The IASTED African Conference on
Health Informatics
AfricaHI 2010
Science and Technology Applications for Health and Sustainable Development
September 6 – 8, 2010
Gaborone, Botswana
INVITED SPEAKER
Meaningful Use of Health Information Technology: The Need for a Competent Workforce
Abstract
Among the many requirements for meaningful use of health information technology (HIT) is the need for a highly skilled workforce well-education in biomedical and health informatics. In this talk, a well-known educator and thought leader will give an overview of the role of informatics in meaningful use of HIT. Dr. Hersh will describe what is known and should be known about the professional workforce for implementing HIT. He will also discuss related issues such as career pathways, competencies, professional certification, and educational programs in informatics.Biography of the Invited Speaker
Dr. Hersh is also involved in global issues surrounding health IT workforce development and education. He serves as Chair of the International Medical Informatics Association Education Working Group. He is also part of the AMIA Global Partnership Program and collaborates with Hospital Italiano of Buenos Aires, Argentina on a training grant funded by the US National Institutes of Health Fogarty International Center.