HIMSS Iowa Fall 2024 Conference - HIMSS Fest

November 12 - 13, 2024

Once upon a time, centuries ago, a prince and princess were married in a storybook wedding. The joyous Germans, renowned for their penchant to party, put on a reception that lasted six weeks. They had so much fun, they decided to do it every year. They call it Oktoberfest.

Replace a storybook wedding with a successful conference from last year and your HIMSS Iowa Chapter is creating HIMSS Fest 2024! While a conference for six weeks may be extreme, how about 2 days of interactive workshops and engaging sessions and networking opportunities! We’re back in the Amanas with HIMSS Fest!  Join us!


Date: November 12 and 13, 2024
Location: Hotel Millwright, Amana Iowa https://hotelmillwright.com/event-venue/meetings/

Register using the link at the top of the page.

Nursing Credits11.00 contact hours will be granted by University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing (IBN Approved Provider #34). Participants must attend the entire program to receive full credit. Questions concerning nursing credits should be directed to the Nursing Clinical Education Center at (319) 356-1238.

Cancellation Policy: If notified of a cancellation prior to October 18th, a full refund minus a 6% administrative fee will be issued. No refund will be issued if you cancel after October 18th.

Click here to view the program for the event.

Schedule

November 12th

9:00 AM Registration and Networking
10:00 AM Welcome Carrie Main, HIMSS Iowa Chapter President
10:15 AM Keynote: Decision Making & Innovative Problem Solving Dr. Stephen Courtright, Tippee College
11:45 AM Lunch and Networking
12:45 AM Pouring Data: The Future State of Modern Healthcare Interoperability
Jim Hood, CyncHealth
1:30 PM Casting Lines and Raising Steins: Why Phishing Sims Dead Steven Spearman, Cyber Academy
2:30 PM Sponsor Break
3:00 PM Harvesting Resources: Supply Chain Defense within the Healthcare Industry
Joey Carter, Bluevoyant
4-6:00 PM Social Event-Food, Drinks, Games, Music & More
Sponsored by CyncHealth

November 13th

7:00 AM Breakfast and Networking
8:00 AM Keynote Double Feature
  • From Lederhosen to Lockdown: Fashioning a Strong Cyber Defense
  • Rhythm and Reason: Polka Your Way to AI Success
Ali Pabrai, Global AI, Cybersecurity & Compliance Expert, ecfirst
9:30 AM Prost to Progress: EMR Support Solutions for Healthcare Providers
JD Tyler, MD, Just ask Evie
10:00 AM Sponsor Break
10:30 AM Mindshare and Mugs: A Festive Approach to Health IT Networking
Lorna Waggoner, National HIMSS Chapter Engagement Committee
11:00 AM C-Suite Round Table
Beth Carder, Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics Chief Nursing Officer, MSN, RN, RHCNOC
Jim Tufts, Anatomy IT, CIO
Lee Carmen, Iowa Health Care, Associate VP for Information Systems & Chief Information Officer, BSEE
Jim Blum, MD University of Iowa Physicians, Iowa Health Care,  Chief Health Information Officer, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Computer Science, MD, FCCM, AME
12:00 PM Lunch and Networking
12:30 PM HIMSS Advocacy
Trent Lienau, HIMSS Iowa Advocacy Chair
12:45 PM Brewed with Confidence: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Health IT
Aaron Warner, ProCircular
1:30 PM Bavarian Bytes: Enhancing Patient Care through Online Portals and Mobile Devices
Morgan Gulley and Matthew Watson, UI Health Care
2:15 PM Sponsor Break
2:30 PM Pretzels and Perils: The Dark Web Exposed
Brandon Potter, ProCircular
3:00 PM Closing Keynote: Create a Legacy of Integrity by Making Leadership a Lifestyle not A Job Title
Becky Schmooke, Stoic Edge Consulting
4:00 PM Closing Remarks and Prizes