Closing Address Vicki Bennett President, HIMAA
HIMs in Health Reform “create an agile, response and self- improving health system for future generations.” (NHHRC) Broader roles than just hospitals
HIMs in Health Reform Are we designing the trains and laying the tracks for the future? Are we seen as ‘trusted advisors’?
HIMs in Health Reform How do we change the perspective from cost to asset? How do we be the hub of change?
HIMs in Health Reform The challenges of the new world of ABF –Nationally efficient price, IHPA, NPA, etc –ABF for ED, OPD and sub-acute A significant role to play in improving safety and quality of the health system
e-health Clouds within clouds E-health branding
Workforce challenges Broader needs and less HIMs than ever before “Bring parallel universes together”
New HIMAA Strategic Plan Vision: Improving the health of Australians through professional information management Mission: HIMAA seeks to promote and support our members as the universally recognised specialists in information management at all levels of the healthcare system
New HIMAA Strategic Plan Strategic Areas: –Membership –Positioning & advocacy –Knowledge domain –Professional development –Communication –Education services –Organisation function
Thank you Sponsors Speakers Staff Conference committee
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