Collaborating with the Private Sector

Canada Health Infoway: National Business Development Information Meeting for Healthcare Information Technology Solution Providers (November 2004)

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Collaboration is key to achieving Infoway's mission: accelerating the development of electronic health information systems across Canada which results in a better, safer, more cost-efficient healthcare system. To help make this vision a reality, Infoway is reaching out to you in the healthcare information technology industry.

Event overview:

These information sessions are for senior management with responsibility for marketing strategy, product or service management or directing future product and technology investments. Infoway's mandate is to achieve an Electronic Health Record for Canadians and includes investing in the following areas: Interoperable Electronic Health Records, Diagnostic Imaging Systems, Registries, Drug Information Systems, Laboratory Information Systems, Telehealth, Public Health Surveillance Systems and the related Infostructure to allow these systems to interoperate.

The objective of these meetings is to update the healthcare "Private Sector Community", on Infoway's mandate, business plan, and progress.

Infoway Background

Infoway's mission is to accelerate the development and adoption of compatible electronic health information systems. These systems provide healthcare professionals with rapid access to complete and accurate patient information, enabling better decisions about treatment and diagnosis. The result is a sustainable, more cost-efficient healthcare system offering improved patient safety and better quality of care. Infoway invests in Electronic Health Record initiatives and then shares the knowledge and experience gained with jurisdictions across Canada to speed implementation and reduce risk. Infoway is an independent, not-for-profit corporation whose members are the federal, provincial and territorial deputy ministers of health.

Collaborating partners:

Canada Health Infoway is organizing these Private Sector meetings in collaboration with ITAC (Information Technology Association of Canada), CHITTA (Canadian Healthcare Information Technology Trade Association) and AITS (Association de l'industrie des technologies de la santé).

www.chitta.ca www.itac.ca www.aits.ca

Cost & Registration:

There is no cost for registration.

To register, please e-mail Infoway at the following address:
lbastien@infoway-inforoute.ca
(Please state which location you will be attending)

Space is limited and we ask that you make sure that the appropriate individuals represent your company. This is not a technical session. No more than two individuals from an individual company may attend.

Contact:

Mike Rigo - National Industry Executive
E-mail: mrigo@infoway-inforoute.ca
Tel.: 1 (888) 733-6462

Louis Bastien-Events Coordinator
E-mail: lbastien@infoway-inforoute.ca
Tel.: 1 (888) 733-6462

Date, time & locations:

TIMES
Morning
Registration:
Morning Session:
Light Lunch:

8:30am - 9:00am
9:00am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Afternoon
Registration:
Afternoon Session:
Reception (light snacks):

1:00 pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:30pm

DATES & LOCATIONS

Vancouver November 3, 2004
(Afternoon Session)

Sheraton Vancouver
Wall Centre
1088 Burrard St
Vancouver, BC
(604) 331-1000

Capacity: 75

Edmonton November 4, 2004
(Afternoon Session)

Shaw Conference Centre
9797 Jasper Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB
(780) 421-9797

Capacity: 50

Halifax November 9, 2004
(Morning Session)

rince George Hotel
1725 Market St.
Halifax, NS
(902) 425-1986

Capacity: 60

Montreal November 11, 2004
(Morning Session)

Le Centre Sheraton
1201 René- Lévesque Blvd. W.
Montréal, QC
(514) 878-2000

Capacity: 100

Ottawa November 12, 2004
(Morning Session)

heraton Ottawa Hotel
150 Albert Street
Ottawa, ON
(613) 238-1500

Capacity: 50

Toronto November 19, 2004
(Afternoon Session)

The Toronto Board of Trade
1 First Canadian Place
P.O. Box 60
Toronto, ON
(416) 366-6811

Capacity: 125

THE WINNIPEG MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR THE FOLLOWING DATE AND LOCATION:

Winnipeg December 8th, 2004
(Morning Session)

heraton Winnipeg
161 Donald Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 1M3
Phone (204) 942 5300
Room: Manitoba B & C

Capacity: 40

To register, please e-mail Infoway at the following address:
lbastien@infoway-inforoute.ca

 

Agenda

Registration - Setup

Welcome - Introductions - Agenda Overview

  • Mike Rigo (National Industry Executive)

Investment Strategy

  • Trevor Hodge (VP Investment Strategy & Planning)

Investment Program Status

  • Don Sweete (National Alliance Executive)
  • Local Alliance Executives

Break and Networking

Architecture and Standards Update

  • Dennis Giokas (Chief Technology Officer)

Panel Questions & Answers

  • Moderator: Mike Rigo (National Industry Executive)

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