HIMSS Global Health Policy Connection The HIMSS Global Health Policy Connection (formerly the Federal Health Community) is a network of professionals from federal, state and provincial government sectors working to leverage health information and technology to improve care delivery through government initiatives. It provides a gathering place for HIMSS members working at all levels of government worldwide who are dedicated to advancing the HIMSS vision to realize the full health potential of every human, everywhere, and our mission to reform the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology. During our monthly meetings, we feature timely conversations to provide ongoing education on current initiatives and projects of interest to a broad array of stakeholders in the government community. We connect members globally across sectors, agencies and industries in an effort to help inform, collaborate and create opportunities for future engagement. We also provide resources to help navigate the public policy arena, including: Networking and collaboration opportunities throughout the year, at the HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition, and other HIMSS events Monthly newsletter with resources from the HIMSS government relations team, as well as updates on upcoming events Resources for additional continuing education and professional development in health information and technology, and data analytics Opportunities to connect with HIMSS staff and contribute to HIMSS public policy thought pieces Not a HIMSS member yet? Join Now What We Do The HIMSS Global Health Policy Connection collaborates with government agencies and other stakeholders across the globe to ensure the effective application of health information and technology policies and practices, as well as to share lessons learned and model practices across jurisdictions to inform future policy development. How can you participate? To join: Log into your HIMSS Membership Profile and drop down to "My Account" Hover over "My Involvement," then select "Participation" Scroll down to "Edit Participations" and add our community Log in now Our Resources Leaders within the government sector collaborate to offer resources to improve healthcare quality and care delivery across the globe. HIMSS offers support through webinars, subject-specific committees and curated content focused on guiding public policy initiatives. HIMSS Public Policy Committee The HIMSS Public Policy Committee convenes healthcare thought leaders across HIMSS membership, working closely with the HIMSS government relations team to advance global policy by collaborating with government officials around the world—including legislators, key national decision-makers, state and provincial leaders, and stakeholder organizations. Expanding its scope to reflect HIMSS global policy engagement, the committee recommends policy positions on pending legislation and regulations to transform global health through information and technology. Appointments to the committee are by application only. HIMSS Foundation As the philanthropic arm of HIMSS, the HIMSS Foundation promotes health information and technology education and issue awareness on global and national levels. It provides educational opportunities and financial assistance to students; education to government employees and industry leaders; data and reports to academics and governments; and financial assistance for special projects. Questions? If you have questions or suggestions for the HIMSS Global Health Policy Connection, please email us.