21st Century Cures Act—A Summary
Our guest writer shares a summary of the 21st Century Cures Act and how it affects health IT.
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.
21st Century Cures: Key Interoperability Provisions
Learn about 21st Century Cures provisions to drive interoperability and HIMSS's work to support these efforts.
Interoperability Standards Advisory
Learn about the ONC's Interoperability Standards Advisory (ISA) and HIMSS's work to support these efforts.
Mitigating Barriers to Interoperability in Health Care
Powell, K. & Alexander, G. (Summer, 2019). Mitigating Barriers to Interoperability in Health Care. Online Journal of Nursing Informatics (OJNI), 23(2). Available at http://www.himss.org/ojni
How to Move the Needle on Vaccines for Children
Standards and resources are some of the biggest challenges hindering the transfer of information on vaccines for children. A pediatrician and health IT advocate outlines both the struggles and the solutions needed to tackle this public health challenge.
The Changing Landscape of Quality Measures in Healthcare
It’s an issue around the globe—how can we implement quality measures in healthcare to reimburse providers based on improving care and outcomes? The U.S. is trying with its new value pathways.
Communication and Collaboration: Key to Advancing Innovation Policy
How we approach innovation policy is key to the future of health globally.
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.
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.
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.
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.