HIMSS Delivers Cybersecurity Practice Comments to HHS Office for Civil Rights
HIMSS has provided written comments to The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act around cybersecurity practices.
HIMSS Submits Comments on CMS Policies Related to Digital Quality Measures and TEFCA
On June 17, HIMSS submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Proposed Regulation on the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS), focused on the thoughtful transition to digital quality measures (dQMs) as well as how the agency...
HIMSS Joins Others in Urging SEC to Allow More Time for Industry Input on Proposed Cybersecurity Rules
HIMSS joined more than 30 other organizations, across various industry sectors, to urge the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to collect further industry input on its proposed rules on Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Indecent Disclosure.
HIMSS Brings Interoperability Showcase™ to 2022 NACCHO 360 Conference
HIMSS has partnered with the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) to bring the HIMSS Interoperability Showcase™ to the NACCHO 360 conference taking place July 19-21, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Calling on Experts to Speak at HIMSS 2022 Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum
A Call for Speakers for the HIMSS 2022 Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum is open from now until July 29.
Healthcare and cybersecurity experts who would like to present at the Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum are invited to a Marriott hotel in Boston on December 5 to share their strategies an...
Technology and Health Leaders Join Forces at the 2022 Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum
Top cybersecurity leaders in the healthcare ecosystem will convene at the HIMSS 2022 Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum for insights on how to protect healthcare's expanding digital footprint.
HIMSS Delivers Comments to DHS on Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022
HIMSS has responded to the Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) request for information on the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022.
HIMSS noted that it is especially important for...
Six Takeaways from the HIMSS 2022 Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum
Hundreds of top cybersecurity leaders in the healthcare ecosystem learned to adapt to new threats, safeguard patients, defend against attackers and deliver business value at the HIMSS 2022 Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum.
Immunization Integration Program’s Next Set of Priorities Selected to Improve Immunization Interoperability and Information Sharing
The Immunization Integration Program’s next set of priorities have been selected to improve immunization interoperability and information sharing, to begin in 2023. The program is a collaborative partnership between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Immunization Regis...
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)...
HIMSS calls for Modest Implementation Deadline Delay for New Requirement in ONC Certification Proposed Rule
HIMSS recommended a modest delay in the implementing and reporting timeline for the sweeping changes proposed by the Office of the National Coordinator’s (ONC) Health Information Technology (IT) Certification Program.