My Journey to Attaining Two Professional Certifications, CIPP and CISSP
"I find value in the CIPP and CISSP credentials every day. Throughout my various professional roles in law, information technology, and now in health IT, I have always had to use multiple domains of knowledge."
21st Century Cures Act—A Summary
Our guest writer shares a summary of the 21st Century Cures Act and how it affects health IT.
Meaningful Use Overhaul Shifts Focus to Interoperability
Read key takeaways on the proposal and learn what the future health information and technology landscape might look like.
HIMSS Certifications: What You Need to Know
In a field experiencing such vast change, it’s important to possess a standard body of knowledge and an up-to-date skill set. HIMSS certifications show you’re well informed and well prepared for what’s ahead in your career.
Successful Implementation of Electronic Trauma Documentation in a Level III Trauma Center- It Can Be Done!
Burnie, J., Heist, C., Hardin, E., Donoghue, K., Dunigan, K., & Sheets, K. (July, 2018). Successful Implementation of Electronic Trauma Documentation in a Level III Trauma Center- It Can Be Done! Online Journal of Nursing Informatics (OJNI), 22(2)
Tackling the Opioid Epidemic with Information & Innovation
The opioid epidemic didn’t start with just one cause, which means only a multi-faceted approach will work in combating it.
21st Century Cures: Key Interoperability Provisions
Learn about 21st Century Cures provisions to drive interoperability and HIMSS's work to support these efforts.
Interoperability Standards Advisory
Learn about the ONC's Interoperability Standards Advisory (ISA) and HIMSS's work to support these efforts.
HIMSS Leadership and Workforce Survey Report
The HIMSS U.S. Leadership and Workforce Survey reflects the perspectives of the country's health information and technology leaders on a myriad of topics influencing the healthcare sector
Nursing Data Standards: Triangulating the Development of Industry-Level Competencies In Digital Healthcare
Kennedy, M. (Nov, 2018). Nursing Data Standards: Triangulating the Development of Industry-Level Competencies In Digital Healthcare. Online Journal of Nursing Informatics (OJNI), 22(3). Available at http://www.himss.org/ojni
Health Information… There’s a Degree for That?!
Our Approved Education Partner shares how an unexpected call helped raise awareness of the many health information degree programs available and the opportunities they offer for career development.
Developing an Opioid Abuse Program: Three Guidelines from Model Practices
Using our Davies Award recipients as case studies, we've identified three critical areas health systems should consider when building a comprehensive opioid abuse program.