HIMSS Veterans Career Services Initiative

Health information and technology is a critical foundation for making high-quality, safe and affordable healthcare available to all Americans. Health information and technology can, among other things, help healthcare providers detect health concerns early, avoid medical errors, lower the cost of care, and reach patients in very remote areas of the country using telemedicine. Today’s economic realities make this occupation vital to providing improved health services to communities and to support a new and emerging health information and technology marketplace.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that employment in health information and technology occupations will increase by 15 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations.  As U.S. troops return home and/or transition to the civilian workforce, the potential for a successful match between growing numbers of tech-savvy veterans and the burgeoning health information and technology industry sector is compelling.

The Voice of the Veteran

View blogs focused on the Veteran experience regarding health information and technology.

2015

Squad Leaders: Veterans Mentoring Veterans for the Transition - January 26, 2016

HIMSS16 Veteran Career Services Events & Travel Honorarium Recipients - December 8, 2015

Veterans Day 2015 - November 11, 2015

HIMSS Membership & Chapter Involvement Can Advance Your Careers - October 16, 2015

VA Launches New Programs - September 11, 2015

Ribbons to Resumes - August 28, 2015

No Judgment! - July 27, 2015

The Latest HIMSS Veterans Career Services Opportunities - July 10, 2015

Celebrating Independence! - June 26, 2015

MyCareer@VA - June 19, 2015

Culture Shock! - May 28, 2015

Importance of Planning - May 15, 2015

HIMSS15…..A party with a purpose! - April 27, 2015

What Direction is the Wind Blowing? - March 23, 2015

Health IT Careers; In Demand Now - March 20, 2015

Next Chapter... - February 23, 2015

What will you bring to the organization? - January 27, 2015

The Spirit of Giving is Alive Within Our HIMSS Chapters - January 16, 2015

2014

New Years Resolutions - December 22, 2014

Networking through the HIMSS Veterans Career Services Initiative - December 15, 2014

Have you considered a career in Health IT Security? - October 31, 2014

Hero’s Welcome to Health IT at HIMSS15 - October 14, 2014

Do You Know Your Value? - September 25, 2014

America’s Commitments to our Veterans - September 2, 2014

What’s your first step into civilian life? - August 11, 2014

HIMSS vMentors for Veterans Looking to Join the Field of Health IT - July 28, 2014

Health IT Was Not My Original Career Goal - July 15, 2014

Closing the Gap – Veteran Unemployment and Health IT Careers - July 1, 2014

ATTENTION Soldier, Airman, Marine! - June 11, 2014

Remembering Our Vets - Memorial Day 2014

vMentor (Veteran Mentor Program)

HIMSS vMentors are military veterans and health information and technology professionals with years of career experience. These industry leaders are here to guide transitioning veterans by answering questions, providing advice and sharing valuable insights and experiences.

Send us your questions today!

Additional Resources

HIMSS JobMine

Military to Civilian Resume Tips

Health IT Job Descriptions

Health IT Body of Knowledge

HIMSS Health IT Certifications

• CAHIMS
• CPHIMS
• HIMSS Professional Certification FAQ For Veterans

Veteran Career Services Webinars

The Veterans Career Services Webinar Series will focus on topics geared for veterans and transitioning service members interested in careers in health information technology. Sessions will typically run 45-60 minutes. Interested in presenting? Please contact Maggie Van Vossen, Manager, Professional Development.

Please check back for more information on upcoming webinars!

Podcasts

HIMSS VCS, Helping Veterans find a Career in Healthcare Information Technology

This podcast from Healthcare Tech Talk provides an overview of the HIMSS Veterans Career Services Initiative and its efforts to help veterans transition from military service to gainful civilian employment in the progressive and growing field of healthcare information technology.

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