HIMSS RHIO FederationFederally Focused, Locally Charged

HIMSS Annual Conference 2006

Interoperability Showcase

RHIO Federation Objectives

• Provide education for the emerging RHIO industry• Support broad collaboration among industry

stakeholders• Facilitate knowledge sharing and transfer

between RHIO and HIE efforts throughout the United States

• Connect RHIO leaders throughout the industry• Drive thought leadership related to the

development of NHIN

RHIO Federation Membership

• RHIOs and HIEs participate in the HIMSS RHIO Federation free of charge or obligation

RHIO Federation Members

RHIO Federation Support

• RHIO Federation Task Force (120 members)• Work Groups in the Task Force

– Definitions– Position Statements– Special Projects– RHIO Guidebook

• HIMSS RHIO Chapter Roundtable– 38 liaisons that will connect to local activity

• Regional RHIO Symposia to begin Sept 2006

HIMSS Contact Information

David E. Clark, MIMHIMSSDirector, Integration & Interoperability901 King Street, Suite 200Alexandria, VA 22314703-837-9816 office703-282-7516 celldclark@himss.org

Noel QuanderHIMSSCoordinator, Integration & Interoperability901 King Street, Suite 200Alexandria, VA 22314703-837-9824 officenquander@himss.org

RHIO Federation Website:www.rhiofederation.org

HIT Dashboard Website:www.hitdashboard.com