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21 Feb 2017

CHIA on the move
Its a huge achievement to become a certified health informatician just ask our 225+ CHIA graduates. Certification acknowledges a persons comprehensive digital health knowledge gained over many years. As a CHIA, working in a rapidly evolving health environment, it is important to maintain your skills and knowledge through continuing professional development. Today the CHIA partners - HISA, ACHI and HIMAA - are pleased to launch the CHIA recertification program which will ensure we continue to grow professional assurance for digital health. With several large organisations coming in to CHIA this year, the digital health workforce is building momentum. Watch this space!

- ADVOCACY -

HISA has a voice on key advisory panels named by the Australian Digital Health Agency. The Agency has announced the appointment of members to five Board Advisory Committees - Clinical and Technical; Consumer; Privacy and Security; Audit and Risk; and Digital Health Safety and Quality Governance.

- CHIA -

CHIA graduates will be able to renew their certification as part of HISAs new continuing professional development (CPD) program launched today. CHIA alumni will recertify their credentials every three years by accruing CPD points.

- BRANCH NEWS -

Member renewals opened for 2017-18
Members look out for your renewal notices - early birds who renew by 28 February will be in the prize draw. Its going to be another great year to be a HISA member with some new services to be launched including the online library.

HISA NSW event in Newcastle
NSW Branch is holding an interactive symposium on topics relating to some of the difficulties and opportunities facing digital health consumers as they begin to engage with My Health Record with their service providers on Friday 3 March.

Smarter homes for healthy ageing
Digital health advances, from robotics and automation to 3D printing, are going to play an increasingly important role in modern healthcare delivery. Come to this QLD branch event on Wednesday 8 March and hear latest developments from industry experts.

- WEBINARS -

*WEBINAR* - World Economic Forum - [22 Feb]
Two HISA members were at last months World Economic Forum in Davos. Attend their HISA Webinar tomorrow to hear their take on what global leaders are saying about the future of healthcare and technology.

- CAREERS -

The University of Melbourne is offering two PhD Scholarships for commencement in 2017 with a particular focus on digital health interventions.

- CONFERENCES -

HIC 2017 Call for Papers
HISA is inviting Call submissions for HIC 2017, Australias Health Informatics Conference, to be held from 6 9 August 2017 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. The deadline for submissions is 20 March 2017.

ATC 2017 Program Announced
Meet our national and international speakers check out the ATC 2017 program.
Offer: Hospitals and healthcare organisations who register three delegates will receive a 50% discount on the third registration.

- EVENTS -

First HISA Breakfast for 2017
We set the scene with a targeted discussion on digital health, informatics and the importance of its contribution to health system change. Join a range of keynote speakers across the series in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane on March 7, 8 and 9 respectively.

Join the datathon and make a difference
Can you tackle clinical problems with large datasets? Be part of the ANZICS Critical Care Datathon, 4-5 March at The Carlton Connect Initiative, The University of Melbourne, and make a real difference to patient care.

Make 2017 the year you join HISA logo

Already a member?
Renew before midnight 28 Feb to be in the draw for an earlybird prize!

Important Dates

ATC 27-28 April
HIC 6-9 August

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