Call for Action: 2010 was the year for healthcare reform in the United States. HIMSS believes that lives can be saved, outcomes of care improved, and costs reduced by transforming the healthcare system through the appropriate use of information technology (IT) and management systems. HIMSS advocacy, public policy, legislative and regulatory actions are guided by HIMSS 2011-2012 Public Policy Principles.
2011-2012 Call for Action: Enabling Healthcare Transformation Using Information Technology
Status Report on Call for Action, August 2011
HIMSS has created sections on our website dedicated to the Economic Stimulus and Healthcare Reform legislation. This section is filled with important documents, HIMSS analysis, education opportunities and more.
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Massachusetts Lawmakers Introduce Healthcare Bill
5/11/2012 - H. 4070, “An Act relative to Health Care Quality Improvement and Cost Reduction Act of 2012,” has been released in the Massachusetts state legislature. Read more
Capitol Hill Seminar Discusses HIT Contributions to Patient Safety
5/11/2012 - On Wednesday, May 9, the Institute for e-Health Policy hosted a panel discussion on “Saving Lives: Advancing Health Information Technology Towards Improved Patient Safety and Quality.” Read more
Congress Considers Bipartisan Plan to Replace Medicare SGR
5/11/2012 - Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D-PA) has introduced legislation to permanently repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula. Read more
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Health IT Policy Update is packed with detailed analysis of the latest news surrounding the economic recovery bill; healthcare reform; initiatives and announcements from federal departments; and the Society’s
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National Health IT Week 2012
National Health IT Week 2012 has been scheduled for September 10-14, 2012. Start planning your organization's participation today! Go to www.healthitweek.org and click on "Toolkit" for activity ideas.
Save the Date! HIMSS 11th Annual Policy Summit
HIMSS 11th Annual Policy Summit will take place September 12-13, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill in Washington DC, during National Health IT Week. More details will be posted as available, but in the meantime, details on the 2011 Summit are available at www.himss.org/policysummit.
