Wayne Oliver speaks at Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Conference on "Economic Growth Through Innovation in Health Technology"

Date: November 10, 2009
Time: 8:30 AM Eastern

"Georgia Leads the Country in Economic Growth Through Innovation in Health Technology"

Can you imagine this headline in November 2020? We`ll be living in a world where health technology is ubiquitous; almost all hospitals and physicians are paperless and e-prescribing, and patients are using cell phones to schedule doctor appointments and access personal health apps. Through its globally recognized network of health service providers, education, corporate and government leaders, Georgia is in a position to establish itself as a center of excellence for leadership and innovation in Health IT. However, several key challenges must be addressed before this can be accomplished. The "Vision 2020" event will bring together executive leadership from across the nation to discuss these challenges-and provide practical ideas and timelines for addressing the needs to make the vision a reality. Emphasis will be placed on accessibility, cost, quality, and requirements to train and develop a skilled workforce that can provide not only implementation, but ongoing system use and support. Who`ll be attending? The very leadership that is responsible for Georgia`s reputation of excellence in healthcare technology will be present, including healthcare providers, corporations, state and local government, and educators. Join TAG Health on November 10th, as we identify the needs and establish the vision for Georgia to secure its position of leadership and innovation in Health IT.

The event will be held Tuesday, November 10th, from 7:30am - 12:00 noon at the Woodruff Arts Center Rich Theatre.