Blockchain Technology Takes Center Stage at Ohio Healthcare IT Day on April 17

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- With the passing of Senate Bill 220 during the Ohio 132nd General Assembly and the signature of Governor Kasich into law, Ohio is positioned as a national policy leader on the use of Blockchain technology. The 12^th annual Ohio Healthcare Information Technology Day (OHIT Day 2019) at the Ohio Statehouse on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 will be a discussion about the public and private partnership necessary for successful implementation of Blockchain for healthcare in Ohio.

Richard Moore, Advocacy Chair of CSOHIMSS, said, "We have seen the use of blockchain technology for crypto-currencies like Bitcoin, but now we see potential uses of blockchain in other industries are growing rapidly. On OHIT Day 2019 we will focus on blockchain use in healthcare to teach IT, work IT and grow IT for Ohio."

OHIT Day 2019 is a collaborative effort between Central & Southern Ohio Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (CSOHIMSS), the Northern Ohio Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (NOHIMSS), the Ohio Health Information Management Association (OHIMA), CHIME, CliniSync HIE, The Health Collaborative/HealthBridge HIE, eHealth Ohio, HIMSS Government Relations, HIMSS Blockchain Taskforce, HIMSS Innovation Center and other organizations to bring the issue of healthcare information technology to the forefront of the political discussion, directly engage state officials and advocate for Health IT to benefit all Ohioans.

In addition to the opportunity to visit and advocate with State legislators, a full educational program will occur throughout the day. This year's highlights include presentations and panel discussions from:

-     Senator Matt Dolan R-24, Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, Sponsor SB 220;
-     Heather Flannery, Global Lead, Consensys Health & Co-Chair HIMSS Blockchain Taskforce
-     Representative Gary Sherer R-92, House Finance Committee, Sponsor SB 220
-     Organizations & Hospitals using Blockchain
-     Ohio HIEs and Blockchain

"Ohio is once again a leader in health IT and Governor Dewine and Lieutenant Governor Husted are recognizing this by proclaiming April 17^th to be Ohio Healthcare Information Technology Day," said Moore. "We look forward to everyone joining us at the State Capitol for Blockchain in healthcare."

CSOHIMSS supports careers in healthcare information systems in Ohio. CSOHIMSS has representation from the provider, consultant and vendor healthcare industry segments and works to enhance communication and education among its over 1,100 local chapter members. Additional information is available on the CSOHIMSS website at http://csohio.himsschapter.org/ and via social media, on Twitter at http://twitter.com/CSOHIMSS , Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Csohimss, LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/csohimss/ Follow OHIT Day #OHIT2019 on twitter.

Media Contact:

Rick Moore
614-530-2350

SOURCE Central & Southern Ohio HIMSS