Please join the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for the unveiling of this crucial annual report on the state of health information technology (HIT) adoption and discussion of its many implications. You’ll also hear recommendations on HIT infrastructure included in an influential report released by JASON, an independent scientific advisory group that consults to the U.S. government on science and technology. Add your perspective to those of health care providers, policy thought-leaders and federal government representatives collectively responsible for creating an environment that fosters HIT adoption and transforms US health care.
Speakers:
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Karen B. DeSalvo, M.D., National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
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Ashish Jha, M.D., Harvard School of Public Health
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Julia Adler-Milstein, Ph.D., University of Michigan
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John D. Halamka, M.D., Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; U.S. Healthcare Information Technology Standards Panel
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Sallie Keller, Ph.D., Virginia Bioinformatics Institute
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Christine Cassel, M.D., National Quality Forum; President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
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David McCallie, M.D., CommonWell Health Alliance; Cerner Medical Informatics Institute
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Michael Painter, M.D., J.D., Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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Susan Dentzer, senior policy adviser to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Health Affairs will publish two online papers featuring the work of Ashish Jha, Julia Adler-Milstein and colleagues, in conjunction with this event.
Date & time:
Aug. 7, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Place:
Washington Court Hotel
525 New Jersey Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20001
RSVP:
Please email Will Walters at wwalters@gymr.com or call 202-745-5068.