ATLANTA - (Business Wire) TAG Health, a Technology Association of Georgia society, will host an event on November 10th that will discuss the rollout of federal stimulus funding for the healthcare sector. This funding will speed the adoption of healthcare technology by hospitals and physicians statewide, and Georgia finds itself in a leading position to capitalize on this historical opportunity for transformation. Georgia is home to many healthcare technology vendors that will benefit as healthcare providers across the nation further adopt technology to improve the delivery of care. Secondly, Georgia is home to numerous healthcare providers that will soon adopt electronic health record systems.
The result will be substantial new business opportunities for healthcare vendors, and thousands of jobs available for those who are trained (or willing to be trained) in the planning and deployment of technology throughout the healthcare field.
However, several key challenges must be addressed before this can be accomplished. TAG Health’s upcoming event, Vision 2020, will bring together executive leadership from across the nation and Georgia to discuss these challenges—and provide practical ideas and timelines for addressing the needs to make the vision a reality. Emphasis will be placed on accessibility, cost, quality, and requirements to train and develop a skilled workforce that can provide not only implementation, but ongoing system use and support.
Who’ll be attending? The very leadership that is responsible for Georgia’s reputation of excellence in healthcare technology will be present, including healthcare providers, corporations, state and local government, and educators.
Join TAG Health and CNN Senior Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen on November 10th, as we identify the needs and establish the vision for Georgia to secure its position of leadership and innovation in Health IT.
The event will be held Tuesday, November 10th, from 7:30am – 12:00 noon at the Woodruff Arts Center Rich Theatre. To register visit https://www.123signup.com/event?id=jmvsc and for directions and parking please visit http://www.woodruffcenter.org/parking.aspx.
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| 7:30am-8:30am | | Registration & networking |
| 8:30am–11:30am | | Local, state and national speaker presentations |
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| Program Facilitator: | | Wayne Oliver, Vice President, Center for Health Transformation |
| Program Moderator: | | Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent |
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| | Georgia Department of Community Health |
| | Dr. Carladenise Edwards, Chief of Staff |
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| | Grady Health System |
| | Michael A. Young, Chief Executive Officer |
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| | Georgia State University, Institute of Health Administration |
| | William Custer, Associate Professor |
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| | Medical College of Georgia |
| | Hal Scott, Chief Information Officer |
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| | Cisco Systems |
| | Frances Dare, Director, Healthcare Practice |
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| | Verizon |
| | David Peters, Program Manager, Healthcare Solutions |
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| | The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce – Economic Development Division |
| | David Hartnett, VP, Technology Industry Expansion |
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| | National Health Museum |
| | David Roland, President |
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| 11:30am-12noon | | Networking |
Prior to the event, questions to be asked by the moderator may be emailed to taghealth@gmail.com
About TAG Health
TAG Health is one of 22 special interest groups that make up the Technology Association of Georgia, which is a 8,200-member organization. TAG Health’s mission is to create an environment that fosters economic development through health technology in the state of Georgia. That mission is fulfilled through programs and events for our members and guests, which include corporate, government, education and entrepreneurial leaders throughout the state. As the federal government makes funds available for the adoption of healthcare technology, TAG Health is leading the way by bringing together providers, payers, vendors, as well as government and education leaders.
TAG Health
Amanda Shook, 404-920-2023
ashook@tagonline.org
