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Education and Networking Opportunities to Health IT
With hundreds of the industry’s top standards and health IT experts in one place, IHE USA offers turn-key educational programs and networking events to support collaboration and professional development. Attend the IHE Experience Days to gain exclusive access to the IHE Connectathon testing floor, industry subject matter experts, and information on tools and resources to support your interoperability initiatives.
IHE North America Connectathon Experience Days
The IHE North America Connectathon Week, will be the center stage for sharing insights gained by the remarkable work that is occurring globally to achieve our shared goal of widespread interoperability and health information exchange.
Join us for an insightful conference centered on Digital Health Interoperability: An International Team Sport. Attendees will explore global lessons in interoperability, gain insights into Canada’s and U. S’s paths to interoperability, and learn about collaborative efforts with HL7 and The World Health Organization (WHO). Key sessions include expert panels, vendor perspectives and an exclusive VIP tour of the IHE Connectathon floor, all designed to showcase the future of digital health interoperability. Register for the conference, where you’ll have an opportunity to hear and ask questions to industry leaders from across the globe.
IHE Experience Days Program - Interoperability as a Team Sport
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Day 1: Monday |
Day 2: Tuesday |
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Q1: 08:30-10:00 |
Opening Ceremonies 1.Welcome - IHE Canada and IHE USA
2.Special Welcome - TBA
3.Keynote “Canada Welcomes the World”
•Michael Green, CEO Canada Health Infoway
4.Keynote “IHE's Role in the Digital Health Ecosystem” - Didi Davis, IHE Intl Board
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Session Topic: Interoperability as a Team Sport: A North American Policy Perspective Introduction: Digital Health policy overview from an international perspective
•Alexander Berler, IHE Catalyst
Keynote panel: National digital health Roadmaps - A policy maker's perspective
• Matt Rahn, Director, Standards Division, HHS/ASTP/ONC
• Abhi Kalra, Executive Vice President, Canada Health Infoway
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Break |
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Q2: 10:30-noon |
Session Topic: Interoperability Without Borders - Lessons from around the World High-level round robin of national/regional digital health interoperability initiatives from around the globe - what can we learn from each other? •Moderator: Alexander Berler, IHE Catalyst
•Panelists: Monief Eid (Saudi Arabia), Ryan Mavin (Australia), Carlos Nuñez (LACPASS Project), Jurgen Brandstatter (Austria)
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Panel 1: Bringing FHIR to Market: IHE and HL7's Collaborative Approach •Grahame Grieve (HL7), Jurgen Brandstatter (IHE), John D’Amore (GDHP)
Panel 2: Vendors' Perspective on the Importance of IHE Connectathon Testing in the real world •Panelists TBA
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Lunch |
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Q3: 13:30-15:00 |
Session Topic: Driving Interoperability: Canada's Roadmap in Action Discover Canada's Digital Health Journey: Learn how provinces and territories are uniting under a national roadmap to drive interoperability. •Abhi Kalra, Executive Vice President, Canada Health Infoway
Real-World Success Stories: Hear from provincial leaders about impactful implementations of Patient Summary and eRefferal initiatives. • Moderator: Atila Farkas, Chief Interoperability Strategist, Canada Health Infoway
•Panelists: Amanda Gray (British Columbia), Duncan Worden (Alberta) and Emmanuel Tackie (New Brunswick)
Shape the Future of Interoperability: Explore key recommendations from the Digital Health Interoperability Task Force and learn about the Industry Charter. • Rashaad Bhyat, Senior Clinical Leader, Canada Health Infoway
• Tania Ensor, Strategic Counsel Canada Health Infoway
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Session Topic: IHE's Role in Supporting the U.S. Path to Interoperability - TEFCA and beyond Transforming Healthcare: ASTP's (formerly ONC) Game Plan for Key Initiatives • Chris Muir, Director Networks and Scalability Division, US Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS), Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP)
Leveling the Playing Field: Interoperability and Social Drivers of Health • Moderator: Christina Caraballo MBA, VP Informatics at HIMSS, IHE International Board, IHE USA President
• Panelists: Nancy Beale PhD, RN, NI-BC, FAMIA, Vice President, Clinical Informatics and Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, Evelyn Gallego MBA, MPH, CPHIMS, Founder and CEO at EMI Advisors LLC, Hannah Galvin MD, FAAP, FAMIA, Chief Medical Information Officer, Cambridge Health Alliance
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Q4: 15:30-17:00 |
Session Topic: Guidance on maximizing Impact & a look to the Future Panel 1: IHE Benefactors Panel: Lessons Learned today drive Innovation tomorrow • Moderator: David Mendelson (Co-Chair, IHE International Board)
•Panelists: Attila Farkas (Infoway), Ryan Mavin (ADHA), Lapo Bertini (IHE Catalyst), Tom Leary (HIMSS), Matt Rahn (ASTP/ONC), Chris Carr (RSNA)
Panel 2: IHE and WHO Collaboration on leveraging the IPS: supporting the Hajj and building an International Trust Framework •Carl Leitner, Technical Officer, WHO
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VIP Tour of the Connectathon Floor •Understanding the IHE Connectathon: a brief overview – Mike Nusbaum, IHE International Board
•Guided VIP tour of the Connectathon Floor
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Note: Schedule is not final and is subject to change.
Badge Registration & Fees
We are excited to share that badge registration for the IHE NA Connectathon 2025 opens on October 7, 2024. Secure your badge in advance for $500 CAD. Your badge grants you full access to the IHE Experience Days programming and the conference reception. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of an incredible event.
Registration Timeline
- IHE Experience Days Badge Registration Opens - October 7, 2024
- Book your stay at the InterContinental Toronto Centre - January 10, 2025
- Badge Registration Closes - January 17, 2025
- Onsite Badge Pick-up - February 3, 2025
Badge Policies
- Participants may purchase badges for additional staff members.
- Participants attending IHE Experience Days who do not have a system registered are not permitted on the testing floor UNLESS they are escorted to the floor by designated staff during the IHE Experience Days VIP Tour.
- If your identification badge is lost or stolen, you must obtain a replacement for a reprint fee of $30. Lost or stolen badges should be reported to security as soon as possible.
- No refunds will be issued to participants for badges or social event tickets. Badges and social event tickets are transferable. To request a transfer, please contact connectathon@ihe.net.