Advocacy Day

Health IT advocates to converge on Capitol Hill for
National Health IT Week and Advocacy Day

With the emphasis in Washington on the role of health IT in healthcare transformation and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, there has never been a better time to become involved and advocate for health IT in Washington, DC. In September, health IT advocates will head to the nation’s capital for two highly-anticipated events: National Health IT Week and the 8th Annual HIMSS Advocacy Day. 

8th Annual HIMSS Advocacy Day
Held in conjunction with National Health IT Week, the 8th Annual HIMSS Advocacy Day, Sept. 22-23 at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, DC, joins health IT advocates in “spreading the word” about the value of health IT. During this two-day event, attendees will have an opportunity to meet with their members of Congress, learn advocacy techniques from Washington insiders, hear how the latest happenings on Capitol Hill are impacting the health IT industry, get the latest news about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and mingle with key decision-makers at the Networking Reception and Federal Leadership Awards Ceremony. View Agenda

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Advocacy Day attendees take advantage of a photo opt with the 2008 Advocacy Award Winners, US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Former Coordinator for Health IT Dr. Rob Kolodner

National Health IT Week
Events during National Health IT Week 2009—One Voice, One Vision: Transforming Health and Care, to be held Sept. 21-25, promote widespread adoption of health IT to improve patient safety and healthcare quality. Now in its fourth year, this collaborative forum assembles key healthcare constituents—vendors, provider organizations, payers, pharmaceutical/biotech companies, government agencies, industry/professional associations, research foundations, and consumer protection groups, to raise national attention on the importance of health IT in healthcare reform.

Visit www.healthitweek.org for more information

Advocacy Day 2008

• HIMSS Advocacy Day


Advocacy Day 2007

• HIMSS Advocacy Day Puts Words into Action - HIMSS members take health IT message to the Hill


Advocacy Day 2006

• HIMSS Advocacy Day - part of National Health IT Week


Advocacy Day 2005

• HIMSS Advocacy Day & Capitol Hill Technology Solutions Showcase


Advocacy Day 2004

• HIMSS advances advocacy agenda with support from key federal leaders


Advocacy Day 2003

• Industry Leaders Join HIMSS In Push For Universal Adoption of Electronic Health Records
• Patient Safety Solutions to be Focus of 2nd Annual HIMSS Advocacy Day
• 2nd Annual HIMSS Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill