St. Luke’s University Health Network Reduces Acute Kidney Injury and Hypotension
St. Luke's University Health Network aimed to address prevent future post-operative complications like acute kidney injury and hypotension that often follow a total joint replacement procedure, and worked on new protocols to prevent and reduce these instances.
Leveraging Information Technology to Improve Vaccination Rates in America’s Communities
The CDC shares how they, in partnership with the NCIRD, are taking steps to leverage EHRs to improve vaccination rates.
Opioid Safety Scores in EMR Improve Patient Outcomes
HIMSS Analytics is proud to recognize Sparrow Health System for its revalidation as a Stage 7 healthcare system, as tracked by the EMRAM/O-EMRAM.
HIMSS Urges Biden Administration to Maximize Health Information and Technology in COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
On Feb. 16, HIMSS and 11 co-signing organizations submitted a letter thanking the Biden Administration for its COVID-19 related efforts thus far and offering recommendations on how to improve national COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration by maximizing the use of information and t...
Coming to Chicago: 2023 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition
The HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition is the most influential healthcare event of the year, where tens of thousands of professionals throughout the global health ecosystem converge to address the next frontier — digital healthcare.
HIMSS Advocates Extending Telehealth Access for Medicare Beneficiaries in Letter to U.S. Senate
HIMSS has co-led a joint letter signed by hundreds of organizations to U.S. Senate leadership, advocating for legislation to ensure continued access to vital telehealth services.
Nursing Informatics Survey Collecting Insight on Electronic Records, Decision Support, Career Advancement
Nurses and nurse informaticists of all levels, titles, years of experience and locations are encouraged to share their insights on the evolving role nurse informaticists play in healthcare.
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.
Davies Awards Accepting Submissions in Community Health Category
The 2023 Davies Award submission cycle is open through Feb. 15, 2023. HIMSS is seeking candidates for consideration in the category of “community health,” for sites that are open to outpatient care and provide primary or specialty care, regardless of the patient’s ability to pay.
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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....
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.