Track 3-II Design and Implementation: Perspectives from the Front Lines

This session will address and provide solutions to some of the critical issues HIE implementers face when operationalizing HIT initiatives. How web-based technologies can facilitate HIE, incorporating LOINC mappings of clinical lab results, and the challenges associated with the use of existing technical standards will be discussed. Additionally, practical experiences will be shared regarding what worked and didn't work in areas of security and privacy. Facilitator: Anita Samarth, eHealth Initiative Presenters: David Bates Presentation Kate Cauley Presentation Frank M. Richards Presentation Janet King Presentation Monday June 5, 1:30pm-3:00pm Renaissance Ballroom East

Track 3-III Creating the Business Case: Sustainability Issue Around HIE

During this session, presenters will describe various approaches for developing sustainable business models for HIE. How to evaluate the value of HIE using feasibilities studies as well as 'take-or-pay' contract scenarios will be discussed. Participants will also learn how to communicate the value of HIT to stakeholders and their community. Facilitator: Emily Welebob, eHealth Initiative Presenters: Susan Scamurra and Tom Unger Presentation Arthur Davidson Presentation Mark Overhage Presentation Monday June 5, 4:00pm-5:30pm Renaissance Ballroom East

Track 3-IV The Value Proposition for Health Information Exchange

Speaking of RHIOs and Health Information Exchanges (HIE) as a movement masks the underlying differences in the organizations involved and the types of information exchanged. These differences lead to varying incentives for participation. In this session, we report on activities in local HIEs, including two recent AHRQ-sponsored meetings that address how different stakeholders value clinical information exchange. Facilitator: Carol Cain, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Presenters: Jason Lee Presentation Emily Welebob Presentation Jan Root Presentation Carol Cain Presentation Tuesday June 6, 1:00pm-2:30pm Renaissance Ballroom East

Track 3-V Highlights from the Office of the National Coordinator

Health IT is an important part of the President and the Secretary's vision to transform the health care system. The American Health Information Community and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT are actively involved in shaping the implementation of this vision. In this session, panelists will give an update on recent activities and recommendations of the AHIC and ONC. Facilitator: Kelly Cronin, Office of the National Coordinator Presenters: Kelly Cronin Presentation Lynn Egan Presentation John Loonsk Presentation Tuesday June 6, 3:30pm-5:00pm Renaissance Ballroom West A