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Secure data transfer and fast performing SaaS (Software as a Service) solutions will be exhibited by Premium vendors at the June 2010 HIMSS Virtual Conference and Expo.

True to the theme of the HIMSS Virtual Conference and Expo, the Deluxe Exhibitors will highlight innovative solutions for health IT adoption and utilization. The focus will be on the human-computer interface, as vendors will showcase products and services that aim to improve accessibility for both providers and patients.

The only healthcare IT event that brings you networking, exhibits, education sessions and keynotes in a virtual format kicks off this week, live from your computer.The seventh HIMSS Virtual Conference and Expo starts tomorrow with a schedule packed with education and commentary on health IT adoption, technology innovation, informatics and meaningful use.

How childbearing women are using social media is one of the topics that will be touched on in a breakout session at Health 2.0, which kicks off today in Washington. Amy Romano, a nurse-midwife that does online advocacy work for Lamaze International, a nonprofit organization that promotes a natural, healthy and safe approach to pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting, has about 10 minutes to speak at 2:45 pm today. And, what she says and learns at the conference could resonate with 4.2 million women - the number expected to give birth in the next year.