HIMSS launches Nursing and Midwifery Informatics (England) Network
Announcing the launch of the HIMSS Nursing and Midwifery Informatics (England) Network, its first local representation in the UK, supporting and promoting the role of nurses and midwives in implementing information technology by focusing on digital confidence.
Call for Submissions Open for the Annual HIMSS-Elsevier European Digital Healthcare Award
The Awards will be presented during the HIMSS Europe & Health 2.0 Conference 2020 in Helsinki, Finland (26-28th May, 2020)
Announcing the Global Consortium for eHealth Interoperability
HIMSS, HL7 International, and IHE International announce the formation of the Global Consortium for eHealth Interoperability.
HIMSS Joins World Leaders in Calling for Prevention of Cyberattacks on Healthcare Sector
HIMSS CEO Hal Wolf has joined international leaders including Madeleine Albright, Desmond Tutu and Mohamed ElBaradei in calling on governments to prevent cyberattacks on the healthcare sector.
HIMSS Becomes Founding Member of Patient ID Now Coalition
HIMSS joins other leading healthcare organizations in the formation of Patient ID Now, a national coalition committed to addressing the issue of patient identification by advocating for legislation and regulations.
Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act: HIMSS and PCHA Support Bipartisan Bill
Bipartisan bill will continue the expanded use of critical telehealth services beyond the current COVID-19 pandemic by eliminating restrictions on the use in Medicare, providing a bridge for patients currently using the practices because of the crisis and making permanent the disaster waiver auth...
Virtual Rally Kicks Off Telehealth Legislative Advocacy, Co-Hosted by HIMSS and PCHAlliance
HIMSS and PCHAlliance, along with Congressional Telehealth Caucus leaders and other healthcare organizations, are co-hosting a virtual rally to support continued telehealth access in the wake of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
HIMSS Continues Improving Health App Effectiveness and Safety
HIMSS has elected to continue developing mobile health application guidelines published in 2019 by Xcertia, Inc.—focused on topics such as privacy, security, content, usability and operability—for use across the healthcare ecosystem.
HIMSS Looks Forward to Continued Bipartisan Support for Progress in Digital Health Technology
As we reflect on the healthcare policy landscape and prepare for the weeks ahead, HIMSS and our members embrace the remarkable consensus and continuity that has spanned the past three Administrations and multiple Congresses when it comes to the importance of digital health technology.
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HIMSS Launches Office of Scientific Research Inviting Health Sector Stakeholders to Partner in Global Learning Community
HIMSS has launched a new Office of Scientific Research, a learning community for health sector stakeholders around the globe.
HIMSS Congratulates President-Elect Biden
Under the Biden Administration, HIMSS will work closely with the U.S. Congress, public policymakers, state legislatures and regulatory bodies to improve health through information and technology.
HIMSS Urges Biden Administration to Prioritize Health Information and Technology
HIMSS looks forward to working with the Biden administration to transform healthcare using health information and technology, which play a significant role in addressing the nation’s COVID-19 public health emergency and in creating an environment where healthcare system stakeholders leverage th...