HIMSS Sends Wish List to Congress, Urging Support for Digital Health Reform in Year-End Legislation
As the 117th Congress winds down, Congress still has one critical task it must address during the lame-duck session — avoid a potential government shutdown.
HIMSS CEO Briefs U.S. House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittees on the Tension between Ensuring Privacy of Healthcare Data vs. Providing Access
HIMSS President & CEO Hal Wolf on Capitol Hill addressed the tension between two factions – first, the technological innovations – which relies on the access to both clinical and personal data and information – for better health outcomes, versus the critical need to protect that informa...
HIMSS Names Christine Buck New Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
HIMSS has named Christine Buck, hailed for transformative marketing results, as its new chief marketing & communications officer. The veteran executive will report directly to President & CEO Hal Wolf, and she will spearhead HIMSS’s worldwide strategy in marketing, brand and communicati...
Texas Children’s Hospital Uses Evidence-Based Practices to Improve Wellness, Diagnosis and Care Outcomes
Consistently ranked as best in the state, Texas Children's Hospital was recognized as a 2022 Davies Awards Winner. The Houston health center for women and children featured evidence-based practices in using digital infrastructure to drastically improve wellness and care outcomes for its patients....
Cybersecurity Framework Implementation Guide Helps Healthcare Organizations Manage Risks
The Health Sector Coordinating Council Cybersecurity Working Group and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services jointly released a guide to help the public and private healthcare sectors align their cybersecurity programs with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
Physician’s Computer Company Achieves Immunization EHR Vendor Recognition
Globally, vaccines save an estimated 2 million to 3 million lives every year. Being up to date on vaccinations leads to overall better health outcomes, higher levels of productivity and lower healthcare costs. Improved interoperability and functionality between health information technology (IT)...
HIMSS23 was a Roaring Success
The 2023 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition was a roaring success, uniting about 35,000 healthcare professionals from 90 countries to advance Health that Connects + Tech that Cares by driving solutions, generating opportunities and questioning the status quo.
China Medical University Hospital Becomes First in Taiwan to Receive Davies Award
China Medical University Hospital, a world’s leading hospital with artificial intelligence solutions to improve care delivery, was recognized as a 2023 HIMSS Davies Award recipient. It is the first hospital in Taiwan with the distinction.
Bulwark for Patients and Healthcare: 2023 Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum
Patient safety from cyberattacks and adapting to the vulnerabilities posed by artificial intelligence are at the top of mind for cybersecurity professionals at the 2023 Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum on September 7-8 in Boston.
Saint Luke’s University Health Network Earns HIMSS Davies Award for Using Clinical Data to Improve Quality of Care
Saint Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN), has been recognized as a 2023 HIMSS Davies Award recipient, making it one of only three healthcare organizations to earn the distinguished award three times.
Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum Explores Patient Safeguards and Defense Fortification
The foremost authorities in healthcare cybersecurity will share cutting-edge defenses and strategies to prepare for future attacks at the 2023 HIMSS Cybersecurity Forum from Sept. 7-8 in Boston.