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Welcome General Information On September 21-23, 2006 the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources Services Administration's Office of Rural Health Policy will hold a national meeting in Kansas City, Missouri focused on rural health information technology. In an effort to explore the benefits of health information technology (HIT) adoption and its link to quality improvement, this conference will provide an opportunity for rural providers to: Learn about the basic components of HIT Focus on the initial steps of strategic planning for HIT investments Understand how to find appropriate technology to meet individual quality aims Share best practices and lessons learned about HIT implementation. Meeting Location Kansas City Marriott Downtown 200 West 12th Street Kansas City, MO 64105 Phone: (816) 421-6800 Fax: (816) 855-4418 Web: www.marriott.com/mcidt Who Should Attend? This conference is specifically designed for the rural provider who is considering making an HIT investment to meet quality aims, but is not sure where to start. The ideal attendee is closely tied to the decision-making process in their facility, has not thoroughly explored their HIT options, and is excited about learning how to improve quality outcomes through the use of health information technology. The meeting seeks to attract rural health care providers, including: Small and Solo Physician Practices Critical Access Hospitals and Small Rural Hospitals Rural Health Clinics and Federal Qualified Health Centers Vendors Interested in Serving Rural Health Care Providers Longterm Care and Post-Acute Care Providers Emergency Medical Services For programmatic information contact: Office of Rural Health Policy Health Resources and Services Administration 5600 Fishers Lane, 9A-55 Rockville, MD 20857 Phone: (301) 443-0835 Fax: (301) 443-2803 ORHP@hrsa.gov http://ruralhealth.hrsa.gov For logistical information contact: Jennifer Roberts McKing Consulting Corporation 11821 Parklawn Drive, Suite 260 Rockville, MD 20852 Phone: (301) 468-0172, x290 Fax: (240) 221-0771 Email: jroberts@mcking.com

Home | Registration | Agenda | Vendor Info | Speaker Info | Lodging | Travel Info | Contact Info | Links Funding for this conference was made possible by HRSA's Office of Rural Health Policy. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.