HIMSS is a cause-based, not-for-profit organisation exclusively focused on providing global leadership for the optimal use of information technology (IT) and management systems for the betterment of healthcare. Its annual congress and exhibition is taking place in February 2011, in Orlando, Florida
The event is sure to provide high-level healthcare IT and management systems education. The programme was created by the Society's Annual Conference Education Committee (ACEC), which includes 12 members and is designed to provide attendees with the latest information on the latest news and developments in the healthcare IT sector.
The congress will include 200 education sessions. The topics were chosen from the information obtained from their call for proposals. The event will include case studies that discuss the best practices, innovation, vision, and advantages of using healthcare IT solutions.
The keynote speech will be given by former Secretary of Labour Robert B. Reich, one of the US's leading thinkers about work and the economy and a member of President Barack Obama's economic transition board. He will present, "The Great Slowdown and a Five-Year Look Ahead," on Monday, Feb. 21 at 8:00 a.m. Now Professor of Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley, Reich has served under three national administrations, most recently as Secretary of Labor under Bill Clinton. In 2008, Time Magazine named him one of the 10 most successful cabinet secretaries of the past century.
In his presentation, Reich will address:
- What does the economic slowdown mean for the future?
- How can the American and global economies right themselves?
- And what's the economic outlook for the next five years in America and abroad?
HIMSS 2011 is also a great opportunity for networking. This will range from sharing knowledge and best practices to making business connections and even new friends. It is for this reason that the congress includes a packed social programme. Networking events will include the Opening Reception, the friendly and competitive 5K Fun Run/1 Mile Walk, a Wednesday evening event and other social programmes.
For more information, visit:
www.himssconference.org
