About HIMSS

The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) is a comprehensive healthcare-stakeholder membership organization exclusively focused on providing global leadership for the optimal use of information technology (IT) and management systems for the betterment of healthcare. Founded in 1961 with offices in Chicago, Washington D.C., Brussels, Singapore, and other locations across the United States, HIMSS represents more than 23,000 individual members, of which 73% work in patient care delivery settings. HIMSS also includes over 380 corporate members and nearly 30 not-for-profit organizations that share our mission of transforming healthcare through the effective use of information technology and management systems. HIMSS frames and leads healthcare public policy and industry practices through its educational, professional development, and advocacy initiatives designed to promote information and management systems’ contributions to ensuring quality patient care.

HIMSS Vision

Advancing the best use of information and management systems for the betterment of health care.

HIMSS Mission

To lead healthcare transformation through the effective use of health information technology.

Contact HIMSS

Looking for someone or something at HIMSS? Find a list of contact information for all HIMSS departments.

Board of Directors

HIMSS Board members are leaders in the field of healthcare information technology—top executives in both vendor companies and healthcare provider systems--who serve a three-year term to help grow and lead the industry.

Executive Contacts

Don’t hesitate to contact any of the HIMSS executive or senior management staff – just check this list of contacts to find the person you need.

Foundation

HIMSS Foundation is the philanthropic arm dedicated to inspiring charitable giving, research, education and to encourage management and application of healthcare technology.

Partners

As an industry leader, HIMSS partners with other key organizations in the healthcare industry, collaborations that extend your reach as a member.