HIC08 Provisional Program Released
The provisional program for HIC'08 has just been released (click here to download a copy) and everyone can now see the exciting event we have planned.
There are now just 2 weeks left before our discount early bird offer closes, so download the program and register now. You can pay online by credit card, or you can download a registration form and fax it to us and we will then invoice you. If you have any problems registering just call us on +613-9388-0555
This year's conference combines the best of our past HIC programs, with the addition of specialized industry innovation and implementation presentation streams, to give you the opportunity to build the balance of theory and practice which best fits your specific needs.
The quality of speakers is outstanding, the topic is highly relevant and we have one of the biggest industry displays ever. I am sure you are going to find opportunities for learning, networking and socialising which will make HIC'08 an exceptional experience for you.
Remember register now and take advantage of our early booking rates.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE PROVISIONAL PROGRAM
The HIC program summary is provided below
SUNDAY 31 AUGUST
| 4.30pm |
Welcome Michael Legg (Chair HIC ’08) |
| 5.00pm | Keynote Enabling the Future for Care Delivery: Innovation Programs in Healthcare Lyle Berkowitz (USA) |
| 5.40pm | Keynote The Role of Telecommunications in Transforming Healthcare Phil Burgess (Aus) |
| 6.10pm | Welcome Reception and Exhibition Official Opening |
MONDAY 1 SEPTEMBER
| 9.00am | Keynote Continua Health Alliance: The Next Generation of Personal Telehealth Is Here! David Whitlinger (USA) |
| 9.45am | Keynote Privacy in a Consumer Centred Healthcare System Loane Skene (Aus) |
| 10.30am | Morning tea and Exhibition |
| 11.00am | Concurrent sessions – Papers and ePosters |
| 12.30pm | Lunch and Exhibition |
| 1.30pm | Concurrent sessions – Papers and ePosters |
| 3.00pm | Afternoon tea and Exhibition |
| 3.30pm | Keynote Medical Ethics, Patient Safety and eHealth Ken Harvey (Aus) |
| 4.15pm | Keynote eHealth, Patient Safety and Medical Ethics Beth Wilson (Aus) |
| 7.00pm | Gala Dinner |
TUESDAY 2 SEPTEMBER
| 9.00am | Keynote NHS Connecting for Health and the Consumer Mike Bainbridge (UK) |
| 9.45am | Keynote The Impact of Consumer Health Records on the Delivery of Healthcare Neil Jordan (USA) |
| 10.30am | Morning Tea and Exhibition |
| 11.00am | Concurrent sessions – Papers and ePosters |
| 12.30pm | Lunch and Exhibition |
| 1.30pm | Concurrent sessions – Panels and Papers |
| 3.00pm | Afternoon Tea and Exhibition |
| 3.30pm | Keynote Consumer Advocacy in eHealth Policy Development Helen Hopkins (Aus) |
| 4.15pm | Keynote A National eHealth Plan with the Person at the Centre Michael Legg (Aus) |
| 5.00pm | HIC’08 Concludes |
HIC08 
Melbourne at the start of Spring is a great place to visit. The combination of outstanding restaurants, sport and art make it an ideal location to relax both before and after the conference.
