HIMSS Native American Health IT Symposium Fulfills Promise of Continued Tribal Community Advocacy
HIMSS hosted a Native American Health IT Symposium at the 2024 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition in March, delving into tribal public health needs; respecting tribal data sovereignty; tribal data modernization plans by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Oracle Health &a...
HIMSS Co-Leads Letter to DEA Urging Timely Action on Proposed Rule to Support Remote Prescribing of Controlled Substances
HIMSS co-led a stakeholder letter April 2 urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to expeditiously issue a revised proposed rule on the prescribing of controlled substances through telehealth as soon as possible.
Shaping the Future of Healthcare at the HIMSS Executive Summit in Dubai
Dubai, a global hub of healthcare innovation, is set to host the HIMSS Executive Summit on 25th April, as an exclusive, in-person setting to gain local knowledge and exchange ideas with more than 200 healthcare leaders and executives, aiming to revolutionize the landscape of healthcare in the Mid...
European Health Data Space Regulation Passes European Parliament
Following the final vote in the European Parliament on 24 April, the final steps will be taken toward adopting the European Health Data Space (EHDS) Regulation, which aims to facilitate the access, use and re-use of health data both within and across EU borders.
Policymakers Shape Healthcare at HIMSS24 Europe
Healthcare leaders are spearheading a global digital transformation against the backdrop of political, economic and social change throughout Europe. Top voices from government, the European Commission, healthcare professionals will dive into the regulatory landscape at the HIMSS24 European Health...
Empowering Nurses and Workforce Development at HIMSS24 Europe
The 2024 HIMSS European Health Conference & Exhibition is set to be a pivotal event in European healthcare innovation, with a special focus on nursing and workforce development. Slated for 29-31 May at the Centro Congressi Roma La Nuvola, HIMSS24 Europe is set to be the pivotal event in Europ...
Senate AI Workgroup Calls for $32 Billion for AI Research in New AI Policy Framework
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and the bi-partisan Senate artificial intelligence working group released a legislative framework for artificial intelligence policy on May 15. The plan called for $32 billion in annual spending to stimulate AI research and innovation and a stand-alone federal...
Office for Civil Rights Announces Final Rule to Protect Reproductive Healthcare Data Privacy
On April 22, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) finalized its rule, HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy. The rule aims to improve patient data protections around lawful reproductive health care services, thereby encourag...
HIMSS Calls for Significant Investment for Public Health Data Modernization in Annual IPPS Response
HIMSS has reiterated its call for significant investment in public health information data modernization and interoperability capability.
HIMSS submitted its call to action through public comments responding to a request for information (RFI) from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid S...
Healthcare Students Practice Advocacy with HIMSS Government Relations Team During D.C. Trip Hosted by Arizona Chapter
The HIMSS Arizona Chapter recently hosted a cohort of students studying healthcare at Bryan University on a trip to Washington, D.C., for an inside look at policy and advocacy.
The students visited the HIMSS office in Virginia to learn about some of the current public policy priorities...
HIMSS Signs Letter Supporting ONC’s Mission to Promote the Adoption of Health IT
President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025) proposed budget for the U.S. Health and Hyman Services (HHS) included $86 million for the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), an increase of $17 million above the FY2024 enacted level.
As Congress...
HIMSS Recommends ONC Ensure True Health Equity by Design
HIMSS has delivered recommendations to the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for how diverse and underserved communities can be more preemptively engaged in the design, development and validation of health IT tools and systems.