1. HIMSS RHIO Federation Federally Focused, Locally Charged HIMSS Annual Conference 2006 Interoperability Showcase

2. RHIO Federation Objectives Provide education for the emerging RHIO industry Support broad collaboration among industry stakeholders Facilitate knowledge sharing and transfer between RHIO and HIE efforts throughout the United States Connect RHIO leaders throughout the industry Drive thought leadership related to the development of NHIN

3. RHIO Federation Membership RHIOs and HIEs participate in the HIMSS RHIO Federation free of charge or obligation

4. RHIO Federation Members

5. RHIO Federation Support RHIO Federation Task Force (120 members) Work Groups in the Task Force –Definitions –Position Statements –Special Projects –RHIO Guidebook HIMSS RHIO Chapter Roundtable –38 liaisons that will connect to local activity Regional RHIO Symposia to begin Sept 2006

6. HIMSS Contact Information David E. Clark, MIM HIMSS Director, Integration & Interoperability 901 King Street, Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-837-9816 office 703-282-7516 cell dclark@himss.org Noel Quander HIMSS Coordinator, Integration & Interoperability 901 King Street, Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-837-9824 office nquander@himss.org RHIO Federation Website: www.rhiofederation.org HIT Dashboard Website: www.hitdashboard.com