At last year’s HIMSS in Orlando it was pretty obvious “analytics” and “pop health” were the new “meaningful use”, with exhibit hall signage dominated by the terms. This year we expect the same, if not more, as the industry digests the newly released proposed rule  for Stage 3 meaningful use which focuses on improving population health outcomes as a whole.
HIMSS15 offers conference attendees a wealth of education sessions on analytics. Below are some of the highlights.
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Description: You can find the HIMSS Analytics’ theater at booth #3477 and attend a series of sessions on  three HIMSS industry-standard maturity models. The sessions will be presented by John Hoyt, EVP, HIMSS Analytics or James Gaston, Sr. Director, Maturity Model Development, HIMSS Analytics. The sessions will cover:
- HIMSS Analytics EMR Adoption ModelSM
- HIMSS Analytics Continuity of Care Maturity Model
- HIMSS Analytics DELTA PoweredTM
Check the complete schedule
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April 13, 2015 — 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT, Room S100A
Continuing Education Credits: CME 1.00, CNE 1.00, CPHIMS 1.00, CAHIMS 1.00, ACHE 1.00,
Description: As payment models change, providers must consider how advanced predictive analytics and improved automated workflow can optimize Revenue Cycle performance in comparison with conventional manual approaches. Employing an example from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, this session demonstrates how such technology can reduce manual tasks, increase productivity, and maximize revenue. ZirMed’s Chief Data Scientist, Paul Bradley, will co-present along with Richard Nagengast, Director at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Learn more[/content_box]
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South Building, Hall A, Booth 5484
Description: Explore provider- and payer-focused best practices, lessons learned and other tools and resources that help health organizations of any size understand their business through historical, current and predictive analysis. Topics include:
- Data warehousing
- Data validation
- Clinical and business analytics
- Reporting and dashboards
- Secondary use of data
- Predictive modeling
- C&BI for ACOs and enterprise and community hospital
Learn more
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April 15, 2015 — 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT, Room W190A
Continuing Education Credits: CME 1.00, CNE 1.00, CPHIMS 1.00, CAHIMS 1.00, ACHE 1.00,
Description: There is a gap between where healthcare data resides and analytics development occurs. Data is held by institutions with limited ability to develop the complex analytics required by healthcare systems. Likewise, organizations with analytics capability have difficulty accessing healthcare data due to regulatory concerns. A partnership between two organizations is a model for bridging this gap. Learn more
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