My Journey to Attaining Two Professional Certifications, CIPP and CISSP
"I find value in the CIPP and CISSP credentials every day. Throughout my various professional roles in law, information technology, and now in health IT, I have always had to use multiple domains of knowledge."
21st Century Cures Act—A Summary
Our guest writer shares a summary of the 21st Century Cures Act and how it affects health IT.
Information Sharing: What Is It? How to Do It? Why Does It Matter?
Our cybersecurity subject matter expert shares how in healthcare, information sharing is vital to the security and safety of the entire industry.
Technology’s Vital Role in Healthcare and Society
Our guest writer reflects on the importance of technology in healthcare.
Connected Health – It’s Personal
Learn why connected health is a hot topic of conversation in this blog post from HIMSS connected health subject matter expert, John Sharp.
Increase Vaccination Rates: Adopt a Common Framework for Digital Immunization Data
"With the HIMSS IIP interface, we’re able to get a more comprehensive amount of data for each and every vaccination."
Meaningful Use Overhaul Shifts Focus to Interoperability
Read key takeaways on the proposal and learn what the future health information and technology landscape might look like.
Seamless Exchange of Immunization Data: A Population Health Priority
Health IT plays an important role in streamlining the workflows that enable clinicians to deliver the most up-to-date care, while also helping prevent the spread of disease.
HIMSS Certifications: What You Need to Know
In a field experiencing such vast change, it’s important to possess a standard body of knowledge and an up-to-date skill set. HIMSS certifications show you’re well informed and well prepared for what’s ahead in your career.
Exploring the Nationwide Interoperability Roadmap from a Nursing Perspective
Kaminski, J. (July, 2018). Exploring the Nationwide Interoperability Roadmap from a Nursing perspective. Online Journal of Nursing Informatics (OJNI), 22(2).
Tackling the Opioid Epidemic with Information & Innovation
The opioid epidemic didn’t start with just one cause, which means only a multi-faceted approach will work in combating it.
Infant Mortality Awareness: Innovating for Improved Outcomes
Perfecting the right combination of people, innovative thinking and protocols involved is critical to reducing infant mortality. With more ways to support women before, during and after pregnancy, there is increased potential for improved outcomes and eliminating health disparities.
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