HIMSS Policy Briefing on the European Health Data Space (EHDS)
This policy briefing document looks to help our members, and the wider global digital health community, better understand the recent EU Commission legislative proposal.
The Status of Informatics/eHealth Integration in Medical and Nursing Curricula
The Global eHealth/Informatics Survey conducted by the HIMSS TIGER Initiative questioned educators teaching in medical schools and undergraduate nursing programs around the world to investigate if eHealth was integrated into their curricula.
Recommendations on How to Reach the Full Potential of the Proposed European Health Data Space
HIMSS stands ready to support the creation of the European Health Data Space.
Can High-Reliability Organization Principles Help Transform Healthcare Delivery in the U.S.?
The pandemic highlighted an opportunity for the U.S. healthcare system to become more efficient and effective in delivering care during times of public health crises and beyond.
Technical Innovations Change Behavioral Health and Suicide Prevention Paradigm
In the U.S. in the last 20 years, there’s been a trend toward normalizing mental healthcare and removing its stigma and a corresponding rise in the need for developing effective behavioral health solutions.
Building a Mature Medical Device Cybersecurity Program
The cost of cyberattacks, combined with operational disruption to vital medical equipment and patient care, put healthcare facilities’ reputation and, most importantly, patient safety and outcomes at risk.
AI Solutions for Nurses to Drive Efficiency and Resilience
This article proudly presents insights from the HIMSS CNO-CNIO Vendor Roundtable members made up of nurse leaders from premier organizations with HIMSS Corporate Diamond, Emerald, or Platinum memberships who hold Nurse Executive and Nurse Leader roles within highly influential institutions. By sh...
HTI-1 Final Rule: Five Key Resources for Understanding New Standards, Specifications, Certifications
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) published the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program Updates, Algorithm Transparency, and Information Sharing (HTI-1) Final Rule on December 13, 2023.
Cyberattacks Are on the Rise – How Healthcare Organizations Can Stay Ahead
Explore the escalating threats in healthcare cybersecurity tied to remote care, connected devices, and complex IT environments. Gain insights on key priorities for 2023 and beyond.
Consumer Perspective on Personal Health Records: A Review of the Literature
Explores publications on personal health records features of usability, communication, treatment compliance, literacy, interoperability and privacy/security [Smitha Pushpangadan and Charlotte Seckman]
Physician and Nurse Informatics Collaboration Boosts Clinical Practice, Engagement, and Overall Digital Experience
This white paper reflects on the history and current state of the nurse-physician informatics professional relationship as an opportunity to align and standardize education, role definition and the overall effects of these specialties.
Section 5 - Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: An Analysis of Legal and Ethical Oversight for Large Language Models (LLMs)
Large Language Models in healthcare may be regulated as medical devices under FDA, MHRA, and EU rules. Developers must comply with data privacy and medical device regulations for LLM deployment.