HIMSS is a global, cause-based, not-for-profit organization focused on better health through information and technology. HIMSS leads efforts to optimize health engagements and care outcomes using information technology. Learn more.
February 15, 2019
Learn more about the evolution of the HIMSS brand and our vision for a world where no matter who you are or where you live, there is access to everything you need to achieve overall well-being.
February 14, 2019
Your time and resources are valuable, and so is your data. That’s why a strategic plan executed by experts is key to getting the most out of your data, shares our executive vice president of HIMSS Analytics, Blain Newton.
February 13, 2019
Gathering and sharing accurate information on who has or has not been immunized and where the vaccine stockpiles may be located are important components of the public health strategy to overcome disease.
February 15, 2019
Interested in submitting a proposal to present at HIMSS20?
February 13, 2019
Digital Imaging Adoption Model (DIAM) helps health systems implement an advanced imaging strategy.
February 13, 2019
“From increasing the amounts allocated in IT budgets for cybersecurity activities to uniformity in security risk assessments, a growing wealth of cybersecurity resources are available for healthcare leadership to stay ahead of privacy and security threats."
January 16, 2019
David Houlding is principal healthcare lead at Microsoft and chair of the HIMSS Blockchain in Healthcare Task Force. Here, he discusses blockchain technology and its potential to improve health IT interoperability, fraud prevention and more as well as what to expect in terms of blockchain's increased use in 2019.
January 16, 2019
HIMSS director of Informatics Mari Greenberger discusses blockchain technology in healthcare and how the HIMSS Blockchain in Healthcare Task Force she launched last year is prepared to further develop use of the technology in 2019.
January 07, 2019
Technological advances may mean more older adults can receive the care they need when and where they are.
Feb 18, 2019
Many organisations embarking on the journey of transformation in healthcare do so from the perspective of the technology and all too often focus on transferring current ways of working, says Sam Shah, director of digital development at NHS England.
Feb 17, 2019
Last week, BC Platforms, an MIT Whitehead project spinoff which specialises in powerful genomic data management and analysis solutions, announced that it will be providing its genomics platform to Bumrungrad International Hospital, a private multiple-specialty medical centre founded 1980 in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Feb 16, 2019
Due to an error in the software administered by NCS Pte Ltd (NCS), about 7700 individuals received inaccurate healthcare and intermediate and long term subsidies, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on February 16 2019.
