The Impact of AI on the Healthcare Workforce: Balancing Opportunities and Challenges
The healthcare industry is grappling with a myriad of pressing challenges that have put strain on its workforce. These difficulties span various aspects of the healthcare system and create a complex and demanding environment for professionals in the field. As technology continues to advance, arti...
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...
Navigating Change and Innovation in Healthcare IT: The Transformative Role of the Workforce
Change management methodologies can help organizations and departments facilitate the transition between the old and the new. Effective communication and stakeholder engagement are two critical factors to consider.
Driving a New and Improved Patient Experience with Data and AI
The use of data and AI are driving a lot of discussion these days and transforming the way that the healthcare industry can enhance operations, especially the patient experience. While there is some skepticism about applications of modern technology, the good news is that AI can make big differen...
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 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.
Mackenzie Health Improves COPD Care Coordination
2019 Davies Award winner Mackenzie Health took action to address delays in care and reduce length of stay for COPD patients.
Value-Based Care: Paving the Way to Health Transformation
Intermountain Healthcare shares their journey to achieving the HIMSS Adoption Model for Analytics Maturity (AMAM) Stage 7 validation.