Healthcare Leadership Conference

Session Descriptions

Sunday, March 18th –  Activities

Golf Tournament
Sunday, 6:30 AM – 1:00 PM
We are pleased to announce that the 17th annual InterSystems Golf Tournament will be held at an Orlando-area golf course. We regret that your guests are not permitted to play in the golf tournament. Participation is limited. You can sign up for the golf tournament when you register for the Healthcare Leadership Conference.

Soccer Match

Sunday, 8:15 AM – 12:00 PM
The 4th annual InterSystems Soccer Match will be held on Sunday morning. Meet at 8:15 AM for an 8:30 AM departure (by bus) to a nearby field. The number of teams and games will be determined by how many people wish to play. You can sign up for the soccer game when you register for the Healthcare Leadership Conference.

Introductions and Networking

Sunday, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Meet and mingle with your fellow Healthcare Leadership Conference attendees before heading to the Global Summit Welcome Reception.

Global Summit Welcome Reception

Sunday, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Attendees of all three conferences at InterSystems Global Summit 2012 are invited to an informal reception.

 

Monday, March 19th – Session Descriptions

Global Summit Keynote Sessions

Monday, 9:00 AM
InterSystems' senior executives deliver presentations about our strategic direction and product plans to attendees from all three of our concurrent conferences.

The Global Shift toward Connected Healthcare
Speaker: Jonathan Edwards, Managing Director, The Advisory Board Company

Monday, 10:30 AM
Begin the Healthcare Leadership Conference with an overview of healthcare models around the world (Beveridge, Bismarck, National Health, Out-of-Pocket) and what we can learn from each of them. This session will include a discussion about global trends in connected healthcare, the implications for information systems, and how reimbursement models are being used to focus on value.

The Impact of Government on Healthcare (panel)
Monday, 1:30 PM

Governments around the world frequently play a large role in providing or facilitating connected healthcare systems. In this session, an international panel of healthcare executives/officials will discuss the healthcare "landscape" in their countries, and talk about the lessons they've learned in the course of their efforts to connect healthcare, and the benefits they've received.

The Power of Clinical Decision Support and Analytics
Speaker: Dr. Blackford Middleton, Corporate Director of Clinical Informatics Research & Development, Partners HealthCare System

Monday, 3:15 PM
In this session, you will learn how a leading U.S.-based healthcare provider is using active analytics to move from implementing an EMR to realizing the value of the information within it.  

Transforming Unstructured Data into Knowledge

Monday, 4:30 PM
Our recently introduced iKnow technology, which can glean valuable knowledge from unstructured data, offers the promise of revolutionizing healthcare. In this session, we will give an overview of this breakthrough technology, share use cases highlighting the value it will bring, and demonstrate its navigation and analytics capabilities within a healthcare application.

Healthcare Leadership Conference Dinner
Monday, 7:00 PM
We will reserve a private room in a restaurant, where you can talk with your fellow Healthcare Leadership Conference attendees and InterSystems executives while you enjoy dinner.

 

Tuesday, March 20th – Sessions & Activities

Driving Clinical Adoption of Health IT Functions (panel)

Tuesday, 9:00 AM
For a healthcare information system to be truly valuable to an organization it needs to be fully embraced as your own and it must evolve with your organization. Learn about successful strategies for increasing user adoption and gaining clinician commitment. In addition, a panel of your peers will talk about what approaches have worked, and what haven't, as they've sought clinical adoption of their healthcare systems.

Improving Your Enterprise through Medical Device Connectivity (panel)

Tuesday, 10:45 AM
Medical device connectivity is quickly becoming a top priority for hospitals around the world because of the many benefits it delivers across the hospital enterprise. In this session you will discover how medical device integration, both within hospitals and in home healthcare settings, is helping to improve workflow and the quality of care. 

InterSystems' Product Vision
Tuesday, 1:00 PM
Learn what's new on the recent enhancements to our healthcare solutions. InterSystems product managers will talk about "What's New in HealthShare" and "What's New in TrakCare".

Best Practices in Medication Management (panel)

Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Recognizing the clinical and economic costs of adverse events associated with medications, in this session an international panel of healthcare executives will discuss best practices associated with medication management, and their experiences in using healthcare information technology to improve results. 

Creating an Engaged Healthcare Community (panel)

Tuesday, 3:30 PM
A healthcare community of physicians and patients needs access to rich data in order to provide useful patient information and a coordinated care environment. Your organization has the data, but how do you create a valuable and "sticky" loyalty relationship with your patient base and physician providers? Hear from your peers and share your ideas, plans, challenges, and successes.  

Defining Success for Healthcare Executives (panel)

Tuesday, 5:00 PM
Drawing on discussions from the past two days, we'll look at what's required for today's healthcare executive to be successful. Topics will include: What are your top concerns and your key opportunities to play a transformational role in your organization? How can you leverage your partnership with InterSystems to achieve your goals?