LANSDALE, Pa. — December 18, 2007 — Winifred S. Hayes, PhD, CEO of Hayes, Inc., will speak about the role of evidence in strategic medical technology planning at the Connecticut Hospital Association’s 2008 Healthcare Executive Summit on January 29 in Wallingford, CT. Her presentation is scheduled for 10:00 – 11:00 am.

Dr. Hayes’ topic will cover the process of health technology assessment (HTA) and its role in healthcare decision making. She will address the importance of combining horizon scanning and HTA in identifying emerging technologies and evaluating their potential impact, ultimately improving the strategic technology planning process.

Connecticut Hospital Association provides a number of educational programs devoted to critical issues for healthcare leaders, and Hayes, Inc. is a sponsor of the 2008 Summit. For additional information about the event, visit http://www.cthosp.org/Education/Education.asp.

Dr. Hayes has published articles in both peer-reviewed medical journals and major healthcare publications, and is a frequent speaker at healthcare conferences. Her clinical experience includes trauma, critical care, acute care, occupational health, and ambulatory care. Dr. Hayes serves on the Board of Directors for URAC, a nonprofit healthcare accreditation and certification organization. She is also a member of Health Technology Assessment International, Women Business Leaders of the U.S. Health Care Industry Foundation, and Vistage (formerly TEC), an international organization of CEOs dedicated to increasing the effectiveness of chief executives and those they influence.

About Hayes
Hayes, Inc. is an independent health technology assessment (HTA) company. Its products and services are targeted primarily at healthcare professionals and decision makers working in policy and management positions. Hayes identifies and monitors new and emerging technologies likely to have a significant impact on the cost, utilization, and quality of healthcare. Its assessments provide information on the safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of these technologies, including medical and surgical procedures, drugs, biologics, diagnostic and screening tests, medical devices and equipment, and complementary and alternative therapies. Hayes has no ties to manufacturers or any organization standing to benefit from the sale or use of a particular technology, and its information supports decision-making in coverage policy, contracting, acquisition, and health technology deployment. In addition, Hayes offers a variety of custom, consulting, and educational services. For more information, visit www.hayesinc.com.

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