About Advocacy at HIMSS
HIMSS Government Relations Office was founded in February 2000 and focuses on expanding the visibility of the Society’s mission on Capitol Hill, with the Administration, and with state legislatures. Members of HIMSS Government Relations staff also educate interested stakeholders including individual HIMSS 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 2011-2012 Public Policy Principles.
The department offers several services and products for HIMSS members including the:
