Section 2 - Navigating the Frontier: Early-Phase Risks of Implementing Language Models in Healthcare
Explore the transformative potential of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI in healthcare. Learn about a comprehensive framework for evaluation and adoption, covering applications, risks, and safeguards in clinical practice.
HIMSS Nursing Informatics Committee 2023 Year End Summary
Each year the NI committee selects a cross section of talented leaders from the nursing informatics community to come together and prioritize areas of focus for the committee. Members of the committee, often in collaboration with other committees or task forces within the larger HIMSS commu...
Data from Novice to Expert: Aligning Benner with DIKW
The use of health data has been at the core of the nursing process since Florence Nightingale's time. Historically, data utilization in practice has been relatively stable and constant. However, the rate of change for the increasing awareness of data dependency for clinical decision-making has in...
Unlocking Healthcare's Future: The Invaluable Role of Clinical Informatics
Learn about the crucial role of nurse and physician informaticists in healthcare teamwork, enhancing technology application for optimal patient outcomes.
HIMSS Government Relations And Informatics Impact Report
Get ready to dive into an exhilarating journey through the accomplishments, impact, and challenges of the HIMSS government relations and informatics team throughout Fiscal Year 2023!
With a focus on three core priorities — member engagement and enrichment, member-driven content develo...
Navigating COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond in the Digital Era: Agile Healthcare Paradigm
The application of agile methodologies demonstrates its functionality in navigating PHEIC during COVID-19 regarding preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. Let us explore the impact of adopting agile practices on health outcomes and performance at the working group and organizational levels...
Driving a New and Improved Patient Experience with Data and AI
The use of data and AI are driving a lot of discussion these days and transforming the way that the healthcare industry can enhance operations, especially the patient experience. While there is some skepticism about applications of modern technology, the good news is that AI can make big differen...
HIMSS Annual IPPS Response for Public Health Data Modernization
On behalf of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), we are pleased to provide public comments on CMS 1808-P Medicare and Medicaid Programs and the Children’s Health Insurance Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and the Lon...
HIMSS & Data Have End of the Year Big Win on the Hill
HIMSS strongly advocated for the inclusion of $50 million in new funding, and looks forward to continuing the work with our campaign partners and the CDC to modernize the public health surveillance enterprise through upgrading IT systems and recruiting and retaining skilled data scientists.
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HIMSS and PCHAlliance Comment on FDA CDS Software Draft Guidance
HIMSS and the Personal Connected Health Alliance (PCHAlliance) provided written comments to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Clinical Decision Support Software; Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff.
HIMSS and PCHAlliance Comment on Updates to the Anti-Kickback and Physician Self-Referral Regulations
HIMSS and the Personal Connected Health Alliance provided written comments on two separate proposed regulations.