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2009 Technology Theater
Informative presentations by industry leaders highlight current technology topics that affect your practice.
(IHE) = Sessions related to The Electronic Office: Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) showcase
SATURDAY, OCT. 24
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Handheld Computing and SmartPhone Update
Darwin J Liao MD MPH
In this session we will discuss the latest handheld devices and mobile computing trends and technology. In particular, "push" technology, cross-platform applications and the differences between "native" and Web-based applications will be covered. Current health care–specific reference and productivity tools will also be discussed.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Image Editing Tips With PhotoShop Elements
Jude Brown, Senior Instructor, Digital Acumen Inc.
How can you quickly make your digital images look more professional and integrate them into your presentations or Web site? This session reviews helpful tips for perfecting and manipulating digital images. Topics include how to enhance or extract parts of images, how to add “alpha channels” and drop-shadows, and a review of options for printing or sharing your images electronically.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Introduction to Networked Image Management and Electronic Health Record (EHR) /Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Integration
Cosponsored by the American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives (AAOE)
Ryan Burke, National Sales Manager, Topcon Medical Systems
The ophthalmic environment is changing as a result of the government-mandated shift to electronic health records. The optimal integration of digital imaging solutions and diagnostic instruments with EHR/EMR technology is a critical factor in making this transition successful. The instructor will give an overview of the technologies available today, how these technologies are being implemented and used, and what practice professionals have to keep in mind when making their choices.
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Desktop Video Editing, Step-by-Step
Jude Brown, Senior Instructor, Digital Acumen Inc.
Inexpensive but powerful tools make it possible to edit video and package it for Web distribution or burn it to DVD. Learn how to acquire video from a digital camcorder, edit the content and quickly enhance it with professional visual effects and titles.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Creating Electronic Forms and Documents With Adobe Acrobat
Jude Brown, Senior Instructor, Digital Acumen Inc.
Go “green” with electronic documents and forms. Learn how to use Adobe’s Portable Document Format (PDF) to convert patient forms and education content into compact, cross-platform files that you can distribute by e-mail or from your office Web site. Useful interactive features such as text entry and on-page calculations will also be reviewed.
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SUNDAY, OCT. 25
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Your Business Web Presence
Darwin J Liao MD MPH
There are a number of steps you can take to ensure that your Web site will be foremost among potential customers’ online search results. Learn these steps, as well as the information and services you should include on your site to aid your customers once they find you. Make the most of your business Web site by using these best practices to maximize your presence on the Web.
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Using Online Collaboration Tools: SharePoint and Google Apps
Jude Brown, Senior Instructor, Digital Acumen Inc.
Online tools can help you communicate, collaborate and organize information in ways that leave e-mail far behind. This session explores the current features of these Web-based applications and how they can work together to allow collaborative document creation and editing, scheduling and real-time communication with distant colleagues. Issues such as security, reliability and corporate deployment options will also be discussed for Microsoft SharePoint and the free Google Apps services.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Home Networking and Data Security (PDF 84K)
Jonathon Santilli, Senior Network Engineer, Digital Acumen Inc.
Now that you have amassed all those digital images and music files for iPod, how can you keep your computers and data safe? This session describes in detail the tools and software settings you should use to keep your network safe and secure from damaging and costly crashes or data theft. Particular emphasis will be placed on best practices for securing wireless networks at home and on options for secure data storage and archiving.
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
(IHE) The Economic Stimulus Program: How Can It Benefit You?
P Lloyd Hildebrand MD, Chair, Academy Medical Information Technology Committee; University of Oklahoma
David Silverstone MD, Chair, ASCRS Health Information Technology Subcommittee; The Eye Care Group, Connecticut
Michael Chiang MD, Vice-Chair, Academy Medical Information Technology Committee; Columbia University
In the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), a booster shot for health infor-mation technology of up to $44,000 over five years is available to physicians. How can you qualify for these incentives and plan to integrate these technologies/tools into your practice? Speakers will discuss the requirements for use of electronic health records and how to plan for electronic health records in your practice.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Social Media: What Should You Be Doing Now?
Andrew Doan MD PhD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Naval Medical Center, San Diego; Chair, AAO Young Ophthalmologists Committee
Online services such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn are in the news daily. Cut through the hype and learn what these services really offer, both personally and professionally. We will examine the various concepts and features of social media sites and review the benefits of having such a presence online. Are you ready to harness the power of ubiquitous interconnectedness?
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MONDAY, OCT. 26
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Web Browser Shootout
Jude Brown, Senior Instructor, Digital Acumen Inc.
You still have choices when it comes to browsing the Web. Which browsers have the most features, ease of use or greatest security: Internet Explorer 8, Firefox 3, Google Chrome, Safari or Opera 9? In this session we will see how these state-of-the-art browsers measure up. See how their latest features will make your Internet searches more effective and secure.
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Can You Hear Me Now? Communication in the 21st Century
Andrew G Iwach MD, Academy Secretary for Communications
Ruth P Williams MD, Academy Secretary for Member Communications
Sayjal J Patel MD
How people communicate continues to change dramatically and rapidly as new technologies emerge. In this session, learn about the state of the art in consumer communication—from social networking and microblogging to mobile technology platforms—and how modern communications can impact both your interactions with patients and how the Academy and your own practice communicate.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
(IHE) How to E-prescribe Efficiently
Kate Berry, Senior Vice President, Business Development, SureScripts; Executive Director, Center for Improving Medication Management
David Silverstone MD, Chair, ASCRS Health Information Technology Subcommittee; The Eye Care Group, Connecticut
Bonus incentives of 2 percent of all Medicare Part B fees are available to physicians who e-prescribe. Negative incentives for not e-prescribing begin in 2012. How can you qualify for this incentive and efficiently integrate e-prescribing into your daily practice and staff workflow? Speakers will discuss best practices for e-prescribing and its benefits for your practice.
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Handheld Computing and SmartPhone Update
Darwin J Liao MD MPH
In this session we will discuss the latest handheld devices and mobile computing trends and technology. In particular, "push" technology, cross-platform applications and the differences between "native" and Web-based applications will be covered. Current health care–specific reference and productivity tools will also be discussed.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint 2007: Ask the Expert
Jude Brown, Senior Instructor, Digital Acumen Inc.
For those already familiar with the basics, this interactive session examines how to effectively incorporate external files and data such as video and spreadsheets into PowerPoint presentations. In addition, we will review the features of Microsoft’s new “Ribbon” interface in PowerPoint 2007. Our expert will also field “how-to” questions from the audience.
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TUESDAY, OCT. 27
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Introduction to Networked Image Management and Electronic Health Record (EHR) /Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Integration
Cosponsored by the American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives (AAOE)
Ryan Burke, National Sales Manager, Topcon Medical Systems
The ophthalmic environment is changing as a result of the government-mandated shift to electronic health records. The optimal integration of digital imaging solutions and diagnostic instruments with EHR/EMR technology is a critical factor in making this transition successful. The instructor will give an overview of the technologies available today, how these technologies are being implemented and used, and what practice professionals have to keep in mind when making their choices.
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Ocular Internet Textbook (PDF 32K)
Frederick Hampton Roy MD, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Arkansas
A variety of useful ophthalmic resources are available on the Internet. This session will explore a unique online program that integrates differential diagnosis topics with diagnosis topics in an intuitive, user-friendly format. This resource can be used for diagnosis, for treatment and for chart documentation.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Exploring Microsoft Windows 7
Jude Brown, Senior Instructor, Digital Acumen Inc.
Get to know Windows Vista, Microsoft’s next-generation desktop operating system. Now installed on all new PCs, Vista offers improved reliability and security and a smoother end-user experience. See it in action as we examine its features and explore the benefits as well as the caveats associated with this new operating system.
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint 2007: Ask the Expert
Jude Brown, Senior Instructor, Digital Acumen Inc.
For those already familiar with the basics, this interactive session examines how to effectively incorporate external files and data such as video and spreadsheets into PowerPoint presentations. In addition, we will review the features of Microsoft’s new “Ribbon” interface in PowerPoint 2007. Our expert will also field “how-to” questions from the audience.
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