HIMSS Foundation
Empowering future leaders to drive positive change.
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Supporting the next generation
Since 1996, The HIMSS Foundation has empowered the next generation of leaders, equipping them with educational and professional opportunities to drive positive change within the health tech ecosystem. Through $260,000+ in scholarships, two diversity-focused educational programs, grants, internships and externships, we’ve provided educational and professional opportunities to students pursuing their education in digital health, information and management systems.
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Our initiatives
Scholarships
We’re all about celebrating excellence in our student community. The HIMSS foundation offers scholarships that serve as stepping stones for future health information and technology leaders. These awards aren’t just about money — they’re about opening doors. Recipients receive financial awards and complimentary access to the HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition (restrictions may apply). View previous recipients and meet our 2025 recipients.
The 2025 HIMSS Foundation Scholarship Application is now closed. Please watch for the 2026 scholarship application opening in August 2025. For more information, email us.
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HIMSS Foundation undergraduate/graduate candidate scholarships
The HIMSS Foundation awards two $5,000 scholarships annually to one undergraduate and one graduate student — undergraduate applicants must be at least first-term juniors. The application requires a resume or CV and one letter of recommendation (not from Selection Committee judges). Applicants must be current HIMSS Student Members in good standing, enrolled in accredited programs related to health information technology or healthcare management systems.
Applicants cannot be currently employed by HIMSS, engaged in a consulting contract with any component of HIMSS, or serving on HIMSS Board of Directors or any HIMSS Advisory Boards. Scholarship judges and previous HIMSS Foundation Scholarship recipients are also exempt.
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HIMSS chapter-specific scholarships
Many HIMSS chapters provide scholarships for HIMSS Student Members — contact your local chapter for availability and eligibility. Find your local chapter contact information here.
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Richard P. Covert, PhD, LFHIMSS Scholarship for Management Systems
This scholarship will not be offered at this time. We look forward to bringing this scholarship back as a career development opportunity during the 2026-2027 education year.
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Steve Lieber Innovator Scholarship
This scholarship will not be offered at this time. We look forward to bringing this scholarship back as a career development opportunity during the 2026-2027 education year.
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Internships
The HIMSS Foundation provides hands-on experiences for undergraduate and graduate students in areas like policy development, informatics and health association management to help advance their careers. Student applications are accepted on a rolling basis for the winter, summer and fall semesters.
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Public policy
The public policy internship program provides leadership and professional development experiences for undergraduate and graduate students interested in healthcare and public policy. Whether in the Washington D.C. office or remote, these internships offer unique opportunities to learn about federal and state governments and gain valuable work experience. For more information, email us.
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Grants
Through grant funding, the HIMSS Foundation provides opportunities for current and emerging professionals to diversify the digital health workforce.
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HIMSS Professional Certification Grant
The HIMSS Foundation has partnered with the HIMSS Global Health Equity Network to offer this grant to help prepare underrepresented health information and technology professionals and students to attain either the Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS®) or the Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS®) certification.
The 2025 HIMSS Foundation Professional Certification Grant for Minority Professionals and Students is currently underway. We plan to support another cohort in 2026. Watch for more information and the application period to open Fall 2025.
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HIMSS Gives Back
HIMSS Gives Back, a HIMSS Foundation initiative, uses the collective power of HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition attendees and our members to create positive change in our conference host communities.
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Featured news
June 18, 2025
HIMSS Recommends CMS and ASTP/ONC Remove Barriers to Interoperability and Information Access in the Health Technology Ecosystem
HIMSS has urged the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to remove technical barriers and economic disincentives to interoperability and information access.
June 18, 2025
Physician Builders Ethan Goh and Mark Sendak to Deliver AI System Keynote at HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum
Dr. Ethan Goh, executive director of Stanford ARISE (AI Research and Science Evaluation) Network, will share the latest research showing where large language models are already beating or boosting human clinicians during the closing keynote for the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum.
June 17, 2025
HIMSS25 APAC: Accelerating Digital Health Transformation with International Healthcare Week 2025
The 2025 HIMSS APAC Health Conference & Exhibition will be held in Kuala Lumpur from July 16–18, co-located with International Healthcare Week 2025, Southeast Asia’s leading healthcare event. This milestone collaboration between HIMSS and Informa Markets is set to convene global healthcare leaders, digital health experts, and policy makers at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre.
June 12, 2025
HIMSS Announces 2025 HIMSS APAC Conference & Exhibition Steering Committee
HIMSS has officially formed the Steering Committee for the 2025 HIMSS APAC Conference & Exhibition, bringing together an accomplished group of digital health leaders and experts from across the APAC region. This newly established committee will provide strategic guidance to shape the conference’s program, ensuring it reflects with priorities and evolving needs of Asia Pacific's healthcare landscape.
June 11, 2025
White House Executive Order Reshapes U.S. Cybersecurity Strategy
The Trump administration issued an executive order June 6 titled “Sustaining Select Efforts to Strengthen the Nation’s Cybersecurity and Amending Executive Order 13694 and Executive Order 14144.”
June 10, 2025
HIMSS Sets Recommendations for a Path to Medicare Digital Quality Measure Reporting in Latest Public Comments
HIMSS has recommended the creation of a pathway for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to move toward FHIR-enabled digital quality measures as the reporting vehicle for all CMS programs.
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June 18, 2025
HIMSS Recommends CMS and ASTP/ONC Remove Barriers to Interoperability and Information Access in the Health Technology Ecosystem
HIMSS has urged the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to remove technical barriers and economic disincentives to interoperability and information access.
June 18, 2025
Physician Builders Ethan Goh and Mark Sendak to Deliver AI System Keynote at HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum
Dr. Ethan Goh, executive director of Stanford ARISE (AI Research and Science Evaluation) Network, will share the latest research showing where large language models are already beating or boosting human clinicians during the closing keynote for the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum.
June 17, 2025
HIMSS25 APAC: Accelerating Digital Health Transformation with International Healthcare Week 2025
The 2025 HIMSS APAC Health Conference & Exhibition will be held in Kuala Lumpur from July 16–18, co-located with International Healthcare Week 2025, Southeast Asia’s leading healthcare event. This milestone collaboration between HIMSS and Informa Markets is set to convene global healthcare leaders, digital health experts, and policy makers at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre.
June 12, 2025
HIMSS Announces 2025 HIMSS APAC Conference & Exhibition Steering Committee
HIMSS has officially formed the Steering Committee for the 2025 HIMSS APAC Conference & Exhibition, bringing together an accomplished group of digital health leaders and experts from across the APAC region. This newly established committee will provide strategic guidance to shape the conference’s program, ensuring it reflects with priorities and evolving needs of Asia Pacific's healthcare landscape.
June 11, 2025
White House Executive Order Reshapes U.S. Cybersecurity Strategy
The Trump administration issued an executive order June 6 titled “Sustaining Select Efforts to Strengthen the Nation’s Cybersecurity and Amending Executive Order 13694 and Executive Order 14144.”
June 10, 2025
HIMSS Sets Recommendations for a Path to Medicare Digital Quality Measure Reporting in Latest Public Comments
HIMSS has recommended the creation of a pathway for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to move toward FHIR-enabled digital quality measures as the reporting vehicle for all CMS programs.
June 9, 2025
Colorado Builds Health IT Roadmap Around Citizen Feedback
The Colorado Office of eHealth Innovation has launched an updated health IT roadmap to guide the state’s progress over the next three to five years.
June 6, 2025
HIMSS Unites Global Healthcare Leaders to Shape the Future of Care in Paris, Kuala Lumpur and Las Vegas
HIMSS will host thousands of health and technology leaders from over 70 different countries at international events spanning three continents, starting with the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference & Exhibition from 10-12 June in Paris.
June 5, 2025
HIMSS Advocates for Responsible Health Sector Innovation within EU’s Apply AI Strategy
HIMSS has submitted formal recommendations to the European Commission to ensure artificial intelligence in Europe supports responsible innovation, protects patients and drives digital transformation across the health sector.
June 3, 2025
King Abdulaziz Medical City-Riyadh Becomes First Facility Globally to Achieve Stage 7 on Modernized HIMSS AMAM
King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh has become the first facility in the world to achieve Stage 7 on the modernized HIMSS Analytics Maturity Assessment Model. KAMC had previously reached Stage 6 on AMAM in 2020 and followed up with a Stage 7 validation in 2021 under the previous version of the model. The modernized AMAM, introduced in 2024, provides a robust framework for evaluating and enhancing health systems’ analytics strategies, data governance practices, and the integration and effective use of artificial intelligence.
June 2, 2025
HIMSS Analysis: Health and Tech Implications of the ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill Act’
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” on May 22 by a narrow 215-214 vote. The legislation addresses spending across healthcare, social programs, technology, taxes and education, and it now moves to the Senate.
May 29, 2025
Moving Beyond Passwords to Passkeys: A Revolution in Digital Identity
May 1, 2025, marked the first World Passkey Day, replacing what had been recognized for over a decade as World Password Day. This annual security awareness day has been observed on the first Thursday of May and was originally launched in May 2013 by Intel to promote better password practices.
May 28, 2025
Nurses Month Member Spotlight: Lori Howard, RN, MBA, Managing Partner, Greenfield Health Solutions
May is National Nurses Month—a time to celebrate the dedication and impact of nurses across the healthcare continuum. At HIMSS, we’re proud to recognize members who are not only delivering exceptional care but also advancing their careers and the profession through continuous learning, leadership, and innovation in digital health.
May 27, 2025
Learn to Use Health Data Right at HIMSS25 Europe
At the 2025 HIMSS European Conference and Exhibition, taking place 10–12 June at the Palais des Congrès de Paris, the programming track Using Health Data Right will explore how health data, when ethically managed and applied, can serve as a powerful driver of digital transformation in healthcare.
May 19, 2025
Nominate Bold Leaders for 2026 HIMSS Changemaker in Health Awards
HIMSS members are invited to nominate peers, colleagues, friends and role models for the 2026 HIMSS Changemaker in Health Awards, which recognize inspirational and innovative health leaders who drive transformational change leading to improved health outcomes through the advancement of information and technology.
May 19, 2025
Nurses Month Member Spotlight: Darren Batara, MS, BSN, RN, CPHIMS, Manager of Nursing Innovation & Informatics, Stanford Health Care
May is National Nurses Month—a time to celebrate the dedication and impact of nurses across the healthcare continuum. At HIMSS, we’re proud to recognize members who are not only delivering exceptional care but also advancing their careers and the profession through continuous learning, leadership, and innovation in digital health.
May 15, 2025
HIMSS25 Europe Tackles the Healthcare Workforce Crisis
The 2025 HIMSS European Conference and Exhibition will take on one of the most urgent issues facing healthcare systems: the workforce crisis. Recruiting new talent while retaining the current workforce has become a critical component in digital health transformation. HIMSS25 Europe will dedicate an entire programming track to the future of the healthcare workforce.
May 14, 2025
HIMSS Urges Congress to Reauthorize Cybersecurity Law that Encourages Collaboration and Resilience
HIMSS has joined more than 50 leading non-profit organizations in urging Congress to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA 2015) before its sunset date of Sept. 30, 2025.
May 14, 2025
HIMSS Launches New Digital Experience on HIMSS.org: A Reimagined Home for Global Health Innovation
HIMSS has launched a newly transformed HIMSS.org digital experience, designed to reflect the organization’s critical role as a global advisor, thought leader and member-based society. HIMSS offers a unique depth and breadth of expertise in health innovation, public policy, workforce development, research and digital health transformation to advise leaders, stakeholders and influencers across global health ecosystem on best practices.
May 13, 2025
HIMSS Supports MATCH IT Act of 2025: Bipartisan Bill Tackles Patient Misidentification, Advances Health IT Standards
HIMSS has endorsed the bipartisan Patient Matching and Transparency in Certified Health IT (MATCH IT) Act of 2025 (H.R. 2002), which was reintroduced by Reps. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Bill Foster (D-IL), along with Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA). This legislation aims to address the persistent issue of patient misidentification in the U.S. healthcare system and ensure accurate matching of patients with their medical records by promoting interoperability and standardization of patients’ demographic information without increasing burdens on providers and health systems.
May 12, 2025
Take the Stage at HIMSS26: Answer the Call for Proposals and Reviewers
Healthcare and technology leaders are invited to contribute their knowledge and solutions to the unparalleled general education program at the 2026 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition, taking place March 9-12, 2026, in Las Vegas.
May 12, 2025
Nurses Month Member Spotlight: Valerie Serwicki, MSHI, BSN, RN, Senior Nursing Informatics Specialist, University of Rochester Medical Center
May is National Nurses Month—a time to recognize and celebrate the tireless efforts of nurses who improve lives every day. HIMSS is proud to spotlight members whose passion and commitment shine through their work—on the front lines and beyond. Join us in honoring these exceptional individuals and the meaningful impact they make in transforming healthcare.
May 9, 2025
HIMSS Leads Campaign Urging Funding for New Jersey Community Colleges
New Jersey’s community colleges play a vital role in preparing the state’s workforce for careers in essential fields like health information technology, digital health and MedTech.
May 8, 2025
Tom Lawry, AI Transformation Advisor, to Deliver AI Value-at-Scale Keynote at HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum
Tom Lawry, managing director of Second Century Tech, bestselling author and AI transformation advisor, will give attendees an actionable framework for creating AI value at scale during the opening keynote for the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum.
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 chapters’ stance on pertinent 2025 Florida legislature bills poised to influence healthcare and healthcare technology policy for Floridians.
May 7, 2025
Putting Women’s 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 Women’s 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 women’s 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 healthcare’s 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 Month—a time to honor and celebrate the incredible work of nurses who bring compassion, expertise, and dedication to every corner of healthcare. This week, we’re 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 Month—a time to honor and celebrate the incredible work of nurses who bring compassion, expertise, and dedication to every corner of healthcare. This week, we’re 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. “Everything 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,” said Hal Wolf, HIMSS President and CEO. “At HIMSS, we’re 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.”
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 India’s 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.
April 28, 2025
Unlocking the Power of AI in Healthcare at HIMSS25 Europe
As healthcare systems worldwide strive to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiencies, artificial intelligence has emerged as a game-changing tool. The 2025 HIMSS European Conference & Exhibition, taking place in Paris in June, will highlight the impact of artificial intelligence in transforming healthcare delivery in Europe. Through insightful sessions, industry leaders and experts will explore the significance of AI, machine learning and its ethical use in healthcare. Registration is currently open for HIMSS25 Europe, where data science professionals, c-suite leaders, population health experts and providers will witness the latest in healthcare technologies.
April 23, 2025
Real-World Strategies and Insights from Digital Maturity Experts at HIMSS25 Europe
As healthcare systems globally strive to modernize, the path to digital transformation requires a clear roadmap and strategy. At the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference & Exhibition, the Digital Maturity Roadmaps programming track will take center stage as a guide for health systems at every stage of their digital transformation journey. This track will shine a spotlight on the HIMSS suite of maturity models, offering a proven framework for healthcare organizations seeking to accelerate innovation and improve patient outcomes through structured and strategic digital advancement.
April 22, 2025
AI Advisory Group to Elevate AI Education throughout AI in Healthcare Event Series
HIMSS has formed a small, invitation-only group of industry leaders to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence to improve patient care, patient safety, outcomes and healthcare operations. The HIMSS Events: AI Advisory Group is responsible for advising on the AI in Healthcare Event Series, which is comprised of three events over the course of 2025: the AI in Healthcare Forum, the AI Leadership Strategy Summit, and the Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum.
April 21, 2025
HIMSS Honors the Legacy of Pope Francis, A Champion for Global Health Equity
HIMSS mourns the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis, a global leader and unwavering advocate for compassion, equity and justice in healthcare. Pope Francis dedicated his papacy to defending the dignity of every human life and the belief that healthcare is a fundamental right. “Access to comprehensive healthcare is necessary to build a more just world,” he said. HIMSS will continue to use its mission to guide the global health community in its pursuit of compassion, equality and fairness.
April 18, 2025
Finalists Announced for HIMSS25 Europe Startup Pitchfest Competition
Six innovative healthcare companies have earned a chance to deliver their business pitches on stage at Startup Pitchfest during the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference & Exhibition.
April 14, 2025
HIMSS Executive Summit in Dubai Joins Dubai AI Week as a Partner Event
HIMSS is excited to announce that the HIMSS Executive Summit in Dubai will be a partner event in the highly anticipated Dubai AI Week, an exclusive opportunity for attendees to engage with one of the most prestigious AI gatherings in the world. The HIMSS Executive Summit will be one of the only healthcare-focused events during the Dubai AI Week. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and organized by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Dubai AI Week serves as a global platform connecting AI research with real-world applications. With participation from industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs and investors, the event explores the vast potential of AI, covering critical themes such as responsible AI deployment, transparency and the future of work.
April 14, 2025
HIMSS Iberian Community Meeting 2025: Advancing Regional Digital Health Transformation
On January 30, 2025, the HIMSS Iberian Community gathered at Hospital Arnau de Vilanova in Valencia, Spain, bringing together healthcare leaders, IT experts, and policymakers to explore strategies for implementing a unified regional electronic medical record (EMR) system. The event provided a platform for discussing the challenges of integrating EMR systems across hospitals, featuring insights from European experiences and Spanish regional projects. A key focus was fostering collaboration with technology providers to drive digital transformation and improve healthcare interoperability.
April 11, 2025
Second Annual HIMSS Native American & Indigenous Symposium Advances Tribal Health while Building Trust
HIMSS hosted its second annual Native American & Indigenous Symposium at the 2025 HIMSS Global Conference & Exhibition, bringing together members of the HIMSS Native American & Indigenous Community and others working to advance Tribal health. The symposium began with an opening ceremony and prayer by Wallace Coffey, former chairman of the Comanche Nation. During the initial discussion, Evan Dunne, HIMSS Government Relations Manager, moderated a discussion with General Dynamics Information Technology Vice President Donnie Parish and Oracle Health representatives Dr. James Ellzy and Nate Stafford. Each panelist discussed how their respective organizations are modernizing healthcare around the world through technology solutions, most notably in supporting the health and wellbeing of Tribal communities while respecting cultural integration and building community trust.
April 10, 2025
HIMSS and KHIDI Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Digital Healthcare Innovation in Korea
HIMSS and the Korea Health Industry Development Institute have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate digital healthcare transformation in Korea. HIMSS President & CEO Hal Wolf and KHIDI President Soon-do Cha signed the agreement April 8, 2025, in Seoul, marking a significant milestone in Korea’s commitment to building a digitally advanced healthcare ecosystem. With the global healthcare sector’s growing expectation of digital transformation, nations worldwide are investing heavily in technologies that improve accessibility, efficiency and quality of care. This partnership will adopt the HIMSS Digital health Indicator (DHI) as the Korean Medical Digital Maturity Assessment Model.
April 8, 2025
Securing Tomorrow: Cyber Resilience and AI Innovation in European Healthcare
The Digital Health Advisory Group for Europe has announced the theme for its 7th annual High-Level Meeting at the HIMSS25 Conference in Paris as Securing Tomorrow: Cyber Resilience and AI Innovation in European Healthcare. DHAGE stands as a dynamic platform for thought leadership among Europe's key decision-makers. Jointly organised by HIMSS, the Finnish Ministry for Social Affairs and Health, and the Shared Services in Ministry of Health, SPMS, Portugal, this forum empowers countries and international organisations to identify synergies and cultivate partnerships in the realm of digital health policies. It provides a platform for addressing complex challenges within digital health, enabling the identification of shared interests and the establishment of alliances focused on essential digital health policies. DHAGE members, representatives from European Ministries of Health and international organisations have chosen implementation of artificial intelligence and improving cybersecurity as critical topics of discussion due to their profound impact on the near future of healthcare systems.
April 8, 2025
Showcasing European Projects at HIMSS25: Co-Creating the Future of Care
European projects are essential drivers in transforming the healthcare systems of member states. Through innovative collaborations and strategic partnerships, these initiatives are crucial in addressing complex health challenges, improving patient outcomes, and increasing the efficiency of healthcare services. European projects enable advancements in medical research, healthcare delivery, and policy development by leveraging cutting-edge technology, evidence-based practices, and cross-sectoral cooperation. Their contributions not only enhance the quality and accessibility of healthcare but also foster socio-economic benefits by reducing costs and improving the overall health of the population. This year's workshop, Value Co-Creation in Healthcare: Enhancing Socio-Economic Outcomes, taking place at the HIMSS25 Europe Conference & Exhibition in Paris on 10th June at 15:30 CET, is jointly chaired by University of Helsinki and the European Patients' Forum. It will spotlight the transformative role of value co-creation in healthcare, driven by rapid technological advancements and digital transformation.
April 7, 2025
Apply AI Across the Care Continuum with Tools from the 2025 HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum
Discover the cutting edge of AI, explore the potential risks and learn to solve ethical, operational and implementation dilemmas at the 2025 HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum. Registration is open for the forum, taking place July 10-11 in Brooklyn, New York, with expert-led sessions from AI visionaries, unparalleled networking events and continuing education credits. Sessions will focus on digital health transformation; AI implementation, integration and management; workforce development; consumer trust and patient experience; personalized care; and AI governance.
April 3, 2025
HIMSS Calls for Risk-Based Regulatory Approach to AI in the U.S.
HIMSS is calling for the United States to adopt a risk-based approach for governing the development, deployment and use of artificial intelligence in healthcare space. HIMSS submitted its recommendations March 14 in response to a request for information from the White House Office of Technology Policy (OSTP). HIMSS reinforced the importance of providers having the right information to make informed decisions about the implementation of AI solutions. The letter also recommended mechanisms be in place to mitigate harmful bias and urged the government to take steps to ensure the United States workforce has the expertise to develop innovative AI solutions and deploy those solutions in a safe and effective manner.
April 1, 2025
Member Spotlight: Titus Njoku. O MSc, CAHIMS, Information Security Manager, National Health Insurance Authority
Titus Njoku is an experienced Information Security Manager and Digital Health Specialist with over 11 years in ICT, primarily working with Nigeria's National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). His career has been dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery through digital innovation, strongly focusing on data governance, health information exchange (HIE), and public health infrastructure.
April 1, 2025
HIMSS Executive Summit in Dubai Joins Dubai AI Week as a Partner Event
HIMSS is excited to announce that the HIMSS Executive Summit in Dubai will be a partner event in the highly anticipated Dubai AI Week, an exclusive opportunity for attendees to engage with one of the most prestigious AI gatherings in the world. The HIMSS Executive Summit will be one of the only healthcare-focused events during the Dubai AI Week. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and organized by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Dubai AI Week serves as a global platform connecting AI research with real-world applications. With participation from industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs and investors, the event explores the vast potential of AI, covering critical themes such as responsible AI deployment, transparency and the future of work.
March 27, 2025
White House Shifts Security Strategy: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Preparedness to Be Managed at the State, Local, and Individual Levels
Marking a significant policy change, the White House has issued a new executive order, Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness, which promotes a shared responsibility for disaster preparedness across state, local, and individual efforts with federal support, and it highlights cyberattacks as a risk requiring preparation and resilience. The order calls for “commonsense approaches and investments by state and local governments,” emphasizing risk-informed strategies that build resilience in critical systems. Cybersecurity is a key component of this executive order, and the order encourages state and local governments, along with individuals, to invest in infrastructure for robust cybersecurity preparedness and resilience.
March 27, 2025
Restructuring the United States Department of Health and Human Services
Today, March 27, 2025, the United States Department of Health and Human Services announced a major reorganization and reductions in work force and the launch of two new offices.
March 25, 2025
DeepSeek Blocked in Italy Due to Privacy Risks – Setting a Significant Precedent
The Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali) has imposed an emergency ban on DeepSeek, an AI chatbot, for failing to meet GDPR transparency and security standards. The Italian DPA is the supervisory authority responsible for monitoring application of the General Data Protection Regulation (pursuant to Article 51 of Regulation No. 2016/679).
March 24, 2025
HIMSS Honors Dr. Betty Regan as Changemaker in Health
HIMSS honored Dr. Betty Regan as the second-ever recipient of the HIMSS Founder Award at the 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition. The HIMSS Founder Award acknowledges a lifetime of contributions that exemplify the HIMSS mission and vision through longstanding impact through advocacy; partnership with the HIMSS Government Relations team; and dedication to serving their community.
March 19, 2025
Over One Hundred Healthcare Leaders to Present at HIMSS25 Europe in Paris
The 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference & Exhibition, set to take place 10-12 June in Paris, will bring together more than 150 leaders and experts from across Europe and globe to share their knowledge and explore the latest advancements in digital health, artificial intelligence and digital transformation. Registration is now open to attend HIMSS25 Europe. More than 25 countries will be represented at the biggest digital health conference in the European region.
March 19, 2025
HIMSS25 in the Headlines: Healthcare Innovations and Global Insights
The HIMSS Global Conference & Exhibition is the definitive gathering for health and technology leaders shaping the future of care delivery. HIMSS25 was a catalyst for substantive, thought-provoking discussions on digital health transformation, AI, cybersecurity, workforce development, interoperability, and the evolving healthcare landscape—conversations that resonated well beyond the conference halls. With a depth of programming that sparked meaningful dialogue, top journalists, analysts, and industry experts actively engaged in the conversations with speakers, thought leaders, and exhibitors, not just covering the event, but contributing their expertise and amplifying the key themes and topics that are top of mind for all digital health professionals. Leading journalists from top publications worked together from a packed and lively press room at HIMSS25 to capture the energy, insights and transformative ideas that defined this year’s conference. Take a look at some of the biggest announcements and stories from HIMSS25, including key takeaways from Forbes, Becker’s Hospital Review, and MedCity News.
March 17, 2025
HIMSS Recognizes Office Practicum for Achieving IIP Immunization Testing Validation
HIMSS is pleased to recognize Office Practicum for successfully completing the Immunization Integration Program Testing and Recognition initiative. By validating its pediatric electronic health record system’s immunization-focused functionality, Office Practicum has demonstrated its commitment to advancing immunization interoperability, data exchange, and data quality within immunization information systems. The IIP, a collaboration between HIMSS, the American Immunization Registry Association, and Drummond Group, provides a structured and rigorous testing framework to help EHR developers enhance immunization data exchange. The latest IIP test plan offers a modular approach to testing, ensuring health IT solutions meet the highest standards of interoperability and evidence-based immunization best practices.
March 7, 2025
A Cyber Expert’s Five Takeaways from Shark Tank Star Robert Herjavec’s HIMSS25 Address
Healthcare and technology professionals must evolve their understanding of AI in order to unlock critical innovations to serve patients in the best way possible.
March 6, 2025
HIMSS25: A Transformative Week in Healthcare Technology
The 2025 HIMSS Global Conference & Exhibition wrapped up another groundbreaking year, bringing together approximately 28,000 healthcare and technology leaders from around the world at the Venetian Convention & Expo Center in Las Vegas, March 3-6. As the foremost event in healthcare technology, HIMSS25 provided an unparalleled platform for insights, research and innovations that are shaping the future of digital health. HIMSS25 opened with a compelling keynote from Dr. Seung-woo Park, President of Samsung Medical Center, who detailed the critical role of digital health transformation in enhancing patient care. Dr. Park’s address emphasized the importance of Electronic Medical Records and their integration into a modern, efficient healthcare ecosystem. Dr. Park was joined by Dr. Meong Hi Son, Chief Medical Information Officer of Samsung Medical Center and her AI-powered robots.
March 4, 2025
HIMSS and Ministry of Health of Türkiye Partner to Advance Digital Health Transformation
In a significant step toward advancing digital health transformation, HIMSS and the Ministry of Health of Türkiye signed a Memorandum of Understanding on March 4 at the 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition in Las Vegas. This agreement marks a strategic collaboration focused on enhancing Türkiye’s healthcare landscape through the deployment of HIMSS Maturity Models, HIMSS events and the HIMSS Turkish Community.
February 28, 2025
HIMSS Calls for New Approach to Cybersecurity in HIPAA Security Rule Comments
In public comments HIMSS submitted to the US Department of Health and Human Services, HIMSS called for the HHS Office for Civil Rights to consider different approaches to make security, risk assessment and documentation requirements more scalable to the security needs of small practices and practices caring for rural and underserved communities and their business associates. HIMSS comments , made in response to OCRs HIPAA Security Rule To Strengthen the Cybersecurity of Electronic Protected Health Information proposed rule, recommended that OCR convene a wide array of regulated entities, including significant representation from small clinician practices, critical access hospitals, federally qualified health centers and Tribal health providers, to receive feedback on appropriate and scalable use of multi-factor authentication, encryption, risk assessments and other tools to effectively protect electronic protected health information.
February 28, 2025
HIMSS Telehealth Community Evolves into the HIMSS Virtual Care Community
As healthcare technology continues to advance, the HIMSS Telehealth community is evolving to better reflect the expanding landscape of virtual health. To reflect the expanding role of remote and technology-enabled healthcare services, the HIMSS Telehealth Community is now the HIMSS Virtual Care Community. This change aligns with the broader scope of virtual healthcare solutions and ensures the community remains at the forefront of innovation and best practices in digital health. Originally established to create a unified voice for telehealth across all healthcare fields, the HIMSS Telehealth Community played a critical role in supporting and promoting the importance of remote healthcare services.
February 26, 2025
HIMSS Executive Summit 2025: Digital Health Leadership in the Middle East
The HIMSS Executive Summit returns in 2025 with an exclusive gathering of healthcare leaders, innovators, and policymakers from across the Middle East. Set to take place in Dubai on 23 April 2025, this collaborative event is designed to foster connections, facilitate insightful discussions and drive meaningful progress in digital health. Professionals interested in attending are invited to register their interest for the HIMSS Executive Summit.
February 21, 2025
Report: Health System Cybersecurity Budgets Increasing, But Lack of AI Governance Threatens Security
Healthcare organizations are making significant progress in strengthening their security posture, though there are several critical areas in need of improvement, according to recently released HIMSS analysis. The 2024 HIMSS Healthcare Cybersecurity Survey Report, the latest edition of an annual survey of healthcare cybersecurity professionals, found a need for more robust insider threat programs, improved third-party risk management and better monitoring of artificial intelligence use.
February 20, 2025
HIMSS25 Empowers Health Leaders to Inspire Change and Lead Strategically
Health and care leaders will explore innovative solutions, network with industry visionaries and participate in strategic discussions that can directly impact the direction of their organizations at the 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition. Registration is open for HIMSS25, taking place March 3-6 in Las Vegas. The annual global conference offers education for aligning strategies with cutting-edge advancements, driving growth and ensuring organizations remain competitive in an increasingly complex and technology-driven healthcare environment. Sessions and events focused on organizational governance will guide attendees through data governance, ethics, leadership, organizational management and sustainability.
February 18, 2025
See Healthcare AI in Action at HIMSS25 Europe
Get updated with the latest tech trends in healthcare at the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference & Exhibition in Paris from 10-12 June, 2025. Join experts in artificial intelligence, longevity, data analytics and more at HIMSS25 Europe and be part of the conversation that is driving healthcare forward through intelligent disruption and technological innovation. Registration is now open for HIMSS25 Europe, where global healthcare leaders, policymakers and technology innovators will gather to explore the latest advancements in AI and its impact on healthcare.
February 17, 2025
New Name, Same TIGER Spirit: Technology Informatics for Global Education and Readiness
The HIMSS TIGER Global Community, formerly the Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform Interprofessional Community and the TIGER International Taskforce, was relaunched in 2024 as the Technology Informatics for Global Education and Readiness (TIGER) Global Community. The relaunched community intends to bring together informatics professionals interested in enhancing global health by providing interprofessional health informatics subject matter expertise and thought leadership to support the HIMSS mission and vision and the work of HIMSS Communities. The incorporation of the terms "readiness" and "global" effectively aligns with the aim of the HIMSS TIGER Community's reimagined objectives: to provide valuable content, insights and evidence-based materials designed to equip the workforce to thrive in today's fast-paced healthcare industry worldwide.
February 14, 2025
European Health Data Space Adopted by EU Council, Empowering Systems to Deliver Better Outcomes
HIMSS welcomes the signing of the European Health Data Space regulation, a milestone in advancing digital health that will facilitate the access, use and re-use of health data both within and across European Union borders. This marks the beginning of a pivotal two-year transition period in which the EU and its Member States will implement transformative initiatives to ensure standardized and interoperable health data can be leveraged to enhance patient care and drive research innovation. HIMSS looks forward to supporting its members, as well as the nations and regions with whom it collaborates, in preparing to maximize the impact of the EHDS.
February 12, 2025
Enhancing Health and Readiness in 2025: A Defense Health Agency Update at HIMSS25
The Defense Health Agency continues to advance its mission of providing high-quality medical care and wellness solutions to 9.5 million beneficiaries, including active-duty service members, retirees, and their families. At HIMSS25, attendees will gain critical insights into the agency’s strategic initiatives during the session Defense Health Agency Update - Enhancing Health and Readiness in 2025. This session, taking place on Wednesday, March 5, will be led by Lieutenant General Telita Crosland, director of the Defense Health Agency. The discussion will highlight how DHA is integrating emerging technologies and refining tactics, techniques, and procedures to optimize healthcare delivery, ensuring service members remain mission-ready while improving the well-being of military families and retirees.
February 11, 2025
HIMSS and Guidehouse Announce Agreement to Advance Digital Health Transformation
HIMSS is excited to announce a strategic collaboration with Guidehouse, a leading global consultancy renowned for its advisory, digital, and managed services across various sectors, to accelerate digital health transformation by leveraging HIMSS' comprehensive digital maturity models to assess and enhance healthcare organizations' technological capabilities.
February 10, 2025
AI Literacy Requirements Under the EU AI Act: What Healthcare Leaders Need to Know
The European Union reached a significant milestone in AI regulation on 2 Feb. 2025, as the first compliance measures of the EU AI Act became applicable. This pioneering legislation — the world’s first comprehensive AI law — aims to foster trustworthy AI across all sectors, including healthcare. A critical yet often overlooked aspect of the AI Act is its AI literacy requirements, which impact organisations developing, providing and deploying AI solutions.
February 10, 2025
The Future of Healthcare Policy at HIMSS25 Europe
From 10-12 June 2025, Paris will become the epicenter of healthcare policy innovation as the 2025 HIMSS European Conference & Exhibition convenes thought leaders, policymakers, and industry pioneers to explore the intersection of regulation and digital transformation. Registration is now open for HIMS25 Europe. With Europe at the forefront of progressive health policy, this year’s conference will feature a focus on how legislative advancements such as the European Health Data Space, the EU AI Act and the Cyber Resilience Act are reshaping healthcare across the continent. The Bridging Policy and Practice track at HIMSS25 Europe will provide attendees with invaluable insights into the latest policy innovations coming from Brussels. These legislative changes aim to transform the healthcare landscape, influencing technology adoption, data sharing, and cybersecurity strategies.
February 5, 2025
HIMSS Supports CMS protections of Health Equity in Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Benefits Programs
HIMSS has reiterated its support for a proposal by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to clarify that artificial intelligence and other automated tools should, at a minimum, not amplify harmful biases, and at best help to address any biases already inherent in healthcare data. HIMSS’s responded to the CMS proposed Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Rule.
January 31, 2025
Unlocking Efficiency: Process Analysis and Redesign at HIMSS25
Optimizing healthcare workflows and improving operational efficiency are essential for driving better patient outcomes, and at HIMSS25, experts in the field will explore process analysis and redesign, a critical approach to transforming healthcare operations. Registration is open for HIMSS25, taking place March 3-6 in Las Vegas. Attendees will learn to leverage data, automation and cross-functional collaboration to improve care delivery and operational performance and drive meaningful change.
January 30, 2025
HIMSS and AMDIS Announce Exclusive Partnership to Support Clinical Executives and Drive Digital Health Transformation
HIMSS and the Association of Medical Directors of Information Systems (AMDIS) have signed an exclusive partnership agreement to create a permanent link between their global networks of health professionals. After decades of collaboration, this partnership aims to leverage the unique strengths of both organizations to better support the evolving needs of clinical executives worldwide. Physicians, clinical leaders and health and technology professionals worldwide will have access to new and enhanced educational programming and resources, along with collaborations on public policy, networking opportunities and co-hosted events.
January 28, 2025
HIMSS Analysis: Artificial Intelligence Executive Order
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order that aims to maintain the United States’ position as a global leader in artificial intelligence innovation.
January 23, 2025
Inspiring and Empowering Nurses at HIMSS25 to Improve Digital Healthcare Transformation Knowledge and Practice
At the 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas, nurses will have immense opportunities for learning and networking that span several essential and timely nursing informatics specialty topics, addressing technology, data, health equity, education, innovation and leadership. Together, these topics impact the informatics specialty and the modern workforce, advance the nursing profession and help nurses acquire new, essential skills for digital health transformation. The HIMSS Global Conference is always stellar, but I’m consistently moved and motivated after the preconference Nursing Informatics Forum. It is an exceptional event where nurse informatics and innovation experts, scholars and leaders come together to share insights about timely topics that nurses in all settings can take back to their places of work for impactful change.
January 21, 2025
HIMSS Seeks Innovative Emerging Solutions for HIMSS25 Europe Startup Pitchfest Competition
The third annual Startup Pitchfest has begun accepting applications for 2025 competitors, calling the healthcare’s most innovative emerging solutions to compete for a chance to earn brand visibility, mentorship, opportunities to for investment and access to a vast network of resources in health technology. Competition finalists will present their solutions on 10 June on stage in front of an esteemed panel of judges and health leaders at the 2025 HIMSS European Conference & Exhibition in Paris. Applications will be open until 11 March 2025.
January 16, 2025
Taking Care of Business at HIMSS25
Business and healthcare executives, financial managers, innovators and operational experts will meet to create the future of health at the 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition. Registration is open for HIMSS25, taking place March 3-6 in Las Vegas. The annual global conference guides health leaders toward financial sustainability and operational excellence with sessions and events focused on clinically integrated supply chain; financial management; innovation, entrepreneurship and start-ups; and product, program and portfolio management.
January 15, 2025
HIMSS Native American & Indigenous Community: 2024 Year in Review
Throughout 2024, HIMSS advanced its commitment as an ally and convener for better Tribal and Indigenous health, establishing a community of like-minded individuals to venture toward a more modernized and efficient healthcare system for Tribal populations.
January 15, 2025
Reflecting on 2024 with the HIMSS Professional Development Committee
January 14, 2025
Building the Workforce of the Future at HIMSS25
The 2025 HIMSS Global Conference & Exhibition will host decisive conversations focused on healthcare workforce development, staff retention, employee wellness and clinician burnout. Registration is open for HIMSS25, taking place March 3-6 in Las Vegas. The annual conference will unite experts in healthcare information and technology to redefine the crucial role of workforce in healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
January 13, 2025
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Revalidated for HIMSS EMRAM Stage 7
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Canada’s largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, has achieved a significant milestone in its digital health journey. CAMH has been revalidated for the HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM) Stage 7, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence in healthcare delivery. This accomplishment builds on CAMH’s first EMRAM validation. In 2017, it became the first mental health hospital in Canada to achieve EMRAM Stage 7 certification.
January 9, 2025
HIMSS Unveils Enhanced Membership Program to Support Healthcare Professionals and Advance Digital Health Transformation
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), a global advisor and leader supporting the transformation of the health ecosystem, is proud to announce the launch of its enhanced membership program. With a legacy of over 60 years, HIMSS remains dedicated to uniting a diverse network of healthcare professionals and technology innovators committed to transforming healthcare through information and technology. HIMSS professional society unites a growing community of approximately 125,000 individual members and approximately 1,500 organizational members worldwide —including health systems, provider organizations, non-profits, and technology market suppliers. HIMSS and its global membership network serve as a trusted resource for health system executives, clinicians, IT professionals, and industry leaders who are tackling the key issues facing the health and healthcare ecosystem.
January 8, 2025
HIMSS President and CEO Hal Wolf Named a Top 50 Healthcare Technology CEO for 2024
HIMSS is proud to announce that its President and CEO, Hal Wolf, has been recognized by The Healthcare Technology Report as one of the Top 50 Healthcare Technology CEOs of 2024. This prestigious honor highlights Wolf’s outstanding leadership and HIMSS’s vital role in reforming the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology. The Healthcare Technology Report's annual awards program celebrates leaders driving innovation and impact across the healthcare technology ecosystem. Nominees are evaluated on criteria such as organizational growth, product innovation, and long-term contributions to the sector.
January 7, 2025
HIMSS25 Europe Hosts World-Class Speakers for a Discourse on the Future of Healthcare
Healthcare’s foremost experts in Europe and from around the world will convene in Paris for the 2025 HIMSS European Conference & Exhibition, taking place 10-12 June, showcasing digital health leadership and groundbreaking clinical strategies. Registration is now open for HIMSS25 Europe, where the brightest minds in healthcare will help share best practices and foster collaboration in shaping the future of health and digital healthcare. Leading sessions on critical topics such as AI, cybersecurity, interoperability, and health equity will be executives from global health systems and health non-profits, senior government officials, health researchers, and practitioners.
December 23, 2024
New Year’s Resolutions for Healthcare Organization Cybersecurity in 2025
Looking to 2025, healthcare organizations have a fresh opportunity to reassess their cybersecurity programs and posture. Think of it like new year’s resolutions for healthcare organizations. No matter where an organization may be in its cybersecurity journey, there is always room for improvement. The stakes are very high — patient safety is of the utmost importance.
December 19, 2024
Improve Policy Implementation and Tackle Public Health Challenges at HIMSS25
Government leaders and policy professionals will engage with industry experts, explore innovative solutions and learn how tech can drive efficient and effective public health programs at the 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition. Registration is open for HIMSS25, taking place March 3-6 in Las Vegas. The annual global conference is the epicenter of healthcare innovation, empowering government leaders to drive positive change and improve healthcare outcomes within their communities. Attendees can get access to best practices and case studies in healthcare policy and regulation, collaborate with other government entities and international organizations and understand the impact of emerging technologies and trends.
December 12, 2024
HIMSS25 Equips Caregivers to Keep Patients and Populations Healthy
The 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition will be the epicenter for care innovation, where healthcare professionals will explore how telehealth, home-based care, personalized medicine and other alternative care delivery models are reshaping patient experience and quality management.
December 11, 2024
2025 HIMSS European Health Conference & Exhibition: Transforming Healthcare in Paris
From June 10-12, 2025, the HIMSS European Health Conference & Exhibition will convene in Paris to bring together Europe’s foremost health technology innovators and healthcare professionals to collaborate and share best practices. Join thousands of thought leaders as they share the latest developments and discuss critical trends driving change in the health industry - artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, interoperability, robotics, workforce development, and health equity. Registration is now open for HIMSS25 Europe, the European region’s leading health tech event. The conference will offer an invaluable setting for knowledge-sharing and collaboration, merging cutting-edge technological advancements with the practical realities of healthcare delivery.
December 11, 2024
HIMSS Analysis: HTI-2 Final Rule Released by ASTP/ONC
HIMSS welcomes the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (HTI-2) final rule, which was released Dec. 11 by the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy’s Health Information Technology Certification Program. HIMSS experts are currently analyzing the final rule and its implications for the healthcare community, including what it will mean for HIMSS members. The final rule is available at the Federal Register and will be published Dec. 16, 2024.
December 5, 2024
Transform Care Delivery at HIMSS25 with AI and Health Innovation
The 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition is once again set to be the most influential event in digital health, showcasing the latest innovations in AI, cybersecurity, interoperability, data and information, workforce development and other advancements that are shaping the future of health and healthcare. Registration is now open for HIMSS25, taking place March 3-6 in Las Vegas. HIMSS25 is the premier global event for healthcare thought leaders and innovators to collaborate and share insights from their real-world application of cutting-edge technologies. The conference will bring together a dynamic community of industry experts and health professionals dedicated to creating new solutions to the challenges facing the global health ecosystem.
December 5, 2024
Key Players in Healthcare Form Programme Committee for HIMSS25 Europe in Paris
In an effort to drive forward digital health transformation in the region, 17 thought leaders joined the Programme Committee for the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference & Exhibition, taking place from 10-12 June, 2025, in Paris. The committee brings together expert insights and connections to proactively shape a high-quality conference agenda and experience that will support the exchange of best practice and address the key healthcare challenges and concerns of the region.
December 5, 2024
HIMSS and Medscape Unveil Groundbreaking Report on AI Adoption at Health Systems
HIMSS is pleased to announce the release of the Medscape & HIMSS AI Adoption by Medical Business Report 2024, a comprehensive study co-published with WebMD’s Medscape. This landmark report dives deep into the evolving role of artificial intelligence in health and healthcare, offering an unparalleled look at where medical organizations are implementing AI, the benefits they’re experiencing, and where the next wave of adoption might occur. With insights from a robust survey of over 800 respondents—including practicing physicians, clinicians, nurses, IT professionals, and healthcare executives—the report captures the diverse perspectives of those on the frontlines of AI integration in medical settings. Despite its potential to enhance patient outcomes, reduce costs, alleviate workforce burnout, and strengthen interoperability, health professionals remain mindful of the risks and challenges associated with AI integration.
December 2, 2024
Transforming Healthcare Through Analytics with HIMSS’s Enhanced Analytics Maturity Adoption Model
The Analytics Maturity Assessment Model represents a transformative milestone in healthcare, empowering health systems worldwide to achieve greater efficiency, equity, and innovation through advanced analytics. Developed by HIMSS, AMAM offers expert-guided frameworks and cutting-edge digital tools that support organizations at every stage of their digital health journey. The enhanced AMAM helps health systems maximize analytics capabilities with measurable ROI and a technical roadmap. It boosts team analytics literacy, ensures patient data transparency, and strengthens data governance for consistent information management across sites. At advanced stages, AMAM supports scalable, data-driven decisions and population health improvements through advanced analytics and AI. HIMSS Digital Health Strategist Rohini Omkar Prasad works with private and public healthcare providers across the Asia-Pac region to assess and advise on their digital transformation using HIMSS maturity models like AMAM. She shares her knowledge on the new model and explains why health systems should consider implementing this new framework.
November 25, 2024
HIMSS Celebrates the 2025 Changemaker in Health Award and Scholarship Recipients
HIMSS is thrilled to celebrate and honor the exceptional individuals who are driving positive change within the global health ecosystem as 2025 awardees of the prestigious HIMSS Changemaker in Health Award and scholarships. The HIMSS Changemaker in Health Award celebrates inspirational and innovative healthcare leaders for their relentless pursuit to improve care by harnessing the power of information and technology.
November 21, 2024
HIMSS25 to Showcase Tech Breakthroughs Shaping the Future of Care
The 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition is set to redefine the landscape of healthcare technology, with cutting-edge digital health solutions and immersive experiences in AI, interoperability and smart health. Registration is open for HIMSS25, taking place March 3-6 in Las Vegas. The annual global conference is the epicenter of healthcare innovation where a vibrant community of experts and professionals will transform healthcare, get ahead of industry trends and connect with like-minded peers. At the HIMSS25 opening keynote, Dr. Seung-woo Park, President of Samsung Medical Center, will explore the critical role of digital health transformation in enhancing patient care, with an emphasis on the integration of EMRs and the development of next-generation systems. Hal Wolf, President and CEO of HIMSS, will continue the conversation in a fireside chat with both Dr. Park and Dr. Meong Hi Son, Chief Medical Information Officer of Samsung Medical Center, as they share insights and aspirations for the future of healthcare.
November 18, 2024
HIMSS and Medscape Unveil Groundbreaking Report on AI Adoption at Health Systems
This week’s member spotlight is Mark L. Tolentino, a recipient of the 2024 HIMSS Foundation Professional Certification Grant for Minority Professionals and Students. We’re thrilled to introduce Mark as he shares his perspective as a grant recipient and HIMSS member, along with valuable advice for other underrepresented professionals or students pursuing careers in Health Information Technology and Health Information Management
November 18, 2024
Cleveland Clinic London is First Private Hospital in the UK to Earn EMRAM Stage 7 Validation
Cleveland Clinic London has been validated for EMRAM Stage 7 by HIMSS, just a year after achieving EMRAM Stage 6. Since opening in 2022, the hospital continues on its digital health transformation journey with HIMSS by becoming the first private hospital in the UK to reach EMRAM Stage 6 and Stage 7, the highest possible level of validation. EMRAM, the Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model, measures clinical outcomes, patient engagement and clinician use of EMR technology to strengthen organizational performance and health outcomes across patient populations. EMRAM scores hospitals around the world relative to their digital maturity, providing a detailed road map to ease adoption and begin digital transformation.
November 18, 2024
HIMSS Celebrates Global Health Equity Week 2024 with Advocacy, Insights, Resources and New Veterans Community
Throughout Global Health Equity Week, Nov. 11-15, 2024, HIMSS united voices across the health information and technology landscape to create a future of inclusive, accessible healthcare.
November 15, 2024
Achieve and Maintain Health Equity Through Action at HIMSS25
Health equity leaders from federal and local agencies, healthcare organizations, community-based organizations, academia and more will work together on community engagement strategies at the 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition.
November 14, 2024
HIMSS25 Europe Unveils Programme Themes Addressing Key Challenges in Digital Health
The 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference & Exhibition in Paris is set to bring together an array of healthcare leaders, policymakers, digital health experts, and innovators from around the world this 10-12 June 2025. The annual conference will feature six specialized program themes designed to address key challenges and opportunities shaping the future of healthcare. Each theme will include peer-reviewed sessions on topics from policy implementation and digital transformation to advancing women’s health and workforce resilience. The conference programme themes promise to be a critical platform for thought leadership and innovation, providing an opportunity to drive meaningful change in healthcare across Europe and beyond:
November 14, 2024
HIMSS European Health Conference & Exhibition Heads to Copenhagen in 2026
HIMSS is excited to announce that the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference & Exhibition will be held from 19-21 May 2026 at the Bella Center in Copenhagen, Denmark. HIMSS is thrilled to bring the European healthcare community to a Nordic country where innovation, digital health advancements, and cross-sector collaboration are deeply embedded in the healthcare ecosystem.
November 11, 2024
HIMSS Launches Veterans Community to Support Veteran Workforce Development
In alignment with Veterans Day and Global Health Equity Week, HIMSS has launched its new Veterans Community, which will support veteran workforce development and transition to civilian life for former members of any branch of U.S. military and their spouses. Healthcare IT jobs are high-demand occupations and can be transformative for veterans and their families in earning good salaries, receiving full health benefits, and having upward career mobility. Any veteran who is not currently a HIMSS member joining the HIMSS Veterans Community will receive a complimentary one-year individual membership and enrollment in their local HIMSS Chapter. Veterans and spouses are invited to unite with other community members virtually and in person to exchange ideas and discuss trends, challenges, and solutions for veteran-specific issues.
November 11, 2024
Advancing Health for Everyone During Global Health Equity Week 2024
HIMSS invites all health professionals to take action, learn and grow throughout Global Health Equity Week 2024, Nov. 11-15. Global Health Equity Week is an annual call to action to leverage digital health solutions to build equitable healthcare for all. View the full HIMSS Global Health Equity Week schedule of events. Throughout Global Health Equity Week, HIMSS will collaborate with health communities around the world through webinars, publications and in-person events to better understand and address social determinants of health. Together, the HIMSS community can help advance digital health's critical role in improving patient wellness and equitable access.
November 7, 2024
New Analytics Maturity Adoption Model Pushes for Digital Transformation and Data-Driven Decisions
Thousands of health systems worldwide rely on HIMSS and its range of digital tools as trusted resources to guide and assist in all aspects of their digital health journey. The newly updated Analytics Maturity Assessment Model (AMAM) has continued to showcase HIMSS’s commitment to driving health equity and digital health transformation globally through its expert-guided frameworks. The upgraded AMAM guides organizations through advanced health analytics, including prescriptive and predictive analytics in real-time, including natural language processing, and other advanced AI applications, along with a renowned framework that helps health systems evaluate and improve their analytics strategy and data governance. Anne Snowdon, RN, PhD, FAAN, chief scientific research officer for HIMSS, shared her expertise on the refreshed AMAM model and how digital transformation contributes to health system performance and improved clinical outcomes.
November 6, 2024
Unpack Impact of Federal, State, Local Elections on Health IT with HIMSS Government Relations Team
The results of 2024 federal, state and local elections will have major influence on the future of health information and technology. Unpack the implications of a new administration, a changing congress, diverse state legislatures and changing regulatory frameworks in a Nov. 18 webinar with the HIMSS Government Relations team.
November 5, 2024
Health Systems Learn to Safeguard Against Cyber Threats at Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum
Some of the foremost authorities in cybersecurity demonstrated how healthcare can fortify its defenses today and prepare strategies for tomorrow at the 2024 Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum. On Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 in Washington, D.C., the forum focused on safeguarding patients, defending against attackers and delivering business value while adapting to expanding complications and growing threats.
November 5, 2024
Corewell Health Earns Davies Award for Using Clinical Informatics to Improve Care
Corewell Health has been recognized as a recipient of a 2024 HIMSS Davies Award of Excellence. Corewell Health, based in Grand Rapids and Southfield, is the first health system in Michigan to receive the Davies Award since 2018 C.aring for patients across the state of Michigan, Corewell Health submitted evidence-based case studies demonstrating applications of clinical informatics to improve the care and wellness for their underserved and chronic disease patient populations.
October 30, 2024
HIMSS President & CEO Hal Wolf to Lead Discussion on Uniting Innovation and Experience at DigiHealthDay Forum
HIMSS President & CEO Hal Wolf will lead an interactive discussion on Nov. 14 about uniting innovation and experience as part of DigiHealthDay, a global forum in Pfarrkirchen, Germany, and online for education, research, innovation and networking in digital health. Wolf, a featured speaker, will be joined for the session by hosts Pilar Fernández Hermida and Armin Scheuer.
October 29, 2024
Member Spotlight: Steven Arendt, MD, ACO
Dr. Arendt is very passionate about patient care and the patient experience. He understands the role of technology and how it can enhance healthcare but is also very mindful of its impact to care when it isn't used properly. Dr. Arendt has served on the Physician Committee for the past 10 months and will continue into the next year.
October 28, 2024
Learn to Build Resilient, Nimble Cybersecurity Systems on a Budget at the Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum
For cybersecurity professionals and Chief Information and Security Officers, there is no margin for error when it comes to protecting health systems and patient data from cyberattacks. The HIMSS Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum, taking place Oct. 31-Nov. 1 in Washington, D.C., delivers tools and techniques for implementing solutions that are both resilient and nimble while taking budgetary factors into account. Registration is open for the forum, where some of the foremost authorities in the cybersecurity space will explain how to proactively shield healthcare's expanding digital footprint and secure data beyond the confines of each enterprise.
October 28, 2024
Public Health Data Modernization Workshop Identifies Critical Needs for Partnerships, Public Policy, Funding and Health Information Exchange
HIMSS and its partners convened 140 people for a Public Health Data Modernization Workshop at the 2024 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition, where participants discussed the current state of public health data modernization; learned about one another’s needs, challenges and priorities; and forged connections within the public health community and among the public health, healthcare and IT supplier communities.
October 28, 2024
Join the HIMSS Digital Maturity Forum in London
The HIMSS Digital Maturity Forum, an exclusive, invite-only event, will take place on December 5, 2025, in London. Hosted by the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, the event will gather professionals committed to advancing healthcare digitalisation, offering a platform for discussions on strategies, success stories, and challenges in transforming the UK health system. Healthcare professionals interested in attending are invited to register their interest to receive an invitation to the forum.
October 8, 2024
HIMSS24 APAC in Seoul: Advancing Digital Health Transformation in the Region
The 2024 HIMSS APAC Health Conference & Exhibition, held in Seoul from October 1-4, marked a pivotal moment for digital health transformation in South Korea by fostering an exhilarating exchange of ideas and insights with healthcare trailblazers from around the world. The event, organized in partnership with the Korea Health Industry Development Institute, the Korean Health Information Society, Messe Esang and HIMSS, brought together healthcare leaders and technology experts to explore advancements in health IT and digital healthcare solutions.
October 8, 2024
HIMSS Calls for Complete Testing Before Finalizing New Requirements in HTI-2 Certification Proposed Rule Response
Citing concerns about requiring the use of Bulk FHIR v2.0 in 2028 before it has been fully tested against all the required use cases, HIMSS called for modest delays in finalizing several proposed certification requirements as part of a public comment response to the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy’s (ASTP/ONC) Health Information Technology Certification Program. As part of public comments submitted by HIMSS on Friday Oct. 4 responding to the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability proposed rule (otherwise known as HTI-2), the response from HIMSS focused on Bulk FHIR v2.0 and many of the certification criteria it would support, still being in trial phase.
October 4, 2024
Newly Improved Analytics Maturity Assessment Model (AMAM) Centered on Patient Outcomes to Improve AI Strategy, Data Governance, Analytics
HIMSS recently launched a newly upgraded Analytics Maturity Assessment Model (AMAM), a framework that helps health systems evaluate and improve their analytics strategy, data governance, and supports the effective use of artificial intelligence technology. The launch of our newest assessment tool for analytics maturity is another example of HIMSS's global commitment to driving health equity and improving patient outcomes through digital health transformation. HIMSS and its suite of digital tools, including the Digital Health Indicator and maturity models, are trusted resources that thousands of health systems worldwide depend on to inform and support every aspect of their digital health journey.
October 3, 2024
Member Spotlight: Professor Sandeep Reddy, MBBS MSc PhD, Head of Discipline - Healthcare Management, School of Public Health and Social Work, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
Professor Reddy has been an active and engaged PDC member for the past year and a half. As a certified health informatician and a digital health expert recognized by the World Health Organization, he also holds an impressive background in medicine and healthcare management with specialized training in machine learning and health informatics from diverse sources. Most exciting is his current research focusing on AI in medicine, a field with immense potential, and his endeavors towards the safe integration, application, and advancement of AI in healthcare.
October 2, 2024
Samsung Medical Center Earns 2024 Davies Award, First-Ever in the Republic of Korea
Samsung Medical Center, which has achieved four HIMSS Stage 7 maturity model validations, has been recognized as a 2024 HIMSS Davies Award recipient. Samsung Medical Center is the first hospital to be recognized with the Davies Award in the Republic of Korea since the award’s inception in 1994. “We are deeply honored to be recognized as a Davies Award recipient,” said Dr. Poong-Lyul Rhee, Chief Data and Digital Officer of Samsung Medical Center. “Our three innovative cases aim to improve patient outcomes and reduce the workload of medical staff, ultimately enhancing the culture in the healthcare industry. These cases demonstrate the power of digital transformation through cutting-edge technologies such as AI and robotics.”
October 1, 2024
Taichung Veterans General Hospital Earns 2024 Davies Award for Using AI to Improve Care, Safety and Reduce Pain
Taichung Veterans General Hospital (TCVGH), has been recognized as a 2024 HIMSS Davies Award recipient. TCVGH is only the third hospital in Asia and the second in Taiwan to be recognized with the Davies Award since the Award’s inception in 1994. Based Taichung, Taiwan, TCVGH submitted evidence-based case studies demonstrating applications of artificial intelligence to improve care outcomes for patients struggling with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the joints and ligaments of the spine.
September 27, 2024
Nelly Abulata MD, MSc, PhD, MBA, PGTQMH, Professor, Kasr Al-Ainy Medical School & Teaching Hospital, Cairo University (Cairo- Egypt) and the MENA Advisor for Healthcare and Higher Education Consultancy, Transformation and Accreditation
Dr. Abulata is in her first year on the HIMSS Physician Committee and is currently working on our first international webinar panel, they will be cover the healthcare’s race with AI. Dr. Abulata has a diverse national and international background, and a broad spectrum in education, training and leadership. She is also a published author of several Journal articles that have pioneered in health research platforms.
September 25, 2024
Asia’s Top Hospitals Leading Digital Health Transformation to be Recognized at HIMSS24 APAC
Seoul, Korea—The 2024 HIMSS APAC Health Conference & Exhibition, hosted October 1 – 4 in Seoul, Korea, will bring together a global community of visionary leaders and innovators committed to advancing digital health across Asia-Pacific and beyond. Produced in partnership with Messe Esang, Korea's largest exhibition company, the HIMSS24 APAC Conference will be co-located and run in concurrence with the K-Hospital + Healthtech Fair 2024, hosted by the Korean Hospital Association at the COEX Convention & Exhibition Center in the Gangnam district.
September 25, 2024
Ochsner Health Earns Second Davies Award, Using Tech to Drive Better Care
For the second time, Ochsner Health has been awarded the prestigious HIMSS Davies Award of Excellence. This award showcases healthcare organizations that demonstrate globally innovative, thoughtful applications of information and technology to drive and redefine evidence-based best practices so that others can learn, adapt and improve population health and patient outcomes.
September 23, 2024
Take Action: Urge Congress to Extend Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities
Unless Congress acts, telehealth flexibilities that have allowed clinicians to provide millions of Americans access to high-quality virtual care since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic will expire at the end of this year. For more than four years, Medicare beneficiaries, caregivers and their providers have relied on telehealth as a safe, effective and essential method of care delivery. The flexibilities have expanded access — particularly to specialists — for countless individuals including people in rural and traditionally underserved communities.
September 23, 2024
Member Spotlight: Jonah Feldman, MD, FACP Medical Director, Clinical Transformation and Informatics, NYU Langone Health System at NYU Langone Health
Dr. Jonah Feldman is in his first year on the HIMSS Physician Committee. In addition to the work he is doing with the Committee he and his team published an article in the NEJM and in Nature Medicine. Dr. Feldman has been named a rising star in Medicine + Health IT by Medscape and Becker’s Healthcare.
September 20, 2024
Global Experts Share Key Insights and Recommendations from the DHAGE 2024 Digital Health Meeting
The 2024 high-level meeting of the Digital Health Advisory Group for Europe, which focused on analysing economic impact of digital health in healthcare systems, brought together over 35 decision makers and global experts from 11 governments and organizations such as OECD, WHO, the European Observatory and European Commission to discuss the financial and societal impact of digital health on healthcare systems. DHAGE, a thought leadership platform for key decision-makers in Europe, identifies synergies and nurtures collaborations on digital health policies. Supported by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health of Finland, the Shared Services of the Ministry of Health in Portugal and HIMSS, DHAGE builds on the work of the HIMSS European Conference Advisory Council with the goal of creating policy topics of national relevance for its member countries.
September 17, 2024
Expert Voices in Digital Health Converge in Seoul for HIMSS24 APAC in October
The 2024 HIMSS Asia Pacific Health Conference & Exhibition, the most influential digital health conference in the APAC region, is set to bring together a vibrant and diverse community of healthcare trailblazers from around the world who are ready for an exhilarating exchange of ideas and insights that will create tomorrow’s health. Slated for 1-4 Oct., 2024, HIMSS24 APAC presents the unique opportunity for attendees to gain an intellectual stimulating experience, while gleaning insights from world-renowned experts on the hottest topics in healthcare with a regional perspective.
September 16, 2024
Careclinics Health Services SB Partners with HIMSS to Drive Digital Health Transformation in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 13 September – Malaysia’s Careclinics Health Services SB and the Healthcare Information and Management System Society (HIMSS) have entered i
