Connected World Magazine’s Peggy Smedley to Discuss the Future of Healthcare at Upcoming Event

CAROL STREAM, Ill. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Connected World magazine today announced that Editorial Director Peggy Smedley will speak at the upcoming annual conference for the New Jersey Assn. of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies’ (NJAMHAA’s) Information Technology (IT) Project.

As an outspoken advocate and supporter of connected devices and M2M technology, Smedley will present the keynote address to CEOs, CIOs, IT directors, and staff from hospital-based and freestanding non-profit behavioral healthcare providers, as well as government leaders, advocates, and consumers. Her talk will be on March 5, 2013 at Pines Manor in Edison, N.J.

“Healthcare is an arena where M2M can provide endless advantages. I am looking forward to discussing those possibilities with the members of NJAMHAA next week,” says Peggy Smedley, editorial director, Connected World. “Through the IT Project, NJAMHAA has become a strong technology advocate, much in the same way Connected World has made the commitment to connected devices and M2M. I am glad I can lend a hand in its unique mission.”

Following the focus of the IT Project’s 2013 event, “Riding the Coaster of Change: Strap Yourself In,” Smedley’s presentation is set to educate attendees on the benefits that can be found for patient care in today’s connected world. She will discuss current industry trends, including BYOD, apps, and connected devices for healthcare.

“We are delighted that Ms. Smedley is able to present our keynote address at our annual IT conference this year. She brings with her valuable expertise in the area of M2M, which is increasingly becoming more intertwined with our everyday lives,” says June Noto, chief operating officer and director, NJAMHAA’s IT Project. “The impact of connected devices is still being ascertained, but we are seeing more and more of it across all industry sectors, especially in healthcare. We are excited to welcome her to the Garden State to share her wisdom with us all.”

Attendees will also receive free subscriptions to Connected World magazine.

About Connected World magazine

Connected World is the business and technology publication that provides the intelligence industry titans need and the guidance consumers crave. It’s all about M2M. www.connectedworldmag.com

About the New Jersey Assn. of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies, Inc.

Founded in 1951, NJAMHAA represents 180 hospital-based and freestanding providers of mental health and addiction treatment services throughout New Jersey.