Iowa HIMSS 2022 Spring Conference – Wild About Healthcare IT

When: April 21st and 22nd
Where: Blank Park Zoo (7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315)

Iowa HIMSS Chapter is planning their Wild About Health IT spring conference! We hope you can join us at the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines Iowa April 21st (1-4:30) and April 22nd (9-4) for outstanding, innovative, and informative education sessions and presentations. We have a action packed agenda for you including cyber security, CIO roundtables, leadership, virtual reality and more! You don’t want to miss it!

April 21st, we will also have an evening meet and greet social event that includes private aquarium viewing, snacks and drinks followed by a Wild Lights Event. Explore the Blank Park Zoo at night for larger than life illuminated Asian lanterns.
Sponsorship opportunities available.

Make your calendars and watch for details! See you in Des Moines!

Included in your registration:

• 1 ½ days of interactive learning 
• Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
• 2 days admission to the Blank Park Zoo
• Evening Reception and Admission to the Wild Lights Zoo event
• Networking, Smiles, and some Wild Fun!

Schedule (subject to change):
Thursday, April 21, 2022
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM - Registration
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM - President’s Welcome- Tom Feldman & Iowa HIMSS Board
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM - Keynote Address - The Hippo Solution: How IT Can Eliminate Territorial Thinking and Engage with the Business | Presented by Mark Kenny, Speaker, Author, Strategic Teamwork Consultant
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM - Break and Vendor Visits
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Here, there, everywhere- Virtual Rounding and Care | Presented by Lenovo
4:00 PM - 4:45/5:00 PM - Defining Appropriate Levels of Security and Privacy Assurances to Address Common Health Care Industry Challenges | Michael Parisi HITRUST Alliance

Reception and WILD LIGHTS sponsored by Iowa Hospital Association
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM -- Reception at The Blank Park Zoo Aquarium followed by Admission to Wild Lights (explore Blank Park Zoo at night and discover the awe-inspiring Asian lanterns throughout the park) | Holmes Foster Conference Center & Blank Park Zoo Grounds Special Thanks to Our Reception Sponsor IOWA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
 
Friday, April 22, 2022
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM - Registration and Breakfast sponsored by ecfirst
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM - Getting to know Your Iowa HIMSS Board 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Keynote Address - CMMC from DoD: Opportunities for Healthcare Cyber Resilience | Presented by Ali Pabrai, ecfirst Chief Executive
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - CIO/CMIO Roundtable Discussion | Featuring:

• Dr. James Blum - CMIO for University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
• Karmen Dillon - Director of Application Services for University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
• Dr. Michelle Rebelsky - CMO for Audubon County Memorial Hospital & Clinics
• Makyla Maize - IT Director for Washington County Hospital & Clinics
• Dr. Brian Patty - CMIO for Medix Technology
• Rhiannon Harms - Chief Data & Analytics leader for UnityPoint
• Chris McEntee - CIO for Van Buren County Hospital and Clinics

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM - Break and Vendor Visits
11:15 AM - 12:00 AM - Wow! Augmented Reality is a Healthcare Reality | Presented by Brian Cole, Lenovo
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM - Lunch & Networking sponsored by ecfirst
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM - Accelerate Innovation | Presented by 314e Ryan Seratt, Director of Training
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM - Data Analytics Driven Business Decisions | Presented by Shaman Akhtar, ELLKAY Director of Customer Success – Hospital and Health Systems & Rylan Murry Data Analytics Leader at NMHS (Nebraska Methodist Health System, Omaha)
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM - Break and Vendor Visits
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Building a Clinician Satisfaction Program | Presented by Dr. Brian Patty, CMIO for Medix Technology
3:30 PM - Closing remarks and Prize Drawing - Must be present to win!

Cancellation Policy:
If notified of a cancellation prior to April 7th, a full refund minus a 6% administrative fee will be issued. No refund will be issued if you cancel after April 7th.

Hotel (closest to the event):
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Des Moines Airport
6800 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321
$159-169 room rate
Complimentary Parking and Shuttle
Complimentary WiFi
Room Block Here - Ask for the Iowa HIMSS Chapter Room Block