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Through our solutions, events, expertise and a global community that is 125,000+ strong, we are driving real change through information and technology. Together, weâre creating better health for all.
Our community Where leaders connect, where equity starts
HIMSS is a community of leaders and boundary-pushers. Our events, training and models equip you with the expertise you need to make care more equitable for all.
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The biggest global community in health tech
Our members include more than 125,000 individuals, 430+ provider organizations, 500+ nonprofit partners and 550+ health services organizations.Â
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Advance your career with our curated courses, professional certifications and accredited continuing education hours.
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Digital transformation tools & support
Our Digital Health Indicator, Maturity Models, and Digital Health Technology Partner Program enable personalized care at scale and alleviates clinician burnout.
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Collaborating with health policy experts, we inform decision-makers across all levels of government and provide policy recommendations that leverage data and technology to advance health.
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My experience with HIMSS has been incredibly valuable, providing me with access to cutting-edge insights in health IT and fostering connections with industry leaders. The knowledge and networking opportunities have significantly enhanced my professional growth and understanding of healthcare innovations.
Sepi Browning
IT Director & Piedmont Healthcare CEO, Brighthour HIT Consulting
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Being an active member of HIMSS at the Global, State and Local levels has been one of the best decisions I have made in my Healthcare Career. It allowed me to leverage and collaborate other Healthcare Professionals in advocating for Legislation to improve the patient experience.
A. Lee Lavergne
Consultant, Network Community
Members create real-life change
We connect every HIMSS member to a global network of industry experts, exclusive events and curated learning, equipping them with the tools to create change.
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Community of professionals
Join a community of healthcare, technology and research experts that innovate at local, national and global scales.
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Access to industry expertise
Explore expert insights on pressing industry topics, from cyber security to health equity.
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Event exclusives
Members enjoy exclusive perks, including discounts on our largest national and global events.
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Invest in your career
Showcase your expertise with our certifications and courses that empower healthcare and technology professionals to stand out in a competitive marketplace.
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2,500+ certified professionals
Join our community of 2,500+ healthcare professionals that have distinguished themselves in a competitive field through our three certifications.
5 compelling courses
Gain access to five insightful and compelling courses, touching on a range of topics from implementing AI to data reporting, that support your career growth.
The CIO Connect advantage
Propelling health technology leaders into the future, our CIO Connect program provides aspiring and current CIOs with unique learning opportunities.
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Putting digital transformation into action
We help organizations accelerate their digital health transformation through maturity models and partner expertise, so we can all advance health.
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120 question maturity assessment
Our Digital Health Indicatorâs in-depth assessment measures every dimension of your ecosystem to find areas of improvement.
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6 maturity models
Our eight-stage maturity models have supported 2,500+ professionals during their digital health transformation.
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35+ partners
HIMSSâ Digital Health Technology Partners can help you realize the full potential of your technology investments through a range of on-site assessments and advisory services.
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Market Insights
Gain insight into a topic important to your organization with HIMSS Market Insights custom surveys. Inform your business decisions and generate data-based content to fuel marketing strategy including digital, content, events and industry presentations.
Latest resources & news Whatâs new in digital health
Keep your finger on the pulse of the industry's latest trends, technologies and discoveries.
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May 5, 2025
Continuing the fight to modernize public health data, systems, and information exchange
Dr. Tabatha Offutt-Powell, Vice President, Public Health Data Modernization and Informatics, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), said the future of data modernization could involve emerging technologies like newer forms of artificial intelligence (AI) to build the data and systems infrastructure to ensure there are âhealthy people living in healthy communities.â
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May 5, 2025
Revolutionizing Emergency Radiology with AI: A Scalable Model from the Valencia Health Region
In a pioneering move towards digital healthcare transformation, the Valencia Health Region has deployed a first-of-its-kind AI Orchestration Platform across 29 hospitals, delivering faster, smarter and safer emergency radiology workflows for over 5 million citizens.
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April 30, 2025
Voices of Nursing: Innovation, Impact, and the Future of Care
In honor of Nurses Month, this Industry Perspectives piece highlights the voices of nurses who are driving change, embracing innovation, and shaping the future of healthcare. From advancements in nursing informatics to the evolving role of technology in patient care, these conversations provide a deeper look into the challenges, opportunities, and personal experiences that define modern nursing. Through this, we celebrate the dedication, expertise, and vision of nurses who are not only delivering care but also transforming the industry.
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April 29, 2025
Hacking the hackers: how to stay ahead in the cybersecurity race?
At the Global Leaders Exchange 2025, which took place in March at HIMSS25 in Las Vegas, leaders shared trends in healthcare cybersecurity in the US, Malaysia and France.
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April 29, 2025
HIMSS25: A First-Time Attendeeâs Experience
In 4 action-packed days, I attended insightful sessions, got a professional resume headshot, learned how to optimize my LinkedIn profile, and explored innovations that are shaping the future of healthcare.
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April 28, 2025
Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality in Healthcare
This is a competition among the GWU MHA Graduate students in Health Informatics. The top presentation, as determined by outside observers, will be presented in an EHL Webinar series as a collaboration between HIMSS and GWU.
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May 7, 2025
HIMSS Florida Chapters Lead Health IT Advocacy Day at Florida State Capitol
Members of the HIMSS Central and North Florida Chapter and leadership from the HIMSS South Florida Chapter united April 2 for the 2025 Florida Health IT Day at the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee. The HIMSS Florida delegation articulated the chaptersâ stance on pertinent 2025 Florida legislature bills poised to influence healthcare and healthcare technology policy for Floridians.
May 7, 2025
Putting Womenâs Health in Focus at HIMSS25 Europe
The 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference & Exhibition in Paris will spotlight one of the most pressing and long-overlooked areas in healthcare with its Womenâs Health in Focus track.  Registration is now live for HIMSS25 Europe, slated for 10-12 June in Paris. This collection of curated educational sessions brings attention to systemic inequities in womenâs health, while offering innovative, evidence-based strategies to address them.  This programming will kick off with the session It Starts with Data: Closing the Gap, where experts Thao Nguyen, co-founder and CEO of EQUALCARE, Dr. Antonella Santuccione Chadha, vice president of Euresearch and Amanda Leal, AI governance and policy specialist from Brazil, will examine how healthcareâs neglect of sex-specific data has contributed to wide disparities in outcomes for women. With AI and other digital solutions poised to transform care, the session explores why these tools must be trained on inclusive datasets to avoid perpetuating existing inequalities.
May 5, 2025
Navigating the Future of Health Data: HIMSS Webinar Explores the European Health Data Space and Its Global Relevance
May is National Nurses Monthâa time to honor and celebrate the incredible work of nurses who bring compassion, expertise, and dedication to every corner of healthcare. This week, weâre highlighting the importance of self-care for those who care for others. At HIMSS, we celebrate members who prioritize their well-being while continuing to lead, inspire, and innovate across the health information and technology landscape.
May 5, 2025
Nurses Month Member Spotlight: Tracee Coleman, MS, NI-BC, CPHIMS, Sr. Program Manager, UnitedHealth Group
May is National Nurses Monthâa time to honor and celebrate the incredible work of nurses who bring compassion, expertise, and dedication to every corner of healthcare. This week, weâre highlighting the importance of self-care for those who care for others. At HIMSS, we celebrate members who prioritize their well-being while continuing to lead, inspire, and innovate across the health information and technology landscape.
May 1, 2025
HIMSS Amplifies the Critical Role of Nurses Throughout National Nurses Month 2025
HIMSS recognizes and celebrates ingenuity, dedication and compassion of nurses throughout the health ecosystem, especially during National Nurses Month in May. HIMSS will be spotlighting exceptional HIMSS members who are nurses, hosting events and discussions to promote workforce development, innovation and nursing thought leadership, and sharing knowledge and resources to promote excellence in nursing.  âEverything that nurses do, your dedication, your compassion, the critical role that you play in healthcare is something that became very clear to me 20-plus years ago when I came into healthcare,â said Hal Wolf, HIMSS President and CEO. âAt HIMSS, weâre always talking about the critical role that nurses play in the fundamental transformation of the healthcare system. And, as always, a big shout out to the HIMSS nursing informatics community.âÂ
April 29, 2025
HIMSS and Data Security Council of India Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Workforce Development and Cybersecurity Analysis
HIMSS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Data Security Council of India to collaborate on workforce development and conduct a national-level market analysis of cybersecurity in India. HIMSS will collaborate with DSCI to create and publish a cybersecurity report and market analysis of Indiaâs cybersecurity posture. Together, the organizations will develop the scope of work, identify key stakeholders, and garner participation from representative hospitals. The cybersecurity report will become a valuable advocacy tool for advancing and investing in India's cybersecurity.
Upcoming events
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Coffee with the HIMSS Nursing Informatics Task Force: Workforce Development & Career Pathways
May 13, 2025
Join the HIMSS Nursing Informatics Networking & Education Task Force for an insightful Coffee Chat focused on Workforce Development & Career Pathways. This engaging event will bring together healthcare professionals dedicated to building resilient career trajectories and advancing workforce innovation in nursing and informatics.
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Risk to Resilience: State of AI, Cyber Risk and Compliance | Ali Pabrai, Chief Executive, ecfirst
May 15, 2025
Join us! Ali Pabrai will present at the VIP reception for the 2025 ConnectNEO Annual Conference, on May 15, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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The European Health Data Space (EHDS): Whatâs Changing and Whatâs Next
May 20, 2025
Join us for an in-depth look at the EHDS and its impact. This webinar will break down key provisions, highlight opportunities and challenges for different stakeholders, and provide guidance on what to expect next. Weâll also explore where to find emerging answers as implementation progresses.
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HIMSS Executive Summit - Argentina
May 22, 2025
HIMSS y sus partners tienen el agrado de invitar al primer encuentro HIMSS Argentina Executive Summit, que se realizarĂĄ el jueves 22 de Mayo de 2025, en el auditorio del Centro Cultural de la Ciencia-Polo CientĂfico TecnolĂłgico, Palermo.
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HIMSS25 - European Health Conference & Exhibition
June 10 - 12, 2025
Get ready for knowledge-sharing, all the latest innovations, and in-depth demos with Europe's most influential healthcare community.
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Harnessing AI: Boosting Patient Care and Employee Productivity
June 18, 2025
This session will explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the healthcare industry, focusing on AI in patient care as well as how AI enhances employeesâ performance and reduces burnout.
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AI in Healthcare Forum
July 10 - 11, 2025
The forum is the first of three-part AI Event Series, which will serve a comprehensive guide to understand how to build an AI leadership strategy, navigate the ethical and governance considerations, address the potential for risk, as well as explore the for opportunities for AI application ranging from clinical to administrative deployments to ultimately improve patient care and the patient experience.
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NACHC Community Health Institute (CHI) & EXPO Conference
August 17 - 19, 2025
The Community Health Institute & EXPO is the premiere gathering of the nationâs Community Health Centers, the largest network of primary care providers in the nation.
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AI Leadership Strategy Summit
September 18 - 19, 2025
Hear directly from top C-suite voices on infrastructure readiness, balancing innovation with governance, regulatory and ethical considerations, and how to measure ROI. Expert-led sessions will give you a clear framework for AI adoptionâcovering financial strategy, compliance, scaling, and beyond.
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Coffee with the HIMSS Nursing Informatics Task Force: Leadership & Governance
November 11, 2025
Join the HIMSS Nursing Informatics Networking & Education Task Force for an inspiring Coffee Chat focused on Leadership & Governance. This event will bring together healthcare professionals passionate about driving change, fostering collaboration, and shaping the future of healthcare through effective leadership and governance practices.