Speaking Engagements
2007
December 6, 2007 ♦ 1:00 PM Eastern
Alzheimer's Summit: Next Steps & Opportunities for Engagement with the Alzheimer's Study Group
December 5, 2007 ♦ Presentation via teleconference
Center Project Director, Laura Linn presents via teleconference at AAPPO Act On Diabetes
November 26, 2007 ♦ Atlanta, GA
Wayne Oliver Speaks on "Accelerating E-Prescribing in Georgia" before the Georgia Transformation Study Committee
November 26, 2007 ♦ Georgia
David Merritt Gives Testimony on the Uninsured to the Georgia Senate Health Care Transformation Study Committee
November 16, 2007 ♦ Marietta, GA
Center CEO, Nancy Desmond delivers keynote at the Cobb County Republican Women: "Saving Lives and Saving Money: Creating a Future of Better Health at a Lower Cost"
November 14, 2007 ♦ New York, NY
David Merritt Participates in "Life After SiCKO: Implications of Michael Moore's Film for the Pharmaceutical Industry and the US Healthcare System,"
November 12, 2007 ♦ Carrollton, GA
Project Director Laura Linn Speaks to Nursing Students at the University of West Georgia
October 30, 2007 ♦ Webcast
David Merritt Moderates Siemens Medical Solutions' Webcast, "What's Next for Healthcare IT"
October 26, 2007 ♦ Baltimore, MD
David Merritt Participates in the Maryland Society for Health Care Strategy and Market Development Event, "Real Change Requires Real Change: Transforming Health and Healthcare in America"
October 23, 2007 ♦ Raleigh, SC
David Merritt Participates in the Center for Community Health Leadership Symposium, "The Role of the Patient in HIT Adoption and HIE"
October 13, 2007 ♦ Indianapolis, IN
Jim Frogue Serves as the Keynote Speaker at the Golden Rule Insurance Company Annual Lobbyist Conference
October 11, 2007 ♦ San Antonio, TX
David Merritt Participates in the CHIME 2007 CIO Forum, "Personal Health Records: A Real Revolution or a Flash in the Pan?"
October 10, 2007 ♦ Marietta, GA
Nancy Desmond Presentation to WellStar Leadership and Strategy Council
October 9, 2007 ♦ 3:00 PM Eastern
The SCHIP Debate: How Best to Expand Coverage to the Uninsured
September 19, 2007 ♦ Webcast
David Merritt Moderates Siemens' webcast: "Community Connectivity as a Strategy to Improve the Quality and Safety of Medical Care"
September 18, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
Jim Frogue Serves as Host for the 3rd Annual Member Meeting on "Creating a 21st Century Medicaid System"
September 17, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
Empowering Consumers, Transforming Health
September 17, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
Paper Kills: Transforming Health & Healthcare with Information Technology (Video)
September 16, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
21st Century Medicaid: Wrap Up
September 14, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
Jim Frogue Serves as Panelist at the United States Small Business Administration Regional Regulatory Fairness Boards Annual Meeting
September 6, 2007 ♦ Las Vegas, NV
Nancy Desmond Moderates the Republican Governors Association Healthy America Roundtable
Fall 2007 ♦ Atlanta, GA
The Basis for a 21st Century Intelligent Health System
September 1, 2007 ♦ Atlanta, GA
Transformational Planning & Leadership Video
August 29, 2007 ♦ 2:00 PM Eastern
The CHT Georgia Project Update
August 28, 2007 ♦ Anchorage, AK
Jim Frogue Gives Testimony to House Health, Education and Social Services (HESS) Committee, Alaska State House of Representatives
August 27, 2007 ♦ Anchorage, AK
Jim Frogue Gives Address to the Governor's Health Care Strategies Planning Council
August 23, 2007 ♦ Atlanta, GA
David Merritt Serves as Keynote Speaker at the 2nd Annual Georgia Healthcare Trade Fair & Regional Conference
August 20, 2007 ♦ Atlanta, GA
Wayne Oliver Gives Testimony before the Georgia State Senate's Healthcare Transformation Study Committee
August 16, 2007 ♦ Phoenix, AZ
Jim Frogue Gives Address to Republican Study Group, Arizona House of Representatives
August 7, 2007 ♦ Bachelor Gulch, CO
Jim Frogue Serves as Moderator for "The Federal Perspective on Health Care Reform," Pharma's 2007 Medical Liability Meeting
August 3, 2007 ♦ Indianapolis, IN
Jim Frogue Gives "Better Health, Lower Cost for You and Your Employees" Address to the Indiana Department of Insurance
August 2, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
Jim Frogue Gives "SCHIP Reauthorization: Views, insights, and implications," Address at the Longworth House Office Building
July 26, 2007 ♦
David Merritt Participates in "Personal Health Records: A Real Revolution or a Flash in the Pan?," a College Live Webinar, at the College of Health Information Management Executives (CHIME)
July 25, 2007 ♦ Bethesda, MD
Robert Egge Serves as Panelist for Genetic Alliance Conference
July 18, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
David Merritt Gives Class Presentation to George Washington University, Department of Health Policy, Graduate Course Entitled "Bridging Health Care Technology and Health Care Policy"
July 18, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
David Merritt Serves as Moderator for the Siemens Medical Solutions' Webcast, "An EHR Strategy for the Ambulatory Setting: Success at Mercy Health Partners"
July 18, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
David Merritt Participates in "Electronic Health Records: Can Policymakers Promote Progress and Protect Privacy?" sponsored by Dittus Communications
June 15, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
David Merritt Participates in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Council on Advocacy, "Existing Government Programs" Work Group
June 7, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
David Merritt Participates in the "Heart and Health Care Forum with Larry King"
June 6, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
David Merritt Serves as Moderator for the Siemens Medical Solutions' Webcast, "An Electronic Health Record Strategy for the Acute Setting: Success at Alegent Health"
June 28, 2007 ♦ Atlanta, GA
Wayne Oliver Serves as Panel Moderator at the Technology Association of Georgia's (TAG) HealthCare Conference
June 22, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
Jim Frogue Participates in National Conference of State Legislatures' Health Chairs Meeting
June 12, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
Wayne Oliver Serves as Keynote speaker at the American Pharmacists Association Foundation's Pinnacle Awards
May 30, 2007 ♦ Alexandria, VA
Nancy Desmond Gives Presentation on The Future of Home Health at the Gentiva Home Health Conference
May 22, 2007 ♦ 1:00 PM Eastern
CHT's Alzheimer's Disease Project: An Update on Recent Developments and Upcoming Opportunities
May 18, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
David Merritt Participates in the Collaborative Communications Summit: Transforming Health Care Through Health Information Technology, "The HIT Landscape: Who Are the Major Players and How Can Your Organization Work With Them?"
May 15, 2007 ♦ Cambridge, MA
Jim Frogue Serves as Panelist at the D2 Hawkeye Customer Conference
May 15, 2007 ♦ San Francisco, CA
David Merritt Participates in the Ingenix 2007 Health Care Leadership Forum, "Price and Quality Transparency"
May 11, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
Jim Frogue Gives Address to U.S. Senate Health Care Action Team Briefing
May 4, 2007 ♦ Louisville, KY
Jim Frogue Serves as Panelist at the "Transforming Health Care" SHPS Customer Forum
May 2, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
Jim Frogue Gives Address to National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference of the American Associaton of Orthopaedic Surgeons
April 27, 2007 ♦ Boston, MA
JIm Frogue Serves as Panelist at "Should Health Care Be Conditional on Prudent Behavior?: West Virginia Medicaid's Personal Responsibility Contract" at Harvard University Program in Ethics & Health
April 27, 2007 ♦ Bethesda, MD
Robert Egge Gives Address to the National Council of State Agencies for the Blind
April 24, 2007 ♦ Atlanta, GA
Wayne Oliver Serves as the Keynote Speaker at the University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy on the Role of Transformation in the Changing Landscape of Healthcare
April 24, 2007 ♦ Atlanta, GA
Wayne Oliver Gives "Future Trends in Health Information Technology" Address to Optimus Solutions Hospital CIO Forum
April 24, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
Robert Egge Gives Address to the Construction Industry Round Table's (CIRT) 2007 Spring Conference
April 23, 2007 ♦ Jefferson City, MO
Jim Frogue Gives Testimony to the Special Committee on Healthcare Facilities, Missouri House of Representatives
April 18, 2007 ♦ Rosslyn, VA
David Merritt Gives Panel Presentation "The Future of Healthcare: Challenges and Catalysts" to the HIMSS National Capital Area Chapter
April 17, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
David Merritt Serves as Moderator for the Siemens Medical Solutions' Webcast, "A Vision and Strategy for Implementing the Electronic Health Record: Denver Health"
March 20, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
Robert Egge Gives Testimony to the Senate Retirement and Aging Subcommittee
March 13, 2007 ♦ Montgomery, AL
Jim Frogue Serves as Keynote Speaker at the Alabama Policy Institute "Medicaid Transformation Legislative Briefing"
March 7, 2007 ♦ San Diego, CA
Jim Frogue Serves as Host for the "Medicaid and Consumerism Panel Discussion" at the MedImpact Annual Conference/CHT Quarterly Member Meeting
January 30, 2007 ♦ San Diego, CA
Jim Frogue Speak at the American Association of Preferred Providers Organization's "Leadership Circle Roundtable"
January 24, 2007 ♦ 4:30 PM Eastern
Preview of the State of the Union's Healthcare Proposals
January 19, 2007 ♦ Louisville, KY
David Merritt Gives Plenary Luncheon Address at the Kentucky eHealth Summit, "Transforming Health through Technology"
January 18, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
David Merritt Gives Speech at the World Congress, Health & Human Capital Conference, "Best Practices in Developing Health Information Access Programs for Employees"
2007 ♦ Columbus, GA
Building a Healthy Community
Alzheimer's Summit: Next Steps & Opportunities for Engagement with the Alzheimer's Study Group
December 5, 2007 ♦ Presentation via teleconference
Center Project Director, Laura Linn presents via teleconference at AAPPO Act On Diabetes
November 26, 2007 ♦ Atlanta, GA
Wayne Oliver Speaks on "Accelerating E-Prescribing in Georgia" before the Georgia Transformation Study Committee
November 26, 2007 ♦ Georgia
David Merritt Gives Testimony on the Uninsured to the Georgia Senate Health Care Transformation Study Committee
November 16, 2007 ♦ Marietta, GA
Center CEO, Nancy Desmond delivers keynote at the Cobb County Republican Women: "Saving Lives and Saving Money: Creating a Future of Better Health at a Lower Cost"
November 14, 2007 ♦ New York, NY
David Merritt Participates in "Life After SiCKO: Implications of Michael Moore's Film for the Pharmaceutical Industry and the US Healthcare System,"
November 12, 2007 ♦ Carrollton, GA
Project Director Laura Linn Speaks to Nursing Students at the University of West Georgia
October 30, 2007 ♦ Webcast
David Merritt Moderates Siemens Medical Solutions' Webcast, "What's Next for Healthcare IT"
October 26, 2007 ♦ Baltimore, MD
David Merritt Participates in the Maryland Society for Health Care Strategy and Market Development Event, "Real Change Requires Real Change: Transforming Health and Healthcare in America"
October 23, 2007 ♦ Raleigh, SC
David Merritt Participates in the Center for Community Health Leadership Symposium, "The Role of the Patient in HIT Adoption and HIE"
October 13, 2007 ♦ Indianapolis, IN
Jim Frogue Serves as the Keynote Speaker at the Golden Rule Insurance Company Annual Lobbyist Conference
October 11, 2007 ♦ San Antonio, TX
David Merritt Participates in the CHIME 2007 CIO Forum, "Personal Health Records: A Real Revolution or a Flash in the Pan?"
October 10, 2007 ♦ Marietta, GA
Nancy Desmond Presentation to WellStar Leadership and Strategy Council
October 9, 2007 ♦ 3:00 PM Eastern
The SCHIP Debate: How Best to Expand Coverage to the Uninsured
September 19, 2007 ♦ Webcast
David Merritt Moderates Siemens' webcast: "Community Connectivity as a Strategy to Improve the Quality and Safety of Medical Care"
September 18, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
Jim Frogue Serves as Host for the 3rd Annual Member Meeting on "Creating a 21st Century Medicaid System"
September 17, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
Empowering Consumers, Transforming Health
September 17, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
Paper Kills: Transforming Health & Healthcare with Information Technology (Video)
September 16, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
21st Century Medicaid: Wrap Up
September 14, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
Jim Frogue Serves as Panelist at the United States Small Business Administration Regional Regulatory Fairness Boards Annual Meeting
September 6, 2007 ♦ Las Vegas, NV
Nancy Desmond Moderates the Republican Governors Association Healthy America Roundtable
Fall 2007 ♦ Atlanta, GA
The Basis for a 21st Century Intelligent Health System
September 1, 2007 ♦ Atlanta, GA
Transformational Planning & Leadership Video
August 29, 2007 ♦ 2:00 PM Eastern
The CHT Georgia Project Update
August 28, 2007 ♦ Anchorage, AK
Jim Frogue Gives Testimony to House Health, Education and Social Services (HESS) Committee, Alaska State House of Representatives
August 27, 2007 ♦ Anchorage, AK
Jim Frogue Gives Address to the Governor's Health Care Strategies Planning Council
August 23, 2007 ♦ Atlanta, GA
David Merritt Serves as Keynote Speaker at the 2nd Annual Georgia Healthcare Trade Fair & Regional Conference
August 20, 2007 ♦ Atlanta, GA
Wayne Oliver Gives Testimony before the Georgia State Senate's Healthcare Transformation Study Committee
August 16, 2007 ♦ Phoenix, AZ
Jim Frogue Gives Address to Republican Study Group, Arizona House of Representatives
August 7, 2007 ♦ Bachelor Gulch, CO
Jim Frogue Serves as Moderator for "The Federal Perspective on Health Care Reform," Pharma's 2007 Medical Liability Meeting
August 3, 2007 ♦ Indianapolis, IN
Jim Frogue Gives "Better Health, Lower Cost for You and Your Employees" Address to the Indiana Department of Insurance
August 2, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
Jim Frogue Gives "SCHIP Reauthorization: Views, insights, and implications," Address at the Longworth House Office Building
July 26, 2007 ♦
David Merritt Participates in "Personal Health Records: A Real Revolution or a Flash in the Pan?," a College Live Webinar, at the College of Health Information Management Executives (CHIME)
July 25, 2007 ♦ Bethesda, MD
Robert Egge Serves as Panelist for Genetic Alliance Conference
July 18, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
David Merritt Gives Class Presentation to George Washington University, Department of Health Policy, Graduate Course Entitled "Bridging Health Care Technology and Health Care Policy"
July 18, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
David Merritt Serves as Moderator for the Siemens Medical Solutions' Webcast, "An EHR Strategy for the Ambulatory Setting: Success at Mercy Health Partners"
July 18, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
David Merritt Participates in "Electronic Health Records: Can Policymakers Promote Progress and Protect Privacy?" sponsored by Dittus Communications
June 15, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
David Merritt Participates in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Council on Advocacy, "Existing Government Programs" Work Group
June 7, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
David Merritt Participates in the "Heart and Health Care Forum with Larry King"
June 6, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
David Merritt Serves as Moderator for the Siemens Medical Solutions' Webcast, "An Electronic Health Record Strategy for the Acute Setting: Success at Alegent Health"
June 28, 2007 ♦ Atlanta, GA
Wayne Oliver Serves as Panel Moderator at the Technology Association of Georgia's (TAG) HealthCare Conference
June 22, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
Jim Frogue Participates in National Conference of State Legislatures' Health Chairs Meeting
June 12, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
Wayne Oliver Serves as Keynote speaker at the American Pharmacists Association Foundation's Pinnacle Awards
May 30, 2007 ♦ Alexandria, VA
Nancy Desmond Gives Presentation on The Future of Home Health at the Gentiva Home Health Conference
May 22, 2007 ♦ 1:00 PM Eastern
CHT's Alzheimer's Disease Project: An Update on Recent Developments and Upcoming Opportunities
May 18, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
David Merritt Participates in the Collaborative Communications Summit: Transforming Health Care Through Health Information Technology, "The HIT Landscape: Who Are the Major Players and How Can Your Organization Work With Them?"
May 15, 2007 ♦ Cambridge, MA
Jim Frogue Serves as Panelist at the D2 Hawkeye Customer Conference
May 15, 2007 ♦ San Francisco, CA
David Merritt Participates in the Ingenix 2007 Health Care Leadership Forum, "Price and Quality Transparency"
May 11, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
Jim Frogue Gives Address to U.S. Senate Health Care Action Team Briefing
May 4, 2007 ♦ Louisville, KY
Jim Frogue Serves as Panelist at the "Transforming Health Care" SHPS Customer Forum
May 2, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
Jim Frogue Gives Address to National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference of the American Associaton of Orthopaedic Surgeons
April 27, 2007 ♦ Boston, MA
JIm Frogue Serves as Panelist at "Should Health Care Be Conditional on Prudent Behavior?: West Virginia Medicaid's Personal Responsibility Contract" at Harvard University Program in Ethics & Health
April 27, 2007 ♦ Bethesda, MD
Robert Egge Gives Address to the National Council of State Agencies for the Blind
April 24, 2007 ♦ Atlanta, GA
Wayne Oliver Serves as the Keynote Speaker at the University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy on the Role of Transformation in the Changing Landscape of Healthcare
April 24, 2007 ♦ Atlanta, GA
Wayne Oliver Gives "Future Trends in Health Information Technology" Address to Optimus Solutions Hospital CIO Forum
April 24, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
Robert Egge Gives Address to the Construction Industry Round Table's (CIRT) 2007 Spring Conference
April 23, 2007 ♦ Jefferson City, MO
Jim Frogue Gives Testimony to the Special Committee on Healthcare Facilities, Missouri House of Representatives
April 18, 2007 ♦ Rosslyn, VA
David Merritt Gives Panel Presentation "The Future of Healthcare: Challenges and Catalysts" to the HIMSS National Capital Area Chapter
April 17, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
David Merritt Serves as Moderator for the Siemens Medical Solutions' Webcast, "A Vision and Strategy for Implementing the Electronic Health Record: Denver Health"
March 20, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
Robert Egge Gives Testimony to the Senate Retirement and Aging Subcommittee
March 13, 2007 ♦ Montgomery, AL
Jim Frogue Serves as Keynote Speaker at the Alabama Policy Institute "Medicaid Transformation Legislative Briefing"
March 7, 2007 ♦ San Diego, CA
Jim Frogue Serves as Host for the "Medicaid and Consumerism Panel Discussion" at the MedImpact Annual Conference/CHT Quarterly Member Meeting
January 30, 2007 ♦ San Diego, CA
Jim Frogue Speak at the American Association of Preferred Providers Organization's "Leadership Circle Roundtable"
January 24, 2007 ♦ 4:30 PM Eastern
Preview of the State of the Union's Healthcare Proposals
January 19, 2007 ♦ Louisville, KY
David Merritt Gives Plenary Luncheon Address at the Kentucky eHealth Summit, "Transforming Health through Technology"
January 18, 2007 ♦ Washington, DC
David Merritt Gives Speech at the World Congress, Health & Human Capital Conference, "Best Practices in Developing Health Information Access Programs for Employees"
2007 ♦ Columbus, GA
Building a Healthy Community
