Nashville Technology Council

Sparking Interest in EHRs

Are we ready for the next WebMD?  Why aren’t the next generation of EHR companies springing up in Nashville?  We have the talent, we have the funding, and we have the experience.

Experts at HCA have been integrating every healthcare system for the past 30 years.  Every time they do an acquisition, they integrate the clinicals and financials.  The same goes for virtually every other Hospital company in Nashville including CHS, IASIS, Ardent, and Vanguard.  Richard, would you be willing to loan us a few system integrators for a year?

This is my view of the opportunity – NASHEHR – Nashville Area Surveillance Health Record

1. First some Definitions – PHR, EHR, EMR – Alphabet Soup
a. Personal Health Record – Consumer lead compiling of health record
b. Electronic Health Record – Consumer/Provider partnership/integration
c. Electronic Medical Record – Health Information System with Clinician Data Access
2.    Regional Health Data Repository (1.5 Million Records CBSA / 6 Million if we want to do it statewide) – Draw Center – Scalability – multiple
3.    Interface Engines (SeeBeyond (Sun) and Cloverleaf (Healthvision) – Draw top and bottom
4.    Secure Connections – HTTPS/Tunneling – Draw Tunnels
5.    Providers – Hospitals, Physicians, Home Health, Surgery Centers, Nursing Homes, Pharmacy, Labs – Draw Circles
6.    Payers – BCBS, TNCare, CIGNA, Wellpoint, United – Draw Boxes
7.    Consumers – Google, HealthVault, BCBS, TNCare, H2U – Draw ?
8.    Analytics/Surveillance/GIS – Draw Maps, Charts, Red/Green Lights
9.    Potential Companies in Nashville – Draw ?
a. Vanderbilt lead Tech Transfer from Center for Better Health
b. Credence Health (Quality Interface)
c. Change Healthcare
d. HMS
e. Data Advantage
f. Emdeon
g. Others/New Entrants?

What do we need in Nashville, right now?
1.    Really experienced Government Grant writers
2.    Public/Private Cooperative to make a Regional Health Data Repository Operational
3.    Seed funding for 4-5 companies that can focus on PHRs, EHRs, and EMRs.
4.    Tod will donate a domain name to a new startup – http://www.nashehr.com

Resources

HHS – http://healthit.hhs.gov/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=1204&parentname=CommunityPage&parentid=7&mode=2&in_hi_userid=10741&cached=true

Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology – http://www.cchit.org/

HL7 – Standards based interface for healthcare records – http://www.hl7.org/

Interface Engines
Cloverleaf – http://www.healthvision.com/
SeeBeyond – http://www.sun.com/software/javaenterprisesystem/javacaps/index.jsp

Health Information Systems – Vendors that service Nashville
HMS (CHS) – http://www.hmstn.com/
Meditech (HCA) – http://www.meditech.com
McKesson (Vanderbilt/CHS/IASIS) – http://www.mckesson.com
Cerner (Baptist/St Thomas) – http://www.cerner.com
Vanderbilt’s Center for Better Health – http://www.regionalinformatics.org/

Consumer Revolution
Google Health – https://www.google.com/health
Microsoft Health Vault – http://www.healthvault.com

What do you think?  Join the discussion below.

Technical Innovation Awarded the Highest Audio Video Industry Certification

Nashville, TN, May 27, 2009 – Technical Innovation, one of the southeast’s leading design-build audio-video systems integrators (with offices in Atlanta, Birmingham, Memphis, Nashville, and Raleigh), is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a Diamond Level Solutions Provider by the International Communications Industries Association, Inc.® (ICIA®) and the International Communications Industries Foundation (ICIF). The Diamond Level is the AV industry’s highest regarded certification.

“The Diamond Level designation is awarded to only the very best in our business, and we’re pleased that Technical Innovation, once again, has been recognized as one of the true leaders in our industry,” said Kevin Powers, Technical Innovation Managing Partner. “Over the years, we’ve made a commitment to building a team of knowledgeable and experienced professionals, and making sure that they continue to be trained on the latest technology and techniques. The great thing about
an award like this is that it is an acknowledgement of our commitment to exceptional customer service… something that our clients have certainly grown to appreciate.”

The AVSP Program includes three levels — Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond certified members — depending on the percentage of staff within an organization that has received individual certification. Individual certification is known as the Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) program, and consists of general certification as well as specialized certification in design, installation, rentals, or sales. Technical Innovation is proud to have received the Diamond Level Solutions Provider designation, demonstrating that more than 65% of the staff is CTS-certified.

Companies eligible for AVSP status include businesses that manufacture, sell, integrate, design, provide consultation on or rent AV equipment, systems and services. The AVSP program (formerly ICIA’s Certified Member Program) ties in with the AVolution Industry Awareness Campaign that promotes the skills and talents of professional AV solutions providers (AVSPs). To achieve AVSP status, the company must participate in AVolution by agreeing to 10 Standards of Excellence. More information on ICIA’s certification program and educational courses is available at www.infocomm.org. To learn more about the AV Industry’s AVolution Awareness Campaign, please visit www.avolution.info.

ABOUT TECHNICAL INNOVATION, LLC

 Technical Innovation oversees a portfolio of businesses that provide systems
and technology consulting, design-build of audio-video systems, video conferencing solutions, telemedicine, streaming media, control room audio visual solutions, broadcast equipment, consulting, workflow solutions and integration, digital signage, and service and support. The company’s clients include corporate, government, educational, medical, professional, entertainment, and communications organizations. For more information about Technical Innovation, visit the company Web sites at http://www.technical-innovation.net/integration/  / www.videoconferencingtennessee.com or contact Greg Blandford at 615.515.3447.

Adtec Digital Wins TV Technology STAR Award at NAB 2009
For mediaHUB™-HD 422 High Definition Encoder
 
LAS VEGAS, NV – Adtec Digital is the recipient of the 2009 STAR Award for the mediaHUB™-HD 422 High Definition encoder.

      The STAR (Superior Technology Award Recipient) Award is presented annually by the editorial staff of TV Technology magazine at the NAB Show. The STAR Award is designed to celebrate and showcase the outstanding technological innovations available to the broadcast industry. A panel of judges consisting of TV Technology editors and columnists reviewed a variety of products, examined the technical applications and their overall contribution to the industry, and then submitted their award nominees.

      Adtec Digital’s Total ATSC distribution compression, multiplexing and PSIP solution won the STAR Award at the 2008 NAB Show.

      The mediaHUB™-HD 422 supports the most demanding MPEG 2 and MPEG 4 AVC contribution, distribution and studio encoding applications. It boasts the ability to encode any combination of HD and SD, MPEG 2 and MPEG 4 AVC with 4:2:0 and 4:2:2 color space. The mediaHUB™-HD 422 supports past, present and future broadcast infrastructures.

      “Our strategy is quite simple. At an amazing value, deliver a product with legendary Adtec reliability for the most demanding contribution applications. Make it easy to use, intuitive, automatic and guarantee it works with every IRD,” said Kevin Ancelin, President.  

       ”We are pleased that after just one year of focus on the contribution compression segment, we have delivered hundreds of error free contribution feeds for the most demanding clients and events,” Ancelin said. “With our passion for products, excellence in engineering, and mind for value and real customer service, Adtec has clearly marked its intent to change the contribution compression segment globally. No small feat considering the demands of the market.”

      “Every year, the NAB Show serves as the launching pad for thousands of new products and services for audio and video professionals,” said Tom Butts, TV Technology Editor. “Our panel of editors walk the show floor in search of the most innovative technologies. The products and services that we select for the STAR Award make the cut, they demonstrate their ability to help advance the acquisition and distribution of entertainment and information across the media spectrum.”

      TV Technology (www.tvtechnology.com) is the industry’s leading magazine for technology news and reviews and is celebrating its 25th year covering the television industry. The magazine is published by NewBay Media LLC, the world’s largest publisher of audio and video publications.

      Adtec Digital is a leading developer of digital and IPTV products and solutions including encoders, decoders, multiplexers, ad servers and management servers. With over 23 years experience in media distribution and control, Adtec offers customers rock solid engineering, powerful features and the ability to generate unmatched bottom line revenue. Adtec Digital continues to offer innovative technology that grows with the needs of customers and the advances of the industry. For more information, visit www.adtecinc.com.

Sharpening your Saw

The 7th Habit in Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is Sharpening Your Saw.  In this book, Dr. Covey talks about the need to constantly improve the biggest asset, you.

As the warm lull of summer begins to take over, we often find ourselves daydreaming of vacations.  Don’t let the summer heat slow you down.  Did you know that Nashville provides many ways to for you to stay educated an on top of your technology game this summer?

Whether we are at the pool with our kids or in an important Board Meeting, as a business person, we constantly find our Blackberry’s attached to our hand.  Why not learn how to maximize functionality and more efficiently and effectively utilize your handheld device so you can spend a little more time vacationing and a little less time attached to the office? 

• NationLink Wireless is hosting Blackberry training seminars June 2, June 18, and June 26, and admission absolutely free. Click Here for more information.
• Find out which platform is best for your company at NTC’s Roundtable, June 4th, titled: “Mobile Platform Comparison: Windows Mobile vs. Blackberry vs. iPhone” Click Here for more information.

The presence of new media is constantly surrounding us. While traveling to your favorite vacation spot this summer, many people will download and listen to podcasts, watch videos, and read blogs for entertainment and education.   Would you like to learn how to do this for your business?  Check out the workshops listed below:

• The Center for Nonprofit Management is hosting a workshop July 30th entitled “New Media Strategies: Enhance Your Image, Identity, and Impact.” Click Here for more information.
• Digital Nashville’s Educational Series this June is titled “Social Media: Establishing True Client Expectations”
• Join the NTC Roundtable July 9th, to learn “How to Gain a Competitive Advantage through Social Networking.” Click Here for More Information.

Is your creativity feeling dry? This summer is the perfect time to boost up your website. Learn from design experts how to keep your website fresh and engaging.

• Digital Nashville’s Educational Series, July 23rd, is titled “Design/UX: Design Principles and Expectations in the Age of 2.0”
• The Center for Nonprofit Management is hosting a workshop, June 17th, titled, “Web Design Basics for Nonprofits.” Click Here for more information.

Kids have summer reading. Technology Enthusiasts have summer Roundtables, Seminars, and Workshops.  Don’t miss out!

ImageQuest Takes a Proactive Approach to Print Management
Milton Bartley, President, ImageQuest

Since 2007, ImageQuest has grown from a simple office equipment dealership offering hardware and break-fix service to a full-service technology firm that can support all facets of an organization’s technical infrastructure. ImageQuest takes pride in the fact that it not only provides support for large organizations, but also, helps small and mid-size businesses manage their technology infrastructure and budget.

“Our biggest growth opportunity is our ability to promote a technology platform which enables a small organization to operate with the technology infrastructure of a much larger organization,” Milton Bartley, President, said. “Through virtualization, SAS and shared server technologies, ImageQuest is able to offer a server-based solution to companies that would never have invested in server technology.”

Through ImageQuest’s print management tool, Fleetview, the company is able to take a proactive service approach to fix customers’ problems before they even know they exist. The tool allows ImageQuest to manage its customers’ devices remotely in order to provide an unparalleled level of customer support.

“At ImageQuest we strive everyday to have a zero in-bound call load in our Network Operations Center as well as our Customer Services Center,” Bartley said. “We monitor our customer’s networks and devices proactively with the goal to know about and respond to service and supply issues before the customer is aware there is a problem.”

Bartley admits that most leading competitors do offer a similar tool, however, companies who were not originally built surrounding a print management tool struggle with the huge investment of time and resources to convert all of their systems to a managed platform. It is also difficult for a company to change from a reactive model of responding to inbound service and supply requests to a proactive model.

“Every major player in ImageQuest’s industry has a similar tool, but I do not know of another competitor in this market truly providing proactive service and supply management,” Bartley said. “It was easy for us because we built our business around the tool from day one.”

As the company continues to grow, Bartley hopes to earn the trust of Nashville’s business leaders through ImageQuest’s focus on Print Management, IT management and Document Management. Through the Nashville Technology Council’s networking opportunities, the ImageQuest team wishes to continue to maintain awareness and foster relationships in Nashville’s business community.

“Networking events are a crucial tool for successful business in Nashville,” Bartley said, “and NTC continues to offer some of the better networking and educational opportunities in the Nashville technology community.”

BusinessTN’s 2009 Best Employers in Tennessee
PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS
BAKER, DONELSON, BEARMAN, CALDWELL & BERKOWITZ PC
INFOWORKS INC.
THE NORTH HIGHLAND CO.
STITES & HARBISON PLLC
ENA

Nashville Business Journal – Best in Business Awards
Finalist: 1-25 Employees:
Advanced Network Solutions
The Human Capital Group

Finalist: 16-100 Employees:
C3 Consulting, LLC
Magazines.com

Winner: 101-500 Employees:
Passport Health Communications
Finalist: 101-500 Employees:
Zycron

Winner: 501+ Employees:
Pinnancle Financial Partners
Finalist: 501+ Employees
Bridgestone Americas
Vaco

2009 Recipient of Bronson Ingram Award
Healthways Co-Founder & Chairman Tom Cigarran

PMI’s “Corporate Advocate of the Year” Award
C3 Consulting
Project Management Institute recognizes firm’s leadership and support of local chapter

9 Horizon Interactive Awards
CentreSource 

BELMONT UNIVERSITY AWARDED $575,000

GRANT  FROM NATIONAL

SCIENCE FOUNDATION

Money to provide science, technology and math scholarships

NASHVILLE, May 21, 2009 –  Belmont University announced today that the National Science Foundation (NSF) is awarding the university a $575,000 grant in support of scholarships for students in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) with the intention of attracting women, minorities, first-generation college students and economically disadvantaged students to these disciplines. The NSF sees investment in STEM education as crucial if the US is to hold its place as a world leader in science and technology. This project will involve Belmont faculty working with high schools and industries across Middle Tennessee and is an important piece of a renewed vision of the sciences at Belmont.

Belmont Provost Dr. Dan McAlexander said, “The ‘Pathways’ project will have a lasting impact on the sciences at Belmont and on the caliber of students we attract. This grant in particular enables the university to expand and strengthen its commitments in areas that are vital to a 21^st century world, areas that reflect this generation’s pioneering spirit.”

Professor of Mathematics, Dr. Glenn Acree, who served as principal investigator for the proposal, added, “Belmont University welcomes the opportunity to take a leadership role in science and technology initiatives in Middle Tennessee. With this grant we intend to raise student awareness of science-related careers, enhance our science and technology academic programs, and provide qualified graduates to meet the workforce needs of Middle Tennessee.” 

The broader impact will be realized across the Middle Tennessee region as opportunities for education and careers in the STEM disciplines are communicated to K-12 communities and as students within these communities participate through this scholarship program. In addition to partnering with other education institutions, the “Pathways” program further enhances a growing relationship with organizations like the Nashville Technology Council, which seeks to help the Middle Tennessee technology community succeed.

Minimum requirements for scholarship applicants include a high school G.P.A. of 3.25 and Math ACT score and Comprehensive ACT of 25 (or equivalent SAT scores) as well as completed applications for Belmont and FAFSA. Student participants will receive scholarships for four years as long as they continue to satisfy the requirements of the program.

Belmont University, host of the 2008 Town Hall Presidential Debate, is a fast-growing community of 5,000 students who come from almost every state and more than 25 countries. Committed to being a leader among teaching universities, Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service. The university’s purpose is to help students explore their passions and develop their talents to meet the world’s needs. With more than 75 areas of study, 12 master’s programs and three doctoral degrees, there is no limit to the ways Belmont University can expand an individual’s horizon. For more information, visit www.belmont.edu.

FORE!

Networking, Golf, Sunshine, Prizes, and More…

June 2, 2009 @ 1:30 PM Shotgun Start (Vanderbilt Legends Golf Course)

It is time for our first Golfing with the Board.  We are only a week away, so please register today to lock in your spot.  Unlike the Fall Golf Outing, we will be mixing things up a bit.  Each team will have one board member and the other golfers will be mixed together based on companies, handicaps, and personalities.  This is a Members Only event.

Click here to Register Today!

Below are the details.  We hope to see you there.

Venue:  Vanderbilt Legends Club

Date:  June 2, 2009

Shotgun Start:  1:30pm

Members Only

Individual Golfer Reg:  $150

Team of Four $500 (although you won’t get to play together)

Hole Sponsorship Available:  $500

Eagle Sponsor:  $3,000

Interested in Sponsorship? Click Here