Perot Systems Webinar: An Industry Perspective on HIT Policy Committee's Framework for 'Meaningful Use' / Highly anticipated announcement shapes landscape for both healthcare providers and consumers

PLANO, Texas, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Yesterday, June 16th, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONCHIT) Policy Committee released its policy framework for "meaningful use," and in an effort to keep healthcare leaders informed, Perot Systems (http://www.perotsystems.com/) will host a webinar to provide an industry perspective on the committee's highly anticipated framework. It is vital that healthcare leaders understand the impact that this will have on electronic health record (EHR) implementations, anticipated incentive payments and improvements in the quality, safety and cost of healthcare.

What you will learn in this webinar: -- A description of the policy framework that will guide the development and adoption of EHRs, health information technology (HIT) and certification criteria -- A discussion of the advantages and disadvantages for early and late adoption of an EHR -- Recommended next steps for leaders that impact health IT investment decisions and implementation

Hosted by: Dr. Harry Greenspun, executive vice president and chief medical officer of Perot Systems healthcare group

When: Thursday, June 18, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Central US time

To register: Go to http://www.perotsystems.com/insights OR insert this link into your browser -

https://event.meetingstream.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target =registration.jsp&eventid=153067&sessionid=1&key=B7AE1918F57D99D8C253BC9E850C7 42D&sourcepage=register

Perot Systems Corporation: US Healthcare IT Services Industry Leader -- Ranked #1 in market share for healthcare professional services in North America by the Gartner Group -- Recognized by the Black Book of Outsourcing as the highest rated full-service vendor by Hospital & Healthcare Provider clients as well as the highest rated Information Technology Outsourcing Vendor, based on criteria such as trust, reliability, and client relationships -- Earned two prestigious KLAS awards, including the #1 ranking of professional services firms that provide clinical implementation services About Perot Systems

Perot Systems is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions. Through its flexible and collaborative approach, Perot Systems integrates expertise from across the company to deliver custom solutions that enable clients to accelerate growth, streamline operations and create new levels of customer value. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Perot Systems reported 2008 revenue of $2.8 billion. The company has more than 23,000 associates located in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific. Additional information on Perot Systems is available at http://www.perotsystems.com/.

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