Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act: HIMSS and PCHA Support Bipartisan Bill
Bipartisan bill will continue the expanded use of critical telehealth services beyond the current COVID-19 pandemic by eliminating restrictions on the use in Medicare, providing a bridge for patients currently using the practices because of the crisis and making permanent the disaster waiver auth...
Virtual Rally Kicks Off Telehealth Legislative Advocacy, Co-Hosted by HIMSS and PCHAlliance
HIMSS and PCHAlliance, along with Congressional Telehealth Caucus leaders and other healthcare organizations, are co-hosting a virtual rally to support continued telehealth access in the wake of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
HIMSS Continues Improving Health App Effectiveness and Safety
HIMSS has elected to continue developing mobile health application guidelines published in 2019 by Xcertia, Inc.—focused on topics such as privacy, security, content, usability and operability—for use across the healthcare ecosystem.
HIMSS Collaborates on Roadmap for Queensland’s Digital Health Future
HIMSS has joined a new digital health project, in collaboration with Queensland Health and the University of Queensland, to help health workers in Queensland, Australia, and their partners build a data-driven roadmap for digital transformation.
HIMSS Members Invited to Review HIMSS21 Education Sessions
The 2021 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition seeks subject matter experts to shape education sessions for thousands of health information and technology professionals.
Global Health Equity Week 2020 Announced for October 19-23
HIMSS is pleased to launch Global Health Equity Week, an initiative focused on displaying the potential of health information and technology to transform health and minimize health disparities.
Subject Matter Experts Invited to Submit Proposals for HIMSS21 General Education Sessions
The Call for Proposals for the 2021 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition general education sessions is open from Oct. 5 - Nov. 2, 2020.
HIMSS-Forrester Survey Assesses Supply Chain Management in COVID-19 Pandemic
HIMSS and Forrester are partnering on a new survey to assess supply chain management technologies and processes related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Launching the 2021 HIMSS Global Maternal Health Tech Challenge
The HIMSS Global Health Equity Network and Accelerate Health are partnering to launch a global tech challenge focused upon improving maternal health outcomes.
HIMSS Foundation Announces CAHIMS Grants for Diverse Health IT Students and Professionals
In celebration of Global Health Equity Week, the HIMSS Foundation is pleased to announce a new grant program focused on building and equipping an inclusive workforce in healthcare information and technology.
HIMSS Looks Forward to Continued Bipartisan Support for Progress in Digital Health Technology
As we reflect on the healthcare policy landscape and prepare for the weeks ahead, HIMSS and our members embrace the remarkable consensus and continuity that has spanned the past three Administrations and multiple Congresses when it comes to the importance of digital health technology.
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Accelerate Health Digital Series Explores Insights and Solutions to Transform Care Delivery
The Accelerate Health Digital Series continues Nov. 18 with Episode 2: Innovation and Investments: The Year That Tested Digital Health. This episode will evaluate the digital health marketplace.