In an era of increasingly limited financial resources, a diminishing public health workforce, and complex federal and state mandates partnerships between the public and private sector are a National imperative. To foster partnerships between like minded organizations the event will feature "Partnerships in Practice" case studies that will highlight key collaborations that leverage skill sets and maximize resources to better bridge the gap between private and public healthcare.

Specifically experts and innovators share case studies on and strategies for:

• Establishing and managing effective Public and Private sector partnerships
• Leveraging the National Health Information Network capabilities to ensure interoperability across organizations
• Applying international best practices to local efforts
• Ensuring the effectiveness of all hazards preparedness and rapid response efforts
• Controlling the spread and incidence of infectious disease from nosocomial infections to avian flu
• Prevention and control of chronic diseases including obesity and diabetes
• Updating information management systems to improve data driven decision making and resource allocation
• Improving patient safety and quality outcomes through innovative technologies and evidence based care protocols

Please come back soon for an updated event program.