1. Closing Address Vicki Bennett President, HIMAA

2. HIMs in Health Reform “create an agile, response and self- improving health system for future generations.” (NHHRC) Broader roles than just hospitals

3. HIMs in Health Reform Are we designing the trains and laying the tracks for the future? Are we seen as ‘trusted advisors’?

4. HIMs in Health Reform How do we change the perspective from cost to asset? How do we be the hub of change?

5. 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

6. e-health Clouds within clouds E-health branding

7. Workforce challenges Broader needs and less HIMs than ever before “Bring parallel universes together”

8. New HIMAA Strategic Plan 2010-13 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

9. New HIMAA Strategic Plan 2010-13 7 Strategic Areas: –Membership –Positioning & advocacy –Knowledge domain –Professional development –Communication –Education services –Organisation function

10. Thank you Sponsors Speakers Staff Conference committee

11. IFHRO Congress Milan, Italy in 2 weeks time About 20 Australians attending

12. HIMAA Conference 2011 Melbourne