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"The MA-SHARE Experience: Improving Efficiency and Patient Safety Through IT"
27th Annual Meeting and Conference
Friday, April 22, 2005 - 8:00am-2:30pm
The Westin Waltham, 70 Third Avenue, Waltham, MA |
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8:00 - 8:30 |
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Introductions / Welcome / 27th Annual Meeting
- Gordon C. Vineyard, MD - Chairman of the Board, MA Health Data Consortium
- Robert Sorrenti, MD - Treasurer, MA Health Data Consortium
- Joseph Miller - Project Manager, MA Health Data Consortium
- Jerilyn W. Heinold, MPH - Director of Education & Special Projects, MA Health Data Consortium
Introduction of
- John Halamka, MD - CEO, MA-SHARE and CIO, CareGroup
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8:30 - 9:00 |
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Setting the Stage for Data Sharing
MHDC's MA-SHARE initiative is at the forefront of efforts nationally to advance clinical data exchange. This presentation will include a brief history of MA-SHARE, an update its anchor project, MedsInfo-ED, and the early lessons learned. Speakers will describe the overall MA-SHARE vision, and talk about the key upcoming projects.
Speakers
- Jim Stowe - MA-SHARE Program Director, MA Health Data Consortium
- Diane Stone - Project Manager, MedsInfo-ED MA-SHARE Project, MA Health Data Consortium
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9:00 - 9:45 |
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Content & Use:
The Value Proposition for Clinical Data Exchange
Regional clinical data exchanges have the potential to effect significant improvements in care quality and cost effectiveness. However, there is limited data and experience with the benefits of these exchanges. This panel will discuss the value lessons learned to date and the value proposition that is anticipated from MA-SHARE.
Speakers
- John Glaser, PhD - CIO, Partners Healthcare System
- John Fallon, MD - Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA
Session sponsored by 
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10:05 - 10:50 |
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Data Sharing Privacy & Security Issues:
Overcoming the Challenges
The MedsInfo ED project required unprecedented collaboration among health plans, hospitals, pharmacy benefit managers, and many others to realize its goal of sharing data to improve quality. This collaboration included consensus building around regulatory requirments for privacy, common approaches to information security, and a consistent approach to communication and problem solving across organizational boundaries. The speakers will describe the MA-SHARE collaborative process to meeting these challenges.
Speakers
- Leon Goldman, MD - Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Deborah Stevens, CISSP - Security Officer, Tufts Health Plan
- David Szabo, JD - Nutter, McClennen & Fish, LLP
Session sponsored by 
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10:50 - 11:10 |
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Legislative Update: Data Sharing Challenges
A bill has been filed with the Massachusetts Legislature that obviates the need for payers to obtain a second consent to disclose medication history for treatment purposes for HIV/AIDS and mental health conditions was drafted and filed on behalf of MA-SHARE. The history and status of this bill will be presented.
Speakers
- Marylou Buyse, MD - President, Massachusetts Association of Health Plans
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11:30 - 12:30 |
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The Technology of Data Sharing
An estimated 15% of the healthcare delivered in Massachusetts is redundant or unnecessary. Interoperable electronic health records are an important strategy to address this issue. MA-SHARE seeks to reduce costs, improve quality and enhance workflow by providing community utilities that interconnect healthcare in our state. This session will describe the technology strategy for data sharing.
Speakers
- Meg Aranow - CIO, Boston Medical Center
- Greg DeBor - Partner, Global Health Solutions, CSC Consulting
- John Halamka, MD - CEO, MA-SHARE and CIO, CareGroup
Session sponsored by
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12:50 - 2:30 |
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In Memoriam:
Tribute to Elliot M. Stone, Executive Director & CEO
MA Health Data Consortium
The tribute video put together for this event is available on loan from our Resource Center. If you are interested in borrowing it, please contact Lydia Ewing via e-mail.
(Approximate running time is 15 minutes)
Luncheon Presentation:
Massachusetts RHIO Vision of
Consumer-centric and Information-rich Health Care
Speaker
- John Halamka, MD - CEO, MA-SHARE and CIO, CareGroup
Keynote Presentation:
National Vision of Consumer-centric and Information-rich Health Care
Speaker
- James M. Sorace, MD - Medical Officer, CMS Office of Medical Standards & Quality, US Department of Health & Human Services
Luncheon Sessions sponsored by 
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For further information on any of our conferences and events, please contact Jerilyn Heinold, Director of Education, via e-mail. If you would like information on exhibiting opportunities for this or other events, please contact Arleen Coletti, Director of Member & Exhibiting Services via e-mail or by phone (781)768-2512.
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