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Fourth Annual Medical Device Connectivity Conference & Exhibition, November 1-2, 2012, Joseph B. Martin Conference Center at Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Agenda

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Sponsors/Exhibitors

Platinum

Laird Technologies

Laird Technologies
www.lairdtech.com
www.summitdata.com

Summit Data Communications now is part of Laird Technologies, a leading provider of enterprise-grade embedded wireless modules. Embedded wireless solutions from Laird Technologies include Summit Wi-Fi radio modules, a full line of Bluetooth radio modules, and innovative Range-Amplified MultiPoint (RAMP) radio modules. These modules provide secure and reliable wireless connectivity for millions of devices in challenging environments such as hospitals.

At the Medical Device Connectivity Conference, Laird Technologies is featuring its Bluetooth and Summit Wi-Fi modules:

  • Bluetooth modules include a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) module and a long-range Class 1 Bluetooth module, both of which will make their debut in Q1 2013.

  • Summit Wi-Fi modules provide reliable connectivity, fast roaming, robust security, full Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX) support, and centralized configuration and management to simplify IT in medical settings.

Laird Technologies, a unit of Laird PLC, employs over 9,000 employees in more than 46 facilities located in 16 countries.

Company Contact Information
Natalie Sheerer
(330) 434-7929 x 104
526 South Main Street, Suite 805
Akron, OH 44311
nsheerer@summitdata.com

Silver

Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan
www.frost.com

Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, enables clients to accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation and leadership. The company's Growth Partnership Service provides the CEO and the CEO's Growth Team with disciplined research and best-practice models to drive the generation, evaluation, and implementation of powerful growth strategies. Frost & Sullivan leverages 50 years of experience in partnering with Global 1000 companies, emerging businesses and the investment community from more than 40 offices on six continents. To join our Growth Partnership, please visit www.frost.com.

Company Contact:
Britni Myers | Executive | North America
Corporate Communications | Frost & Sullivan
britni.myers@frost.com | P: 210.477.8481 |
F: 210.348.1003

"We Accelerate Growth"

Medical Connectivity Consulting

Medical Connectivity Consulting
www.medicalconnectivity.com

Medical Connectivity Consulting serves medical device and health care IT manufacturers, and health care provider organizations. Founded in 2004, the company provides insight, strategy development, planning and execution targeting workflow automation through the integration of medical devices and information systems, and enabling technologies. Principal Tim Gee delivers most services, supplemented by a network of industry experts. Engagements typically entail top of mind knowledge and experience, analysis and problem solving skills honed over many years, and the provision of additional resources for specific projects or tasks. Services for manufacturers span product development, regulatory strategy, sales, marketing and operations. Provider services include technology management and planning, process reengineering, and traditional vendor selection. Medical Connectivity Consulting consistently delivers high value services, saving clients both time and money.

Contact: Tim Gee, Connectologist & Principal
Tel: (503) 481-2370
Email: tim@medicalconnectivity.com
Website: www.medicalconnectivity.com

Please contact TCBI for information on sponsorship/exhibition opportunities.
Tel: 310-265-2570 Email: sk@tcbi.org

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Registration

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You can still register for the Medical Device Connectivity Conference & Exhibition. The easiest way to register is online. You can also register for the conference at the Joseph B. Martin Conference Center at Harvard Medical School. Our registration desk will be in the ground floor lobby of the Conference Center. Our registration desk will be open on November 1st beginning at 7:00 am. If you register at the conference, we will accept payment by company check, credit card or cash. If you have any questions, please call us at 310-995-6889 of email us at info@tcbi.org. Please note that we will be in flight most of the day on October 31st and so may not be able to return phone calls immediately. At this point, please do not fax a registration form.

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Conference Location

Joseph B. Martin Conference Center at Harvard Medical School
77 Avenue Louis Pasteur
Boston, MA 02115
Tel: (617) 432-8990

For additional information, including directions and parking, please visit www.theconfcenter.hms.harvard.edu

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Hotel Accommodations

BEST WESTERN PLUS - Boston The Inn At Longwood Medical

BEST WESTERN PLUS - Boston The Inn At Longwood Medical
342 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

PLEASE BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS BY CALLING
1-800-GOT-BEST or (617) 731-4700
MENTION "TCBI" TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNTED RATE!

Dates Secured:
Wednesday, October 31st and Thursday, November 1st

Nightly Rates:
$179 plus tax Single or Double Occupancy

Hotel reservations must be made directly through BEST WESTERN PLUS - Boston The Inn At Longwood Medical Reservations Department at 1-800-GOT-BEST or (617) 731-4700. Please mention "TCBI" to receive the preferred rate for conference attendees.

Please note that the $179 rate applies only for the nights of October 31st & November 1st. However, the hotel may offer the $179 rate on other nights based on availability. Cancellations must be made by 4:00 pm Eastern time on the day of arrival to avoid penalty. If a cancellation is made after 4:00 pm on the day of arrival, the hotel will charge a no-show fee for one night room and tax.

Please note that this is the hotel closest to the Joseph B. Martin Conference Center at Harvard Medical School, where the conference is being held. The hotel is a five minute walk from the Conference Center. Rooms are limited so if you need hotel accommodations we encourage you to make your reservation as soon as possible. Please note that the cutoff date for making reservations has passed but the hotel still has rooms available. Please note, however, that the rates offered may be higher than the rates mentioned above.

 

Supporting Organizations

AHTF

American College of Clinical Engineering (ACCE)
http://www.accenet.org/

The American College of Clinical Engineering (ACCE) was founded in 1991 with the commitment to enhance the profession of clinical engineering. With members in the United States and abroad, the ACCE is recognized internationally as a leading professional society for clinical engineers with a mission to:

  • Establish a standard of competence and to promote excellence in clinical engineering practice.

  • Promote safe and effective application of science and technology in patient care.

  • Define the body of knowledge on which the profession is based.

  • Represent the professional interests of clinical engineers.

Visit www.accenet.org for more information.

Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation

AAMI
www.aami.org

The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), a nonprofit organization founded in 1967, is a unique alliance of nearly 7,000 members from around the world focused on advancing safety in medical technology through effective standards and educational programs, and publications. AAMI is the primary source of consensus and timely information on medical instrumentation and technology. The IT Horizons series, the Health IT Collection, IT-related conferences, and standards, particularly 80001 (Managing Medical IT) are likely of interest. For more information about AAMI products, membership, or involvement in the IT standards committee, visit the AAMI website.

ECRI Institute

ECRI Institute
www.ecri.org

ECRI Institute, an independent nonprofit with more than 40 years of healthcare experience, offers a full spectrum of healthcare and information technology management services for healthcare organizations worldwide. Our unique experience allows us to offer unparalleled vision on complex technology issues with decision support guidance, equipment planning services, hazard and recall management, and health technology evaluations. We provide information and technical assistance to the healthcare community to support safe and cost effective patient care and assist them in planning how new technologies will impact services and operations. The results of ECRI Institute's research and experience are available through its customized consulting and membership programs, publications, information systems, technical assistance, laboratory services, and seminars. ECRI Institute is designated an Evidence-based Practice Center by the U.S. Agency for Health Research and Quality.

The Healthcare Technology Foundation

The Healthcare Technology Foundation
www.thehtf.org

The Healthcare Technology Foundation is a non-profit IRS 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Its mission is to improve healthcare delivery outcomes by promoting the development, application and support of safe and effective healthcare technologies. Major initiatives of the Foundation include clinical alarm safety, tools for managing integrated technology risk, the development of patient oriented technology safety brochures, the promotion of clinical engineering excellence through training and recognition programs, and the support of clinical engineering certification through the Healthcare Technology Certification Commission. Website: www.thehtf.org

Contact:
Tobey Clark
Email: tobey.clark@uvm.edu

The International Council on Systems Engineering

The International Council on Systems Engineering
www.incose.org

Our systems engineers are building the future

The International Council on Systems Engineering is the premier international organization for systems engineering professionals

  • Network with over 8,000 members in 50 countries

  • Advance your career with professional systems engineering certification

  • Online access to INCOSE publications, papers and products

  • Collaborate internationally on best practices, technology and standards

  • Annual International Symposium: http://www.incose.org/symp2013

To become part of a vibrant, systems engineering community visit www.incose.org.

Instantly read abstracts from the Systems Engineering Journal http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/39084/home

RFID in Healthcare Consortium

RFID in Healthcare Consortium
www.rfidinhealthcare.org
www.intelligenthospital.org
www.intelligenthospitaltoday.com

The RFID in Healthcare Consortium advocates the safe and effective use of wireless based technologies in healthcare, assisted living, and nursing homing facilities. Our members are concerned with issues and solutions that pertain to the successful use of RFID, RTLS, and wireless technologies for patient care and safety. Consortium efforts include: delivering educational programs, support for standards, development of benchmark specifications, best practices, and sponsorship of educational events for all interested parties in the healthcare sector. Please join us. www.rfidinhealthcare.org, www.intelligenthospital.org, www.intelligenthospitaltoday.com.

The International Council on Systems Engineering

The International Council on Systems Engineering
www.wi-fi.org

The Wi-Fi Alliance is a global non-profit industry association of hundreds of leading companies devoted to seamless connectivity. With technology development, market building, and regulatory programs, the Wi-Fi Alliance has enabled widespread adoption of Wi-Fi worldwide.

The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ program was launched in March 2000. It provides a widely-recognized designation of interoperability and quality and it helps to ensure that Wi-Fi-enabled products deliver the best user experience. The Wi-Fi Alliance has completed more than 15,000 product certifications, encouraging the expanded use of Wi-Fi products and services in new and established markets.

Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Alliance®, WMM®, Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA), the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, the Wi-Fi logo, the Wi-Fi ZONE logo and the Wi-Fi Protected Setup logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, Wi-Fi Direct™, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi Multimedia™, WPA2™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Passpoint™, Passpoint™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™, Miracast™, Wi-Fi ZONE™ and the Wi-Fi Alliance logo are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. www.wi-fi.org

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Supporting Publications

Clinical

Clinical Innovation + Technology magazine (CI+T)
www.clinical-innovation.com

Clinical Innovation + Technology's mission mirrors healthcare's ongoing transformation fueled by data and technology. CI+T brings together clinically and technologically centered minds who are deploying new care processes and practices, evidence-based medicine, and information access among caregivers, care teams and patients through optimal connectivity and seamless interoperability of clinical devices and IT systems. To learn more and receive a complimentary subscription please visit us at Clinical-Innovation.com.

Digital Health Group

Digital Health Group
www.linkd.in/DigitalHealthGroup

The Digital Health group serves as an ethical, curated forum for advancing professional knowledge and relationships among individuals interested in the super-convergence taking place between digital technologies and the medical cocoon, as Dr. Eric Topol describes it. The group's purview also encompasses consumer-focused, non-clinical digital solutions focused on sports, fitness, health and wellness markets. These can be considered preventive medicine. The key to it all is the health consumer, writ large, who has the potential to catalyze digital health adoption.

FierceEMR"

FierceEMR
www.FierceEMR.com

FierceEMR gives hospital administrators, IT executives, and practice managers the must-know news and insights about modernizing patient information systems. Keep up-to-speed on EMR adoption, interoperability, data security, EMR implementation, and more by visiting our website and signing up for our free, weekly email. Our editors also write comprehensive special reports that give you the inside scoop on industry innovators. As a part of the FierceEMR community, you'll have full access to our whitepaper library, eBook selection, and webinars. We look forward to your joining the FierceEMR family! http://www.FierceEMR.com

FierceHealthIT"

FierceHealthIT
www.FierceHealthIT.com

FierceHealthIT updates healthcare executives, CIOs and IT managers on the latest market trends and developments concerning CPOE, EMRs, HIE, e-prescribing, and other health IT industry news. Our editors supplement the news of the day with in-depth features on industry-shaping technologies. In addition to our free, weekly email newsletter, you can keep track of market trends through our exclusive webinars and benefit from our vast whitepaper and eBook library. As a FierceHealthIT subscriber, you will have full access to our job boards and networking parties. Join the FierceHealthIT community today! http://www.FierceHealthIT.com

FierceMedicalDevices"

FierceMedicalDevices
www.FierceMedicalDevices.com

FierceMedicalDevices tracks the developments in the heavily-regulated medical devices and diagnostics industries. Biotech & pharma executives, device developers, engineers, and researchers rely on our free, weekly email briefing for news on FDA/EMEA regulations, clinical studies, product launches, IPOs & venture capital deals, and other critical areas. Beyond the news of the day, our editors produce features on the current regulatory environment and the latest industry deals and developments. As a subscriber, you have full access to our exclusive webinars, whitepaper library, and eBooks. Furthermore, all members can benefit from our jobs board and networking parties. Join the FierceMedicalDevices community today! http://www.FierceMedicalDevices.com

Home Care Technology Report

Healthcare IT News
www.healthcareitnews.com

Published in partnership with HIMSS, Healthcare IT News is the industry's leading news source, providing healthcare IT and other executives the information they need to implement and harness technology as a means to enhance patient care. Jesse H. Neal award-winning coverage includes clinical and business IT strategies, regulatory updates, and vendor and provider news. Content is published in print and online, as well as through mobile and social media platforms. Healthcare IT News is read on all media platforms by IT management, C-suite and general management, and clinical executives at hospitals, large group practices, ambulatory care facilities, home health organizations, payers and more.

Healthcare

Healthcare Informatics
www.healthcare-informatics.com

Healthcare Informatics is the only publication focused solely on servicing the acute-care C-suite IT leaders. It covers best practices for system selection, contract negotiation, implementation and integration, as well as strategic management issues, such as governance, staffing, budgeting and change management. To ensure consistent coverage of important issues, Healthcare Informatics and its Web site are divided into six areas of content - clinical, financial, administrative, wireless, imaging, and policy.

Patient

Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare (PSQH)
www.psqh.com

Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare (PSQH) is a respected source of research, news, and practical tools for improving the safety and quality of healthcare. Readers of PSQH include clinical practitioners and directors, hospital executives, patient safety officers, risk managers, quality directors, IT professionals, engineers, business leaders, policy makers and educators, among others. This diverse community of professionals also supplies the feature articles, research, case studies, and opinions published in PSQH. PSQH offers a print and digital bi-monthly magazine and a bi-weekly eNewsletter. For more information, visit www.psqh.com.

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