Join CMS for Today's "CMS and eHealth: Building the Future" Town Hall Session at HIMSS

Attending HIMSS this week? We encourage you to join us at the town hall “CMS and eHealth: Building the Future” today, Wednesday, March 5, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT in New Orleans Theater C.

The town hall will provide an introduction to the new eHealth initiative and discuss how, through simplified, standardized electronic information and technology, CMS plans to achieve improved quality of care, better health outcomes, and reduced costs.

CMS Speakers:

• Robert Tagalicod, Director, Office of E-Health Standards and Services (OESS)
• Kate Goodrich, Acting Director, Quality Measurement & Health Assessment Group, Center for Clinical Standards & Quality
• Elizabeth Holland, Director, Health IT Group, OESS
• Christine Stahlecker, Director, Administrative Simplification Group, OESS
• Maribel Franey, Director, Privacy Policy Compliance Group, OESS

If you are unable to attend the session, OESS Director Rob Tagalicod has authored a new CMS blog post, which provides an overview of eHealth and the current health IT landscape.

CMS at HIMSS
If you are attending HIMSS, we encourage you to learn more about eHealth by attending the CMS sessions and visiting the CMS booth #2868.

Join the Twitter Conversation!
CMS is tweeting about the EHR Incentive Programs and other eHealth initiatives. Join the conversation at #CMSeHealth and follow the @CMSGov Twitter handle.

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Want to find out more about eHealth?
Visit the CMS eHealth website for the latest news and updates on CMS’ eHealth initiatives.