How Femtech is Advancing Women’s Health
Women’s health innovation holds massive potential to break the barriers contributing to health disparities, but it’s taken a while to reign in more focus on the topic. Here’s why.
Immediate State and Local Strategies for a Public Health Emergency
There are many short- and long-term policy and funding mechanisms that state and local jurisdictions in the U.S. can leverage to scale-up their efforts using health IT to combat a public health emergency like COVID-19.
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain with Blockchain: Drug Tracking, Tracing and Verification at the Last Mile
Under the U.S. Drug Supply Chain Security Act, pharmaceutical supply chain will need to trace prescription drugs as they're distributed. One study shares how blockchain can save costs and enhance data security to help ensure medications reach the patients who need them.
Healthcare Regulation: Opportunity and Inhibitor for Data Sharing
Our digital influencer shares how healthcare regulations, such as HIPAA, present fewer barriers to data sharing than commonly thought.
How Longevity Will Boost the Silver Economy
For the first time in history, people aged 65 and over outnumbered children younger than five globally, making seniors a growing market for products and services in this silver economy.
Preparing for the Next Public Health Emergency Response Letter
Feedback to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions in an effort to better position the U.S. to address COVID-19 and other public health emergencies, and prepare for future actions.
Influencing Public Policy with Health Advocacy
Recognizing the positive effect health advocacy can have on public policy in times of change and stability, we’re sharing the stories of advocates making a difference in health IT.
Virtual Health Advances in Europe eBook
COVID-19 has driven European healthcare to take a big step toward delivering virtual health, medical and education services outside traditional facilities.
Electronic Clinical Quality Measure Reporting for the Inpatient Quality Reporting Program Letter
HIMSS shares thoughts and recommendations address the NPRM: Electronic Clinical Quality Measure Reporting for the IQR Program.
How is Florida effectively leveraging Health IT during COVID 19? Webinar
Hear from State HIT/HIE experts as they discuss the technology and tools implemented in the State of Florida to manage data collection and reporting related to COVID-19.
How Health IT Public Policy Supports Social Determinants of Health Initiatives Webinar
Learn how two states are supporting SDOH initiatives through health IT to improve population health and health equity, and leverage more value from Medicaid dollars.
Expanding Telehealth Services During COVID-19 Letter
Read the letter signed by HIMSS, the Personal Connected Health Alliance and others on the importance of expanding telehealth during COVID-19.