visa or mastercard payment.
 
Topics:
  • Importance of health IT in achieving health equity
  • Identifying/overcoming challenges
  • Meaningful use incentives – current status of Federal programs
  • Role of Regional Extension Centers
  • Education/outreach – messaging, strategies, venues
    - Policy implementation – HIT and health advancement
    - FCC Task Force
    - CMS, ONC, HRSA, OMH initiatives
    - Telemedicine for urban and rural communities
 
Moderator
 
Michael O. Willis, Ph.D Michael O. Willis, Ph.D
Vice President & Business Information Officer
Kaiser Permanente Information Technology, Mid-Atlantic States Region
 
Panelists
 
Damon L. Davis, MBA Damon L. Davis, MBA
Director, Health Data Initiative
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Dominic H. Mack, MD, MBA Dominic H. Mack, MD, MBA
Associate Professor, Co-Director, National Center for Primary Care
Executive Medical Director, GAHITEC/GaHC Morehouse School of Medicine
 
Antonio Fernandez Antonio Fernandez
Executive Director
Ponce School of Medicine Regional Extension Center
Linda M. Harris, PhD Jitendra Barmecha, MD, MPH, FACP
Chief Information Officer
SVP – Information Technology & Clinical Engineering
SBH Health System