E-Sessions

E-Sessions are 20-minute, computer-based learning programmes that will be available during The World of Health IT Conference & Exhibition. Delegates will be able to view PowerPoint presentations with synchronised audio on the latest technology industry topics in the e-Session viewing areas at the conference venue. e-Sessions allow delegates the flexibility to log on when their schedule permits.

 

Track: eHealth Implementation: from plans to action

E 100: Setting standards for e-Health: The role of Government

Presented by:
Jussara RötzschMD, MScGeneral ManagerNational Agency for Supplementary HealthBrazil Rigoleta DutraCoordinator of Standards DevelopmentNational Agency for Supplementary HealthBrazil
The presentation examines the paths followed by the Brazilian National Agency for Regulation of Private Health Insurance Markets (Agencia Nacional de Saúde, ANS) to set up a nationwide interoperability network within the private health insurance market envisioning integration into the public health system.
Track: eHealth Implementation: from plans to action

E 101: e-Health system: Trends and European harmonization

Presented by:
Dr. Bruno RouchouzeDirectorGemaltoFrance Mr. Stefane MouilleHead of the Healthcare Marketing, Identity DivisionGemaltoFrance
Every healthcare system is unique, but the basic need remains the same across all countries: to secure the health of citizens in the most efficient manner. The presentation describes the European e-healthcare market and the associated implementations. It gives an overview of existing approaches for interoperability and security, and some recommendations.
Track: eHealth Implementation: from plans to action

E 102: The G-Standard medical database: Best practice from the Dutch polder

Presented by:
Rick DekkerProgram ManagerZ-IndexThe Netherlands
The best standards are those that have evolved from a practical need. In The Netherlands, the G-Standard is the de facto database for all drug data used by virtually every pharmacy, hospital, general practitioner, specialist, wholesaler, manufacturer and healthcare insurer.
Track: eHealth Implementation: from plans to action

E 103: Integrated Electronic Medical Records in ambulatory healthcare provider

Presented by:
Dr. Piotr SoszynskiMD, PhDMedicoverPoland Dr. Wojciech LorensMDMedicoverPoland
The presentation describes the implementation of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) with location-independent data access. EMR enables complete medical documentation availability 24 hours per day regardless of clinic location, limits the number of redundant referrals for examinations, reduces circulation and archiving of paper documentation, and supports clinical processes by interactive computer applications.
Track: eHealth Implementation: from plans to action

E 104: EuResist: An integrated system for management of antiretroviral drug resistance

Presented by:
Dr. Francesca IncardonaInformaItaly Prof. Maurizio ZazziPhDUniversity of SienaItaly Dr. Roberto RicciPhDInformaItaly
The EuResist project aims at developing a European integrated system for clinical management of antiretroviral drug resistance. It will provide clinicians with a prediction of best treatment in HIV patients, based on a combined system of prediction engines.
Track: eHealth Implementation: from plans to action

E 105: Beyond 'hedonist' e-Health: Patients set the rules

Presented by:
Dr. Hani MakkiManchester UniversityUK Dr Donal FlynnBA, MSc, PhD, C.EngUniversity of ManchesterUK
This study examines the views of potential users (patients and GPs) on e-Health in three UK primary care practices that are already using an e-booking system and are about to roll out the remaining e-Health services. Potential usage, expected barriers, and facilitators are explored. Results from a web-survey accessed by 52 GP practices are presented.
Track: eHealth Implementation: from plans to action

E 106: Federated identity management and health information exchange

Presented by:
Christina StephanMDPhysicianUniversity of MinnesotaUSA
The adoption of health information technology with the development of decentralized, interoperable health information networks, is widely regarded as critical to enhancing the performance of healthcare systems locally and globally. Federated identity management provides real world solutions for real world identity management problems.