Brian ReisnerExecutive Director,

Virtual Pediatric Systems, LLC

WELCOME

Changes at VPS• Personnel

– 2 New Quality Analysts– Sr. Statistician – 3 New Programmers

• Application– VPS7 Deployed Fall 2014– VPS8 in Development, to be Released 2015– Other Enhancements

Welcome to

New Orleans• French Quarter• Mardi Gras• Live Jazz• Traditional Cuisine • Mississippi River

- August 2005- The costliest natural disaster

in U.S. history- Great to support City’s rebirth

• Hurricane Katrina

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel• Completed a $50 Million Renovation in 2013• Complimentary Internet Access in All Guestrooms• VPS Assistance Desk Always Staffed

Conference Details• 30+ Speakers in Next 3 Days

– 3 Breakout Sessions

• Targeted Presentations:– Tuesday & ½ Wednesday: Data Collectors and Site Coordinators– ½ Wednesday & Thursday: Researchers and Medical Directors

• Poster Exhibit

• Meals / Snacks

This is YOUR Meeting• The VPS Community is Here

– Let’s Network– Share Like Practices– Extended Breaks

• You can enhance the VPS application– Your feedback drives the changes– Open mic sessions