Health Information Technology: A Rural Provider's Roadmap to Quality
Rural HIT Conference September 12-14, 2007 in Kansas City, Missouri: Rural Health Information Technology (HIT): Navigating the Road to Performance Improvement
On September 21-23, 2006 the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources Services Administration's Office of Rural Health Policy held a national meeting in Kansas City, Missouri focused on rural health information technology. The following meeting materials are available:
In an effort to explore the benefits of health information technology (HIT) adoption and its link to quality improvement, this conference provided an opportunity for rural providers to:
- Learn about the basic components of HIT
- Focus on the initial steps of strategic planning for HIT investments
- Understand how to find appropriate technology to meet individual quality aims
- Share best practices and lessons learned about HIT implementation.
This conference was specifically designed for the rural provider who is considering making an HIT investment to meet quality aims, but is not sure where to start. The ideal attendee is closely tied to the decision-making process in their facility, has not thoroughly explored their HIT options, and is excited about learning how to improve quality outcomes through the use of health information technology.
The meeting was designed for rural health care providers, including:
- Small and Solo Physician Practices
- Critical Access Hospitals and Small Rural Hospitals
- Rural Health Clinics and Federal Qualified Health Centers
- Vendors Interested in Serving Rural Health Care Providers
- Longterm Care and Post-Acute Care Providers
- Emergency Medical Services
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