ATARC's Federal Health IT Summit

Name: ATARC’s Federal Health IT Summit
Start: 2024-11-07T07:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-07T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center

November 7, 2024, 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM ET | Carahsoft Collaboration Center - Reston, VA

6.0 CPE Credits Available for this Event***

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7:30 AM

Registration | Breakfast

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8:45 AM

Opening Keynote Briefing

Dr. Gil Alterovitz

Chief AI Officer and Director, National AI Institute, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (invited)

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9:05 AM

Charting the Future: AI Empowered Healthcare

In an era marked by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, its integration into healthcare is poised to revolutionize the landscape of mental health treatment. Precision medicine, tailored to individual genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors, holds the promise of more effective interventions for health conditions. By harnessing AI algorithms to analyze vast datasets encompassing genetic profiles, clinical histories, and treatment outcomes, clinicians can personalize treatment plans, optimizing efficacy and minimizing adverse effects.

This panel discussion will delve into the transformative potential of AI in mental healthcare, exploring its role in facilitating precision medicine and enhancing diagnostic capabilities. By fostering collaboration between healthcare professionals, researchers, and technology developers, this discourse aims to chart a path towards a future where AI empowers clinicians with the tools to deliver personalized, effective care for individuals.

Tony Boese

Presidential Management Fellow, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (invited)

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10:50 AM

Retaining Top Talent: Strategies for Success in the Healthcare IT Landscape

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the intersection of technology and patient care has become increasingly vital. As such, healthcare IT professionals find themselves at the forefront of innovation, tasked with implementing and maintaining systems that support clinical workflows, enhance patient experiences, and ensure data security and compliance.

As healthcare organizations continue to grapple with the complexities of digital transformation, the demand for skilled IT professionals shows no signs of abating. However, alongside this demand comes the need for effective retention strategies to nurture and retain top talent in the competitive healthcare IT landscape. This panel discussion seeks to address the multifaceted challenges and opportunities inherent in healthcare IT careers, offering practical insights and actionable strategies to support professionals in navigating this dynamic field.

George Hoffmann

Deputy Director & Deputy CIO, Office of Information Technology, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (invited)

Ronald Hamilton

Deputy to the Assistant Director of Resources and Personnel Integration, Defense Health Agency (invited)

Tom Harrell

Senior GRC Policy Advisor, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (invited)

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11:40 AM

Lunch | Emerging Technology Showcase

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12:55 PM

Afternoon Keynote Briefing

Thomas Patrick Flanders

Program Executive Officer for Medical Systems/Chief Information Officer, Defense Health Agency (invited)

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1:20 PM

Navigating the New Normal: Cybersecurity Challenges in Healthcare IT

Healthcare IT systems are increasingly vulnerable to cybersecurity threats, posing significant challenges to patient privacy, data integrity, and overall system reliability. The integration of digital technologies into healthcare delivery has expanded the attack surface, exposing sensitive patient information to malicious actors. This panel discussion will explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats in health IT systems, highlighting the unique risks and vulnerabilities faced by healthcare organizations, as well as emerging cybersecurity strategies and technologies aimed at mitigating these risks, such as advanced encryption methods, detection systems, and user authentication protocols.

Glenn Janzen

Director, Division of Information Technology, Indian Health Services (invited)

Suzi M. Connor

Chief Information Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (invited)

Avinash Shanbhag

Executive Director, Office of Technology, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (invited)

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2:10 PM

Intersecting Frontiers: AI Applications in Health IT and Interagency Collaboration

This panel will examine the crucial role of interagency collaboration in harnessing AI’s full potential, emphasizing the importance of partnerships between healthcare providers, technology developers, regulatory bodies, and policymakers to ensure ethical and effective integration of AI throughout various Federal Systems.

Furthermore, it will underscore the necessity of cross-sector collaboration and interdisciplinary dialogue to realize the transformative promise of AI in shaping the future of Federal Agencies across all types of mission sets.

Jeffery Anoka

Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Resources, and Executive Director for Staffing, Recruitment and Operations Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (invited)

Elise Sweeney Anthony

Executive Director, Office of Policy, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (invited)

Dr. Paul Tibbits

Executive Director, Office of Technical Integration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (invited)

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*** ATARC is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. Program Level: Overview, no prerequisites required. Advance preparation: none. Delivery Method: Group Live. Field of Study: Information Technology. Registration #140762. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE credits have been granted based on a 50-minute hour. Refund, cancellation and complaint resolution policy.