Nurses Month Member Spotlight: Angela Ross, DNP, MPH, PMP, DASM, PHCNS-BC, FHIMSS, LTC, AN, Retired
Angela Ross, a retired LTC and nursing professional with over 22 years of experience in the US Army Nurse Corps, has an impressive background in informatics and healthcare administration.
Nurses Month Member Spotlight: Jon Lowe, MS, RN-BC
With his background in philosophy and a passion for nursing, Jon Lowe, MS, RN-BC has paved a unique path in the field of nursing informatics. Currently a Senior Clinical Informaticist at Centura Health, he shares his insights on leadership, overcoming challenges, and professional development.
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2024 Scholarship Applications Open Through Oct. 24, 2023
HIMSS student members are invited to apply for 2024 HIMSS Foundation Scholarships. The application period will remain open until 12 p.m. CT on Oct. 24, 2023.
Member Spotlight: Kimberly Jakub-Rayfield, MSN, RN-BC, CPHIMS
In the dynamic field of health information and technology, professionals like Kimberly Jakub-Rayfield, MSN, RN-BC, CPHIMS, play a pivotal role in shaping the future.
HIMSS Professional Development Committee Reflects on Year of Growth, Impact, Gratitude
As the year draws to a close, along with my appointment as chair of the HIMSS Professional Development Committee, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on a year marked by achievements and dedication to advancing the careers of new and existing healthcare professionals.
HIMSS Physician Committee 2023 Year in Review
It has been a distinct honor and privilege to serve as the chair of the HIMSS Physician Committee this past year. As I reflect on the accomplishments of our committee, I am pleased to share that we have nearly fulfilled all our objectives, with the remaining deliverables expected to be achieved i...
2024 Predictions for Healthcare Cybersecurity
Healthcare cybersecurity professionals should look to the start of 2024 as an opportunity to look at their cybersecurity programs with a fresh perspective.
Intermountain Health Makes History: Receives World’s First Modernized INFRAM Stage 7 Validation for Pioneering Excellence in Outcomes
Intermountain Health, the largest non-profit health system spanning the Intermountain West (with 33 hospitals and 385 ambulatory care centers), has reached an unprecedented milestone. As the first organization worldwide to secure Stage 7 validation on the modernized HIMSS Infrastructure Adoption...
University of California, Davis Health Pioneers Framework for Ethical Health AI and Data Governance
A California-based healthcare provider has produced two data governance standards to reach their goal of evaluating and integrating ethical artificial intelligence models into their clinical operations.
National Volunteer Week Member Spotlight: Kendall Brown
HIMSS is celebrating National Volunteer Week to recognize the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers. This week, HIMSS features Kendall Brown, a HIMSS Changemaker Chapter Leader Volunteer Awardee.
National Volunteer Week Member Spotlight: Howard Rosen
HIMSS is celebrating National Volunteer Week to recognize the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers. This week, HIMSS features Howard Rosen, former President of the HIMSS Ontario Chapter.
North Carolina Hospital System Reduces Sepsis Cases Using Predictive Analytics
A North Carolina hospital system is making significant strides in reducing sepsis cases by using predictive analytics to standardize clinical workflows and to create a new Sepsis Watch program. Guided by the HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM), Duke Health’s Sepsis Watch prog...