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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 19, 2018
HIMSS Reflects on U.S. National Health IT Week

Our vice president of government relations shares the successes of National Health IT Week 2018.

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 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 19, 2018
Partners HealthCare to build new center of excellence, with focus on patient experience
Pivot Labs, a collaboration with tech services company Persistent Systems, will also seek innovative ways to boost clinical outcomes and manage costs.
Oct 19, 2018
Minnesota DHS data breach heats up: State officials spurn notification delay
The issues shared during an Oct. 18 state senate meeting mirror those the healthcare sector faces: a lack of resources and an onslaught of attacks make it nearly impossible to keep up.
Oct 19, 2018
Online patient scheduling tech lowers no-show rate at Prevea Health to 4%
Further, 38 percent of online appointments are booked after hours, which helps with both patient retention and new patient acquisition.

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2018 HIMSS U.S. Leadership and Workforce Survey

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How to Leverage Your HIMSS Value Score in Your Davies Award of Excellence Application

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