Dear Kantara Community: Below is some information about registering for HIMSS 2015. HIMSS15 http://www.himssconference.org/ is quickly approaching! We want to ensure all Endorsers are prepared for a successful conference. Please be aware of the following deadlines and activities. Contact us with any questions, and thank you again for all your support! *Advance Registration Deadline Approaching – March 16th *Registration rates will go up following the Advance Rates http://www.himssconference.org/registration/pricing deadline, which ends *Monday, March 16th, 2015*. Therefore now is a great time to share this with your members so they receive the best rate. Your members receive the HIMSS members discount to attend HIMSS15. To receive the discount, during online registration http://www.himssconference.org/registration they can select your organization from the “Conference Endorsing Organizations” drop down in the registration process and enter the Endorser Number: *2015.* *Build Your HIMSS15 Schedule* Mark the events below on your calendar while at HIMSS15. We will be sharing more ways to customize your schedule around your interests and focus areas in the coming weeks. · *Non-Profit Partner Meet-Up | Wednesday, April 15th from 2:00 – 3:00 pm *The Coffee Bar at the HIMSS Spot, Grand Concourse of McCormick Place Meet and network with Endorsers and Non-Profit Partners at this informal gathering. Fill out the brief Sign-up Form http://surveys.himss.org/checkbox/Survey.aspx?surveyId=8251 to attend. We hope to see you there! · *HIMSS15 Block Party | Wednesday, April 15th from 5:30 – 7:00 pm *Vista Ballroom, McCormick Place The HIMSS Block Party http://www.himssconference.org/networking/block-party, formerly the Communities Open House, is a time to mix and mingle with colleagues from HIMSS Chapters http://www.himss.org/Content.aspx?ItemNumber=18685, Communities http://www.himss.org/get-involved/community, Committees http://www.himss.org/get-involved/committees, and more! All are invited to stop by and enjoy the evening’s entertainment. · *Non-Profit Tour of the Interoperability Showcase | April 15th at 9:00 am CT *NPPs are invited to tour of one of four health journeys to experience a clinically accurate continuum of care that explores multiple use cases for standards-based health information exchange. Sign up for the tour here http://surveys.himss.org/checkbox/Survey.aspx?surveyId=8313. · *Tour the Intelligent Health Pavilion | April 13-15th during Exhibit Hours *Endorsers are invited to schedule private tours of the Intelligent Health Pavilion http://www.himssconference.org/exhibition/intelligent-health-pavilion. Experience the Internet of Things for HealthTM and see how healthcare is more connected than ever. Email Ann Olscher at aolscher@ihassociation.org https://mail.himss.org/OWA/redir.aspx?C=GmKRwI89O0S74oIeFzaoFsJo6fIuJtII3cX7F8l9n4x-krAg-tUZM_dl9fJ6lY76QywbQdrO4pE.&URL=mailto%3aaolscher%40ihassociation.org to set up your 30 minute tour for up to ten people. · *Small Meetings in the Strategic Relations Office *As an Endorser you have the option to host a small meeting for your staff or with other constituents at HIMSS15. If you would like to take advantage of this, please fill out the reservation form http://surveys.himss.org/checkbox/Survey.aspx?surveyId=8245. Meeting slots will be given on a first come, first serve basis · *HIMSS15 Preconference Symposia | Sunday, April 12th from 8:00 – 4:30 pm *Join a lineup https://mail.himss.org/OWA/redir.aspx?C=GmKRwI89O0S74oIeFzaoFsJo6fIuJtII3cX7F8l9n4x-krAg-tUZM_dl9fJ6lY76QywbQdrO4pE.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.himssconference.org%2feducation%2fsymposia of outstanding faculty and get a head start on networking with like-minded peers as you dive deeply into the subjects that interest you most. Take advantage of the new *Preconference Plus* https://mail.himss.org/OWA/redir.aspx?C=GmKRwI89O0S74oIeFzaoFsJo6fIuJtII3cX7F8l9n4x-krAg-tUZM_dl9fJ6lY76QywbQdrO4pE.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.himssconference.org%2fupdates%2fupdate.aspx%3fItemNumber%3d33538%2520 and customize your learning experience. · *HX360™ | April 13-14th *HX360™ https://mail.himss.org/OWA/redir.aspx?C=GmKRwI89O0S74oIeFzaoFsJo6fIuJtII3cX7F8l9n4x-krAg-tUZM_dl9fJ6lY76QywbQdrO4pE.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.hx360.org%2f invites health system leaders to reinvent care delivery in our time by harnessing the potential of next generation technologies. Participate in the HX360 https://mail.himss.org/OWA/redir.aspx?C=GmKRwI89O0S74oIeFzaoFsJo6fIuJtII3cX7F8l9n4x-krAg-tUZM_dl9fJ6lY76QywbQdrO4pE.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.himssconference.org%2fexhibition%2fhx360 Inaugural Event, an add-on program at HIMSS15. It will address improving healthcare delivery by leveraging next generation tech while maintaining the fiscal health of the health system. This innovative program will examine ways that entrepreneurs, investors, providers, payers, healthcare stakeholders, and new entrants in the market can work together to solve contemporary provider challenges with regard to three key themes: Clinical Workflow, Care Coordination and Patient Experience. Should you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. Kind regards, Marissa --------- Marissa Jadrosich Program Manager for Kantara Initiative Phone: 732-465-5895 Email: marissa@kantarainitiative.org Website: www.kantarainitiative.org