CMHC Systems Announces January Web Seminar Series; HIPAA, e-Prescribing Among Featured Topics of Interest to Behavioral and Public Health Executives and Managers.DUBLIN, Ohio Dublin is a city in Delaware, Franklin, and Union counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 31,392 at the 2000 census. In 2006, the population was estimated to be 36,565[1], and Dublin continues to be one of the fastest-growing suburbs of Columbus. -- CMHC CMHC community mental health center. Systems, a leading provider of information technology and business solutions for behavioral health Behavioral health was first used in the 1980's to name the combination of the fields mental health and substance abuse. As an example, an organization serving both mental health and substance abuse clients might refer to its practice as behavioral health or , human services, and public health organizations, today announced its January series of Web seminars. These free, one-hour seminars feature useful information and insights on topics of interest to agency executives and staff. Any agency or industry participant, whether a CMHC Systems customer or not, is invited to attend the seminars, phoning in from the comfort of their offices for the audio portion and logging on to a secure Web site to view accompanying presentation materials. Speakers and topics for the CMHC Systems January Web seminar series include Alistair Deakin, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of CMHC Systems, who will outline ways agencies can maximize financial resource opportunities; Rich Loughlin, senior vice president of InstantDx, who will discuss the growing role of e-prescribing in healthcare; Bill Bierie, CEO of Maumee Valley Guidance Center in Defiance, Ohio
Defiance is a city located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Ohio, in Defiance County, about 55 miles southwest of Toledo. The population was 16,465 at the 2000 census. , who will share his thoughts on utilizing the electronic health record and how it helps an agency's performance; Jane Branham, CMHC Systems HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191) Also known as the "Kennedy-Kassebaum Act," this U.S. law protects employees' health insurance coverage when they change or lose their jobs (Title I) and provides standards for patient health, expert, who will shed light on the latest HIPAA security regulations; and Paul Lefkovitz, Ph.D., CEO of Behavioral Pathway Systems in Indianapolis, who will explain how measuring organizational performance Organizational performance comprises the actual output or results of an organization as measured against its intended outputs (or goals and objectives). Specialists in many fields are concerned with organizational performance including strategic planners, operations, helps executives evaluate performance and effectively manage an organization. "We're proud to provide this forum where industry experts can educate others on topics vital to the success of their organizations," said Michael Morgan Michael Morgan is an Olympic-level rower, who has competed for Australia. , vice president of marketing for CMHC Systems. The schedule of CMHC Systems-sponsored Web seminars for January 2005 is: Looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. Money in All the Right Places Monday, January 10, 2005, 2 p.m. EST P.M. also p.m. or p.m. abbr. post meridiem Usage Note: By definition, 12 a.m. Alistair Deakin, President and CEO, CMHC Systems Some agencies seem to thrive in difficult financial times while others are struggling just to keep their doors open. This executive-level presentation will present options to effectively manage resources without cutting staff and jeopardizing quality of care. e-Prescribing: A Key Component of the Electronic Health Record Tuesday, January 11, 2005, 2 p.m. EST Rich Loughlin, Senior VP, InstantDx e-Prescribing tops the list of e-health applications that will see the greatest growth in 2005. In this presentation, Loughlin will discuss the factors driving the adoption of e-prescribing and how your organization can better reduce prescribing errors and enhance patient care. Living the Electronic Health Record Vision Thursday, January 13, 2005, 2 p.m. EST Bill Bierie, CEO, Maumee Valley Guidance Center Agency size doesn't need to be a deterrent when it comes to implementing the electronic health record (EHR (Electronic Health Records) Computerized medical records that bring patient care into the digital age and save time, money and lives. The push to adopt comprehensive electronic documentation between doctors' offices and hospital settings intensified after the RAND ). Hear how Maumee Valley Guidance Center has made huge strides toward implementing the EHR. This agency has embraced technologies such as fingerprint authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. , electronic signature, and electronic chart information, enabling it to operate more efficiently and provide better services to its clients. HIPAA Security: Not Just An IT Issue Tuesday, January 18, 2005, 2 p.m. EST Jane Branham, HIPAA Expert, CMHC Systems Branham will discuss the HIPAA Security regulation, outlining what it is and what it isn't. She will also provide an overview of the impact of HIPAA on agencies. Evaluating Performance Measurement Within Your Organization Thursday, January 20, 2005, 2 p.m. EST Paul Lefkovitz, Ph.D. and President, Behavioral Pathway Systems Measuring organizational performance is a prime factor in determining overall organizational health. Learn about a six-point model for evaluating performance measurement and the key data points necessary to effectively manage your organization. To register for the CMHC Systems Web seminar series, visit www.cmhc.com/community/seminars.html or call 1.800.434.CMHC for more information. About CMHC Systems Behavioral and public healthcare organizations across the country partner with CMHC Systems to maximize revenue, improve service levels, and provide a higher quality of care. Providing a 360 degree view of the client, our software and services help key staff manage every aspect of the client relationship, from scheduling and check-in to treatment plans, clinical records and billing. More than 400 organizations -- behavioral healthcare's most extensive community of providers and payers -- use our enterprise information management software as well as professional and business services to improve the quality of life for more than 12 million clients each year. |
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