Published on January 22, 2010 at 3:59 AM
The
National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP), a
not-for-profit pharmacy standards development organization, announced
its upcoming Educational Summit, Health
Information Exchange and Pharmacy, February 2, 2010 in Austin, TX.
The program will cover current health information exchange (HIE)
initiatives underway at the state and regional levels, and take an
in-depth look at the impact on pharmacy. The Educational Summit is open
to NCPDP members and non-members.
“The role of pharmacists has evolved over the past few decades, and data
sharing through health information exchange, along with improved
coordination among care providers, will enhance care quality”
“The role of pharmacists has evolved over the past few decades, and data
sharing through health information exchange, along with improved
coordination among care providers, will enhance care quality,” explained
Lee Ann Stember, President of NCPDP. “This program is designed to inform
and engage all healthcare stakeholders in the technology, process and
progress of health information exchange.”
Presenters include:
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Alan Abramson, Ph.D., HealthPartners – Overview and Current
Landscape of HIE
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Deborah C. Peel, practicing physician and national expert on
medical privacy - HIE and Pharmacy: The Patient Perspective
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M. Lynn Crismon, Pharm.D., University of Texas School of
Pharmacy - What Do I Need to Know in my Pharmacy Practice?
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Marcus Stavchansky, Pharm.D., Covance - What Do I Need to Know
in my Pharmacy Practice?
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Marsha K. Millonig, BS Pharm, MBA, Catalyst Enterprises -
Technology and Process Perspective
Pharmacists who attend this Educational Summit will be able to earn up
to four Continuing Education (CE) Credits from the ACPE. CE Credit is
being provided by AmerisourceBergen Corporation, an ACPE-approved
provider of continuing pharmaceutical education.
Source: National Council for Prescription Drug Programs