2011 Annual EHR Healthcare Summit

hosted by Clinical Content Consultants

Dates:

November 2-4, 2011

Location:

Westin Mission Hills Resort and Spa; Rancho Mirage, CA

The 2011 Summit was a success. Thank you to all that attended.

As 2011 and year one of Stage 1 Meaningful Use draws to an end, many sites are still struggling with the concept of “meaningful use” while others have moved forward to the next phase of clinical quality improvement (CQI), This year’s summit leaders and attendees have successfully implemented or are in the process of implementing patient centered medical home, care plans, care management, or clinical decision support while effectively managing patient care responsibilities, required reporting or documentation of clinical quality (CQI), and fiduciary responsibilities.

About This Year’s Summit

As 2011 and year one of Stage 1 Meaningful Use draws to an end, many sites are still struggling with the concept of “meaningful use” while others have moved forward to the next phase of clinical quality improvement (CQI), This year’s summit leaders and attendees have successfully implemented or are in the process of implementing patient centered medical home, care plans, care management, or clinical decision support while effectively managing patient care responsibilities, required reporting or documentation of clinical quality (CQI), and fiduciary responsibilities.

The Clinical Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC) continues to focus on teaching the concepts of CQI and working with member sites to implement and report on a variety of CQI projects in multiple specialties. We have stayed current with the latest quality metrics and requirements from various agencies, being active in the various national workgroups redefining quality healthcare measures.

This year’s three-day summit will summarize what we have learned; the successes, the lessons learned, and how to overcome the biggest obstacle to clinical quality improvement: TIME!

We will once again be using our traditional format of didactic presentation sessions in the morning of days 1 and 2. After lunch on days 1 and 2, various workgroups will meet with assigned faculty/facilitators to identify and work on specific CQI projects. We will reconvene as a group the evening of Day 2 for a dinner meeting that will include brief presentations by each workgroup followed by an evening of fun and entertainment. Day 3 will be a combination of didactic presentations and brainstorming by the entire group to identify areas for further improvement moving forward.

Who Should Attend:

Any physician, nurse, medical assistant, IT team member, quality improvement project director, or administrator interested in understanding the ongoing clinical quality improvement process and best practices implemented by CQIC sites to improve healthcare quality and delivery.

Registration Fees:

• Early Registration Summit Tuition- $595.00; register before midnight PST September 24, 2011
• Late Registration Summit Tuition- $650.00; after midnight PST September 24, 2011

Faculty and Facilitators:

Peter Basch, MD, MedStar Health; David Bauer, MD, Memorial Hermann Family Medicine Residency; Christine Correa, MS, Clinical Content Consultants; Steve Clemenson, MD, Internal Medicine Associates of Fargo; Patti Hickam, RHIT, Clinical Content Consultants; Maggie Herscher, Women’s Healthcare Associates; Gary Hoffmann, MD, Women’s Healthcare Associates; John Janas, MD, Clinical Content Consultants; Thomas Lee, MD, Women’s Healthcare Associates; Elizabeth Lincoln, MD, Samaritan Health Services; Donald Nelson, MD, Cedar Rapids Family Medicine Residency/Clinical Content Consultants; Adam Delaossa, Marana Health Center; Christina Ritter, Marana Health Center; John Thompson, MD, Clinical Content Consultants; Michael Zaroukian, MD, Michigan State University

Registration Confirmation:

Once you have completed the on-line registration, a confirmation will be sent to the email address that is provided during registration. Once your payment has been processed, a second email will be sent notifying you that "you are paid in full." Conference space is limited, so please register early.

Attendance Limited:

In order to assure an atmosphere conducive to learning and collaboration, the number of EMR Healthcare Summit attendees will be limited to fifty (50). Registration shall be on a first-registered, first-accepted basis.

Registration Fees – Payment:

Registrants will be invoiced for the conference and may pay by mailing a check to CCC. The address will be on the invoice. Hotel fees will be paid directly to the Westin Mission Hills Resort.

Registration Fees – Cancellations:

Cancellations received by close of business, September 24, 2011 are fully refundable, less a $35.00 processing fee. Cancellations requests can be sent via email to support@clinicalcontent.com. After midnight on September 27, 2010, there will be no refunds or cancellations for any reason, but replacement attendees will be accepted. Credit for future conferences is not allowed.

Registrations are transferable to colleagues who have not registered for the conference. Registration transfer requests should be made by November 1, 2011 and need to be in writing to support@clinicalcontent.com.

Accommodations:

A limited number of rooms are being held at the Westin Mission Hills Resort and Spa at a discounted rate of $159/night plus tax. Please make your hotel reservation early when you register for the conference in order to receive the discounted room rate. Attendees must reserve a room directly with the Westin Mission Hills Resort and Spa.   Click here to reserve a room.

Hotel Reservation – Payment:

Hotel payments must be made at check-in. Please do not send payment prior to the conference. CCC cannot process your hotel payments. If you will be paying for the hotel with a credit card, then the credit card must be presented at check out. If you need to pre-pay with credit card, the hotel can assist you with that directly.

Hotel Reservation – Cancellations:

Cancellation policy can be viewed on the Westin Mission Hills website.

Air Reservations:

It is recommended that you fly into the Palm Springs International Airport or the Ontario International Airport. Ontario is a 90 minute drive (without traffic).

Conference Attire:

Business casual attire is suggested for attendance at all conference sessions and evening social functions. Meeting room temperatures and personal comfort vary widely. Since meeting rooms often seem cold, please bring either a sweater or a jacket.

Conference Events / Name Badges / Guests:

Conference education sessions, networking events, and meals are for registered attendees only. Official conference name badges are required for admission to all sessions and social events. Please note that your name and organization will appear exactly as you indicate on your registration form. Guest passes are available for the Thursday evening event. The cost for a guest pass to the Thursday evening event is $75.00 and must be requested at the time of registration.