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If you are interested in presenting at future Government & Health Technologies Conference and Expo, please submit a proposal with the following format:

As the number of presentations is limited and the interest to present at these events is very high, it is advised to send your submission as soon as possible to maximize your chance of being accepted.

Decision-making is probably the most important aspect of any working professional. Tough situations call on making well-informed decisions. Every visit to a doctor requires an analysis of history, symptoms, and professional intuition before making a vital recommendation. However, in a global environment, where regular travel can often be central in a person's life, visiting the same doctor may not always be possible. Without access to a patient's full medical history, a doctor is missing one of the most important components to make a proper decision. 

To solve this problem, governments and health professionals are hard at work to introduce and perfect a system of Electronic Medical Records. This type of system would make it possible for a health professional to have quick access to a patient's medical history even when that patient is not visiting his/her regular doctor. In addition, in extenuating circumstances when a specialist is required, the specialist would now have a full picture of a person's medical history. This can potentially help in making a better-informed analysis and thus a more accurate decision. 

Now the question each and every single one of us should be asking is "Why is it taking so long for this system to become operational?" Similar types of systems have been available for years in public libraries, banks, police records, etc. Is health care somehow less important? 

There are several annual events that we look forward to every year.  These include Anniversaries, birthdays, New Years, and the SuperBowl. Tax season usually does not make the most popular list, as this is the most popular time for citizens to complain about a lack of efficiency in the Government. Many might feel that they are paying too much, others wonder where the money is going. All of a sudden, we are all professional economists with an opinion on how the budget can be better managed.

Though, at first, it may be difficult to realize all the services and programs the Government provides, a closer look on the Internet can provide a much clearer picture. In recent years, the Canadian Government has made great strides toward offering and improving many of its services online. By visiting a Government site of interest, it is now possible to find much of the required information in the comfort of your own home. Furthermore, many application forms can be downloaded, filled out, and sent back electronically.

Providing services efficiently and conveniently in electronic form is a welcome direction. Evolving information technologies are making it easier for Canadians to find and enjoy the benefits of the many available programs. Perhaps seeing and being involved in such programs will alleviate some of our concerns around tax season.

The 2006 Government & Health Technologies Conference and Expo, 2 co-located events held in Ottawa Congress Centre, March 8th and 9th, is being hailed as a great success. Attracting top officials and executives from Industry Canada, Health Canada, The Institute/PWGSC, Draeger Medical, Ormed, xwave, Eurocom, PEPID, e-Health Online, and many other organizations, the two day expo and conference sessions provided delegates with tremendous learning and networking opportunities. The exposition floor featured industry leading vendors that unveil new product and service offerings developed for public and healthcare sectors.

Cutting Edge Solutions Attracts Many Attendees

Delegates also participated in numerous activities taking place on the expo floor. Featuring the latest products and solutions developed specifically for the healthcare and public sectors, these interactive, expositions provided attendees with the solutions needed to fit their current business needs. The expo floor was also a perfect forum for delegates to meet with their associates and potential clients, and create future business relationships.