HIMSS Office of Advocacy and Public Policy was founded in February 2000 and focuses on equipping federal and state officials with the knowledge they need to implement appropriate policy and works with all interested stakeholders including individual members, corporations, and collaborating organizations to coordinate and advance healthcare IT and management systems through advocacy and public policy initiatives. Advocacy and Public Policy legislative and regulatory actions are guided by HIMSS Legislative Principles.
Mark Stevens Wins HIMSS Inaugural Advocacy and Public Policy Photo Contest
Congratulations to HIMSS Inaugural Advocacy and Public Policy Photo Contest winner, Mark Stevens, HIMSS Delaware Valley Chapter Advocacy Co-Chair! More than 30 pictures were submitted from HIMSS members since the contest began in January. HIMSS staff narrowed the contest down to five semi-finalists. The Advocacy and Public Policy Steering Committee voting members chose the winner via secret online voting. Mark will receive an all expense paid trip to HIMSS 7th Annual Advocacy Day. View winning photos
HIMSS Advocacy Day
Let Your Voice Be Heard. Advocate! Join us for the 7th Annual HIMSS Advocacy Day, held in conjunction with National Health IT Week 2008 and HIMSS Summit, on June 10-11, 2008 at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, DC. The purpose of Advocacy Day is to advance the best use of healthcare IT to improve the quality and affordability of healthcare. Read more
A complimentary newsletter
HIMSS Pulse on Public Policy is an e-newsletter written specifically for HIMSS’ members, state and local policymakers, and members of Congress and their staff. Learn more >
