DHIMS: Defense Health Information Management System

January 30 – February 2, 2012

2012 Military Health System Conference

Gaylord National Resort Hotel and Convention Center; National Harbor, Md.

The 2012 Military Health System conference focuses on sharing knowledge and achieving breakthrough performance in health care delivery, research, education and training. Each day features a specific educational theme and all plenary and breakout sessions will align to further the goals of the Quadruple Aim and the associated Strategic Initiatives. The MHS conference promotes professionalism throughout the organization; enhances partnerships within and outside the federal sector; and concentrates on ways to best serve the preventive and health care needs of its diverse beneficiary population.

October 26-27, 2011

Institute for Defense Government Advancement 4th EHR Summit

Alexandria, VA

The Institute for Defense Government Advancement 4th Electronic Health Record Summt is designed as a forum in which decision makers and end users come together to maximize the collective knowledge within the government and health information technology stratum. Delegates will be given the opportunity to debate the issues at hand, learn from their peers, and forge solutions for their respective challenges.

September 20, 2011

EHR Showcase

Naval Hospital Bremerton, Bremerton, Wash.

The EHR Showcase is a day of knowledge-sharing, informative demonstrations and personal testimonies exhibiting how the DOD's electronic health record supports health care documentation from the battlefield to the home front and on to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Held at select Military Treatment Facilities, the EHR Showcase will highlight the latest enhancements, improvements and capabilities exemplifying current EHR capabilities. In addition, the EHR Showcase will provide an opportunity to gain feedback from the system's users.

September 22, 2011

EHR Showcase

Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Wash.

September 12, 2011

Capitol Hill Steering Committee on Telehealth and Healthcare Informatics' Technology Showcase

Washington, D.C.

The Institute for e-Health Policy provides research and educational opportunities for public and private-sector stakeholders-two key constituents who make and are most directly impacted by e-health policy decisions. One major component of the Institute's programs is leadership of the Capitol Hill Steering Committee on Telehealth and Healthcare Informatics. Since 1993, the Steering Committee has convened more than 125 widely attended educational sessions and health care information technology demonstrations for members of Congress, congressional staff, key federal agency officials, industry professionals and the general public.

August 25, 2011

EHR Showcase

Nellis Air Force Base, Nellis AFB, Nevada

The EHR Showcase is a day of knowledge-sharing, informative demonstrations and personal testimonies exhibiting how the DOD's electronic health record supports health care documentation from the battlefield to the home front and on to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Held at select Military Treatment Facilities, the EHR Showcase will highlight the latest enhancements, improvements and capabilities exemplifying current EHR capabilities. In addition, the EHR Showcase will provide an opportunity to gain feedback from the system's users.

August 2, 2011

EHR Showcase

Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio

The EHR Showcase is a day of knowledge-sharing, informative demonstrations and personal testimonies exhibiting how the DOD's electronic health record supports health care documentation from the battlefield to the home front and on to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Held at select Military Treatment Facilities, the EHR Showcase will highlight the latest enhancements, improvements and capabilities exemplifying current EHR capabilities. In addition, the EHR Showcase will provide an opportunity to gain feedback from the system's users.

August 4, 2011

EHR Showcase

Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas

July 20, 2011

EHR Showcase

Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego

July 18, 2011

EHR Showcase

Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

The EHR Showcase is a day of knowledge-sharing, informative demonstrations and personal testimonies exhibiting how the DOD's electronic health record supports health care documentation from the battlefield to the home front and on to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Held at select Military Treatment Facilities, the EHR Showcase will highlight the latest enhancements, improvements and capabilities exemplifying current EHR capabilities. In addition, the EHR Showcase will provide an opportunity to gain feedback from the system's users.

June 27-30, 2011

Association of the United States Army Medical Symposium and Exposition

San Antonio (Booth #206)

The AUSA Medical Symposium and Exposition stimulates dialogue among senior government officials, military leaders and industry leaders concerning the role of the Army Medical Department during a time of war and a period of transformation. It brings together the public and private sectors to facilitate an intellectual exchange of concepts and capabilities for effective and efficient management and procedures for providing worldwide Army medical care.

May 19, 2011

EHR Showcase

Langley Air Force Base, Newport News, Va.

The EHR Showcase is a day of knowledge-sharing, informative demonstrations and personal testimonies exhibiting how the DOD's electronic health record supports health care documentation from the battlefield to the home front and on to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Held at select Military Treatment Facilities, the EHR Showcase will highlight the latest enhancements, improvements and capabilities exemplifying current EHR capabilities. In addition, the EHR Showcase will provide an opportunity to gain feedback from the system's users.

May 17, 2011

EHR Showcase

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Va.

The EHR Showcase is a day of knowledge-sharing, informative demonstrations and personal testimonies exhibiting how the DOD's electronic health record supports health care documentation from the battlefield to the home front and on to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Held at select Military Treatment Facilities, the EHR Showcase will highlight the latest enhancements, improvements and capabilities exemplifying current EHR capabilities. In addition, the EHR Showcase will provide an opportunity to gain feedback from the system's users.

May 10, 2011

EHR Showcase

Joint Base Charleston, Charleston, S.C.

The EHR Showcase is a day of knowledge-sharing, informative demonstrations and personal testimonies exhibiting how the DOD's electronic health record supports health care documentation from the battlefield to the home front and on to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Held at select Military Treatment Facilities, the EHR Showcase will highlight the latest enhancements, improvements and capabilities exemplifying current EHR capabilities. In addition, the EHR Showcase will provide an opportunity to gain feedback from the system's users.

May 1-3, 2011

American Telemedicine Association 16th Annual International Meeting and Exposition

Tampa, Fla.

The ATA is an international meeting and tradeshow focused on telemedicine, telehealth and remote medical technologies. ATA will provide opportunities to see and handle thousands of products and services in the telehealth industry. ATA will also provide educational sessions for the latest peer-reviewed research, clinical outcomes, case studies and business models related to telemedicine and telehealth.

April 8, 2011

EHR Showcase

National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md.

The EHR Showcase is a day of knowledge-sharing, informative demonstrations and personal testimonies exhibiting how the DOD's electronic health record supports health care documentation from the battlefield to the home front and on to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Held at select Military Treatment Facilities, the EHR Showcase will highlight the latest enhancements, improvements and capabilities exemplifying current EHR capabilities. In addition, the EHR Showcase will provide an opportunity to gain feedback from the system's users.

March 8–11, 2011

EHR University

San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina; San Diego

The EHR University will include a full schedule of events geared toward providing increased knowledge and hands-on training to improve clinical workflow in the use of the Military Health System's electronic health records. It will include a blend of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and breakout sessions that provide clinically relevant education and training for both Garrison and Theater-based applications. It will focus on workflow and how to integrate the DHIMS EHR products more efficiently across Theater, Garrison and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

February 20–24, 2011

2011 Annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference and Exhibition

Orange County Convention Center; Orlando, Fla.

The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference is recognized as one of the world's largest and most respected health care IT exhibitions. This year's event features health care industry leaders presenting on a variety of topics designed to provide attendees with the tools and resources they need to effect change in a dynamic field. To meet the needs of this ever changing industry, HIMSS added general education topic categories such as economic stimulus, globalization and regulatory compliance.

January 24–27, 2011

2011 Military Health System Conference

Gaylord National Resort Hotel and Convention Center; National Harbor, Md.

The 2011 Military Health System Conference focuses on sharing knowledge and achieving breakthrough performance in health care delivery, research, education and training. This year's theme is "The Quadruple Aim: Working Together, Achieving Success." Each day features a specific educational theme. All plenary and breakout sessions will align to further the goals of the MHS. The conference promotes professionalism throughout the organization; enhances partnerships within and outside the federal sector; and concentrates on ways to best serve the preventive and health care needs of its diverse beneficiary population.

January 19, 2011

EHR Showcase

Malcolm Grow Medical Center; Andrews AFB, MD

The EHR Showcase is a day of knowledge-sharing, informative demonstrations and personal testimonies exhibiting how the DOD's electronic health record supports health care documentation from the battlefield to the home front and on to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Held at select Military Treatment Facilities, the EHR Showcase will highlight the latest enhancements, improvements and capabilities exemplifying current EHR capabilities. In addition, the EHR Showcase will provide an opportunity to gain feedback from the system's users.

January 11, 2011

EHR Showcase

Walter Reed Medical Center; Washington, DC

The EHR Showcase is a day of knowledge-sharing, informative demonstrations and personal testimonies exhibiting how the DOD's electronic health record supports health care documentation from the battlefield to the home front and on to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Held at select Military Treatment Facilities, the EHR Showcase will highlight the latest enhancements, improvements and capabilities exemplifying current EHR capabilities. In addition, the EHR Showcase will provide an opportunity to gain feedback from the system's users.

November 29 – December 2, 2010

Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education (I/ITSEC) Conference

Orange County Convention Center; Orlando, Fla.

The Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) promotes cooperation among the Armed Services, industry, academia and various government agencies in pursuit of improved training and education programs, identification of common training issues and development of multiservice programs.

November 1–3, 2010

116th Annual Meeting of the Association of
Military Surgeons

Phoenix

DHIMS will exhibit at the 116th Annual Meeting of the Association of Military Surgeons. AMSUS will include a variety of courses, lectures, poster sessions and meal functions especially designed to educate attendees on military medicine and federal health topics. Since 1891, AMSUS has grown to support the thousands of military and federal health care professionals who provide crucial medical care to our nation's service personnel at home and around the world.

August 10–11, 2010

13th Annual Force Health Protection Conference 2010

Phoenix Convention Center; Phoenix

DHIMS will exhibit in booths 605 and 607 at the 13th Annual Force Health Protection Conference, which is hosted by the U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine. This year's theme is "Military Preventive Medicine and Public Health."

The FHP Conference provides tools to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and counter occupational and environmental health and disease threats to health, fitness and readiness for personnel providing Army public support to Soldiers both in Garrison and during deployments.

Conference attendees include representatives from DOD, other U.S. Government agencies, academia, industry partners and allied nations.

June 22–25, 2010

Institute for Defense and Government Advancement (IDGA) Military Health Care Convention and Conference

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center; San Antonio, Texas

This national military medical event will bring together health care professions from the military and beyond to discuss the latest in the continuum of care, technology advancements and best practices to help you cope with changing military health care needs. Joint Medical Information Systems Deputy Program Executive Officer, Army Col. Claude Hines, will present as a key note speaker.

June 22, 2010

Symantec Government Symposium

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center; Washington, D.C.

IT security and management professionals from all levels of government will share their IT infrastructure knowledge. Director of the EHR Planning Office, Navy Capt. Michael Weiner, will present.

June 11, 2010

EHR Today Open House\

Skyline Complex; Falls Church, Va.

The Military Health System Office of the Chief Information Officer will host its inaugural "EHR Today Open House" on Friday, June 11, 2010, from 0900 to 1415. Featured program offices include the Defense Health Information Management System, in concert with its sister programs, the Defense Health Services Systems and the Tri-Service Infrastructure Management Program Office.

The theme of the open house, "Have You Seen AHLTA Lately," includes a full schedule of events geared toward educating stakeholders of the key capabilities, latest initiatives and successes of our current electronic health record. Attendees will also view technical demonstrations of health care from the DOD to VA and beyond.

The EHR Today Open House will present keynote sessions from our EHR IT leaders, allowing for open dialogue and demonstrative exchange between our system's users, beneficiaries, military leaders, veterans and other stakeholders.

May 27, 2010

Association for Federal Information Resources Management (AFFIRM) Luncheon

Continental Ballroom at the Marvin Center; George Washington University; Washington, D.C.

The Association for Federal Information Resources Management (AFFIRM) is a non-profit, volunteer, educational organization whose overall purpose is to improve the management of information, and related systems and resources, within the federal government. Director of the EHR Planning Office, Navy Capt. Michael Weiner, will present from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to discuss health IT and explain how the Department of Defense supports President Obama's agenda focusing on the delivery of quality health care.

May 24–26, 2010

Institute for Defense and Government Advancement (IDGA) Electronic Health Record Summit

Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner Hotel; Vienna, Va.

Director of the EHR Planning Office, Navy Capt. Michael Weiner, will present "DHIMS Update: The Military's Electronic Health Record; Where We Are and Where We're Going" on Tuesday, May 25, from 10:35 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

May 19–20, 2010

Armed Forces Operational Medicine Symposium (AFOMS)

Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center; Charleston, S.C.

The Navy Independent Duty Corpsman Association and the Air Force Independent Duty Medical Technician Association coordinate this annual event. Approximately 400–500 active duty as well as retired Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Marine Corps health professionals will attend this medical symposium. DHIMS will exhibit.

May 18–20, 2010

Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Medical Symposium and Exhibition

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center; San Antonio, Texas

The purpose of this year's symposium is to stimulate dialogue among senior government officials, military leaders and industry leaders concerning the role of the Army Medical Department during a time of war and a period of transformation. The theme for this year's event is: "Army Medicine: Bringing Value…Inspiring Trust." DHIMS will exhibit.

May 16–18, 2010

15th Annual International Meeting of the American Telemedicine Association (ATA)

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center; San Antonio, Texas

The 15th Annual International Meeting of the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) will focus on outcomes and evidence for telemedicine and telehealth. The meeting will feature approximately 350 peer-reviewed presentations, covering the full spectrum of telemedicine-related subject areas and specialties. Presentations will include poster exhibits and pre-meeting courses. ATA will also include special executive roundtables featuring top executives in the industry discussing the future of telemedicine from a corporate perspective. DHIMS will exhibit and provide a poster presentation titled "Supporting the Service Member from the Battlefield to the Home Front."

April 28, 2010; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Luncheon

Ritz Carlton Pentagon City; Arlington, Va.

Speaker: Director of the EHR Way Ahead Planning Office, Navy Capt. Michael Weiner

At the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Luncheon, Director of the EHR Way Ahead Planning Office, Navy Capt. Michael Weiner, will join the Department of Defense Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, Roger Baker, and the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Director of Federal Health Architecture, Officer of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, Vish Sankaran, on a health IT panel.

April 26, 2010

Military Health Management Conference

Sheraton National Hotel; Arlington, Va.

Speaker: Deputy Program Executive Officer (DPEO), Innovation & Delivery, Army Col. Claude Hines

The Military Health Management Conference is a training forum for leaders in military health management. The conference will cover a combination of high-level federal initiatives as well as delve into case studies around innovative projects and developments throughout the military to help leaders gain the skills they need to perform their duties more effectively as they pave the way to transforming military medical care.

April 22, 2010

2nd Annual Military Health Support Systems Conference

Washington, D.C

Speaker: Director of the EHR Way Ahead Planning Office, Navy Capt. Michael Weiner

Military Health Support Systems Conference speakers will present on topics such as "Current Resiliency Research and Studies" and "Military/General Health Information Literacy Skills."

April 13, 2010; 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Cisco Systems' Executive Healthcare Roundtable

Washington, D.C

Speaker: Director of the EHR Way Ahead Planning Office, Navy Capt. Michael Weiner

Additional Information: At the Cisco Systems' Executive Healthcare Roundtable, senior healthcare executives from hospitals and other organizations from all over the country will join in an interactive discussion about the most critical topics facing them in 2010.

March 1-4, 2010

2010 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference

Georgia World Congress Center; Atlanta, Ga.

Speaking Engagements:

• DHIMS program manager Army Col. Claude Hines will brief a presentation titled "The Way Forward for the Military's EHR: Since Last HIMSS" on Tuesday, March 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
• DHIMS deputy program manager Capt. Michael Weiner presents "Lessons Learned from developing a Premier Global Electronic Health Record" on Wednesday, March 3, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• DHIMS chief technology officer Army Maj. Frank Tucker presents "Protecting our Service Members as they Protect Us" on Thursday, March 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

HIMSS tracks new and growing areas in health IT that could bring the greatest value to the greater healthcare community. The 2010 HIMSS Conference will provide learning and networking opportunities in the most high-growth or high-demand sectors. In addition, the exhibit floor will showcase the most innovative product and service solutions in the industry.

January 25-28, 2010

2010 Military Health System (MHS) Conference

Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center: National Harbor, MD

U.S. Army Col. Claude Hines, program manager, DHIMS and U.S. Army Lt. Col. William Geesey, product manager, MC4 will co-present "Lessons Learned and Best Practices: Tri-Service Medical Efforts" on Monday, Jan. 25, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

January 21, 2010

Sun Microsystems, Inc. Horizons Health Information Exchange (HIE) Summit

Westin Grand Hotel; Washington, D.C.

DHIMS deputy program manager and chief medical officer Navy Capt. Michael Weiner will be a panelist at the event.

Other panel participants include Dave Riley, project lead for Federal Health Architecture, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; Jim Borland, special advisor for Health IT, Office of the Commissioner, Social Security Administration; and Kerry Weems, senior vice president of Health Strategy, Vangent.

November 15-20, 2009

Association of Military Surgeons of the United States (AMSUS) Conference

St. Louis, Missouri

November 16-18, 2009; Visit DHIMS at Booth #1205

Each fall AMSUS holds its Annual Meeting, a major educational conference for members and others interested in the medical and health related activities of the military and federal health agencies. In addition to U.S. participants, the Annual Meeting is attended by international delegates from around the globe. The senior executives from the military and federal health agencies support and attend this conference.

November 5, 2009

INPUT's 7th Annual FedFocus Conference

Ritz Carlton; Tyson's Corner, Va.

Capt. Michael Weiner Participates in Panel Discussion

October 14, 2009

FedScoop Panel

The Newseum; Washington, D.C.

DHIMS Chief Medical Officer and deputy program manager, Capt. Michael Weiner, will participate in a panel discussion, titled "Lowering the Cost of Government with Technology," at the Newseum in downtown Washington, D.C. The panel is hosted by FedScoop and will be led by government and industry leaders sharing best practices and examining the opportunities and challenges of implementing virtualization.

October 5-7, 2009

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Conference

Gaylord Texan Resort; Grapevine, Texas

Visit DHIMS at Booth #930

AHIMA's Convention and Exhibit offers education and networking opportunities to a wide spectrum of professionals, from entry-level to middle and senior management, plus those involved in areas such as information systems.

August 14-21, 2009

Force Health Protection Conference

Albuquerque Convention Center; Albuquerque, N.M.

August 18-19, 2009; Visit DHIMS at Booth 216 and 218.

More than 2,250 professionals within the environmental, occupational health and preventive medicine fields are expected to attend the 12th Annual Force Health Protection Conference. This is your opportunity to showcase your product and/or service to members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, key individuals within the military health promotion and preventive medicine community, as well as technology professionals and major decision-makers within the government who want to remain on the cutting edge of their field.

July 21-24, 2009

Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Medical Symposium and Exhibition

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center; San Antonio, Texas

July 23, 2009; 11:00 a.m.; "DHIMS Update," as part of the Healthcare IT in the Theater panel,” presented by Maj. Adam Peters, DHIMS Inpatient Project Line Manager

The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) and the United States Army Medical Department (AMEDD) will present an unclassified symposium for interested members of the industry and military communities on "Army Medicine: Noncommissioned Officer Strong”. The 2009 symposium is scheduled from 21-24 July 2009 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.

The purpose of this year's symposium is to stimulate dialogue among senior government officials, military leaders and industry leaders concerning the role of the Army Medical Department during a time of war and period of transformation.

This symposium is vital to Army interest to bring together the public and private sectors to facilitate an intellectual exchange of concepts and capabilities for effective and efficient management and procedures for providing world wide Army medical care.

June 16-18, 2009

2009 Armed Forces Operational Medicine Symposium (AFOMS)

The Sheraton Hotel, New Orleans, La.

June 18, 2009; 9:00 a.m.; "Using and Sharing the U.S. Military's Worldwide Electronic Health Record,” presented by CDR Michael Weiner

June 2-4, 2009

The Power of VA-DoD Sharing

Tradewinds Island Resort; St. Petersburg, Fla.

Capt. (Sel) Michael Weiner discussed DoD/VA sharing.

May 27, 2009, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

1st Annual AFCEA NOVA Combat Support IT Day Conference

Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner; Vienna, Va.

Col. Claude Hines, Jr., presented.

April 4-8, 2009

HIMSS 2009 Annual Conference and Exhibition

McCormick Place in Chicago

April 5, 2009; 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.; "The DoD EHR: Mapping the "Way Ahead” for AHLTA,” presented by Col. Claude Hines, Jr.

AHLTA program managers discuss strategy for closing EHR information gaps between deployed and hospital-based care delivery and beyond; integrating inpatient, dental, optical and imaging capabilities; and fielding application and infrastructure improvements.

April 6, 2009; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.; "The U.S. Military: Healthcare Information Management from the Battlefield to Home Front,” presented by Maj. Frank Tucker

This presentation identifies challenges for the military medical community and presents technology solutions for maintaining a continuum of care and medical surveillance in a Theater of operations.

April 6, 2009; 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.; "Integrating Medical and Dental Charting within the DoD EHR,” presented by Col Page McNall

This presentation focuses on the integration of medical and dental charting capabilities within AHLTA, the DoD EHR, creating the first and only health services enterprise with a global integrated EHR.

March 11, 2009

Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Electronic Health Record (EHR) Summit

San Antonio, Texas

Ms. Rockey (with support from Col. Claude Hines, Jr.) presented.

March 10-12, 2009

FOSE 2009 Conference

Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

March 11, 2009; 2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; "Using and Sharing the U.S. Military's Worldwide Electronic Health Record,” presented by Capt. (Sel) Michael Weiner

Providing complete and seamless connectivity amongst the military's worldwide medical treatment facilities is a complex challenge. The Military Health System's electronic health record, AHLTA, is the largest system of its kind to use structured documentation to collect patient health care information. The briefing will cover broad-based awareness of the plan of action for improving the usability of the AHLTA application and the effectiveness of the infrastructure supporting the application; which technologies were implemented during the clinical reporting project; and how to leverage business intelligence to better manage and utilize the available data in one of the largest electronic health record systems.

March 2-5, 2009

HP Health & Life Sciences Symposium

Phoenix, Ariz.

March 4, 2009; 3:05 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.; "The U.S. Military's Worldwide Electronic Health Record: Documenting, Sharing and Integrating Healthcare Data," presented by Capt. (Sel) Michael Weiner

This presentation will focus on the military's electronic health record, AHLTA, and "managing the information explosion.” The briefing will cover how AHLTA shares information with various agencies and data sources, including lessons learned.