Tahoe Summit on Healthcare Internet Connectivity
The year 2000 brings new opportunities and challenges to the healthcare industry. Now more than ever, industry executives need an open forum to discuss current industry trends with other healthcare executives.
Thursday, September 21, 2000 to Saturday, September 23, 2000
at the Embassy Suites Resort Lake Tahoe
Sponsored by: Wellpoint (WLP) and Medix (MXR)
® is a Registered Mark of WellPoint Health Networks, Inc. Services provided by Professional Claims Services Inc. doing business as WellPoint Pharmacy Management.
Guest Speakers
Ms. Gina Smith
Co-Host of CNBC’s CNET News.com & technology journalist for ABC television & radio, and recently appointed CEO of the new INTERNET Connection Corporation.
Dr. David Skinner
Vice-Chairman, CEO, & President of New York Presbyterian Healthcare System
Ms. Elizabeth Carder
Reed Smith Shaw & McClay
Mr. Adam Frisch
Warburg Dillon Read
Dr. Glen Parker
Chairman of the Board & Co-Founder of Parkstone Medical Information Systems, Inc.
Mr. David Pfeil
President & Chief Technology and Operating Officer of Cymedix Corporation
Sponsors
WellPoint Pharmacy Management
WellPoint Pharmacy Management is the nation’s leading health plan-owned pharmacy benefit management company, serving millions of lives.
It is a subsidiary of WellPoint Health Networks Inc.; one of the largest publicly traded managed care companies. WellPoint Pharmacy Management combines strong expertise and vast experience to provide customized management of pharmacy benefits for each of its clients.
Medix Resources, Inc.
Through its healthcare Internet transaction division, Cymedix Lynx Corporation, Medix Resources, Inc (AMEX:MXR) is connecting the world of healthcare using its patented Cymedix.com suite of business to business transaction and interface tools.Cymedix.com links existing physician office practice hardware and software to a private network and permits the secure exchange of on-line clinical and administrative information with insurers and service providers (pharmacies, labs, hospitals, other physicians) across the enterprise.
Agenda
The goal of Tahoe Summit is to create an environment where leaders in the healthcare industry can explore new opportunities and solutions the Internet offers the healthcare marketplace.
With the exception of the keynote speakers, the Summit format will feature roundtable discussions where attendees are invited to participate in exploring the emerging services the Internet can offer within the healthcare community. Attendees represent the senior executives of a wide variety of healthcare insurers, providers, and service companies.
In addition to the structured discussions, plenty of time has been reserved for attendees to network with industry peers and enjoy the activities the Fall Season in Lake Tahoe has to offer.
Schedule
Thursday, September 21, 2000
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
WELCOMING RECEPTION & DINNER
“Welcome to a New Frontier”
Featured Speaker: Dr. David Skinner
Dr. Skinner, with a long list of distinguished accomplishments in the medical community, is among the most noted physicians in the nation. He will open the Summit by offering his views on healthcare from the provider’s perspective.
Friday, September 22, 2000
8:00am – 9:00am
BREAKFAST
9:30am – 10:30am
“HIPPA and the Internet”
Presented by: Elizabeth Carder
A partner in Reed Smith Shaw & McClay, Washington, DC, Ms. Carder is a healthcare industry expert, particularly in the areas of government regulations and Congressional legislation.
10:45 am - 11:45am
“Point-of-Care Information Systems”
Presented by: Dr. Glen Parker
Dr. Parker will discuss what hand-held technology has to offer today’s healthcare arena and what future modules will be able to offer healthcare providers.
Noon – 1:00 pm
LUNCH
1:00pm – 2:30pm
“Defining and Building Business to Business Healthcare Transactions”
Discussion Leader: David Pfeil
Mr. Pfeil will focus on the opportunities to improve patient quality of care, increase market penetration and reduce operating costs
6:00pm – 7:30pm
EVENING PRESENTATION
(Cocktails and appetizers served)
“The Internet: Exactly How It Will Affect Your Business’ Future”
Featured Speaker: Gina Smith
Ms. Smith will provide the group with current business applications and emerging trends regarding business strategies and the Internet.
Saturday, September 23, 2000
8:30am – 9:30am
A CONVERSATIONAL BREAKFAST SESSION
“Healthcare Investments & the Internet”
An open discussion featuring: Adam Frisch
Following Mr. Frisch’s financial analysis of the healthcare Internet marketplace, the Tahoe Summit participants are invited to offer their observations and propose realistic financial models, which can be used to justify deployment of Internet strategies.
Location
4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
1-800-988-9820
The Embassy Suites Resort Lake Tahoe is located on Highway 50 adjacent to the Stateline Nevada/Casino Resort area. The resort is one hour from Reno/Tahoe International Airport. Resort facilities include an indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, fitness center, and an outdoor sundeck. All suites have separate living room with sofa bed, arm chair, color television & VCR, coffeemaker featuring Starbucks coffee, fully stocked mini-bar, wet bar, microwave oven & dining work table. The private bedroom features one king-size bed or two double beds, a second television & a bathroom stocked with supplies.
Activities
Local activities include golfing, boating, fishing, mountain biking, and various other activities. The resort is just 50 feet away from entertainment, dining, & casino excitement at the top Lake Tahoe casino resorts.
Further Information
Please Contact:
Lori Klein
Cymedix Corporation
7100 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 301
Englewood, CO 80111
877-966-3349 ext. 307
303-850-9519 (fax)
lklein@cymedix.com |
