The 2nd Annual World Congress Leadership Summit on The Road to Interoperability - Innovative Public/Private Initiatives in Healthcare Information Exchange - RHIOs, EHRs and Consumer Portals will assemble the the industry's foremost industry practitioners and thought leaders who will reveal the latest innovations and initiatives in accelerating the funding, adoption and implementation of information technology in the healthcare setting. Much has happened at both the federal and state levels over the past year that has proved to be a powerful mechanism for promoting the development of industry standards for interoperability, facilitating the exchange of information among key stakeholders, and underscoring the importance of encouraging investment in healthcare IT.

Through thought-provoking case studies, in-depth presentations and sector-specific breakout sessions, healthcare executives and private and public sector leaders will offer insights into improving health and healthcare through IT. They will also address critical issues such as patient care and safety, clinical quality, privacy and security, finance/ROI, legal, and organizational efficiency. Specific presentations from provider and health plan decision-makers will concentrate on improving the quality of care and containing or reducing costs through the effective application of technology solutions such as RHIOs, EMRs and Consumer-Centric Portals.