HIMSS Writing Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in writing for the HIMSS Resource Center. We are always looking for original content that expands our readers' knowledge and understanding of health information and technology. Our readers include executives, IT professionals, clinical providers, public policy professionals, students and investors. Content should be suitable for audiences ranging from those learning about health information and technology, to subject matter experts. If published, you have the potential to reach upwards of 697,000 readers. Resource Center content receives about 500 views each, on average, with most readers staying more than three minutes.

Priority is given to our members and partners for publishing, as well as alignment with our guidelines and editorial direction. HIMSS is not currently accepting submissions from freelance writers.

Please read the following guidelines, then complete our HIMSS Content Concept Form prior to developing any content.

Case studies discuss real-life challenges, the process of solving them and measure the outcomes. 

Who Can Write

  • Contributors to a HIMSS initiative
  • Diamond Corporate Members
  • EMEA Corporate Members
  • Emerald Corporate Members
  • Gold Corporate Members
  • Individual Members
  • Non-Profit Partners
  • Organizational Affiliates
  • Platinum Corporate Members

Guidelines

Limited brand, company and product references are allowed (approximately one use for every 250 words). Use only where necessary to tell the story.

Give metrics whenever possible. If referencing a report, article, etc., please include a link to the source material within the text.

Minimum word count is 600 words, there is no set maximum.

We are not able to include:

  • Author bios
  • Company branding, boilerplates, logos
  • Event booth numbers, non-HIMSS event promotions
  • Political references
  • Previously published content
  • Product images, unsourced images

Example

Providing Telehealth Visits to Underserved Communities Case Study

Reports identify and examine issues, processes, policies, research findings, etc., and outline recommendations for moving forward.

Who Can Write

  • Contributors to a HIMSS initiative
  • EMEA Corporate Members
  • Individual Members
  • Non-Profit Partners
  • Organizational Affiliates

Guidelines

Limited brand, company and product references are allowed (approximately one use for every 250 words). Use only where necessary to tell the story.

Give metrics whenever possible. If referencing a report, article, etc., please include a link to the source material within the text.

Minimum word count is 600 words, there is no set maximum.

We are not able to include:

  • Author bios
  • Company branding, boilerplates, logos
  • Event booth numbers, non-HIMSS event promotions
  • Political references
  • Previously published content
  • Product images, unsourced images

Example

Nursing Informatics Workforce Salary and Benefits Report

Resource articles provide education on a specific topic and share data-based opinions, observations and clear calls to action.

Who Can Write

  • Contributors to HIMSS initiatives
  • Diamond Members
  • EMEA Corporate Members
  • Individual Members
  • Nonprofit Partners
  • Organizational Affiliates

Gold, Platinum and Emerald Corporate Members please contact corporatememberinfo@himss.org for details.

What We're Looking For

Write in a conversational, non-technical way. If using technical language, provide an explanation in common terms.

Focus on a specific area of your topic and go deep rather than generalizing the whole topic. If writing about an event or initiative, take a deep dive into the concepts around the event or initiative, rather than focusing on the event or initiative itself.

Content must be actionable. Share not only pain points, but also solutions or paths to solutions.

Give examples and metrics whenever possible. If referencing a report, article, etc., please include a link to the source material within the text.

Incorporate subheads and bullets. Keep paragraphs short.

Minimum word count is 600 words, there is no set maximum.

What We Can’t Include

  • Author bios
  • Brand, company, product references, boilerplates, logos
  • Event booth numbers, non-HIMSS event promotions
  • Political references
  • Previously published content
  • Product images, unsourced images

Examples

The Importance of Good Governance

Pharmacy Informatics and Its Cross-Functional Role in Healthcare

Telehealth in the European Union: Improving Access to Healthcare

White papers are an in-depth look at a specific—often complex—topic using supporting data.

Who Can Write

  • Contributors to a HIMSS initiative
  • Diamond Corporate Members
  • EMEA Corporate Members
  • Emerald Corporate Members
  • Gold Corporate Members
  • Individual Members
  • Non-Profit Partners
  • Organizational Affiliates
  • Platinum Corporate Members

Guidelines

Limited brand, company and product references are allowed (approximately one use for every 250 words). Use only where necessary to tell the story.

Give metrics whenever possible. If referencing a report, article, etc., please include a link to the source material within the text.

Minimum word count is 600 words, there is no set maximum.

We are not able to include:

  • Author bios
  • Company branding, boilerplates, logos
  • Event booth numbers, non-HIMSS event promotions
  • Political references
  • Previously published content
  • Product images, unsourced images

Example

How Thin Clients Cut Costs and Create More Efficient Healthcare White Paper

 

 

Review and Publishing Process

After submitting the HIMSS Content Concept Form, if your concept is approved, you will be asked to prepare a draft. The HIMSS team will review your draft and if accepted, edit as needed. Please note we allow for one round of rewrites by the author.

You’ll have the opportunity to do a final review of the edited content.

After your content is published, we’ll send a link. We ask that you share the content with your personal and professional networks. Because of site optimization, the content may not be published on another site.

How We Share Your Insights

Content is shared on HIMSS websites as appropriate and oftentimes on our social channels, based on relevancy and timeliness.

Suggested Topics

  • Finance
  • Investing
  • Logistics
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Operations
  • Health and wellness
  • Life Sciences
  • Patient Access
  • Population and Public Health
  • Quality Care
  • Analytics
  • Cybersecurity and Privacy
  • Data Science
  • Health Information Exchange
  • Informatics
  • Interoperability
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Maturity Models
  • Strategic Planning
  • Change Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Workflow
  • Healthcare Reform
  • Legislation
  • Regulation
  • Core Technologies
  • Digital Health
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Academic Education
  • Professional Development
  • Workforce Development

Please Note

  • HIMSS reserves the right not to publish submitted content and to edit, adjust and unpublish as needed, now and in the future.
  • Content published on HIMSS.org may not be published on another site.
  • A call to action tied to HIMSS content and initiatives may be added.
  • Your content may be shared on HIMSS channels, including, but not limited to, HIMSS.org, newsletters, emails and social media channels.
  • See HIMSS Legal & Privacy Policy for more information

Updated March 24, 2021