IHE News: North America Connectathon Preview Sessions; Europe Connectathon Outcomes; AsiaPac12 Showcase

North America Connectathon 2013 Preview Sessions - June 20 and 21 IHE Profiles are a cornerstone of health IT interoperability, and the Connectathon is a unique opportunity to test your implementation with industry peers. Prepare your team to successfully test at the IHE North America Connectathon 2013 by attending two free preview sessions: Introduction to the IHE North America Connectathon and HIMSS Interoperability Showcase - June 20, 10:00-11:00am CT Get an overview of Connectathon and Interoperability Showcase essentials. The Connectathon will take place January 28 - February 2 in Chicago, followed by the Showcase, March 4-7 in New Orleans as part of HIMSS13. Learn the benefits of participation and what it takes to get involved, including the IHE and Showcase registration processes. IHE North America Connectathon and HIMSS Interoperability Showcase Information Session - June 21 10:00-11:00am CT Prospective Connectathon and Showcase participants can learn more details about the 2013 registration process in this session. The management teams will review project timelines, participant requirements, and tools and resources for the 2013 events. Click here to regsiter. IHE Europe Connectathon Breaks New Ground Europe met Swiss eHealth at this year's IHE Europe Connectathon held May 21 to 25, 2012 in Bern. The event showed continued growth in several dimensions, with a record attendance of 520 participants and 250 visitors, expanded testing and engagement from European eHealth leaders. Click here to learn more. Leverage Your IHE Connectathon Experience at the AsiaPac12 Interoperability Showcase The AsiaPac12 Interoperability Showcase, September 17-19 at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, will feature cutting-edge technology and standards, take on real-world health information exchange scenarios, and simulate how information is seamlessly shared throughout a healthcare provider network. Click here to see what policy makers and key stakeholders have to say about the Showcase and click here for further information and registration.