Why Attend?
In 2006, the inaugural World of Health IT (WHIT) Conference & Exhibition brought together 1750 representatives from 70 countries and from all spectrums of the world of health IT. It was the first of its kind in the region.
WHIT ’07: The Impact of Technology on Healthcare Delivery promises to deliver even more. Register now and keep yourself updated about the programme of this year.
WHIT ’07 is an ideal platform to exchange ideas, make connections within the industry, and contribute to the implementation of an efficient and effective healthcare delivery environment through IT.
Who Should Attend?
- Clinicians and other health professionals
- Health information technology users and buyers
- Directors and administrators
- Health Informatics professionals
- Academics
- Relevant public authorities and policy makers on regional and national levels
- Relevant standardisation and competent authorities on international and national levels
- Vendors (i.e. software and hardware development companies and professional services firms)
Connect and innovate
Speakers from more than 20 countries, representing governments, hospitals and the market place will share their experiences.
Conference education sessions will cover five topic areas including:
- Integrating IT Leadership to improve healthcare delivery and performance
- e-Health Implementation: from plans to action
- Patient Safety
- Integrated care
- Emerging Technologies and Healthcare Delivery
The WHIT ‘07’s pre-Conference Satellite Programme allows you to focus on areas specific to your profession.
- Leadership Symposium - for senior healthcare IT managers and decision-makers
- Physician's Symposium - for physicians interested in IT integration issues
- Nursing Informatics - for nurse practisioners, clinicians and managers
The World of Health IT Exhibition offers the opportunity to access up to 100 industry leading companies.
The Networking Programme is the opportunity to meet with Healthcare IT professionals.
Continue to grow
Exams for the Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) will be held during WHIT ’07.
Contacts & Information
To find out about group rates, contact:
Tina Luke
Tel: +1.312.915.9516
E-mail: cluke@himss.org
Jaime Paton
Tel: +1.312.915.9214
E-mail: jpaton@himss.org