Welcome
On Behalf of the Conference Advisory Board , the Honorary Chairs , the Arizona Telemedicine Program , the Southwest Telehealth Resource Center , and the Four Corners Telehealth Consortium , we are delighted to welcome you to the second national Telemedicine and Telehealth Service Provider Showcase ! SPS is the first national meeting focusing exclusively on building partnerships to bring high quality , telemedicine- and telehealth-enabled medical specialty services directly into hospitals , clinics , private practices , and patients ’ homes .
We have an exciting lineup of 29 speakers that includes nationally and internationally recognized experts on telemedicine ; telemedicine providers and users ; and authorities on legal , regulatory and policy aspects . The two-day showcase features a series of high-powered talks and panels on learning what it takes to succeed in this increasingly competitive market , finding the right partners , understanding telemedicine laws , regulations and policies , establishing successful working relationships , and integrating telehealth into different health-care enterprises .
The Expo Hall has a wide array of tele-medical specialty services and supporting technologies that will provide a forum for seeing and discussing the latest trends in clinical telehealth . To help attendees navigate the floor and hear first-hand what these best-of-breed telehealth companies have to offer , our “ Lightning Rounds ” will highlight exhibitors who will briefly describe their services , markets and thoughts about the state of the market for telehealth service providers .
Health care is changing and telemedicine is leading the way . Service providers offer a new and exciting model for improving the efficient and effective delivery of health care in innovative ways that will truly impact patient care . SPS 2016 offers attendees an entrée into this important and influential arena to help you stay competitive in this demanding and dynamic field .
We wish to express our appreciation to those many individuals who have participated in the planning and implementation of the diverse components of SPS 2016 . Their enthusiasm and dedication have been critical in making SPS 2016 a reality .
It is our hope that you find this conference enjoyable in your personal and professional experiences .
Sincerely , your SPS 2016 Co-chairs ,
Dale C . Alverson , MD Professor Emeritus and Regents ’ Professor Medical Director Center for Telehealth University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Past President , American Telemedicine Association
Elizabeth A . Krupinski , PhD Professor and Vice-chair of Research Department of Radiology & Imaging Sciences Emory University Co-Director , Southwest Telehealth Resource Center Past President , American Telemedicine Association