Special Edition Upcoming 2019 SHIEC Annual Conference

SHIEC Annual Conference
When: August 18-21, 2019 | National Harbor, Maryland
Where: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Hashtag: #SHIEC19

About the Conference
On August 18-21, 2019, the HIE community will convene at the Gaylord National Resort & Conference Center in National Harbor, MD to celebrate HIE growth and success across the country. The 5th Annual SHIEC Conference is hosted by: SHIEC HIE members, Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients (CRISP), Maryland and CRISP, DC. SHIEC19 Conference registration is now open. Early Bird rates are available through June 21:

  • SHIEC HIE Member/ Associate HIE Member Rate: $275
  • Strategic Business & Technology (SB&T) Member Rate: $625
  • Non-SHIEC Member Rate: $1,075
  • Government Rate: $425

Exhibit and/or Sponsor at the SHIEC Annual Conference
Increase your visibility at the annual conference by upgrading your Silver Sponsorship (free to SB&T members). Don’t forget to confirm your exhibit booth in the exhibit hall as space is limited. Email kristine.aldrin@healthcurrent.org to secure your booth today. There is also still time to review and sign up for sponsorship opportunities.

Sharing at SHIEC
Our own Roberta Mullin attended the 4th Annual SHIEC Conference in Atlanta GA, last August 2018. While there she had the opportunity to speak with several founders, CEOs and Executive Directors about the conference and the latest news and happenings from each of their organizations. Get ready for this year’s conference and listen below.

Kelly Hoover Thompson, SHIEC CEO
As SHIEC CEO, Kelly Hoover Thompson (@HIEforMe) is responsible for working collaboratively with SHIEC’s members and board of directors to develop and actively advance an organizational strategy that ensures SHIEC’s success. Her goal is to elevate the awareness, stature, and perception of HIEs on the national healthcare landscape.

2019 SHIEC Achievement Awards
The 2nd Annual SHIEC Achievement Awards recognize outstanding achievement by health information exchange (HIE) organizations. Listed below are the Nomination Criteria/Eligibility:

  • Only SHIEC HIE members are eligible for nomination. Nominations may be organizational level, team level or individual level.
  •  A separate Nomination Form must be submitted for each nomination.
  •  Nomination Form must be complete, including two Letters of Recommendation, to be eligible for consideration. No partial
    nomination applications will be accepted.
  •  Self-nominations are acceptable.
  •  Nominations will be evaluated for relevance, effectiveness, impact, sustainability and return of investment.

Nomination deadline is June 14, 2019.

Book Your Room
Book your reservation now at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. The SHIEC Conference rate is $159/night plus taxes. The room block expires Friday, July 26. If cancellation needs arise be sure to cancel at least 72-hours prior to arrival to avoid a one night charge to your credit card.