Hospital Leaders Come Together at the SHO Affinity Group Forum

On Wednesday, June 9th, representatives from the SHO Affinity Groups gathered at the Westview Healthplex for SHO’s Affinity Group Forum.

Dr. J. Marc Overhage, President & CEO of the Indiana Health Information Exchange (IHIE), gave a presentation on Meaningful Use, Health Reform, and an update on IHIE’s Beacon Community Grant. Dr. Overhage walked attendees through the some of the background of Meaningful Use and Health Reform and the anticipated changes affecting hospitals as well as physicians.

Julie Carmichael, SHO President and CEO, reviewed the 2010 Strategic Plan and presented the 2009 SHO Value Report.

The purpose of this forum was to bring all Affinity Groups together for networking, collaboration, and to gain a better understanding of SHO.  Affinity Groups include members from SHO hospitals and SHO staff.  These groups come together on a regular basis to share best practices, evaluate new services, and improve quality. 

SHO Affinity Groups include:

• CEO Roundtable
• CFO Council
• CIO Council
• CNO Council
• HR Council
• Physician Roundtable
• Quality Management Council

Ad hoc groups also participating in the Affinity Group Forum include:

• Grant Liaisons
• Marketing Directors
• Patient Satisfaction Work Group

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