Timely recognition and optimal treatment of the many life-threatening digestive disorders to be reviewed at this conference remain challenging in clinical practice, thereby presenting the risk of delayed recognition and effective treatment. These challenges are met with state-of-the-art laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging, transplantation and other surgical interventions, and adjunctive or independent medical therapies. Medical therapies...

With the overwhelming growth of digital information, the scope of electronic records management has expanded exponentially and is an increasingly critical issue for government agencies, particularly as it relates to being able to provide secure storage, access, and retrieval of this information. The 2012 OMB Managing Government Records Directive put NARA in charge of the effort with the goal of having all permanent records stored electronicall...

Pancreatic cysts are being detected with increasing frequency due to advances, and rising use of, imaging technology. A recent study suggests that only 2% of cysts are malignant at diagnosis. Clinicians are faced with the task of identifying those cysts with high malignant potential as early as possible while limiting unnecessary surgery. Current guidelines take a very cautious approach that result in unnecessary morbidity. Newer testing modal...

SAVE THE DATE! The tsunami of data produced in the 21st century brings with it an onslaught of challenges and opportunities. While the sheer volume of information creates challenges in storage and security, emerging technologies like big data analytics and the Internet of Things present opportunities for greater social and business impact. Join government leaders and industry tech experts March 10 at the Social Innovation Summit as they discus...

Workshop Overview: In anticipation of the revised OMB Circular No. A-123 being issued early in Calendar Year 2016, this will be an advanced level internal control workshop focusing on the draft requirements that defines management’s responsibility for internal control with an emphasis on integrating Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). OMB Circular No. A-123 and the statute it implements, the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act...

Overview: The volume of message data in government departments is expanding exponentially. What if real-time analysis of your email or social media systems could automatically alert you to pending litigation or insider threats? How would you investigate these? How would you determine everyone involved? Being able to detect and stop these threats before they manifest could save your department millions annually, and save your reputation. In th...

Government and industry are invited to attend. Press will not be permitted to encourage candid discussion in an educational environment. This is the eighth of a very successful series of Workshops focusing on the Teleworker, Hotelier, and the Virtual Worker This eighth workshop is scheduled based upon very recent requests from government students to conduct this workshop based upon the recent East Coast Snow Storm. We are in the process of co...

Overview: With the current headlines regarding government email retention and e-discovery, it is important to understand how the upcoming deadlines will impact your agency. This one-day Potomac Forum Workshop will focus on the activities mandated by the NARA/OMB Records Management Directive. Key executives from NARA and government agencies will discuss the directive and its implementation. Detailed review and analysis of the directive will be...

The digital landscape is constantly evolving - from mobile apps to smart technology, on-the-go citizens demand engaging, efficient and secure access with more turnkey solutions. Join senior agency officials, technology leaders and innovators at the 2016 Adobe Digital Government Assembly. This one-day event will focus on the tools and techniques for achieving an effective digital government strategy that builds on your agency’s mission. W...

Registration and Networking: 11:30am - 12:00pm Lunch: 12:00pm - 12:30pmProgram:12:30pm - 1:30pm