Integrating capabilities to increase value to the enterprise IDGA’s DoD and Government Architecture Forum is designed to provide a candid space to discuss these challenges, share lessons learned, and walk away with strategies to solve the most difficult problems, as well as silence the architecture critics once and for all. This is your place to: Learn about architecture success stories and how you can apply them to your work Hear from c...

The World Congress Leadership Summit on Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) will convene providers and other stakeholders to discuss strategies for integrating and participating in an Accountable Care Organization framework on a local level that offers shared savings payments for improving the quality of care and costs. Real-world, case study examples of organizationscurrently participating in ACO pilots will be featured on the agenda and the...

On January 3, 2011, the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Registration and Attestation System portal went live, a major milestone in the government’s timeline to incentivize providers to demonstrate the “meaningful use” of certified EHRs to improve care delivery and for the exchange of information. Stage 1 Meaningful Use criteria have been published and Stages 2 and 3 requirements are currently open for debate. The...

Complex and costly mandates and compliance standards are coming down the pike fast and furious! Health plan and providers must be prepared for more frequent and complex regulatory changes with a near continuous focus on compliance and standardization. These “waves of reform” will occur over the next 3-5 years and biannually after that. These reform mandates will be very costly and are often distractions from core business. Health p...

Please join chamber members and prospective members for this lunch and roundtable event where we will discuss the “Cloud”, what it is and what it can or will do for your business. This sure to be informative and topical event will take place at the chamber office and offer a lively discussion and networking opportunity. Lunch from an area restaurant will be provided by our 2011 sponsor, LEROS Technology Corporation. Register early...

Transforming the Army Enterprise to Support the Warfighter Balancing Efficiency and Effectiveness in Uncertain Times Once again, AFCEA NOVA will host an information packed Army IT Day at the Sheraton Premier in Tyson’s Corner on December 9, 2010. This is the 10th Annual Army IT Day and has become a “must attend” conference for anyone interested in doing IT business with the Army. Among the topics to be presented are: critical...

November Luncheon with the USMC Director C4/CIO Register for this event: Individual Registration 2010-2011 Table Sponsorships Special Registrations Event Date: Friday, November 19, 2010 - 11:30am - 1:30pm The C4 Department plans, directs, and coordinates all staff activities relating to C4 functions, and supports the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) in his role as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In addition, as the Chief Information...

Human Capital Management: Federal (HCMF) 2010 provides an interactive training forum for human resources directors and agency leaders to share important human resource strategies, talent management best practices, innovative approaches to recruiting top talent, and implementing best-in-class employee retention strategies. HCMF 2010 aims to support the OPM’s 5-year Strategic Plan 2010-2015 to help reinforce the goals – hire the best...

IDGA’s 9th Image Fusion Summit explores the needs and requirements for US forces as they enter a new age in modernization. The ever-increasing need for battlefield intelligence brings about a greater demand for lighter, more robust surveillance assets. A major aspect of this is the advancement of electro-optic technologies used for the enhancement of C4ISR initiatives. This year’s Image Fusion Summit is designed to provide end-user...

November Small Business Breakfast Speaker and Topic TBD Register for this event: Individual Registration Corporate Table Special Registrations Walk-in registration is available with a $5.00 surcharge, pending availability. Government employees and active military attend free of charge, but must register in advance. We strongly reccomend all attendees preregister to save money and guarantee your space. Event Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 -...