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Plan now to attend the Texas Hospital Association's Annual Leadership Conference, October 15-17, 2007 at the Renaissance Hotel inAustin. These three days are packed with networking opportunities, educational sessions, a vendor showcase, and social events. Join your fellow Texas health care leaders and future leaders in taking advantage of this great opportunity.
A keynote address by political expert Paul Begala, presentations from key Texas government officials, and lively idea exchanges are just a few of the highlights of this year's conference. Pick up valuable, useful information at sessions on best practices, physician recruitment, and purchasing, and a series on ethics and other end-of-life care issues. Paul Moore, chair of the National Rural Health Association, will kick-off a series especially for small and rural hospitals, which includes sessions on reimbursement, legislative and regulatory updates, and the annual Rural/Small breakfast, featuring Texas Country Reporter Bob Phillips.
Special events during the conference include ACHE and TONE board meetings, breakfasts and social happenings. The THA Community Service Award, Collier Award, HOSPAC Award, Pioneer Award and other special recognitions will be presented at the awards luncheon on Tuesday, followed by another keynote address and a book signing. Finally, you won't want to miss what we think is one of the most fun events every year, the Casino Party sponsored by HealthShare/THA endorsed companies, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Monday, October 15. Visit thaonline.org for conference registration and information, or call Arlena Buck at 800/252-9403 ext 1055.
See you in October!
Vicki Pascasio, FACHE
President/CEO
NEWS
The Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) named Mac McMillan, CEO of CynergisTek, chair of its national Information Systems Security work group. HIMSS provides oversight and strategic direction on privacy and security issues associated with exchange and storage of electronic health information. According to McMillan, the work group has a tradition of taking on important topics and initiatives. We wish Mac and the committee the best in their endeavors! If you would like to discuss Information Security Management, contact Mac at 703/244-3944 or mac.mcmillan@cynergistek.com.
PROFILES
Interpretation and Translation
Telemanagement leader SpectraCorp has teamed wtih Certified Language International (CLI), a company specializing in medical interpretation, to offer hospitals cost savings on telephone interpretation and translation services in more than 150 languages. This service will enhance your hospital's ability to serve diverse patients and their families, with a guaranteed connection in less than one minute, and accountability. The process is simple, with no hidden charges, and there is no long-term commitment, no monthly minimum and no set-up fee. For more information, contact Vince Martinez at 800/375-7945 or visit spectracorp.com.
Visa Backlog Cleared
Backlogs in granting employment-based visas have been cleared, making it possible for hospitals to once again hire foreign nurses to fill vacancies. According to the MHA Group, the US State Department indicated that employment-based visa numbers are current as of July, 2007. Each month, the department indicates how far these visa petitions are backlogged, and depending on occupation and country of origin of the foreign worker, it can be years. The unexpected announcement is good news for hospitals, but immigration experts urge quick action, as backlogs will likely develop again soon.
Nominate Texas Doctors
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2007 Country Doctor of the Year, an honor bestowed by Staff Care to recognize the spirit, skill and dedication of our rural medical practitioners. Now in its 15th year, the award includes a fill-in physician provided by Staff Care so the recipient can take much-deserved time off from practice. Physicians who practice in communities of 30,000 or less and are engaged in primary care areas are eligible. Anyone can nominate a physician, and forms are available at www.countrydoctoraward.com, or by calling Staff Care at 800/685-2272. There are many worthy country doctors in Texas - nominate your favorite today!
SPOTLIGHT
Health Risk Management Seminar
Fiserv Health endorsed by HealthShare/THA presents "Consumerism and Employee Health Risk Management: Implementing a Best in Class Program” seminars August 13 at La Quinta Inn & Suites, San Antonio or August 14 at the Texas Hospital Association Headquarters, Austin, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Learn how employer-based and government-supported, consumer-driven plans can help you lower health care costs, measure return on investment, and generate new sources of organizational revenue. RSVP by Wednesday, August 8 for either location, to Mike Payne, 800/252-9404 ext. 1542 or mpayne@tha.org.
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