Welcome

• Kate Berry, CEO, NeHC
• Randal A. Lemke, Ph.D., Executive Director/CEO, InfoComm International®

Orientation - Transforming Healthcare with IT and AV Technologies

• Mark Valenti, CTS, President and CEO, Sextant Group
• Leslie Kelly Hall, Senior Vice President for Policy, Healthwise
• Laura Adams, CEO, Rhode Island Quality Institute

Description: This program will serve as an orientation to the basics on health IT and AV technologies. Topics discussed will include the landscape and direction of the AV industry, the drivers for healthcare transformation and how health IT fits in, and the role of both government and the private sector. The program will also explore the forces that are bringing the AV and health IT together, the future outlook for health IT and AV, and opportunities for synergy and business growth. This program will provide a strong foundation for attendees to navigate these rapidly evolving fields.

CTS: 1.5 CTS-D: 1.5 CTS-I: 1.5 Max: 1.5

Opening Keynote - The Future of Healthcare: Reflections on the Election

• David Merritt, Managing Director, Leavitt Partners

Description: Healthcare has been a powerful factor of influence in the 2012 election cycle, with striking differences expressed about the role of government in improving healthcare quality and controlling cost. In an impactful post-election keynote address, David Merritt, Managing Director of Leavitt Partners and long-time politico, will examine the new balance of power following the Presidential and Congressional elections and what that could mean for the healthcare sector. Mr. Merritt will consider the potential consequences of election outcomes on the pace and trajectory of healthcare transformation, including efforts to accelerate adoption of health IT and payment reform efforts such as the rise of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), and will engage participants in discussion about how they are adapting their strategies for 2013 and beyond.

CTS: 1.0 CTS-D: 1.0 CTS-I: 1.0 Max: 1.0

Panel Discussion - Telehealth: The 21st Century House Call

• Peter L. Levin, Senior Advisor to the Secretary, and Chief Technology Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• Chuck Parker, Executive Director, Continua Health Alliance
• Jonathan Linkous, CEO, American Telemedicine Association
• Peter Tippett, MD, PhD, CMO & Vice President, Industry Solutions and Security Practices, Verizon

Description: Technologies that enable long distance clinical care, health-related education and more effective public health monitoring, often referred to as telehealth or telemedicine, have shown themselves to be a major driver in healthcare transformation, expanding the capabilities and reach of hospitals and medical practices, making the healthcare experience more convenient and accessible for patients, and helping to cut costs. This panel will discuss how advancements in telehealth and telemedicine continue to improve the quality of care patients receive, especially those in remote or underserved areas, how healthcare providers are scaling this technology to serve more purposes and patients and how AV and IT experts can play a role in the continuing growth of this increasingly important healthcare sector.

CTS: 1 CTS-D: 1 CTS-I: 1 Max: 1

Panel Discussion - Using Technology to Improve the Patient-Provider Relationship

• Wendy Lynch, PhD, Co-Director, Center for Consumer Choice in Health Care, Altarum Institute
• Joseph C. Kvedar, MD, Director, Center for Connected Health, Partners HealthCare
• Deborah Wolf, Executive Advisor, Booz Allen Hamilton
• Tom Peters, CTS, Co-Founder, Applied Visual Communications, Inc.

Description: With the rise of new care delivery and payment models, patient engagement with healthcare has become paramount in efforts to improve quality and cut costs. Numerous studies have shown that treating patients as partners in their care can reduce medical record errors, eliminate unnecessary tests and procedures and improve patient satisfaction. This panel will highlight the current medical technologies, from electronic health records to telemedicine systems, that are making patient-provider communication easier and more meaningful and have a discussion about why improving the patient-provider relationship is so critical to the future of healthcare. They will also outline ways patients can begin adopting technology to take control of their health and healthcare.

CTS: 1 CTS-D: 1 CTS-I: 1 Max: 1

Case Studies at the Intersection of AV and Health IT

• David Metcalf, Ph.D., Senior Researcher and Director, Mixed Emerging Technology Integration Lab (METIL), Institute for Simulation & Training, University of Central Florida
• Jeanette Schreiber, Chief Legal Officer and Associate Dean for Special Projects at University of Central Florida College of Medicine
• Barry Goldin, CTS, Vice President, Audio Video Systems, Inc.
• Scott Chester, CTS-D, Associate & Technical Systems Project Manager, Technical Design Studio, RTKL
• Steven Juett, Principal of Clinical Systems Planning for RTKL Associates

Description: A wide variety of programs across the country are developing innovative initiatives that incorporate both audiovisual and health information technology to improve the quality of care for patients, strengthen medical education, and help transform the healthcare system as a whole. Panelists will describe their programs in detail, illustrate how they are leveraging AV and health IT, and provide insight into their plans for the future.

CTS: 1 CTS-D: 1 CTS-I: 1 Max: 1

Roundtable Discussion - Direct from the C-Suite: Balancing Innovation, Budget Constraints and Network Security

• Bill Spooner, CIO, Sharp HealthCare
• Scott Whyte, Vice President, IT Connectivity, Dignity Health
• Neal Ganguly, CIO, CentraState Health System
• Gary Hall, CTS-D, CTS-I, Chief Technology Architect, Cisco
• Edwin Morman, CTS-D, CTS-I, AV Design Engineer, General Dynamics Information Technology
• William "Bill" Braithwaite, MD, PhD, FACMI, FHL7, Braithwaite Consulting
• Robert Wah, MD, CMO, VP, CSC

Description: With the dramatic expansion of AV technologies into healthcare and emerging health IT needs, many organizations are considering new capital investments. These distinguished panelists will discuss the growing market for health IT and AV and the resulting business opportunities for ambitious companies. Panelists will offer strategic intelligence into how decisions are made and how they balance new investments in technologies designed to advance the delivery of care with ensuring that patient privacy remains a priority. The discussion will focus on making strong business decisions in an environment where budgets are tight, upgrades are needed, and ironclad network security and reliability is essential to maintaining trust among stakeholders, patients and other investors.

CTS: 1 CTS-D: 1 CTS-I: 1 Max: 1

Keynote - What Do Today's Patients Expect? Technology as the New Standard of Care

• Doug Fridsma, MD, PhD, Chief Science Officer and Director of the Office of Science and Technology in the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Description: Technology has given rise to several industry transformations, from banking to travel, which have culminated in more power being put in the hands of consumers. Consumers today have an expectation of control over their information and data; that expectation has now become clear in healthcare as well. During this keynote, Dr. Doug Fridsma will discuss how the proliferation of personal mobile devices and other connected tools have changed the way healthcare is delivered and how the healthcare system must continue evolving to keep up with market demands and a new generation of tech savvy patients.

CTS: 1 CTS-D: 1 CTS-I: 1 Max: 1