STRATEGY: To promote the awareness of changing technology and provide a network of resources to collect and distribute information about this technology to all components of the healthcare industry.

OBJECTIVES:

• Be a resource for current technology trends and issues relating to healthcare business technology.

• Educate Council members regarding technology changes in identifying and defining issues for improving system integration of healthcare components.

• Create programs, symposiums, and /or forums to help understand the impact of dynamic information technology in the healthcare industry and provide relevant case studies and information.

The Health and Technology task force is responsible for planning and facilitating the annual Health and Technology Forum which is held each September in the DFW area. Each half-day-long forum features health technology exhibitors, key note speakers, and break-out sessions directed toward each segment of the industry.