TAG Health Presents "VISION 2020" on November 10th

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"Georgia Leads the Country in Economic Growth Through Innovation in Health
Technology"
ATLANTA--(Business Wire)--
Can you imagine this headline in November 2020? We`ll be living in a world where
health technology is ubiquitous; almost all hospitals and physicians are
paperless and e-prescribing, and patients are using cell phones to schedule
doctor appointments and access personal health apps.

Through its globally recognized network of health service providers, education,
corporate and government leaders, Georgia is in a position to establish itself
as a center of excellence for leadership and innovation in Health IT. However,
several key challenges must be addressed before this can be accomplished.

The "Vision 2020" event will bring together executive leadership from across the
nation 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 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 for this event, visit
https://www.123signup.com/event?id=jmvsc.

AGENDA:

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

Program Moderator: Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent

Program Facilitator: Wayne Oliver, Vice President, Center for Health Transformation

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 an 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, 404-920-2024
ashook@tagonline.org

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