The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) and the United States Army Medical Department (AMEDD) will present an unclassified symposium for interested members of the industry and military communities on “Army Medicine: Bringing Value...Inspiring Trust”. The 2011 symposium is scheduled from 27 – 30 June 2011 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. The purpose of this year’s symposium is to...

The U.S. Public Health Service Scientific and Training Symposium is the pre-eminent event of its kind in the nation— offering an incomparable range of continuing education seminars on the latest trends and innovations in public health care delivery, administration and research. It also provides targeted training courses covering disaster preparedness, readiness response and other areas critical to maintaining our nation's security and pu...

Securing a Healthier Future in a Changing World What will the world’s population look like in 20 years? If current demographic changes continue, the average age will be older in most parts of the world than it is today, more people will live in cities, and population growth will have slowed throughout the world except in Africa. These trends naturally result in changes in the burden of disease, most notably a transition from infectious t...

Philadelphia's risk for natural and man-made disasters, combined with its densely-populated urban area, makes it critical for all stakeholders to collaborate and share information. Its Tier 1 UASI status heightens the need for expanded response capabilities to manage crises that pose the greatest risk to the region, its critical infrastructure and key resources. Join your peers across all areas of homeland security and emergency preparedness t...

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...

As a Tier 1 UASI area, New York City's need for collaboration among stakeholders is heightened. This year marks the 10-year anniversary of 9/11, and the city's emergency management and homeland security professionals must continue to leverage lessons learned and work toward increased preparedness for both man-made and natural disasters. Join peers across all areas of emergency preparedness and homeland security to share best practices, explore...

Eglin AFB is hosting the 2011 Small Business Requirements Symposium on 11 May 11 and a Trade Show on 12 May 2011. The purpose of these events are twofold: 1) to provide a forum to discuss Eglin organization missions, upcoming procurement opportunities, recent law and policy changes and other training topics; and, 2) to showcase small business capabilities in support of the Eglin AFB mission by providing networking and marketing opportunities d...

As a Tier 1 UASI area, the Capitol Region must be at the forefront of emergency preparedness, ready to respond to the natural and man-made disasters that could strike without warning. From snowstorms to terrorist attacks, the Capital can set the bar for optimum regional collaboration and response that may be replicated throughout the country. Join your peers across all areas of homeland security and emergency preparedness to share best practic...