ATHN Data Summit 2009 
The first annual ATHN Data Summit, held in 2008, set a precedent for success. More than 135 physicians, nurses, licensed social workers, data managers and government collaborators attended. Based on the evaluations, 49 out of 50 attendees would recommend the ATHN Data Summit to their colleagues.
This year promises to be even more exciting. We hope you and your
colleagues will join us in Chicago from July 30-31, 2009.
THE AGENDA
Data rich projects that help to improve care and preserve access to high quality care are our priority.
Please join us for the launch of WebTracker and to learn more about the progress of the ATHNdataset, the new funding cycle for data management awards through the ATHNdata.quality.counts program, technical training using WebTracker and what HTCs need to do to prepare for migration to this new platform.
For the second year in a row, ATHN will provide real-world resources to help you and your patients get ready and be prepared in the event of a disaster or emergency. Drawing on best practices of centers across the country, ATHN has developed the ATHNready Care Continuity Plan template to help your HTC build its own plan. The ATHNready program includes a wallet-sized flash drive Personal Health Report with core medical information for your patients that can be generated directly from WebTracker and an interactive HTC Finder complete with driving instructions to your center. For a sneak peek click here. All of these will be available to you at the ATHN Data Summit 2009.
We look forward to seeing you there and hope you can join us.
WHEN
July 30 - 31, 2009
The ATHN Data Summit 2009 will kick-off at 1:00pm on Thursday, July 30 and conclude at noon on Friday, July 31st. Several ATHN committees will meet the morning of July 30.
WHERE
To be held at the Westin O’Hare Chicago.
The Westin O’Hare Chicago
6100 N. River Road, Chicago, IL 60018
847-698-6000 (ph)
847-698-5483 (fax)
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| July 30 - Pre-meeting | |
| 9:00 am | ATHN Disaster Preparedness Steering Committee |
| 11:00 am | ATHN Project Review Panel ATHN Technology Committee ATHN Privacy, Security, and Data Access Committee ATHN Community Relations and Communications Committee |
| July 30 - Day 1 | |
| 12:00 noon | Registration and Welcome Reception |
| 1:00 pm | Opening Session The State of ATHN Data Quality Counts and WebTracker Makes it Easier |
| 3:00 pm |
Track One:
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| 5:15 pm | Summit Recess |
| 6:30 pm | ATHN Social and Dinner |
| July 31 - Day 2 | |
| 8:00 am | ATHNready: Ready for Rollout International Harmonization for Rare Disorders and Patient Safety |
| 10:00 am |
Breakout Sessions
Where We Go From Here? |
| 12:00 noon | Summit Adjourns |
| 1:00 pm |
WebTracker Technical Training: A Hands-on Experience (Overflow session) (Participants are required to bring a laptop that can access the hotel’s wireless internet connection.) |
Who Should Attend
The ATHN Data Summit is an annual event where all members of the HTC team have an opportunity to work together toward the development of a secure national health information infrastructure. The ATHN Date Summit 2009 is open to all HTCs - both ATHN Affiliates and non-Affiliates. We encourage team participation. Attendees will include:
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Registration Fee
There is no registration fee for HTCs or ATHN government partners.
To ensure that financial constraints do not stand in the way of team participation, ATHN is offering a travel stipend of up to $500 to any ATHN Affiliate in need - no questions asked. Your HTC delegate simply registers online at www.athn.org/summit2009 attends the summit and submits their expense receipts to ATHN. One expense form per affiliate will be available for pick up at the Data Summit.
Hotel Accommodations
For hotel reservations, please contact the Westin O’Hare Chicago at (847) 698-6000, or the Westin reservation line at 1-800-WESTIN-1 (1-800-937-8461) or register online at http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/ATG29A A block of rooms has been reserved for attendees of the ATHN Data Summit 2009 at the special rate of $109 / night for single or double occupancy Please identify yourself as an attendee of the ATHN Data Summit 2009 to receive the special rate. This special rate is good through July 14, 2009, after which standard rates will apply. Make your reservation early!
The Westin O’Hare Chicago
6100 North River Road
Rosemont, Illinois 60018
(847) 698-6000
FAX: 847-698-5483
Westin O’Hare Location
Conveniently located, The Westin O'Hare is just minutes from O'Hare International Airport.
The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service that departs approximately every 20 minutes.
Westin O’Hare Hotel Services
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Hotel Dining
Start your day with a fresh pastry and Starbucks® coffee to go from The Bakery-Coffee Counter. Enjoy refreshments, get a bite to eat, and catch the latest scores in the inviting Lobby Lounge. Savor continental cuisine with a mesquite flair at The Benchmark restaurant. Finish the evening in the cozy Benchmark lounge with a relaxing after-dinner drink.
Local Dining
Explore the many options for fine dining and casual restaurants at www.rosemont.com/dining.php .
To Visit the Chicago Loop
The Chicago Blue Line “L”, Rosemont Station, 5801 N. River Road, is located 0.2 miles from the Westin O’Hare. www.transitchicago.com
Shopping and Movies
Muvico Rosemont 18, 9701 Bryn Mawr Ave, Rosemont, IL, (847)
447-1030
Rosemont Plaza, 9503 W Higgins Rd., Rosemont, IL, Phone: (847) 825-4019
Additionally, the hotel is only five blocks from the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (formerly Rosemont Convention Center), Allstate Arena and the Rosemont Theatre.
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This second annual data summit is funded through ATHN's founding unrestricted grant from Novo Nordisk. |
ATHN's Disaster Preparedness Program is supported by Cooperative Agreement Number U27DD000319 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).