HIMSS calls for Congress to Adopt Comprehensive Privacy Law, Framework for AI Implementation in Healthcare
HIMSS, a global advocate for digital health transformation, called for the United States Congress to adopt a robust, comprehensive health privacy law that is universally implementable and applicable to all entities that access protected health information regardless of site or p...
Transforming Healthcare with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: 2023 HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are game-changing technologies driving healthcare’s digital revolution – yet many health systems aren’t prepared to implement their transformative power.
New Indian Health Service EHR System Will Have Multi-Generational Impact on Native American Population Health
The Indian Health Service (IHS), which provides comprehensive healthcare to approximately 2.8 million American Indians and Alaska Natives who belong to 574 federally recognized tribes, has announced the agency will implement Oracle Cerner technology as the new IHS enterprise electronic health rec...
Honoring Veterans by Fighting for Better Access to Healthcare
On Nov. 11, countries around the world honor their military service members past and present by celebrating Veterans Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in the U.K. and the Commonwealth of Nations.
Tribal Nations Face Unique Healthcare Challenges Based on Circumstances and History
November is National Native American Heritage Month in the U.S., providing an opportunity for everyone to recognize the 450,000 million+ Indigenous people around the world whose communities and lands overlap with more than 90 countries and encompass thousands of languages. Some of the oldest Indi...
Biden’s Executive Order Prompts HHS to Create Artificial Intelligence Task Force
President Joe Biden released an executive order on Oct. 30 initiating the creation of a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence and machine learning in the United States.
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...
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...
OMB issues guidance on Federal Agency use of Artificial Intelligence
As of Dec. 1, 2024, federal agencies will be required to create a governance structure and meet minimum practices in order to deploy and use artificial intelligence (AI) as part of agencies daily work according to an announcement by Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris on March 28.
Indiana Hospital System’s Predictive Analytics Program Cut Costs and Infections
Parkview Health, an Indiana-based hospital system, improved its patient outcomes and lowered its operational costs by implementing new, predictive algorithms into its electronic health record (EHR) monitoring system. The Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM) from HIMSS offered Parkview...
Nurses Month Member Spotlight: Taylor Diani, MBA, MSN, RN, Director Clinical Care, Medical Affairs
May is National Nurses Month, a time to honor and celebrate the incredible work of nurses. HIMSS is celebrating its members who are on the front lines every day.