HIMMS MI Chapter - January 2022 Newsletter
Upcoming Events and Webinars
- February 2-3: ONC All-Virtual Conference. Learn about TEFCA, Information Sharing, USCDI, and more. Register here.
The 2022 ONC Annual Meeting will be held in two parts – with education sessions on February 2-3 and a variety of dynamic and engaging panel sessions and exhibits on April 13-14.
February 2-3, 2022: Education Sessions and Office Hours:
- Learn about TEFCA, Information Sharing, USCDI, and more!
- February 2, 1:00pm – 2:00pm: HIT Commission Special Meeting. Find out more here.
- February 4: ONC Patient Access Summit. Find out more here.
- February 22, 1:00pm – 3:00pm: HIT Commission Meeting. Find out more here.
- February 24, 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Improved Disease Surveillance, Population Health Management, and Patient Engagement through Innovative AI Approaches. Register here.
- March 15, 5:00pm – 6:30pm: Michigan Chapter Reception at HIMSS22. Register here.
Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) Published
The ONC and The Sequoia Project, the Recognized Coordinating Entity (RCE), announced the publication of the Trusted Exchange Framework and the Common Agreement (TEFCA), marking the beginning of the implementation phase.
Read more in this blog post and this press release. More detailed information can also be found on the ONC and The Sequoia Project’s websites. Additionally, education sessions will be hosted on February 2nd and 3rd (see upcoming events).
United States Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI) Version 3 (v3) Draft Released
The ONC released the draft USCDI v3, which includes new data elements and data classes to advance health equity and public health data interoperability. Draft USCDI v3 is open for public feedback through April 30, 2022.
Read more in this article, or check out the standards bulletin here.
In Case You Missed It: The Experience of a First Timer at the HIMSS Global Conference.
Rutendo Goto is a HIMSS Michigan Chapter intern at The Interoperability Institute. She holds a Masters in Healthcare Administration from Grand Valley State University, a BCom in Financial Management from the University of South Africa, and is currently pursuing an MS in Health Informatics and Bioinformatics. Rutendo has a passion for continuously improving the quality of care and patient experiences through technology. She will describe her experience at HIMSS21 in Las Vegas to give you an idea what to expect, and why you should attend HIMSS22 in Orlando from March 14 - 18.
Watch the webinar on our YouTube page here.
HIMSS22 In Orlando
Make your plans to attend healthcare’s most influential event, March 14-18 in Orlando. Join us in-person, digitally, or both.
https://www.himss.org/global-conference
Chapter Sponsors
We would like to thank our Chapter Sponsors who make our events and efforts possible through their generous support. For any questions or information about Sponsorship opportunities, contact Mr. Dan Boyle. DBoyle@uphp.com.
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