Opening Remarks

The Honorable Phil Bredesen, Governor of Tennessee, and The Honorable Jim Douglas, Governor of Vermont, co-chairs of the State Alliance for e-Health will provide opening remarks and review the agenda.

Update From ONC

The Office of the National Coordinator will discuss the series of initiatives taking place by the federal government surrounding Health IT and Health Information Exchange. They will also address the release of the Meaningful Use final rule and the Program Information Notice.

E-Prescribing for Controlled Substances

Discussion with DEA representative regarding new rules that address e-Prescribing for Controlled substances and the actions states should take to ensure providers are able to meet meaningful use.

Report on Licensure Meeting

HIT and Health System Change

Presentation and discussion of the interactions between Health Reform and HIT, and Meaningful Use.

Consent Laws and Interstate HIE

Presentation and discussion on State and Federal Consent Laws Affecting Interstate Health Information Exchange.

HIE Financing and Sustainability

Presentation and discussion on Health Information Exchange Financing and Sustainability

Future Activities for the State