Upcoming Events and Webinars

• February 24, 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Improved Disease Surveillance, Population Health Management, and Patient Engagement through Innovative AI Approaches. Register here.

In this webinar, Dr. Guy Hembroff from Michigan Technological University will discuss his work in developing a trusted  framework architecture designed to improve population health management and patient engagement. He  demonstrates how his  team’s work in the development of accurate geo-tagged pandemic prediction algorithms used  to help  coordinate medical supply chains to care for patients most vulnerable to COVID-19, can extend to help  improve general population health management. The framework consists of a holistic and secure mHealth  community  model for residents to overcome significant barriers of care and provide healthcare agencies  improved coordinated  population management through the aggregation of longitudinal patient health data,  including patient generated  health data (PGHD) and social determinants of health (SDOH). The architecture’s security includes the development  of  touchless biometrics, capable of large-scale identity management through the establishment of unique health  identifiers (UHIDs). Machine learning algorithms can strategically connect residents to community resources and  provide customized health education aimed at increasing the health literacy, empowerment, and self-management of patients. Users are able to securely share their health data with others (e.g., physicians, caregivers), while clinicians can better track patients, offering improved preventative measures and care management.

• March 9, 12:00pm – 1:00pm: MDHHS Presentation of Bridge to Better Health Report – 5 Year Strategic Plan. Register here. 

 Join the Michigan HIMSS Chapter and guest speaker TJ Youngquist to learn about the Michigan   Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Bridge to Better Health Report.

 In 2019, the Health IT Commission adopted a resolution to the update the State health IT strategic   plan. The Health IT Commission, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human   Services (MDHHS), was awarded a grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund.

From 2020 to 2022, the Health IT Commission engaged with and developed an updated strategic plan, based on the following principles:

• Guide prioritization and governance of the public/private investments made in Michigan's health IT and health information exchange (HIE) infrastructure
• Advance the State's goals, including health improvement and healthcare transformation
• Extend the work of the State's 2006 HIT Roadmap, the Conduit to Care Report
• Set the vision for expanded data services that will provide meaningful insights to inform clinical care, drive population health improvements, and engage individuals in their own health and care with connected social support services.

• March 15, 5:00pm – 6:30pm: Michigan Chapter Reception at HIMSS22, Jaco Booth #2559. Register here.

Drinks and snacks will be complimentary and there will be a raffle with prizes! Each year at the national HIMSS conference, industry professionals descend upon the MI Chapter Reception to socialize, network, engage, and collaborate with membership, industry partners, sponsors, and academia. We hope to see you at Booth #5559!

Join Us on Accelerate

 If you have not yet, join your Michigan HIMSS Chapter members on Accelerate! Use code CHMI to join the Michigan Chapter automatically.

Coming soon, Accelerate will provide a platform for chapters to privately collaborate and communicate with members. Later this year, a new continuing education module will be a one-stop platform for healthcare professionals to receive or maintain credentials and advance their careers.

TEFCA

Following the recent publication of TEFCA, The Sequoia Project, the ONC Recognized Coordinating Entity (RCE), Is hosting a number of in-person and virtual events to learn more about the QHIN technical framework and common agreement and engage in interactive workshops. Visit the website to register or view recordings from past events. Upcoming sessions include:

• March 1: QHIN Technical Framework and FHIR Roadmap Q&A
• March 10: Common Agreement Workshop for Prospective QHINs
• March 24: QHIN Technical Framework Workshop for Prospective QHINs

Network with Local and Global Members at HIMSS22

The HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition is the can’t-miss health information and  technology event of the year, where professionals throughout the global health ecosystem  connect for education, innovation and collaboration. HIMSS members and healthcare  professionals—from CIOs and senior executives to providers and payers to IT consultants  and entrepreneurs—attend the industry’s most influential conference and trade show each  year to experience top-notch education, get up close with exciting products, hear the latest  policy announcements, and connect with global colleagues. HIMSS22 will again be offered both in-person and digitally—so everyone, everywhere can join together to reimagine health. HIMSS22 takes place Monday, March 14 – Friday, March 18, 2022 in Orlando and digitally. Member discount available. Register now at 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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