What’s Happening Today & Planning for Tomorrow at HIMSS17

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In This Issue: HIMSS17 - Day 2

8:30 – 9:30 AM ET: Session #66: Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) Health IT Policy Update
8:30 – 9:30 AM ET: HIMSS17 Interoperability Showcase
10:00 – 10:45 AM ET: Listening Session: Open Forum - Policy Issues Relevant to Health IT Implementation and Use
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET: Session #96: Standards and Technology Updates from ONC
2:30 – 3:00 PM ET: Federal Health IT Pavilion: LIVE App Demo on Bringing Interoperable Medication Lists to Consumers
5:30 – 6:30 PM ET: Fireside Chat: Dr. Jon White and Dr. Kate Goodrich
What’s Happening Tomorrow at HIMSS17

8:30 – 9:30 AM ET: Session #66: Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) Health IT Policy Update

Leaders from ONC’s Office of Policy will present a detailed session on health IT policy activities:

The 2015 Edition Health IT Certification criteria and how certification supports Quality Payment Program providers and alternative payment models, as well as different care settings
ONC’s rule that helps ensure that certified health IT is operating as it should on-the-ground
Upcoming health IT policy initiatives

Location: Orange County Convention Center Room 230 A-D

8:30 – 9:30 AM ET: HIMSS17 Interoperability Showcase

This year's ONC/FHA area in the HIMSS Interoperability Showcase will feature demonstrations that highlight ONC's nationwide interoperability objectives.
Location: Orange County Convention Center Exhibit Hall Booth 9000

10:00 – 10:45 AM ET: Listening Session: Open Forum - Policy Issues Relevant to Health IT Implementation and Use

Join ONC Policy Staff, Elizabeth Myers and Michael Lipinski, for an open discussion on health IT policy initiatives and provide feedback on key areas of focus. Topic areas will include public health, emergency medicine system integration, information blocking, enhancing privacy and security, and supporting functionality and interoperability across the care continuum.
Location: Orange County Convention Center Room W306B

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET: Session #96: Standards and Technology Updates from ONC

ONC’s Office of Standards and Technology’s Steve Posnack, Chris Muir, and Lauren Wu will host an education session that covers the breadth of its work. This session will include updates regarding ONC Health IT Certification Program operations, health IT testing resources, ongoing pilot activities, standards coordination, and ONC’s innovation-oriented projects.
Location: Orange County Convention Center Room 230 A-D

2:30 – 3:00 PM ET: Federal Health IT Pavilion: LIVE App Demo on Bringing Interoperable Medication Lists to Consumers

Join ONC for a LIVE App Demo on Bringing Interoperable Medication Lists to Consumers. ONC is working with stakeholders to accelerate consumer access to consolidated medication lists pulled from multiple EHRs. During this session, app developers, CareEvolution, Medsafe and RxRevu will present a live demo of FHIR-based solutions to allow individuals to access and share medication lists.
Location: Orange County Convention Center Federal Health IT Pavilion Exhibit Hall Booth 230-3

5:30 – 6:30 PM ET: Fireside Chat: Dr. Jon White and Dr. Kate Goodrich

Value-based care initiatives are more important than ever before. Learn the latest insights from a variety of federal government agencies.
Location: Orange County Convention Center Chapin Theater

What’s Happening Tomorrow at HIMSS17

9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET: HIMSS17 Interoperability Showcase
9:45 – 10:30 AM ET: Rock Stars of Blockchain in Healthcare
10:00 – 11:00 AM ET: Session 158: Efforts to Assist Providers and Patients In Using Health IT for High Quality Care
11:00 – 11:45 AM ET: Listening Session: The Value of Nursing Informatics in Leadership
12:00 – 12:45 PM ET: Listening Session: Trends and Challenges in Consumer Access and Use of Electronic Health Information
1:00 – 1:45 PM ET: Listening Session: Digital Health, Innovation, and Security
3:00 – 3:45 PM ET: Listening Session: Comprehensive Primary Care Plus Initiative
4:00 – 4:45 PM ET: Listening Session: Understanding MACRA, the MACRA Data Strategy, and Advancing Care Information

View the entire schedule on HealthIT.gov