HIMSS Interoperability Showcase

Bringing healthcare thought leaders across our community together.

Transforming health through collaboration

The HIMSS Interoperability Showcase™ highlights how different healthcare systems can work together by sharing data instantly, helping improve care, patient outcomes and the overall healthcare landscape.


Through collaboration with industry leaders, the HIMSS Interoperability Showcase™ curates use cases that address critical and timely topics such as chronic disease management, mental health, human trafficking and immunization management. These educational examples are shown at events both in-person and online, including the HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition, and demonstrate the implementation of standards like HL7® , HL7 FHIR®, IHE profiles, DICOM and DIRECT.

  • Experience the HIMSS Interoperability Showcase™

    The HIMSS Interoperability Showcase™ takes place annually at the HIMSS Global Conference & Exhibition. This specialty exhibition includes use case demonstrations, thought leadership talks, a product marketplace and plenty of networking opportunities.

  • Attendees

    Showcase attendees are able to observe the impact these systems have on clinical outcomes, quality and patient experience. Use case demonstrations put solutions in a clinical context, so you can engage in the story of a caregiver, patient or clinician.


    You’ll also gain critical knowledge and a deeper understanding of emerging healthcare and health care topics through thought leadership talks. Speakers will provide their perspectives and insights on challenges within the industry and help identify opportunities for improvement.

  • Participating organizations

    Participants in the HIMSS Interoperability Showcase™ are able to show the value of their solutions by partnering with organizations, including public and non-profit partners, that bring their stories and experiences to life.


    You’ll be able to showcase your organization’s thought leadership with technology that exchanges data using interoperability standards (must have proof of validation of associated standards). Your organization will also be able to highlight a project or service and gain broader exposure across the healthcare community.

Resources

  1. September 5, 2024

    HIMSS Submits Comments on the TEFCA Draft QTF

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    • 21st Century Cures Act
    • Interoperability

  2. January 21, 2025

    HHS OIG Releases Proposed Regulation on Information Blocking Civil Money Penalties

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    • 21st Century Cures Act
    • Interoperability

  3. January 21, 2025

    Webinar: The New Interoperability Regulations – Transforming to a Learning Health System

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    • 21st Century Cures Act
    • Interoperability

  4. September 3, 2024

    Preparing for a World of National Networks and Frameworks

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    • Interoperability
    • Informatics
    • Data and Information

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about the HIMSS Interoperability Showcase™.

  • Who participates in the showcase?
    • Government agencies, market suppliers, non-profit organizations, payers, providers, academia, HIEs, standards development organizations, consulting firms, etc.
    • Participants demonstrate their solution to conference attendees along with the others in the vignette at regular intervals during exhibit hours.
    • At the HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition, typically 15-20 patient journey vignettes are presented with 6-10 participants in each.

  • What type of participation options do you offer?
    • The Showcase is presented at various HIMSS and partner events. The flagship Showcase event is the annual HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition.
    • Participants pay fees to sponsor their engagement which can involve vignette hosting, vignette participation, theatre speaking and/or physical exhibit space. Contact us for more info.
    • Planning commences and proceeds for 6-9 months prior to the event.

  • Do you provide demonstration support for my participation?
    • The HIMSS Interoperability Showcase team solicits and gathers demonstration topics from the health information and technology community at large.
    • Together with demonstrating organizations and interoperability experts, participants plan the story and technical components of the interoperability demonstration(s) they choose.
    • Project managers assist with specifications, coordinating connectivity and onsite execution.
    • Event and programming experts assist with logistics and promotional requirements.

  • Is proof of standards compliance a requirement for participation?
    • Information (such as an HL7 Profile, IHE Profile*, DICOM, DIRECT, etc.). No proprietary exchanges will be allowed in the demonstrations.
    • Demonstration participants must undergo some proof of validation of associated standards to be approved by the Technical Project Manager via attestation, visual, or conformance/validation testing (such as participation and validation at an IHE Connectathon, a FHIR Connectathon, etc.). All Showcase participants are required to attend the in-person or virtual HIMSS Interoperability Showcase Workshop at a Connectathon. Contact us for specific requirements.

  • Why create connected demonstrations?
    • We are passionate about helping a wide audience understand the value of creating and implementing interoperability standards.
    • Connected demonstrations help attendees see what each product does to support care and how each one works together to impact the ecosystem.
    • We want everyone to realize the positive impacts of improved care on providers and patients.

  • Where do you travel to host Showcases?
    • We have been part of conferences around the world, from Finland to Australia to the Middle East, and we are always a cornerstone of the HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition.

  • Would you participate in my digital or in-person event?
    • We have participated in global conferences of all sizes. Contact us to set up a meeting with our team to discuss your specific needs.