2025 Spring Conference

Date

Time

Session Title

Speaker(s)

Description

April 16, 2025

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Opening Reception
The Vulcan Room, Homewood Suites by Hilton Downtown/UAB

April 17, 2025

7:00 - 8:15 AM

CIO & Executive Leadership Breakfast (Invitation Only)

April 17, 2025

7:30 - 8:15 AM

Check-In and Breakfast with Exhibitors

April 17, 2025

8:15-9:15 AM

The Evolution of Phishing.  Emerging Trends and Overview of a Phishing Study Targeting Clinicians

Dr. Ryan L. Allen, DSc, CISSP 

UAB Health System

April 17, 2025

9:15-10:00 AM

Building Trust Through Data: Best Practices in Data Governance for Healthcare Organizations

Kris Vilamaa

Mostly Medicaid, LLC.

In today's data-driven healthcare landscape, effective data governance is essential for ensuring patient safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. This session will explore key strategies and best practices for managing healthcare data, focusing on the critical aspects of security, accessibility and quality. Attendees will walk away with actionable insights to implement robust data governance frameworks that foster trust, compliance, and improved outcomes across healthcare organizations.

April 17, 2025

10:30-11:15 AM

Breaking the Data Barriers: Why Patient Access & Interoperability Demand Innovation Now

Zaman Shah

Medway Inc.

Healthcare data fragmentation limits timely access, hindering physician decision-making and preventing patients from actively engaging in their care. Overcoming regulatory, technical, and usability challenges through innovation in interoperability is the next frontier in transforming healthcare, and with today's technology, the time to act is now.

April 17, 2025

11:15-12:00 PM

Remote Work in HIM: Overcoming Challenges & Building a Sustainable Future

Yolanda A. Hill, MSHI, RHIA

Bridgette S. Stasher-Booker, Ph.D., MBA-IT, RHIA, CHTS-IM, MCCT

Alabama State University

As the healthcare industry continues to embrace remote work, Health Information Management (HIM) professionals must adapt to new challenges and opportunities. This session will explore the evolving landscape of remote HIM roles, addressing key concerns such as productivity, compliance, data security, and workforce engagement. Attendees will gain insights into best practices for managing remote teams, implementing effective communication strategies, and ensuring data integrity in a virtual environment. Additionally, we will discuss future trends in HIM workforce flexibility and the digital transformation shaping the industry. Whether you are currently managing a remote team or considering a shift to hybrid or fully remote HIM operations, this session will provide valuable strategies for success.

April 17, 2025

1:00-1:45 PM

Reimagining Data Protection and Business Continuity in a World of Cyber Threats and AI

Robert Jones

Anthony Dutra

Advizex

In today’s healthcare landscape, the exponential growth of both structured and unstructured data creates a trove of information where AI can be applied to uncover valuable insights. It also presents significant challenges for data protection and business continuity. This session will explore innovative strategies to safeguard data and enhance business recovery by leveraging a holistic approach to data management. This approach not only future-proofs your data strategy, but it also enables your teams to harness the power of AI-driven insights.

April 17, 2025

1:45-2:30 PM

DAX Copilot - Improving Physcian Effeciency

Dr. Daren Scroggie

Infirmary Health

April 17, 2025

2:30-3:00 PM

Break with Exhibitors

April 17, 2025

3:00-3:45 PM

Information Exchange & Services Continuity - Improvements through Interoperability

Gary Parker

Alabama One Health Record

Update on Alabama's HIE Services ecosystem; Distinguishing TEFCA vs "tefca" - Macro, Micro, and Sub-Micro levels; Improving continuity through Interoperability - Prior Auths and Public Health

April 17, 2025

3:45-4:00 PM

Closing Remarks & Door Prizes (must be present to win)