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WELCOME Brian Reisner Executive Director, Virtual Pediatric Systems, LLC 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 • Hurricane Katrina - August 2005 The costliest natural disaster in U.S. history Great to support City’s rebirth 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