Sid Tobias, Computer Operations Manager, Health Management Associates, Inc.

Welcome by FGCU Student Chapter Vice President, David DeMoya and SWFL Chapter President, Sheila Gurr.

Introduction of Attendees

Presentation by Sid Tobias with Tim Prentis

Topic: "The Application of Mid- and Mainframe Computers in the Health Management Field"

• History of Mid- and Mainframe Computers

• Mid- and Mainframe Computers Being Used by HMA, Inc.

• How HMA, Inc. Uses Mid- and Mainframe Computers to Support Various Functional Areas of Hospitals

• Advantages, especially Cost Efficiency, of Mid- and Mainframe Computers in Health Management Industry

• Issues HMA, Inc. is Facing (such as Shortage of Mid- and Mainframe Computer Experts, Lack of Mid- and Mainframe Computer Education at Universities, etc.)

• Questions and Discussions