Capitol Hill Steering Committee on Telehealth and Healthcare Informatics
Draft 2008 SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)

February 6th,
"Outlook for 2008: the Budget, Major Pending Authorization Measures, Grant Projects and Programs of Federal Agencies", 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm, Room SR-385 Russell Senate Office Building.

March 5th,
"HIT Projects to Improve Access for Low Income Persons and the Uninsured: Safety Net Providers Step up To the Plate", 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm, Room SR-385 Russell Senate Office Building.

March 12th,
"The Grand National Challenge - Marshalling the Resources Toward A Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN) to Help Transform Healthcare: Addressing the Issues", 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm.

April 2nd,
"Training an HIT-Enabled Healthcare Workforce: Addressing Shortages", 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm, Room B-340 Rayburn House Office Building.

April 16th,
"Military HIT Research and Development Demonstration and Technology Transfer Discussion", 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm.

May 7th,
"Ensuring the Integrity and Reliability of Health Information Exchange Among Multiple Stakeholders: A Look at Successful Partnerships between Industry, Academia and Government" Wednesday, 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm.

May 21st,
"Moving Toward an E-Enabled Healthcare Environment: Telehealth, EMR, PHR, eRX, and Related Technology Tools from 30,000 Feet - Update and Status?" 12:00pm - 1:45 pm.

June 12th,
"Health Information Technology All-day Technology Showcase, and e-Health Panel Discussion",10:00 am - 3:00 pm. (With HIT Week)

September 10th,
"Leading Local, Statewide, and Regional HIT Initiatives: Governors, Legislatures and Organizations Step Up to the Plate", 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm.

September 24th,
"Information Technologies to help Prevent, Mitigate, and Respond to Natural and Man-Made Disasters: Tools to Address the Threats", 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm