An Overview of Clinical Decision Support Software from a Regulatory Affairs Historical Perspective
Clinician Decision Support (CDS) tools, as the US federal government describes them, have existed as long as documents have supported medicine. A joint report by the FDA, the FCC, The Office of National Coordination of Health IT was published in 2014.
HIMSS Government Relations And Informatics Impact Report
Get ready to dive into an exhilarating journey through the accomplishments, impact, and challenges of the HIMSS government relations and informatics team throughout Fiscal Year 2023!
With a focus on three core priorities — member engagement and enrichment, member-driven content develo...
Navigating COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond in the Digital Era: Agile Healthcare Paradigm
The application of agile methodologies demonstrates its functionality in navigating PHEIC during COVID-19 regarding preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. Let us explore the impact of adopting agile practices on health outcomes and performance at the working group and organizational levels...
Reshaping the Healthcare Industry with AI-driven Deep Learning Model in Medical Coding
By leveraging AI, healthcare organizations mitigate coding errors, streamline administrative processes, and optimize revenue management amidst labour shortages and rising healthcare costs. Adopting AI-driven solutions offer healthcare organizations a promising path to sustainability and efficienc...
HIMSS Annual IPPS Response for Public Health Data Modernization
On behalf of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), we are pleased to provide public comments on CMS 1808-P Medicare and Medicaid Programs and the Children’s Health Insurance Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and the Lon...
HIMSS & Data Have End of the Year Big Win on the Hill
HIMSS strongly advocated for the inclusion of $50 million in new funding, and looks forward to continuing the work with our campaign partners and the CDC to modernize the public health surveillance enterprise through upgrading IT systems and recruiting and retaining skilled data scientists.
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HIMSS, Healthbox Collaborate on BlueCross BlueShield Data Innovation Challenge
Out of more than 130 submissions and five finalists, Thrive was chosen for its proposal to evaluate the health-economic impact of earlier multi-cancer detection, and better identify and predict populations that will most likely benefit from this approach.
HIMSS and PCHAlliance Comment on FDA CDS Software Draft Guidance
HIMSS and the Personal Connected Health Alliance (PCHAlliance) provided written comments to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Clinical Decision Support Software; Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff.
HIMSS and PCHAlliance Comment on Updates to the Anti-Kickback and Physician Self-Referral Regulations
HIMSS and the Personal Connected Health Alliance provided written comments on two separate proposed regulations.