What Are the Users Groups?

The HIMSS Users Group Alliance Program was developed in October 2003 as a means to create a variety of independent communities within HIMSS that help you do your job better. Through the program, HIMSS is collaborating with healthcare IT organizations to provide environments for you to exchange technology-related ideas, challenges, and solutions.

User group programming and content is directed by an independent member-based advisory committee and executed by HIMSS staff. HIMSS’ participation in the Users Group Alliance Program does not constitute an official endorsement of any entity and the information supplied via any users group does not state or reflect the opinion of HIMSS.

Benefits of Users Group Membership

Members have the opportunity to join one or more of HIMSS user groups at no additional cost.  User Groups allow access to expanded features and benefits, such as:

• Information—regarding the latest technology-related content and its impact;
• Networking—with professionals who share the same challenges and have new ideas; and
• Education—in-person educational opportunities to enhance professional growth, as well as audio conferences to learn the latest information.

User Group Events

Check out some upcoming events.

Cisco and HIMSS have partnered to establish the Community for Connected Health, a users group dedicated to using information to drive better healthcare. Members will be offered:

• No-Cost Webcasts and Educational Opportunities
• Exclusive Access to Cisco Thought Leaders, Innovators and Technology Experts
• Annual Summit Meeting

Visit the Cisco's Community for Connected Health website

Microsoft Health Users Group was created to be a healthcare industry forum for exchanging ideas, promoting learning, and sharing solutions for information systems using Microsoft technologies. The group strives to capitalize on the knowledge and experience of its volunteers to provide industry leadership, drive appropriate standards and develop associated requirements in support of healthcare solutions.

Microsoft Health Users Group members get a unique opportunity each fall to attend a two-day educational event held at Microsoft’s Corporate Campus in Redmond, WA.

Visit the Microsoft HUG website

Questions

Read our Frequently Asked Questions about Individual Membership. For additional information, contact us at 312-664-4467 or connectedhealth@himss.org or microsofthug@himss.org with questions.