Congratulations to the Annual Symposium’s Most Valuable Tweeter -- @duluthted. In the previous edition of E-News, members were asked to vote online for the Symposium’s MVT in a totally unscientific and unofficial poll. @duluthted won the top honors with 29.69 percent of the votes, while @paulaotero earned the first runner-up spot with 21.88 percent. In a tie for second runner-up, @dr_bob and @puhfu both snagged 9.38 percent of the votes. Thanks again to everyone who Tweeted and voted! Winners should e-mail communications@amia.org to find out how to collect their exciting prizes. To read more about Tweeting at the Symposium, please click here.
AMIA will provide Twitter fans additional opportunities to demonstrate their microblogging skills in 2012 at the Joint Summits and NI2012 meetings. Hashtags for each of the meetings have been posted online and can be accessed by clicking Joint Summits and NI2012.
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Space Available for the Final OHSU 10x10 Course Offered in 2011 It’s not too late to join the final OHSU 10x10 course of 2011. The course began Wednesday, Nov. 30, but space remains available for late registrants. The goal of the AMIA-OHSU 10x10 course is to provide a detailed overview of biomedical and health informatics to professionals who will work at the interface of healthcare and information technology (IT). The course will provide an entry point for anyone seeking additional study (and/or career development) in the field. Experts who implement, lead and develop IT solutions for improving health, healthcare, public health and biomedical research teach the 10x10 course. Join us now and to claim up to 56 CMEs, and receive a complimentary 2012 AMIA membership. Also available through the 10x10 program:
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10x10 with The Ohio State University – CRI Based Course – begins Jan. 6, and
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10x10 with University of Minnesota School of Nursing – Nursing Informatics Based Course – begins Jan. 9.
To register for any of these virtual courses, or to view full course descriptions, complete with topics and chapters, click here.Back to top
AMIA Re-Elected to National Priorities Project
AMIA has been re-elected to the National Priorities Project (NPP) for a three-year term. The NPP offers consultative support to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) on setting national priorities and goals for the HHS National Quality Strategy. The 48 member organizations also play a key role in identifying strategies for achieving the aims of better care, affordable care and healthy people and communities; and facilitating coordinated, multi-stakeholder action. Click here to learn more.
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AMIA Participates in Coalition for an Informed Patient Identity Integrity Solution
Along with several health industry organizations, AMIA participates in the Coalition for an Informed Patient Identity Integrity Solution. The Coalition is working to delete prohibiting language from the fiscal year 2012 Labor, HHS Appropriations bill, and to substitute language that would have HHS conduct a study of the health information exchange patient data matching issue, and in addition have the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conduct a study of available technologies for data matching. Click here for additional information.
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CMS Announces 5010 Standards Enforcement Delays
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Office of E-Health Standards and Services (OESS) extended the deadline for compliance with the ASC X12 Version 5010 (Version 5010), NCPDP Telecom D.0 (NCPDP D.0) and NCPDP Medicaid Subrogation 3.0 (NCPDP 3.0) standards until March 31. Links to information on Version 5010, NCPDP D.0, and NCPDP 3.0 are available by clicking here.
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NIH Conference on Dissemination and Implementation Set for March 2012
Researchers, evaluators and implementers who are interested in identifying strategies for overcoming obstacles for dissemination and implementation research/evaluation are encouraged to attend this meeting. The conference is scheduled March 19-20 in Bethesda, Md. For more information, click here.
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Health Care Innovation Challenge Announced
The Department of Health and Human Services is accepting applications for up to $1 billion in grants under the Health Care Innovation Challenge. Grants will be awarded to applicants with compelling, new ideas about improving care and lowering costs to people enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP, particularly those with the highest health care needs. Letters of Intent must be submitted by Monday, Dec. 19. Click here for more information.
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HRSA Seeks Applications for Work in Rural Policy Program
Health Resources Services Administration’s (HRSA) Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP) is seeking applicants to synthesize and analyze key policy issues and changes to support the work of the Rural Policy Analysis Program. The program will provide funding during fiscal year 2012 to 2016. Approximately $225,000 is expected to be available annually to fund one award for up to five years. Applications are due Jan. 17. For additional information, go to www.grants.gov or e-mail Nicole Comeaux at ncomeaux@hrsa.gov or (301) 443-5433.
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DHHS Grants Forecast Available for Viewing
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Grants Forecast database is available for public perusal. The database contains planned grant opportunities proposed by DHHS agencies including actual or estimated dates and funding levels. Forecast opportunities are subject to change based on enactment of congressional appropriations. To learn more, click here.
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Office of Inspector General (OIG) 2012 Work Plan Online
Anyone interested in learning more about the Office of Inspector General’s Work Plan for 2012 may view the document by clicking here. The Work Plan describes projects to be addressed during the fiscal year by the Office of Audit Services, Office of Evaluation and Inspections, Office of Investigations, and Office of Counsel to the Inspector General. The Work Plan includes projects planned in each of the Department's major entities: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the public health agencies, the Administrations for Children & Families, and Administration on Aging.
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NCHS/AcademyHealth Announce Health Policy Fellowships The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and AcademyHealth are seeking applications for their 2012 Health Policy Fellowship. The fellowship allows scholars to conduct analyses and surveys, and offers access to CDC data resources. Applicants may be at any stage in their careers—from doctoral students to senior investigators. Applicants must demonstrate training and/or experience in health services research and methodology. The entirety of the fellowship must be completed at the NCHS headquarters in Hyattsville, Md. To learn more about the fellowship, click here.
Health IT Systems Researchers and Implementers Sought for Evaluation Project
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) contracted with Westat to conduct an assessment of a tool intended to support health IT system researchers and implementers in their evaluation efforts. AHRQ is seeking the participation of researchers and implementers with experience or interest in health IT system evaluation, and would like your thoughts on the kinds of information and tools you would find useful in these activities. Individual and group Webex/telephone interviews will last 60-90 minutes, and there will be a $75 incentive payment for each individual who participates. Individual responses will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law, including AHRQ’s confidentiality statute, 42 USC 299c-3(c).
If you are interested in participating, send an email to Westat at AHRQ_HIT_Tool_Eval@westat.com, or contact them at 888-789-8869. When you contact Westat, please let them know AMIA referred you. You will be provided additional details of the evaluation and interviews to determine if your experience qualifies you for this study. Please contact Westat immediately to schedule a call. Back to top
Renew Your 2012 Membership Now
If you haven’t received your AMIA 2012 membership renewal letter, it’s either in your mailbox or en route. Your membership fees are necessary to enable AMIA staff to plan for the upcoming year and to manage AMIA’s budget efficiently and effectively.
Help our organization grow by encouraging your colleagues and students to join AMIA as well. Remind them that AMIA members receive a host of benefits that will boost their careers and knowledge of the field.
Some perks of membership include:
- Uninterrupted access to JAMIA, AMIA’s premier journal (enhanced content in 2012),
- Weekly updates, AMIA E-News,
- World-class networking opportunities like AMIA’s new communites.amia.org, and
- Educational opportunities and many different special events.
Also, members receive special rates at AMIA meetings, conferences and other events sponsored by AMIA partners. Where else can you find resources and fellowship that match AMIA’s?
If you don’t receive your renewal notice, please contact Ceira Blount at ceira@amia.org. You can also renew online by clicking here. Select the appropriate invoice and follow the check-out process.
AMIA is the center of action for more than 4,000 informatics professionals and growing! Be sure you are counted as part of this incredibly vibrant and productive community of informatics professionals leading the way in health and biomedicine! Renew today!
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Visit AMIA's New Career Center
Whether you’re looking for a new career opportunity or searching for a potential job candidate, the AMIA Career Center is the place to be. With thousands of page views every month, it is one of the most popular pages on AMIA’s website. AMIA’s Career Center creates “connective tissue” in a multidisciplinary profession among individuals as well as organizations. Use the website to:
- Search for a job,
- Post your resume (members only),
- Find out more about AMIA’s Mentorship Program,
- Post a job opportunity, and
- Search AMIA’s resumes for potential job candidates.
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