TAG Health: November 10th Event to Discuss New Jobs and Business Opportunities for Georgia Created by Stimulus-fueled Healthcare Technology Adoption

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ATLANTA--(Business Wire)--
TAG Health, a Technology Association of Georgia society, will host an event on
November 10th that will discuss the rollout of federal stimulus funding for the
healthcare sector. This funding will speed the adoption of healthcare technology
by hospitals and physicians statewide, and Georgia finds itself in a leading
position to capitalize on this historical opportunity for transformation.

Georgia is home to many healthcare technology vendors that will benefit as
healthcare providers across the nation further adopt technology to improve the
delivery of care. Secondly, Georgia is home to numerous healthcare providers
that will soon adopt electronic health record systems.

The result will be substantial new business opportunities for healthcare
vendors, and thousands of jobs available for those who are trained (or willing
to be trained) in the planning and deployment of technology throughout the
healthcare field.

However, several key challenges must be addressed before this can be
accomplished. TAG Health`s upcoming event, Vision 2020, will bring together
executive leadership from across the nation and Georgia 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 and CNN Senior Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen 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. To register visit
https://www.123signup.com/event?id=jmvsc and for directions and parking please
visit http://www.woodruffcenter.org/parking.aspx.

AGENDA:
7:30am-8:30am Registration & networking
8:30am-11:30am Local, state and national speaker presentations

Program Facilitator: Wayne Oliver, Vice President, Center for Health Transformation
Program Moderator: Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent

Georgia Department of Community Health
Dr. Carladenise Edwards, Chief of Staff

Grady Health System
Michael A. Young, Chief Executive Officer

Georgia State University, Institute of Health Administration
William Custer, Associate Professor

Medical College of Georgia
Hal Scott, Chief Information Officer

Cisco Systems
Frances Dare, Director, Healthcare Practice

Verizon
David Peters, Program Manager, Healthcare Solutions

The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce - Economic Development Division
David Hartnett, VP, Technology Industry Expansion

National Health Museum
David Roland, President

11:30am-12noon Networking

Prior to the event, questions to be asked by the moderator may be emailed to
taghealth@gmail.com

About TAG Health

TAG Health is one of 22 special interest groups that make up the Technology
Association of Georgia, which is a 8,200-member organization. TAG Health`s
mission is to create an environment that fosters economic development through
health technology in the state of Georgia. That mission is fulfilled through
programs and events for our members and guests, which include corporate,
government, education and entrepreneurial leaders throughout the state. As the
federal government makes funds available for the adoption of healthcare
technology, TAG Health is leading the way by bringing together providers,
payers, vendors, as well as government and education leaders.

TAG Health
Amanda Shook, 404-920-2023
ashook@tagonline.org

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