Conference Dates: May 24-26, 2010
Australia[edit Location]
eHealth Conference
Learn what works for the biggest revolution in the modern health industry
This conference will take place on Tuesday 25 May 2010
CeBIT Australia 2010’s eHealth conference, scheduled alongside its new WHAT WORKS Exhibition, is designed to tackle the issues surrounding the application of technology to help lift efficiency and patient outcomes in the vital healthcare sector.
In particular, it will respond to such recent developments as: The release of the recent health reform plan developed by the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission; the announcement of the proposed $43 billion National Broadband Network (NBN); and the December 2008 National eHealth Strategy Report.
It will be organised with a highly practical focus showcasing success stories and insights from thought-leaders within the ehealth arena.It will focus on the continuum of care and the trend of the healthcare sector in moving towards consumerism. With connected healthcare introducing more citizen-engaging applications in diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation, consumer expectations will become a critical driver for change.The number of consumers with chronic problems continues to grow, with a critical mass on the horizon. Consumers will form interest groups and have a voice that the healthcare industry cannot ignore.
* Why is the consumer voice important?
* How should the healthcare industry respond to consumer needs?
* What do consumers want from the healthcare industry?
* How can e-health benefit consumers?
Other topics of discussion will focus on:
* Defining an end-to-end continuum of care
* Exploring the value of technology to specific health tasks
* Understanding the NBN’s contribution to eHealth
* Examining government mandates to change and the creation of collaborative rules
Why This Conference?
* The eHealth Conference will showcase the latest innovations in telemedicine, medical devices and diagnostic technologies
* It will focus on innovation leadership to drive collaborative outcomes and opportunities, benefiting the medical industry and consumers of healthcare
* The Conference will identify new revenue opportunities through this synergy between healthcare and technology
* It will examine government mandates to change and the creation of collaborative rules
Conference Outcomes
* Explore the value of technology to specific health tasks
* Benchmark solutions to policy implementation stumblingblocks
* Share ideas that allow citizens to maximise benefits from the eHealth program
* Define an end-to-end continuum of care and identify what consumers want from the health industry
* Improve collaboration and knowledge sharing amongst key eHealth players
* Drive and manage Australian commercialisation initiatives
* Connect and engage with leading policy makers, regulators and industry decision makers
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