CMHC Systems Seminar Series Continues in Indianapolis; Electronic Medical Records, Digital Signature, and HIPAA Compliance to be Addressed.

Business Editors & Health/Medical Writers

DUBLIN, Ohio--(BW HealthWire)--March 7, 2001

CMHC Systems, a leading provider of information technology for healthcare and human services organizations, is pleased to announce the eighth session of educational seminars scheduled for its 2000-2001 series. IT Horizons: Preparing for a Paperless Industry will take place at the Indianapolis Marriott, Indianapolis, Indiana on Thursday, April 12, 2001.

Since the Columbus kickoff session in August of last year, IT Horizons has enjoyed high attendance and excellent reviews. From Marilyn Houser of the Dunn Center in Indiana came this comment: "The Columbus IT Horizons seminar was invaluable. It not only gave me a chance to see the new products and features CMHC offers, but it also opened my eyes about the importance of HIPAA. CMHC customers simply cannot afford to miss this highly informative and impressive seminar. This industry is going to go through some very significant changes very soon and IT Horizons sent a clear message about CMHC's industry expertise and dedication to its customers."

Picking up where last year's popular "Pathways to the 21st Century" series left off, IT Horizons will provide an insightful look at the future of the behavioral and public healthcare industries, and how advances in information technology will improve working conditions and client treatment. CMHC Systems is pleased to welcome Dr. Ronald Manderscheid and Henry Yennie as guest speakers.

Dr. Manderscheid, Chief of the Survey and Analysis Branch at the Center for Mental Health Services, served as the Policy Advisor on National Health Care Reform in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He has also served as editor of Mental Health, United States and as Chairperson of the Mental Health Section of the American Public Health Association.

Henry Yennie, MSW, BCSW, has extensive experience developing successful managed care integrated delivery network and information systems. A Senior Consultant with WES Group, Inc., Henry was Vice President of managed care services for the behavioral health division of a large southern healthcare system and he has managed a multi-program, community-based children's behavioral health care organization. He has also published articles on information system requirements, serves on national policy committees, and is a board-certified social worker.

CMHC Systems will demonstrate the progress and new functionality offered through its core product, the CMHC/MIS, and IT Horizons will provide a clear illustration of the company's proactive response to the rapid changes in the industry as well as strategic positioning to address emerging healthcare and IT trends. IT Horizons will examine business plan development, state and federal legislative mandates affecting the industry, and other "hot" topics including the electronic medical record and digital signature.

The Indianapolis seminar will start at 9 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. Attendees may qualify to win door prizes, valued at $250-$500 to be given away at the end of the day. First prize includes a PalmPilot(TM). Those interested in registering for the conference can call CMHC Systems at 800/434-CMHC or send e-mail to [e-mail]. The registration fee is $50 per attendee. The IT Horizons series will conclude in May 2001 in Albany, New York.