Workshop: Building the HIT Infrastructure for Patient Centered Medical Home and ACOs: The EHR is necessary but not sufficient

Charles DeShazer, VP Medical Informatics, Quality and Transformation, Dean Health System
Understand the HIT implications of the new emerging care models. HIT not only closes critical gaps in how care is delivered but will be essential to enabling higher levels of competitive performance. The EHR is essential but must be optimized and integrated into a complete HIT "ecosystem" and transformed culture to deliver on its promise.
Impact of current and expected government initiatives
HIT requirements for the PCMH and ACOs
Best practices for managing the data lifecycle
Understand "Big Data" analytics
Key strategies and tactics to implement the necessary HIT infrastructure