HEALTH LEVEL SEVEN INTERNATIONAL

HL7 International, the leading authority for global healthcare IT standards, provides standards for interoperability that improve care delivery, optimize workflow, reduce ambiguity and enhance knowledge transfer among all of our stakeholders, including healthcare providers, government agencies, the vendor community, fellow SDOs and patients. In all of our processes we exhibit timeliness, scientific rigor and technical expertise without compromising transparency, accountability, practicality, or our willingness to put the needs of our stakeholders first.

What is a Working Group Meeting?

HL7 International Working Group Meetings are held three times per year at varying locations. These Working Group Meetings serve two important purposes:

1. They give the HL7 International work groups a chance to meet face-to-face to work on the standards;
2. They provide an invaluable educational resource for the healthcare IT community.

Standards Development

HL7 International has more than 40 work groups dedicated to specialized areas of interest such as Orders and Observations and Electronic Health Records. These work groups are directly responsible for the content of the standards and spend much of their time at the Working Group Meetings hard at work on standards development. Attending a Working Group Meeting can be a great way to get a handle on what is going on in a particular area, and everyone attending an HL7 International Working Group Meeting is invited to attend any of the Working Group Meetings.

Educational Sessions

This Working Group Meeting will offer numerous educational opportunities. Sessions will cover a full range of HL7-specific topics such as Version 2.x Implementation, Version 3, and the Clinical Document Architecture (CDA), among others. Educational sessions also branch out to cover general interest industry topics such as the Electronic Health Record, XML and Vocabulary Terminology.

Now Offering CME Credit Sponsored through The American College of Physicians!

The tutorials offered at the 24^th Annual Plenary and Working Group Meeting qualify for continuing medical education for physicians. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the American College of Physicians and Health Level Seven® International. The American College of Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American College of Physician’s designates the educational activity for a maximum number of 21 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Schedule Overview

The Plenary Meeting is scheduled for Monday, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm, the General Session will be held Tuesday – Thursday, 8:00 – 8:45 am; Tutorials are scheduled Monday afternoon – Thursday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and Work Groups meet Monday afternoon – Friday.

Registration

Onsite registration will be open Sunday, October 03, 2010 from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm.

The complete WGM Schedule is available in the Meeting Brochure.

"Early Bird" Rate Deadline

Early Bird registration, including payment, is required by September 10, 2010 to receive the discounted rates. Otherwise the full fee structure will apply. Consult the registration form for a schedule of meeting fees.

To Register

Please complete the registration form.

You have several payment options

• If paying by credit card, you may submit your registration electronically;
• or you can fill out the form in the brochure and fax it along with your credit card information to +1 (734) 677-6622;
• or you can fill out the form in the brochure and mail it along with your credit card information, or check payable to Health Level Seven International in U.S. funds;

The mailing address for payments is:

Health Level Seven International
3300 Washtenaw Ave., Suite 227
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
USA

Advance registrations will be accepted until September 24, 2010. After September 24, 2010, registrations can only be made on-site in Cambridge, MA. All registrations require payment in full at the time of registration.

Cancellation Policy

Prepaid registrants who cancel prior to September 10, 2010 will receive a full refund minus a $50 processing fee. After September 10, 2010, no refunds will be made.

Tutorial Cancellation

The tutorial schedule is subject to change. A tutorial may be cancelled by September 10 if expected registration numbers are not met. If a tutorial is cancelled, pre-registrants will be notified via e-mail. The registrant can select another tutorial at that time, or a full refund of the tutorial fee will be made. However, registration fees will not be refunded.

Dress

The dress code is casual for all HL7 International functions. Layered clothing is advised as room temperatures may vary.

Meals

Continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks and lunches are included in the meeting registration fee and will be provided for all registered attendees Monday through Friday. Vegetarian and diabetic meals are available upon request. you must register for each day's lunch on your registration form in order to receive lunch tickets.

Please Book Your Room at the HL7 International Meeting Hotel

HL7 International urges all meeting attendees to secure their hotel reservations at the HL7 International Working Group Meeting Host Hotel. The hotel has been contracted to provide the best rate and service to our HL7 International meeting attendees, including the vast number of meeting rooms that HL7 International uses. In order to secure the required meeting space, HL7 International has a contractual obligation to fill its sleeping room blocks. If you make reservations at a different hotel, HL7 International risks falling short on its obligation, which translates to HL7 International paying additional costs (penalties) to the hotel. Therefore, to help avoid penalties, we urge you to book your hotel room at our host hotel. Thank you!

RESERVE YOUR ROOM TODAY!

Hyatt Regency Cambridge
575 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA 02139-4896
Phone direct: +1 (617) 492-1234 or +1 (800) 233-1234
Fax: +1 (617) 491-6906
Maps & Directions
Reservations
www.cambridge.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/

HL7 attendees should log on to https://resweb.passkey.com/go/8f22589a and simply follow the reservation instructions. For phone reservations call +1 617 492 1234. Be sure to mention Health Level Seven (HL7) to receive the discounted room rate of $199 per night for single or double occupancy. This rate applies to both regular and government room reservations. Remember, space is limited, so reserve your room early. Discounted room rates are available only on reservations made before September 6, 2010. Room rates are subject to all applicable state and local taxes in effect at time of check in.

Hotel Information

Step into sophisticated luxury at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge hotel, overlooking Boston and the Charles River. Fresh from a $15 million renovation of guest rooms and public spaces, our iconic ziggurat-shaped building boasts the same charm with all-new amenities, including updated ballrooms, state-of-the-art technology and lavish enhancements to the hotel's outdoor space. The new design scheme evokes an urban feel with subtle plaid carpet, regional black and white photographic artwork and deep espresso wood toned furniture accented with brushed nickel and black glass.

Jog along the river's edge or exercise on your own schedule in our 24 hour StayFit™ fitness center, overlooking the Boston skyline. Relax in your updated guestroom with a movie on the 37" flat screen TV, tune into your iPod® on the iHome stereo system.

Enjoy seasonal New England cuisine at Zephyr on the Charles, offering panoramic river and Boston views. Gather on the Zephyr patio and lounge offering regionally inspired delectable al fresco dining. Conveniently situated on the Charles River between the vibrant energy of Boston and the intellectual vitality and charm of Cambridge, MA is our newly renovated Cambridge MA hotel, now offering guests stylish accommodations, modern conveniences and exceptional service. Whatever your reason to visit, Hyatt Regency Cambridge will make every stay more comfortable and every guest more than welcome.

Rooms & Amenities

• 470 newly renovated sleek guestrooms and 11 suites, Boston skyline and Charles River views
• Plush Hyatt Grand Beds™ / 37" LG Flat Screen HDTV/iHome stereo with iPod dock/Deluxe bath with pampering Portico products
• Outdoor balconies and patios
• Pet-friendly

Guest Services

• Winner of 2009 Mobil Travel Guide's Three-Star Award
• 24-Hour Business Center / Wi-Fi /Express Check-in Kiosk/Hyatt FastBoard™
• Complimentary Cambridge shuttle Service
• Concierge / Hyatt E-Concierge / Multilingual Staff

Dining & Entertainment

• Zephyr on the Charles with seasonal outdoor dining terrace
• Zephyr Friday Night seafood buffet / Zephyr Sunday brunch
• Zephyr Lounge
• In-room dining

Activities

• 24 hour StayFit™ gym overlooking the Boston skyline
• Indoor lap pool with sundeck / sauna / eucalyptus steam rooms
• Seasonal bike rentals / massage services
• Walk / jog / bike trails along the Charles River

Transportation To/From Airport

Taxi fare from the Logan International Airport to the hotel is approximately $35. The charge for parking at the hotel is $35 per day with in and out privileges. There is an airport subway that makes seven stops along the way, and drops you 1.5 miles from hotel. There is an above ground BU Central Green Line (seven stops), and an Underground Harvard Square or Kendall Square Red Line Subway that costs $1.70. Please visit www.mbta.com for a detailed rail map. Amtrak (Bay Station) is located 3 miles from the hotel. Amtrak also stops at South Station in the Financial District, which is approximately 5 miles from the hotel.

Area Information

Cambridge is the spirited, slightly mischievous side of Boston, located just a bridge away on the other side of the Charles River. Packed with international flair and a youthful vitality, Cambridge is a city where counter culture lives, classic culture thrives, and multi-culture is a way of life.

Cambridge offers an exciting multicultural setting where visitors from around the world mingle in the shadow of two of the world's premier educational institutions: Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Teeming with cafes, bookstores, and boutiques, Cambridge is often referred to as "Boston's Left Bank."

The Boston area's premier attraction, the Freedom Trail, is a walking tour through historic Boston, encompassing 16 of the most treasured sites in American history. The Freedom Trail is an actual red line painted on the sidewalks and streets of Boston. Besides guiding a visitor to the historic sites, the Freedom Trail is an excellent way to tour the city as it winds through many diverse neighborhoods.

Visitors to the Boston area are never at a loss for something to do. Boston's many museums, concert halls, theaters, and nightclubs are always abuzz with activity and excitement. From the internationally acclaimed Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Science and the John F. Kennedy Library & Museum, to the famous Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops, to an abundant local and pre-Broadway theater scene, Boston's cultural and entertainment options are bountiful.

Known as the "Athens of America," Boston's renowned medical and educational institutions have helped to make it an international center of learning and intellectual activity. The metropolitan area's 35 hospitals and more than 60 colleges and universities are a vast resource.