HIMSS

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.

HIMSS North America Nominating Committee Elections

Elections for the HIMSS North America (HNA) Nominating Committee open October 15, 2018 and will close on November 15, 2018. The HNA Nominating Committee has created a slate of six qualified candidates; the membership will elect three of those candidates to the HNA Nominating Committee. Each HIMSS member may cast one vote for up to three different candidates for the HNA Nominating Committee.

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October 18, 2018

How a Lean-In Environment Can Encourage Innovation and Improve Healthcare

Lisa Stump, recipient of the HIMSS Most Influential Women in Health IT Award, shares with our Steps to Value podcast the intended and unintended consequences of technological change and the role diversity plays in the creation of effective innovation.

October 17, 2018

How Can Technology Help Address Infant Mortality?

Licensed clinical social worker and a HIMSS social media ambassador shares three ways to help address the challenge of infant mortality with health information technology.

October 17, 2018

The Power of #IHeartHIT

#IHeartHIT highlights from National Health IT Week.

October 12, 2018

HIMSS North America Nominating Committee Elections Now Open

Elections for the HIMSS North America (HNA) Nominating Committee open October 15, 2018 and will close on November 15, 2018.

October 18, 2018

HIMSS Submits Comments on ONC’s EHR Reporting Program Proposed Regulation

HIMSS submitted a letter on the ONC’s Request for Information Regarding the 21st Century Cures Act EHR Reporting Program that articulated appreciation for the agency’s proactive approach to create a public, transparent process to establish the reporting criteria associated with the program.

October 18, 2018

HIMSS Comments on the CMS 2019 MSSP Proposed Rule

HIMSS has expressed support for the CMS 2019 Medicare Shared Savings Program Proposed Regulation as well as accountable care organizations as an innovative care delivery model for providing and coordinating high-quality care.

October 10, 2018

Becker's Health IT & CIO Report: National Health IT Week is Oct. 8-12: 5 things to know

Here are five things to know about the weeklong event.

September 25, 2018

Healthcare Analytics News: 6 Top Takeaways from Health 2.0 for Healthcare Leaders

Six takeaways from Health 2.0 that can help innovators and decision makers navigate the road ahead.

September 21, 2018

Forbes: Blockchain: Reshaping Clinical Performance For The Digital Age

If you are adding a blockchain system to your health care practice, it's important to know exactly how it works.

Oct 17, 2018

Unauthorised access attempts detected on Singapore’s HealthHub portal

HealthHub, a one-stop portal and mobile application for Singaporeans to access a wide range of health content, rewards and e-services, which was launched in 2015, had experienced a series of unauthorised log-ins, according to the Health Promotion Board’s (HPB) recent statement.

Oct 17, 2018

FDA, DHS to increase collaboration on medical device security and framework

While the two federal agencies have worked together on vulnerability disclosures in the past, a new memorandum of agreement will improve coordination.

Oct 17, 2018

HIPAA lets providers text patients, but is it secure?

As texting between patients and providers becomes more common, it’s imperative that providers consider the right platform to use and other security features to protect patient data.