Save the Date: Monday, Sept 16 - Consumer Health IT Summit

                      

Save the Date: September 16, 2013 (Washington D.C.)

3^rd Annual Consumer Health IT Summit 

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) invites you save the date and join us in D.C. on September 16 to learn about public and private sector led advancements to equip and empower patients to better manage their health in a digital era.  The Summit will feature:

• A summary of recent and upcoming policy and regulatory changes that are strengthening patients’ rights and ability to access their health data electronically, including Meaningful Use and HITECH modifications to HIPAA. 
• Examples of where Blue Button is being implemented to give consumers electronic access to their health data and a new tool to help consumers find out which providers offer Blue Button. 
• Business opportunities for developers to build eHealth tools.  
• Innovative apps that are addressing consumer needs and helping them use their health information in exciting ways.  
• An announcement about a new eHealth campaign, including PSAs, and efforts by consumer advocacy organizations and others to build
•  Interactive breakout sessions on advancing greater awareness, developing applications and tackling real world implementation challenges.

The 2013 Consumer Health IT Summit will bring together leaders from the public and private sectors and will provide you with the opportunity to learn from and share your experiences with others who are leading the charge to empower consumers to be better partners in their health via eHealth.

Details:
Monday, September 16, 2013
9:30AM – 4:00PM EDT
Hubert H. Humphrey Building

200 Independence Avenue S.W.
Washington, D.C., 20201

Main Event (Live Streamed)
9:30AM-12:30PM
Learn about the latest private and public sector initiatives to expand consumer access to and use of personal health information

Lunch on Your Own

12:30PM – 1:15PM

Breakout Sessions
1:15PM-3:15PM
Interactive sessions to discuss the experiences, needs, successes, and challenges for providers, consumers, advocacy organizations, and developers in consumer eHealth.

Registration will open August 12.

The Summit is free, but space is limited in the Great Hall and available on a first come, first serve basis. The Main Event will be webcast for those unable to join us in person.