Strengthening The Collaboration And Partnerships Between The DoD And VA And Between The Different Services Through Knowledge Sharing And Health IT

7:30 Continental Breakfast, Conference Registration And Networking In The Solutions Zone Continental Breakfast, Conference Registration And Networking In The Solutions Zone

8:15 Welcome Remarks Welcome Remarks

8:20 Chairperson’s Opening Remarks Chairperson’s Opening Remarks

8:35 Morning Keynote Address Vice Admiral Adam Robinson, Surgeon General, U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Robinson assumed duties as the 36th Surgeon General of the Navy and Chief of the Navy's Bureau of Medicine and Surgery on August 27, 2007. He entered the naval service in 1977 and holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, through the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program. Starting as a medical officer in 1978, Vice Admiral Robinson has held many distinguished positions throughout his medical career in the Navy. A highly respected leader and commander, Vice Admiral Robinson joins Military Health Management to discuss how Navy medicine is a key component of naval operations and to share key initiatives and strategies to improve the way our Service men and women are provided with medical care. Vice Admiral Adam Robinson Surgeon General, U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Robinson assumed duties as the 36th Surgeon General of the Navy and Chief of the Navy's Bureau of Medicine and Surgery on August 27, 2007. Vice Admiral Robinson is a native of Louisville, Kentucky. He entered the naval service in 1977 and holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, through the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholars [read more]

9:15 Tackling New Initiatives Within The Joint Forces Command Prior to reporting to his current assignment, Rear Adm. Mittelman served as the Director, Medical Resources, Plans and Policy Division (N931) Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. Rear Adm. Mittelman served as the 15th Director of the Medical Service Corps from 2006 through October 2009. Join Rear Adm. Milltelman as he discusses current initiatives within the Joint Forces Command and outlines the way ahead for this command.

9:55 Panel Discussion: Establishing The Patient Portal- A New Strategic Initiative Colonel Tod Russell, Chief Medical Information Officer, Air Force Medical Service Dr. Robert Marshall, Chief Medical Information Officer, The Navy Bureau of Medicine (BUMED) Lieutenant Colonel Hon Pak, Chief Medical Information Officer, AMEDD This session will bring together the Chief Medical Information Officers of the different Services within the DoD and the MHS to explore a new initiative underway- The Patient Portal. This robust portal will enhance patient access to online applications such as appointment scheduling, pharmacy refills, personal health records (PHRs), and preventive health assessments. Join these strategic leaders as they discuss the follwing: Understanding the Patient Portal and pinpointing benefits for both patients and medical practitioners Outlining timeline for military-wide implementation Evaluating how this portal will integrate with current systems in place to ensure a smooth transition for patients and practitioners Colonel Tod Russell Chief Medical Information Officer, Air Force Medical Service Col Russell performed his undergraduate (Accounting) education at Villanova University.Dr. Russell began his military career by attending the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), after spending five years in the private sector as a Certified Public Accountant. Upon graduation of medical school he started his Pediatrics Residency at Wright Patterson AFB. He was then assigne [read more] Dr. Robert Marshall Chief Medical Information Officer, The Navy Bureau of Medicine (BUMED) Dr. Marshall is the Chief Medical Informatics Officer for Navy Medicine. Dr. Marshall also serves as residency faculty at the Dewitt Army Community Hospital Family Medicine Residency.Dr. Marshall performed his undergraduate (Microbiology) and medical school education at the University of South Florida in Tampa. He completed a family medicine residency at the Pensacola Naval Hospital, during which [read more] Lieutenant Colonel Hon Pak Chief Medical Information Officer, AMEDD

10:55 Morning Refreshment And Networking Break In The Solutions Zone Morning Refreshment And Networking Break In The Solutions Zon

11:25 Deploying High Value Health Information Technology Manuel Lowenhaupt, North American Practice Leader, Clinical Transformation, Accenture Participants will take away knowledge of: The top challenges in Military Health IT implementation. How healthcare organizations are addressing issues like these? How do we insure that we improve Clinical Quality, Patient Safety and Provider Satisfaction in our IT investment? How do we make sure we are leading the way in innovative, high performing care delivery for our warriors and veterans? This presentation will address the challenges of the following: Clinician Engagement A Seamless, Transparent and Secure Information System Remote Diagnosis and Treatment – challenges and opportunities Manuel Lowenhaupt North American Practice Leader, Clinical Transformation, Accenture

12:05 Luncheon For All Conference Attendees Luncheon For All Conference Attendees

1:15 Afternoon Keynote Address Paul Tibbits, Deputy Chief Information Officer for Enterprise Development, U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs Dr. Tibbits was inducted into Senior Executive Service in February 2004, appointed Deputy Chief Information Officer for Enterprise Development for Department of Veterans Affairs on 7 December 2006. Dr. Tibbits is currently on assignment as Chairman, Transformation-21 Work Group to set in place the IT organization, processes, projects, and knowledge management tools necessary to prepare VA to opeate in the 21st century. Dr. Tibbits served in DoD as Director of the Business Management and Modernization Program and Transformation Support Office until September 2005, and stood up and served as Deputy Director of Military Health System Office of Transformation, representing Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs). Paul Tibbits Deputy Chief Information Officer for Enterprise Development, U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs Dr. Tibbits was inducted into Senior Executive Service in February 2004, appointed Deputy Chief Information Officer for Enterprise Development for Department of Veterans Affairs on 7 December 2006. Dr. Tibbits is currently on assignment as Chairman, Transformation-21 Work Group to set in place the IT organization, processes, projects, and knowledge management tools necessary to prepare VA to opeat [read more]

1:55 Analysis Of The Strategic Initiatives Within The MHSComing To Grips With What’s Next educators, medical researchers, and healthcare providers and their support personnel worldwide. This DoD enterprise consists of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs; the medical departments of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Joint Chiefs of Staff; the Combatant Command surgeons; and TRICARE providers (including private sector healthcare providers, hospitals and pharmacies). Hear from Dr. Dinneen, Director of Strategy Management as he discusses the following: Overview of the strategic imperatives currently in place within the MHS - Medical Readiness - Population Health - Experience of Care - Per Capita Cost - Learning Organization Milestone update- review of performance metrics and aligning resources to close performance gaps Focusing the organization to use the strategic imperatives to guide the development of the IM/IT portfolio

2:35 Afternoon Refreshment Break And Networking Opportunity In The Solutions Zone Afternoon Refreshment Break And Networking Opportunity In The Solutions Zone

3:05 Supporting Citizens Through Interoperable Health ITFederal Health Architecture (FHA) Vish Sankaran, Director, Federal Health Architecture, U.S.Department of Health and Human Services The FHA was organized to bring together federal agencies to improve efficiency and effectiveness in government health IT operations. Hear from the program director on current initiatives being embarked on and goals for the next 2-5 years. Update on CONNECT and the continual goal for cross-agency collaboration and information sharing Overcoming the challenges associated with information exchange between the public and private sectors Assessing how the architecture framework is improving quality of care while reducing costs Vish Sankaran Director, Federal Health Architecture, U.S.Department of Health and Human Services Vish Sankaran was appointed Director of the Federal Health Architecture (FHA) program in the Office of National Coordinator for Health Information Technology in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in March 2007. As FHA director, he has driven collaboration among federal agencies to advance the adoption of interoperable health IT in order to allow for the secure exchange of health inf [read more]

3:55 Case Study: The Joint Telemedicine Network Project (JTMN) Lieutenant Colonel Alfred Hamilton, Former Medical Chief Information Officer, U.S. Central Command Lieutenant Colonel Nanette Patton, Chief Information Officer, Madigan Army Medical Center The JTMN implementation team developed a system that involved a satellite communications capability that used very small aperture terminals with sufficient bandwidth to transmit critical medical data and images. The team successfully achieved initial operational capability for the system in March 2009 and since then has been working to expand and improve the system. Now, deployed medical personnel can transmit 250 megabit digital X-Ray or CT scan images within about 5 minutes via JTMN. Gaining perspective: quantifying what this development means for the care of U.S. servicemen and women Evaluating challenges and lessons learned from the project Pinpointing timelines for military-wide implementation of these capabilities Exploring improvements of this system for the future Lieutenant Colonel Alfred Hamilton Former Medical Chief Information Officer, U.S. Central Command Alfred Hamilton, Vice President, Strategic Federal Healthcare Operations served in the U.S. Army for over 20 years as a Medical Service Corps Officer with the U.S. Army Medical Department. He has held challenging positions such as Chief Information Officer, Director of Human Resources, Operations Manager, Professor teaching in a Master of Business Administration and Master of Healthcare Administra [read more] Lieutenant Colonel Nanette Patton Chief Information Officer, Madigan Army Medical Center LTC Nanette Patton became the Chief Information Officer for Madigan Army Medical Center in October 2009. A Navy brat born at Cherry Point, NC, she received her Bachelor of Business Administration from Marymount University in Arlington, VA, in 1990. A Distinguished Military Graduate of the Georgetown Hoya Battalion, she was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Medical Service Corps and assign [read more]

4:35 Case Study: Inaugural Joint DoD/VA Medical Center- The Captain James Lovell Federal Health Care Center Patrick Sullivan, Medical Center Director, Joint VA/DoD Medical Center Chicago In October 2010, the Naval Health Clinic Great Lakes is integrating operations with the North Chicago Veterans Affairs Medical Center to establish the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center. This unprecedented effort provides an opportunity to combine clinical and business processes that meet the standards for common operating environments for military and VA applications. From business operations to clinical care, the two organizations are working together to treat diverse patient populations. Analyzing strategic motivations and drivers behind the joint venture Identifying challenges faced with the merging of the two medical facilities and the solutions achieved to overcome these challenges Update on the integration: a look at the progress thus far and timeline for completion Discussing lessons learned and pinpointing the project benefits for application of organizational solutions to other sites in the U.S. Patrick Sullivan Medical Center Director, Joint VA/DoD Medical Center Chicago

5:15 Military Health Management 2010 Cocktail Reception For All Conference Attendees Military Health Management 2010 Cocktail Reception For All Conference Attendees