Hello! In the unique spirit of the MIS meets CAOS Symposium Series we are pleased to announce that we are expanding our horizons into a new, dynamic conference series— “Disruptive Technologies and Processes to Change Healthcare: New Ideas, New Technology. . . A New Way of Thinking!” The Innovation Conference Series will explore emerging technologies and re-engineering processes coupled with unique training and education programs in order to develop solutions to support patient and family centered collaborative care for the benefit of patients, their families, physicians, allied health care professionals, staff and hospitals. Don't miss the chance to learn the secrets of how a “systems” approach to the delivery of care, as well as new technologies and processes will change the way you practice and work! Anthony M. DiGioia, M.D. Course Chairman Areas of Interest: *   Disruptive and sustaining innovations that result in value improvement from the patient's perspective: New methods, facilities, organizational structures, processes and forms of collaboration for providers, hospitals and insurers *   Systems Based Practices and Care Models *   Top to Bottom Process Re-engineering *   Innovative technologies that support Patient Centered Care *   Low tech solutions that are easy to use for patients and health care providers *   TPS: "Thinking" Production Systems *   Operating Room Efficiencies *   Computer Assisted Simulators and Training Systems *   Learning from the Aviation Industry: Autopilot, Ground and Air Operations Clinical Areas: All Medical and Surgical Subspecialties Innovative Medical and Surgical Interventions Systems Based Clinical Care Programs Minimally Invasive Surgical and Interventional Techniques Patient and Family Centered Collaborative Care Bone and Joint Health Series