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Hi
Everyone,
In case you missed the MUSE Conference last week, I thought I'd send you some
news and observations.
News
I'm sure everyone learned all kinds of things at the many many education
sessions. However several news items stuck in my mind. First is that
David Zelward was elected to be the next MUSE President. David has
been involved with MUSE for many years and I've always found him to be
thoughtful, respectful and a good listener. Congratulations
Dave. He will take office after next year's conference in San
Diego. Another board change is that Vicki Cooke will replace Martha
Sullivan. We're very sorry to see Martha go as we've only had the
best of dealings with Martha during her term. Unlike some other board
members who left and haven't participated in MUSE very much, I expect to
continue to see Martha at MUSE events in the future. On the other hand,
congratulations to Vicki. Vicki has worked hard running the MUSE Southeast
regionals for many years. MUSE Board meetings won't be the same with
Vicki's enthusiasm.
Another topic concerns the future release of Client/Server version
6.0. I heard from several sources that this will NOT be another
standard upgrade for client/server users. I would love to tell you
that Meditech was there to explain what's coming in 6.0 but as most of you know
Meditech has not attended the US and Canadian MUSE conferences for several
years. Meditech does, however, attend the MUSE UK conference and last year
talked about releases up to 5.7 and in one session said that the screens in
MAGIC 5.7 would be as close as possible to the C/S 5.7 screens. I
heard more details in the rumors about 6.0 but rather than repeat them here, I
suggest that C/S users contact Meditech directly and ask about it.
If you want to hear more rumor details, write to me.
Conference
The conference was well organized as usual. The decision by
the MUSE board to create permanent positions several years ago was a good
one. Prior to Alan being hired, the board ran the show and the board
changed from year to year. Alan and his staff's experience
grows with each show and it is apparent. The conference facility was
large enough to handle the volume and the breakout rooms were close
together unlike last year in Las Vegas. The only complaint was that
the hotel was spread out way too much so that some rooms were a loooonnng walk
in 90 degree heat from the conference area. The show will be
returning to Disneyworld in 2012 and probably will be at the same
property. The vendor area was the biggest ever and the size and quality of
booth exhibits was better than ever. The schedule was packed with
sessions with something for everyone. My concern is that the show
has been shortened from 3.5 days in years past to 2.75 days this
year. I'd like to see Saturday put back into the conference so that
people don't have to rush out in the middle of the afternoon on Friday to make
flights home. Believe it or not, we've started making plans for next
year in San Diego. I assume you have also.
Dan Rather was the keynote speaker this year. He gave an emotional
speech about the news and about the CBS staff that recently had been killed or
injured in Iraq. He also told a funny story about his first job working at
a radio station and later offered someone in the audience a job because they
asked a good question about his story. What I will remember most is that
Mr.. Rather spent allot of time afterwards talking to everyone who wanted to
talk to him or get an autograph. He was in no hurry to rush
out. He is a kind, polite, considerate person that we somehow don't expect
celebrities to be. I asked him why we don't see the aggressive
investigative journalism that we saw in the 1970s and he responded that
journalists are afraid of being labeled unpatriotic.
Scary.
Why attend
MUSE
You've all heard the standard reasons to attend the MUSE conference including
workshops, educations sessions, vendors and networking. They're all true
but I want to suggest one more. Every year I'm sad when the show
ends. I told Alan I was happy to stay until they dragged me out. He
offered to arrange that. It goes by too fast and I'm unhappy to have to
wait another whole year for the next show. I realized that the show
is very exciting to attend. Most of us attending the show are
passionate about what we do. We care about our work. Its
even more uplifting to be surrounded by others who feel the same
way. Its inspiring to hear what other people are doing and to be
able to share your issues and ideas with them. Its a key
event to prevent your work from being the "same old
thing." A business associate told me this morning that every year
when I come back from the MUSE conference that I have a much more excited
and upbeat demeanor (if you can imagine that). I hope you
agree. In the interim, I hope we'll see many of you at the regional
shows this fall and that you are planning to attend the International show next
year in San Diego. Does anyone have the link for the registration
yet?
Joel
Berman
President
Iatric Systems, Inc.
Phone/Fax: (978) 805-4101
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Web: www.iatric.com
Iatric
Systems provides integrated software applications, interfaces and NPR services
to hospitals and health systems operating the Meditech HCIS.
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