Improving Electronic Patient Portal Use in Groups with Low Utilization at a Family Medicine Practice
Electronic patient portals benefit health outcomes; yet, they are underutilized in certain patient sub-populations including adolescents, adults over age 65, racial/ethnic minorities, and non-English-speaking patients.
Using an Audio Computer-Assisted Self-Interview (ACASI) to Screen Older Adults for Fall Risk in an Outpatient Primary Care Setting
Older adults face an increased risk for falling and resulting injury due to age-related physiological changes (Sharif et al., 2018). Effective fall risk screening programs in the primary care setting may be a promising approach to reduce the incidence of falls within this population (Siegrist et...
Paving the way: HIMSS NYS Chapter Spring 2022 Virtual Nursing Symposium
Nursing informatics encompasses a rapidly expanding field in healthcare. The Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) attracts nursing professionals by offering educational advancement, networking and HIMSS certification opportunities.
Supporting Cybersecurity Awareness in October and all Year Long!
This year, the theme for Cybersecurity Awareness month is “See Yourself in Cyber” which emphasizes the importance of individual people and how they protect themselves as they engage with various technologies.
Audit and Denial Awareness in LTPAC Organizations
It is likely that the Office of the Inspector General will increase its reviews in the coming months. This article looks at what organizations should do to prepare for possible audits.
Measuring Performance for HIT Employees
A close look at strategies for measuring the performance of healthcare information and technology (HIT) employees.
Expanding Pharmacists’ Participation in VBAs: A Look at NCPDP Standards & its VBA Roadmap
View this webinar to learn more about what’s available and what’s needed for pharmacists to collaborate with other providers in VBAs to lower the total cost of care and improve health outcomes.
Workforce Skills and Career Growth Open House
Learn about resources and opportunities available through HIMSS to enhance and grow your career.
Digital Health Transformation and the Healthcare Workforce
A look at how healthcare professionals are dealing with dynamic transformations of healthcare delivery.
Bold New Digital Health Technology Inspires Youth Toward a Bold New Future
A look at two cases that illustrate bold uses of technology to improve nutritional health and expand access to surgical care.
Interoperability for the Patient
Hear a panel of experts discuss how technology permeates almost every facet of our lives, making data easily accessible.
COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery
Davies Award of Excellence Case Study for "COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery" by Cleveland Clinic.