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Seven of Thomson Reuters’ 15 Top Health Systems are HealthLine Systems’ Clients

(PRWEB) January 25, 2012

Thomson Reuters named its “15 Top Health Systems” in the nation based on clinical performance. The fourth annual study reviewed clinical outcomes at more than 300 health systems across the country and picked the top 15 based on a composite score of eight measures of quality, patient perception of care, and efficiency. The study divides the 15 top hospitals into large, medium, and small groups based on total operating expenses. Seven of these premiere organizations use one or more software solutions developed by HealthLine Systems (HLS). HLS clients are represented in every category.

For additional information about Thomson Reuters’ 15 Top Health Systems, visit: http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/content/MAR-275452/Thomson-Reuters-IDs-15-Top-Health-Systems

HealthLine Systems specialized software packages and consulting services assist clients to meet their unique challenges with physician credentialing, quality assurance, contact centers, and managed care. HealthLine Systems is recognized as a leading supplier of provider data management software designed to promote healthcare standards, reduce costs, and enhance patient satisfaction.

HealthLine Systems’ CEO Dan Littrell commented: “We are proud of our clients that are included in Thomson Reuters 15 Top Health Systems. HealthLine Systems industry-leading software solutions help our clients improve access to care, strengthen relationships with consumers and physicians, move toward paperless provider credentialing, track and trend patient safety incidents, and document improvements in quality.”

About HealthLine Systems

HealthLine Systems, Inc. (HLS) was incorporated in 1985 and is an established leader in setting industry milestones in systems development. HealthLine has demonstrated the ability to anticipate both technological and industry changes, while providing systems of technical superiority.

HealthLine Systems installed client base exceeds 1,000 systems in distinguished healthcare organizations representing 50 states, Canada and Mexico. HealthLine clients are consistently honored in U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll, Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals, and Becker’s Hospital Review America’s 50 Best Hospitals.

HealthLine Systems offers EchoCredentialing, a web-based credentialing and provider management software; EchoQuality, an integrated and comprehensive quality management software solution that supports patient safety and regulatory compliance initiatives; and EchoAccess, healthcare’s first fully web-enabled contact center solution with a web-browser user interface. All product lines are offered as either hosted/cloud or as installed solutions.

HealthLine is committed to provide peerless information management solutions to maximize the quality and delivery of healthcare services through technological innovation. For more information, visit HealthLine Systems website at http://www.healthlinesystems.com

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Experts Present Specifics about FAIR Health and Other Alternatives Being Used Today by Employers and Health Plans to Set Out-Of-Network Rates

Washington, DC (PRWEB) January 05, 2012

Atlantic Information Services, Inc., publisher of Health Plan Week, Inside Health Insurance Exchanges, AIS’s Health Reform Week and ACO Business News, is pleased to announce its January 10 webinar, Setting Out-of-Network UCR Rates: Evaluating FAIR Health’s Benchmark Data and New Alternatives for Insurers and Employers. See webinar details at http://aishealth.com/marketplace/c2m01_011012.

It’s been nearly four years since New York’s attorney general investigated the out-of-network reimbursement system used by insurers in the state and concluded it was flawed. UnitedHealth Group and 10 other insurers contributed nearly $ 100 million to a settlement, a portion of which was used to launch FAIR Health, Inc., a not-for-profit entity that has become a national clearinghouse for claims-based data.

Today, methods used to determine rates for out-of-network providers are coming under increased scrutiny. And rising deductibles and other out-of-pocket costs are leaving enrollees looking for tools that can help them estimate costs. Some medical societies have proposed that FAIR Health (and its 12 billion billed procedures for more than 120 million covered lives) become the default data source for determining rates for members who seek care from out-of-network providers. But some health insurers and self-insured employers have come up with alternative methods for determining Usual, Customary and Reasonable (UCR) rates for out-of-network providers.

Speakers Robin Gelburd, President of FAIR Health, Inc. and Robert Park a principal and consulting actuary in the New York office of Milliman will present the specifics about FAIR Health and other alternatives being used today by employers and health plans to set out-of-network rates.

During the 60-minute presentation and 30 minutes of Q&A, the speakers will answer these and other questions:

What models exist today for setting out-of-network rates? What are the chief advantages and disadvantages of each?

How does FAIR Health’s new database differ from Ingenix databases? What’s new? What remains the same?

What are the pros and cons of basing out-of-network rates on a percentage of Medicare? How will FAIR Health’s Medicare comparison tool work?

How will detailed consumer pricing information about out-of-network costs encourage members to stay in network?

What are the chances that FAIR Health will become the industry standard? What must take place for this to happen?

How should benchmarking data be used to determine charges under value-based payment mechanisms such as an ACO?

Visit http://aishealth.com/marketplace/c2m01_011012 for more details and registration information.

About AIS

AIS develops highly targeted news, data and strategies for managers in hospitals, health plans, medical group practices, pharmaceutical companies and other health care organizations. Learn more at http://www.AISHealth.com.

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Online Personal Health Record (PHR) Provider ZweenaHealth.com Featured in Recent Technorati.com Health IT Article

Skillman, NJ (PRWEB) November 16, 2011

ZweenaHealth.com, a provider of online personal health record (PHR) services, was recently featured on Technorati.com in an article by health writer Mary Pat Whaley. The Technorati.com article titled “The Personal Health Record (PHR) is Alive and Well! Meet Zweena” examined the personal health record (PHR) as a health information technology tool for effective and responsible patient care, while discussing the challenges faced by patients and providers in accessing reliable PHR services to improve treatment and care, and citing Zweena as a service that has emerged as a trusted provider of online PHR solutions which remedy the identified issues. Zweena LLC is a provider of online PHR services that assembles patient medical records directly from doctor’s offices, organizes and digitizes them to create an electronic health record that provides updated health information that is safe, actionable, and easy to understand, manage and share.

“PHRs allow the storage of all critical health history information in one place. In the event of an emergency, the patient, caregiver or family member can give providers access to health information. By having the most current information always available, duplicate or unnecessary tests can be avoided as can possible drug interactions. This benefit is achieved without having to rely on the memory or incomplete records of the patient. PHRs also allow patients, caregivers or third-party vendors to update information regularly over the Internet so that new data can always be accessed by stakeholders,” says Health Writer Mary Pat Whaley, in her recent Technorati.com article on Zweena.

“Although the death of Google Health this year has led many to speculate that the PHR is an idea too far ahead of its time, Zweena is challenging that notion. Zweena is a personal health record management solution, as opposed to a standalone PHR. Zweena overcomes the traditional downfall of PHRs by taking care of everything for the patient and bridging the (huge) gap between healthcare providers and patients. Upon request by the patient, Zweena contacts the patient’s care providers, requesting their records and entering the record information into the PHR properly. The patient record, accessible via Microsoft HealthVault, is then available for easy exchange with hospitals, physician offices, continuing care communities, family members and others permissioned by the patient,” she goes on to say in the article.

Zweena’s online PHR service provides patients and providers with a secure, private and easy-to-access platform that offers a truly comprehensive and accurate online personal health record. By minimizing stress and error and presenting useful health information in a clear and actionable way, Zweena allows patients to really be in control of their health information, and makes it possible for providers to access updated and accurate information that saves time, cost and in emergency cases, human life.

“Most of us only think about our health and our medical records when we are reacting to a health crisis. By then, it is too late to harness the power of our assembled health information. Zweena gives all of us an opportunity to use the information we have today and be more proactive and engaged with our own health information and the information for those we love and care for,” comments Zweena CEO John Phelan in the recently published Technorati.com article.

Zweena is gaining increasing recognition as a key player in the provision of trusted, efficient and reliable online PHR service to patients and providers in a time when people are realizing the importance of having a PHR and are beginning to take responsibility for their care, while enjoying better treatment outcomes and the benefits that come with owning a PHR.

To read the Zweena article by Technorati.com Author Mary Pat Whaley, please visit http://technorati.com/technology/article/the-personal-health-record-phr-is1/

The Zweena service is available as a free trial. To learn more or get started, please visit http://www.zweenahealth.com/free-trial/, send an email to info(at)zweenahealth(dot)com or call the Zweena help line on 877-848-4248 for more information.

About Zweena

Zweena empowers patients, their families and healthcare providers to get the best care and make the best health decisions proactively. Zweena achieves this by collecting patient medical records, assembling and storing them with Microsoft HealthVault, and delivering an online personal health record that is safe, private, and easy to access and share at any time, and from any place. Zweena provides you with an easy and structured way to access and store your personal health record, helping you to make sense of it all and always keeping your vital health information within reach during those critical moments in life.

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New Women’s Website Contains Popular Health and Beauty Product Reviews and Discounted Web Only Offers

Miami, FL (PRWEB) August 08, 2011

WomensNow.com has officially launched a women’s online review website where women can access and participate in reviews of popular health and beauty products. The brand new website offers comprehensive product information and real-time user reviews of the most popular health and beauty products available.

WomensNow.com consists of dozens of in depth health product reviews where women can learn which products will best fit their needs. With thousands of online health and beauty blogs, it’s tough to find a true review website that caters specifically to the needs of the modern woman. Women’s Now was designed to be a central information source for women interested in health and beauty products and topics. These detailed health product reviews include everything from ingredient information to where users can find discounted web only offers. Now woman can easily learn more about popular diet trends from others users experiences by viewing and participating in customer reviews of their favorite weight loss products at WomensNow.com

WomensNow.com also offers general health and beauty information. With daily updates and new articles from their in-house skin aesthetician and personal trainers, Women’s Now provides visitors with hand crafted guides on how to use popular beauty products and even cutting edge workout routines. Everything from trendy diets to daily skin care articles can be found at WomensNow.com.

The beauty product reviews are one of the most visited sections of the website and consist of popular women’s beauty cream and anti-aging product reviews. The beauty product reviews offered by Women’s Now can help women learn more about beauty products available in stores, and even products available exclusively online. Women’s Now encourages their readers to participate in their review and rating system available for each product featured on the website to help enhance the quality of every review.

Adding dozens health and beauty product reviews on weekly daily basis, the Women’s Now writers have committed to providing users with the most comprehensive and user controlled rating system available online. Visit WomensNow.com to learn more about popular women’s products and find out which weight loss and beauty trends are the real deal.

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The Spencer Institute’s Wellness Coach Certification Program Offers Online Blueprint for Health and Wellness Coaching Business

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (PRWEB) October 19, 2011

Now a trillion-dollar industry, wellness encompasses a variety of emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social and spiritual factors that can make a profound difference on an individual’s outlook and overall well-being. To help more people become certified in this growing industry, The Spencer Institute now offers a 100 percent online Wellness Coach Certification Program.

The self-paced online program focuses on the knowledge, skills, values, practices and environments that can help people enjoy more balance and fulfillment. The Wellness Coach Certification consists of video lectures and information, a comprehensive digital manual and exam as well as supporting wellness coaching materials. It teaches coaches how to create and promote optimal health, motivate clients to take change of their wellness, work with medical professionals, combine wellness coaching with weight-loss programs, and integrate fitness, nutrition and stress reduction into wellness programs.

“We hear the word ‘wellness’ every day, so this online certification helps coaches encourage others to find wellness in every aspect of their daily lives,” said Dr. John Spencer Ellis, CEO and president of The Spencer Institute and creator of the Wellness Coach Certification program. “The certification combines traditional life coaching, lifestyle fitness coaching, green living, sound nutrition, exercise and stress management, and it is designed to help wellness coaches set up successful businesses that can make a profound difference in people’s lives.”

The online certification offers a client-centered approach to wellness and includes the foundations of wellness, one-on-one and group coaching dynamics, marketing a coaching business, behavioral change and understanding change, emotional and physical wellness, wellness coaching models, special populations and more. The Wellness Coach Certification program is designed for students with a basic level of knowledge in exercise science, health promotion, behavioral science, wellness, anatomy, physiology, biology, kinesiology, biomechanics and/or nutrition. The course and the exam can be completed within one year of registering.

“When you have the quality of wellness in your life, you will feel better, look better, think better, move better, act better, do better. It’s about creating vitality, joy and good health from the inside out,” Ellis added.

About the Spencer Institute

Founded by Dr. John Spencer Ellis, an international leader in wellness coaching, personal development and fitness, The Spencer Institute offers life coaching, holistic education, nutrition coaching, sports psychology and wellness training certification programs delivered in online and distance learning formats that are designed to provide a step-by-step blueprint to success. The programs were developed to help people find the career of their dreams while helping others live better lives. For more information about the Spencer Institute or the Wellness Coach Certification Program, please visit http://spencerinstitute.com/wellness-coach-certification-program/

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Think-Outside-the-Book Publishing Launches New Portal Website that Reveals Startling Discoveries in Alternative Health and Wellness

“Top 5 Underground Health Secrets You Never Knew Before”

Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) August 12, 2011

Mark Cranston is a 55-year-old man who spends more money on alternative medicine — such as fish oil, glucosamine and echinacea — than he spends out-of-pocket for prescription drugs. He’s not alone. Think-Outside-the-Book-Publishing researched and found consumer spending on alternative therapies has swelled to $ 460 billion, growing tenfold in the last 10 years. Additionally, there are presently 420 million visits to alternative health practitioners per year compared to 350 million visits to medical doctors.

The burgeoning demand for alternative medicine has spawned an industry of companies, entrepreneurs, alternative health providers and vendors selling a dizzying array of nutritional supplements, herbs and therapies to an insatiable public. Some of these products and therapies are scientifically proven to be efficacious, and others are questionable, at best.

To help consumers make informed decisions about their options in the world of alternative medicine, where conflicting information and marketing factoids and half-truths abound, Think-Outside-the-Book Publishing has recently launched the UndergroundHealthReporter.com portal website.

UndergroundHealthReporter.com emerged as a natural extension of the popular Underground Health Reporter weekly e-newsletter, which has 250,000 loyal subscribers from all over the world. The new portal website is designed to be a daily destination for discovering little-known, cutting-edge — sometimes unconventional and always startling — information in the field of health and wellness.

“Every alternative therapy and health breakthrough presented in the pages of this site has been thoroughly researched and verified for its effectiveness before it was allowed to be featured here,” says Danica Collins, editor of both the weekly e-newsletter and the portal website. “Because we’re publishers of health and wellness publications, and not vendors of alternative health supplements, we’re able to present unbiased information that enables readers to make better choices when it comes to their health.”

UndergroundHealthReporter.com is also a health community where users can share ideas, opinions, personal experiences, and health resources relating to alternative health.

To commemorate the official launch of the health and wellness portal, Think-Outside-the-Book Publishing is offering visitors a free sampler consisting of 5 of the most sought-after reports from its treasury of little-known health discoveries. The 5 reports, compiled into a downloadable e-book, provide a taste of the startling revelations that the portal website dishes out every day.

The free e-book, titled “Top 5 Underground Health Secrets You Never Knew Before” includes the following reports: How to Make a Cancer Tumor Dissolve in 40 Seconds … Why Drinking the Juice of this Young Grass May Turn Gray Hair Back to Its Natural Color … A Mushroom That Cures Cancer and AIDS … How to Make Your Cells Grow Younger … and Rub Your Stomach Away in 2 Minutes a Day. The URL of the portal website is http://www.UndergroundHealthReporter.com.

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Harvard Medical School Releases Special Health Report on Swine Flu

Boston, MA (Vocus) April 28, 2009

A new report from Harvard Medical School explains how and why the swine flu virus is threatening humans and describes what to do if the infection reaches your community.

The United States government declared a public health emergency as a result of an increasing number of cases of swine flu, a new type of influenza virus that contains genes from pig (swine), bird and human influenza viruses. Although the effect of the disease in the United States has been mild thus far, swine flu has killed many people in Mexico, and is spreading around the globe.

The infection is spreading in the U.S., Mexico, and other parts of the world. The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have expressed concern that the illness could turn into a global pandemic. Global pandemics can cause great suffering, economic losses, and loss of life.

In response, Harvard Health Publications (HHP), a Division of Harvard Medical School, has published a Special Health Report, Swine Flu: How to understand your risk and protect your health. The report explains what the illness is, how it is diagnosed and treated, and how families and businesses can protect themselves against it–written in language that anyone can understand. The report can be purchased electronically in PDF file format, for download from the HHP Web site: http://www.health.harvard.edu/SF.

The 43-page Special Health Report answers questions such as:

    What is an influenza virus, and how does it cause infection?
    What is swine flu, and what is a pandemic?
    What are the symptoms of swine flu, and how are they different from regular flu?
    How serious and contagious could the swine flu epidemic be?
    What has happened in past pandemics of influenza?
    Is a vaccine available?
    How is swine flu treated?
    What can I do to protect myself and my family?
    What should I expect if a pandemic hits?
    How can businesses prepare for a swine flu pandemic?

Harvard Health Publications will also maintain a Flu Resource Center web page (http://www.health.harvard.edu/flu) that includes the latest information on the number of reported swine flu cases, the number of deaths, the countries where cases have been reported, travel restrictions, and other frequently changing information, as well as general influenza information.

Harvard Health Publications will also frequently update the Special Health Report itself, as major new developments occur in this dynamic new epidemic. People who purchase the Report will receive e-mails alerting them that an updated version of the report is available to them, for free, from the Harvard Health Publications Web site.

Swine Flu: How to understand your risk and protect your health is available for $ 18 from Harvard Health Publications, the publishing division of Harvard Medical School. Order it online at http://www.health.harvard.edu/SF.

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The Cleveland Clinic Health System Western Region Expanding its Use of the PDA and Web-based OB Secure™ Electronic Medical Records System for Obstetrics

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) October 26, 2004

OB Everywhere, Inc. announced today that The Cleveland Clinic Health System Western Region has expanded its use of the portable data assistant (PDA) and web based OB Secure™ antepartum electronic medical records system for obstetrics from OB Everywhere, Inc. to its Fairview Hospital’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Department.

Designated by the Ohio Department of Health as a Level III Perinatal Center, Fairview Hospital is one of the few facilities in the area staffed and equipped to handle even the most challenging situations, specializing in caring for the highest risk mothers, and infants with the most severe complications. Fairview Hospital has a trusted reputation for cutting-edge technology, doctors with expertise in the latest procedures and health care operations, and a support staff with a depth of training and experience.

OB Secure’s™ unique patent pending technology permits obstetrics health care professionals to always securely access their patient data both in and away from the office, even when no Internet service is available. Iris Finks, Certified Medical Office Manager, office manager of the Westown Midwives practice, an existing user of the system in The Cleveland Clinic Health System Western Region, says: “The OB Secure™ system has permitted us to more effectively keep track of our patients both at the office and more importantly when we receive calls outside of the office. This is a great solution to helping us improve the quality of health care, and we are very pleased with the system.”

OB Secure™ provides integrated support of the same data across web browsers, tablet computers and PDA devices such as the low cost Palm Pilot. The ability to carry thousands of patient records securely on portable PDAs in a mobile environment adds significant additional value for health care professionals. Dr. S. Jules Moodley M.D., Chairman of Fairview Hospital’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology says: “This important tool permits our health care professionals to render more informed decisions for our team, especially when dealing with on-call situations away from Internet connections. The Cleveland Clinic Health System Western Region is always very interested in applying trusted technology to improve the care we give our patients.”

OB Everywhere, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative, highly cost-effective, portable PDA, tablet computer and web based secure electronic medical records obstetrics information for health care professionals. More information about OB Everywhere, Inc. can be obtained at http://www.OBEverywhere.com or by calling (440)-925-2800.

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Leade Health Outlines Health Coaching Best Practice Process in New Whitepaper

Ann Arbor, MI (PRWEB) July 14, 2006

Leade Health, a pioneer in the field of health coaching, has released “Defining Best Practices in Health Coaching: From Competencies to Processes,” a new whitepaper that will help establish best practices for behavioral change programs such as weight management, stress reduction, tobacco cessation and cardiovascular health. One of an ongoing series, the research paper is available for download from Leade Health at no charge.

“No defined health coaching best practices currently exist,” says Michael D. Mulvihill, President and CEO of Leade Health. “By establishing and utilizing a best practices approach, we plan to serve as a model for the industry in delivering best-in-class coaching, achieving behavioral change and reducing health care costs for employers.”

Achieving these outcomes requires health coaches who are client-centered, non-judgmental, and excellent listeners. These personal characteristics, along with specific knowledge, skills and abilities, are competencies that Leade Health will measure as part of their best practices approach.

In the new whitepaper, the firm points out that only a limited body of research examines health and wellness coaching. Overall, many gaps still exist in knowledge regarding best practices in health coaching. To begin to fill some of these gaps, and to investigate what makes successful health programs work, Leade Health is committed to undertake scientific research under the direction of their Scientific Advisory Board. This independent group will provide oversight in areas related to best practices research. In the whitepaper, Leade explains their research project to determine the skills most critical for successful health coaching.

Leade Health and its team of health coaches have a good start on benchmark data that confirms clients’ success in their health coaching programs. For example, Leade has served nearly 34,000 tobacco users with quit rates among the highest in the industry, averaging 27% at 12 months. Nearly 10,000 weight management program participants consistently achieve outcomes well above reported norms, with 89% achieving weight loss or weight stabilization after one year, and 37% losing 5% or more of body weight. Leade’s top quality coaches, products and practices, and years of experience uniquely qualify them to deliver health coaching best practices to the marketplace.

Leade Health is defining best practices using the Interactive Domain Model (IDM) of Best Practices in Health Promotion developed by the Center for Health Promotion at the University of Toronto. The center cites that, “Best practices in health promotion are those sets of processes and actions that are consistent with health promotion values, theories, evidence and understanding of the environment, and that are most likely to achieve health promotion goals in a given situation.” The development of best practices utilizing a comprehensive and systematic approach requires the commitment of an entire organization.

To download “Defining Best Practices in Health Coaching: From Competencies to Processes,” or for additional information on Leade Health, visit http://www.leadehealth.com.

About Leade Health

Founded in 1990 and based in Ann Arbor Michigan, Leade Health specializes in Health Coaching in the areas of Weight Management, Stress Management, Tobacco Cessation, and Cardiovascular Health. Leade Health has earned a reputation for partnership integrity, product innovation and program impact. Leade Health‘s success rates from its signature Health Coaching model achieve outcome results that exceed national norms.

This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: http://www.HRmarketer.com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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University of New Mexico Health Sciences, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Dräger Medical Inc., & More Discuss Telemedicine in Seattle

New York, NY (PRWEB) August 09, 2011

The Institute for Health Technology Transformation announced the speakers for their panel session entitled, “Begin with the End in Mind: mHealth, Telemedicine and Outcomes” at the Institute’s Health IT Summit in Seattle taking place August 15-16, 2011 at the Renaissance Seattle Hotel.

The panel will be moderated by Dale Alverson, MD, Medical Director, Center for Telehealth, University of New Mexico Health Sciences, and Immediate Past President, American Telehealth Association. Speaking will be Alan Snell, MD, MMM, Chief Medical Informatics Officer, St. Vincent Health and Indiana Health Information Exchange; Rebecca Kaul, President, Technology Development Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; Sukhwant Khanuja, PhD, Founder and CEO, CareMatix; Tim Weinmann, Market Development Manager, Wireless Patient Monitoring, Dräger Medical Inc.

The panelists will be providing valuable insight and perspective into how these technologies can potentially reduce costs, increase access, and improve patient outcomes. mHealth and telemedicine have the potential to redefine healthcare delivery by providing proactive, patient-centered care that transcends the boundaries of time and location.

“Telemedicine and HIT will play a critical role in health care reform, increasing access to care, improved health, and reduced costs,” said Dale Alverson.

The iHT2 Health IT Summit in Seattle is the premier executive summit focused on the strategies and tools that are re-defining customer care, collaboration, and efficiency in the health care provider markets. The summit will bring together over 200 CIOs, VPs, and Directors of IT from hospitals, health systems, and larger physician practices to discuss the latest trends and challenges in topics including: Telehealth, mHealth, Meaningful Use, Privacy & Security, Interoperability, Health Information Exchange, Cloud Computing, and more.

Sponsors and Partners for the 2011 iHT2 Health IT Summit in Seattle include: Absolute Software, Apixio, Catalyst Solutions, Carematix, Comcast, Drager, ICA, Intel, MMR Global, Nuance, Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications, Rubbermaid Healthcare, Sago Networks, Vidyo, VoCare, vRad, AMDIS, CMIO, Continua Health Alliance, eHealth SmartBrief, Executive Insight, Frost & Sullivan, Healthcare IT News, HIMSS Washington State Chapter, IDC Health Insights, MarketsandMarkets, ReportsandReports, Mobile Healthcare Today, and SearchHealthIT.com.

About Institute for Health Technology Transformation:

The Institute for Health Technology Transformation is the leading organization committed to bringing together private and public sector leaders fostering the growth and effective use of technology across the healthcare industry. Through collaborative efforts the Institute provides programs that drive innovation, educate, and provide a critical understanding of how technology applications, solutions and devices can improve the quality, safety and efficiency of healthcare. http://www.ihealthtran.com

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