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CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
In association with CHIK Services
15 - 18 MAY 2007
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore
Breaking New Ground in Healthcare IT
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Table of Contents
Overview: Breaking New Ground in Healthcare IT. . . . . . 2
Keynotes: A Leadership Perspective. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Speakers: An Industry Perspective. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Education: World Class Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Networking: Connections and More!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
The Exhibition: Global Innovation Under One Roof. . . . . . 7
Media Spotlight: Worldwide Media Coverage. . . . . . . . . .8
HIMSS AsiaPac07 Demographic Charts: The Results. . . .9
Overview:
Breaking New Ground in Healthcare IT
In May 2007, the Asia Pacific region
broke new ground in advancing quality healthcare
through IT. HIMSS, the most internationally
respected HIT organisation, just expanded its
global reach to serve the Asia Pacific region.
HIMSS AsiaPac07 Conference & Exhibition proved
to be the most innovative, most comprehensive
healthcare IT event the Asia Pacific region had
ever experienced.
More than 1100 attendees and 50+ exhibitors
convened in Singapore for three exciting days.
The agenda featured keynote and industry
leading speakers; over 50 education sessions;
real-world case studies; a hands-on trade exhibit
with interoperability demonstrations; networking
forums; professional development opportunities
and much more!
HIMSS
Brings a
Healthcare IT
Conference
to the Asia
Pacific Region
Keynote Speakers:
A Leadership Perspective
In its inaugural year, HIMSS AsiaPac07 kicked off
its opening session with two of the most respected
and recognised names in healthcare today.
Minister of Health and Guest of
Honour, Mr. KHAW Boon Wan
discussed the key healthcare issues
facing Singapore including: access
to quality medical care; the need for
enhanced interoperability between payor/
provider; and patients and how EHR is
being leveraged for improved patient
care.
Guest of Honor
Mr KHAW Boon Wan
Minister for Health, Republic of Singapore
Opening Keynote Speaker Professor
TAN Ser Kiat shared his vision for a
more adaptive, healthcare system - one
that would respond to the dynamic needs
of all citizens with the highest quality of
care available.
Opening Keynote Address
Professor TAN Ser Kiat
Group CEO, Singapore Health Services;
CEO, Singapore General Hospital:
Clinical Professor, National University of
Singapore
Speakers:
An Industry Perspective
HIMSS AsiaPac07 attracted the industry elite to the podium
where they presented problem/solution scenarios on unique
healthcare issues. Topics ranged from healthcare concerns in
developing countries to government policy-setting to the very
latest in research.
Speaker Spotlight
One of Malaysia’s foremost healthcare
leaders, Dr. Rosnah HADIS discussed
how ICT is changing the landscape of
healthcare delivery today in Malaysia.
Speaker Spotlight
Dr Rosnah HADIS
Director of Planning and Development Division,
Ministry of Health, Malaysia
Prof Baoyan LIU
Chairman, China Hospital
Speakers...Leading Thought Leaders Information Management
Association People’s Republic
of China, People’s Republic
of China
Dr Marion BALL Dr Feng JIANG Ms Patricia FAULKNER
Professor, Johns Hopkins Chairman, China Former Chair, National eHealth
University School of Association for Transition Authority; Former
Nursing; Adjunct Professor, Medical Devices Secretary, Department of
Division of Health Sciences Industry, China Human Services, Victoria,
Informatics, Johns Hopkins Australia
School of Medicine, USA
Mr Chai CHUAH Dr LI Baoluo Dr Lloyd NAzARETH
CEO, Hutt Valley Chairman, Chinese Associate Vice President,
District Health Board, Hospital Information Wockhardt Hospitals,
New Zealand Management India
Association of China,
People’s Republic of
China
Dr CHoNG Ichirou ToMISAWA
Ms Sangita REDDY
Su-Lin Director, Office of Medical
Executive Director
Chief Executive Officer, Devices and Information,
Operations, Apollo
Sunway Medical Health Policy Bureau Ministry
Hospitals Group, India
Centre, Malaysia of Health Labor and Welfare,
Japan
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Education:
World Class Resources
Education Sessions
In its first year, this event offered more than 50 educational
sessions covering five relevant topic areas including:
• e-Health
HIMSS is recognised • Clinical Leadership and Governance
• EHR / EMR / EPR
the world over as a
• Innovation and Emerging Technologies
premier healthcare IT • IT Strategy and Health Services Management
education resource.
And HIMSS AsiaPac07 Leadership Symposium
was the perfect Executives, senior IT managers and decision-makers alike met
at Changi General Hospital to address a common objective:
example of why
to develop a more solutions-based approach to healthcare IT
HIMSS continues to implementation.
earn that enviable
reputation. Professional Physicians Symposium
development and Doctors joined forces with other top leaders at Tan Tock Seng
Hospital to discuss the very latest on IT innovation, integration and
industry advancement
expansion of healthcare delivery.
blended together in
a dynamic forum of Nursing Informatics Symposium
educational sessions, The Nursing Informatics Symposium met at Singapore General
Hospital to explore a wide range of IT related issues affecting
e-Sessions and
patient care and professional development.
symposia.
e-Sessions
Many attendees took advantage of the computer-
based learning programs --“e-Sessions”-- that
were offered during the conference. These
popular, 20-minute modules gave participants
a flexible learning option in planning a busy
schedule. The e-Sessions covered many of
the same industry topics as in the educational
sessions, but in a more convenient PowerPoint
format.
Networking:
Connections and More!
Because HIMSS AsiaPac07 Conference & Exposition was a first-of-its-
kind event, so were the networking opportunities. From the education
sessions to the exhibit floor to special receptions…
professional
connections
were made
everywhere
and anywhere.
The highlight for the week was the Night Safari Reception held at the Singapore
Zoo. After a very civilised dinner, attendees boarded a tram for a ride...
on the wild side!
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The Exhibition:
Global Innovation Under One Roof
The Exhibition was so much more than a trade show.
It was an event that provided opportunities to explore the
latest healthcare IT solutions, emerging technology and
interoperability standards that span the globe –
all under one roof.
The Interoperability Showcase was a
‘must see’ event.
It highlighted how implementing the IHE framework
(Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise) could pass
vital health information seamlessly—across multiple
settings, systems, applications and institutions.
The Product Tutorials were
dynamic case studies presented by exhibiting
companies. They demonstrated some of the
most cutting-edge healthcare IT solutions in
real world applications today.
AsiaPac07 drew more than 50 top
vendors from around the world.
The Certified Professional
in Healthcare Information
and Management Systems
(CPHIMS) designation is
recognised around the world
as the industry standard for
healthcare IT and management
systems knowledge. Attendees
were given the opportunity to
take the CPHIMS exam during
the conference.
Media Spotlight:
The Winning Numbers
HIMSS AsiaPac07 attracted key media outlets from across
the Asia Pacific region. The conference received extensive
and prominent coverage in the media. More than 30 media
articles were generated, including five
major articles.
May 2007
S TIMES, 17
A sample of some of the publications that covered this event include:
THE BUSINES
The Straits Times, The Business Times, TODAY, Lianhe Zaobao,
Shin Min Daily, SMBedge, Reader’s Digest, ZDNet Asia, Medical
Tribune and more.
The Conference Opening received wide-ranging coverage. While
y 2007
some of the local newspapers devoted attention to Guest of Honour
TODay, 17 Ma
Khaw Boon Wan’s announcement that the new Yishun hospital would
be named after philanthropist Khoo Teck Puat, all media noted the
minister’s call that the healthcare industry needed IT to improve
services. ZDNetAsia.com highlighted this point prominently in its
May 2007
headlines, “Healthcare must step up IT adoption.”
TIMES.COM, 17
Total number of media hits:
WWW.STRaITS
29 (24 mentions, 5 coverage on issues)
All media noted that this was the inaugural HIMSS Asia Pacific
Conference. The Business Times further noted that this was “the first
gathering of more than 1,000 healthcare and technology experts and policy-
makers in the Asia Pacific to focus on advancing quality healthcare through
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technology.”
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The Business Times’ BizIT section (print and online versions) and TODAY
ZDNET aSIa.
(print and online versions) carried in-depth opinion/analysis pieces on the
deployment of IT in Singapore’s healthcare sector. BT covered keynote
speaker Prof Tan Ser Kiat’s speech, highlighting that technology was a key
factor that will enable healthcare to become targeted and individualised. TODAY featured an interview
with Ms. Patricia Perry, Intel Corp Digital Health Group VP, who noted that while Singapore was one of the
region’s leaders in harnessing technology for healthcare, it still lags behind countries such as South Korea,
particularly in the use of newer technologies.
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HIMSS AsiaPac07 Demographic Charts:
The Results
Principal Work Focus
Case Management 3%
Clinical Systems 30%
E-Commerce/E-Health 13%
Financial Management 1%
Healthcare domain <1%
Internet/Intranet 2%
IT Infrastructure 19%
Legal Aspects of Healthcare 1%
Management 21%
Medical Staff Service 1%
Nursing 3%
Other 2%
Pharmacy 2%
Reengineering/Performance Improvement 1%
Sales in Healthcare <1%
Security/Confidentiality/Privacy 1%
Telecommunications 1%
Work Site
Academic 5%
Ambulatory Care <1%
Ancillary Clinical Service Provider <1%
Clinic <1%
Government 8%
Healthcare Consulting Firm 6%
Hospital 27%
Other 10%
Healthcare Organisation 13%
Restructure National Healthcare Group 8%
Payor <1%
Provider 1%
Vendor 22%
Professional Titles
IT Professionals
17% 53% Miscellaneous
Healthcare Professionals
C-suites in Healthcare
Hospital Administrators
19%
10% 1%
Length of Time in Field
21%
<1 Year
28% 1-5 years
6-10 years
26% 10-15 Years
15+ years
4%
21%
Purchasing Authority
67% Decision Influencer
Decision Maker
33%
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Looking ahead to AsiaPac08 where new ground will be broken - again!
SAVE THE DATE
HONG KONG
20-23 MAY 2008
In association with CHIK Services
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