The Honorable Tommy Thompson to Address Healthcare IT at World Congress on Information Technology 2006; Health Care Expert Joins World Congress.AUSTIN, Texas -- The World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT 2006) today announced the addition of Tommy G. Thompson, independent chairman of the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions and former U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Noun 1. Department of Health and Human Services - the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with health and welfare; created in 1979 Health and Human Services, HHS Secretary (HHS HHS Department of Health and Human Services. ), to the forum's exceptional roster of speakers and panel participants. Secretary Thompson will speak during the Healthcare in the 21st Century portion of the event. In addition to healthcare, the other main topics will be Privacy and Security and Digital Access of Information Technology (IT). WCIT 2006's "Global Impact - Unleashing Human Potential through Information Technology" event will bring together some of the brightest minds in the world IT community to discuss, debate, and vote on actionable policy proposals. WCIT 2006 is the world's premier IT forum and expects to draw 2,000 business, government and academic leaders from 80 countries. "Secretary Thompson's knowledge and efforts as HHS Secretary and former four-term Governor of Wisconsin The Governor of Wisconsin is the highest executive authority in the government of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The position was first filled by Nelson Dewey in June 7, 1848, the year Wisconsin became a state. Prior to statehood, there were four Governors of Wisconsin Territory. are strategically aligned to the forum's goal of improving the use of IT in healthcare by providing innovative solutions to the health challenges facing American families, businesses, communities, states and the nation as a whole," said Ben Bentzin, 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 WCIT 2006. Secretary Thompson has led the HHS's efforts to pass and implement a new Medicare law benefiting America's seniors and has reinvigorated the nation's public health infrastructure by providing states with the resources they need to respond to public health emergencies, including possible terrorist attacks. As Chairman of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, Secretary Thompson has led the United States' efforts to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS in Africa The HIV/AIDS epidemics spreading through the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa are highly varied. Although it is not correct to speak of a single African epidemic, Africa is without doubt the region most affected by the virus. , the Caribbean and elsewhere. "It is important to continue to bring the world's healthcare issues to the forefront of discussion," said Thompson. "WCIT 2006 has done a wonderful job of framing this issue for discussion and I am looking forward to working with other participants to create policy proposals that will help change healthcare technology standards and practices around the world." Secretary Thompson's reputation as one of the nation's leading advocates for the health and welfare of all Americans will help WCIT 2006 continue to assemble a solid panel of IT and healthcare professionals. Other high-profile experts to speak at WCIT 2006 include General Colin L. Powell, former United States Secretary of State; Daniel Scioli, Vice President of Argentina The President of Argentina (full title: President of the Argentine Nation, Spanish: Presidente de la Nación Argentina) is the head of state of Argentina. Under the national Constitution, the President is also the chief executive of the federal government and ; John S. Chen, chairman, CEO and president of Sybase; Michael Dell, chairman of the Board of Directors of Dell; Anne M. Mulcahy Anne M. Mulcahy is chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Xerox Corporation, Stamford, Conn. She was named CEO of Xerox on Aug. 1, 2001, and chairman on Jan. 1, 2002. In addition to the Xerox board, she is a member of the boards of directors of Catalyst, Citigroup Inc. , chairman and CEO, Xerox; Paul Otellini, CEO of Intel; Hector Ruiz, chairman of the board, president and CEO of AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. ; and John W. Thompson
WCIT 2006 takes place in Austin, Texas, from May 1 - 5, 2006. More information on the conference can be found at www.WCIT2006.org. About WCIT 2006, Inc. The World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT 2006) draws approximately 2,000 global thought leaders and decision makers from 80 countries, including Fortune 100 CEO's, NGO Presidents, Foreign Ministers, Nobel Laureates, University Chancellors and leading R&D Scientists. Leaders from business, government and academia will discuss IT policy, direct the future of technology and drive social and economic development. The focus of WCIT 2006 is on macro issues around IT innovation and making a positive impact on human lives. World Congress forums have been held in international cities such as Chinese Taipei (2000), Adelaide, Australia (2002) and Athens, Greece (2004). The World Congress is held every two years on a different continent and is the signature forum of the World Information Technology and Services Alliance The World Information Technology and Services Alliance, or WITSA, is a consortium of associations from the information technology (IT) industry around the world. The group claims that it represents over 90% of the world IT market, and has a stated goal of advancing the (WITSA), a consortium of 67 information technology (IT) industry associations that represents over 90% of the world's IT market. WCIT 2006, Inc, a non-profit 501 6(C) organization, is headquartered in Austin, Texas. About the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions The Deloitte Center for Health Solutions, located in Washington, D.C., is part of Deloitte & Touche USA, LLP. The Center is led by Independent Chairman Tommy Thompson, former Secretary of Health and Human Services Noun 1. Secretary of Health and Human Services - the person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Health and Human Services; "the first Secretary of Health and Human Services was Patricia Roberts Harris who was appointed by Carter" and former Governor of Wisconsin. The Center is focused on delivering research and solution development for our nation's most pressing health care and public health related challenges, focusing on prevention and wellness programs, the uninsured, adoption of health information technology, Medicare and Medicaid Medicare and Medicaid U.S. government programs in effect since 1966. Medicare covers most people 65 or older and those with long-term disabilities. Part A, a hospital insurance plan, also pays for home health visits and hospice care. . |
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