Creating a Better World with the HIMSS Global Health Equity Network
In this Q&A, HIMSS’s Chief Americas Officer Denise Hines explains the importance of the network and how it aligns with HIMSS’s renewed purpose of realizing the full health and wellness potential of every person on the planet.
HIMSS-Forrester Benchmark Study Finds Healthcare Lacks a Proper Data-Driven Customer and Employee Experience Strategy
HIMSS and Forrester today announced the results from a study that investigates adoption of consumer and employee experience capabilities within healthcare.
HIMSS Becomes Founding Member of Patient ID Now Coalition
HIMSS joins other leading healthcare organizations in the formation of Patient ID Now, a national coalition committed to addressing the issue of patient identification by advocating for legislation and regulations.
HIMSS Launches Telehealth Community to Respond to Changing Health and Care Needs
“The goal of the HIMSS Telehealth Community is to create a unified voice for telehealth professionals across all health and care fields, enable exchange of knowledge, innovation and best practice in the area and, with this, increase recognition of telehealth solutions to deliver and make improv...
Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act: HIMSS and PCHA Support Bipartisan Bill
Bipartisan bill will continue the expanded use of critical telehealth services beyond the current COVID-19 pandemic by eliminating restrictions on the use in Medicare, providing a bridge for patients currently using the practices because of the crisis and making permanent the disaster waiver auth...
Virtual Rally Kicks Off Telehealth Legislative Advocacy, Co-Hosted by HIMSS and PCHAlliance
HIMSS and PCHAlliance, along with Congressional Telehealth Caucus leaders and other healthcare organizations, are co-hosting a virtual rally to support continued telehealth access in the wake of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Global Health Equity Week 2020 Announced for October 19-23
HIMSS is pleased to launch Global Health Equity Week, an initiative focused on displaying the potential of health information and technology to transform health and minimize health disparities.
Launching the 2021 HIMSS Global Maternal Health Tech Challenge
The HIMSS Global Health Equity Network and Accelerate Health are partnering to launch a global tech challenge focused upon improving maternal health outcomes.
HIMSS Looks Forward to Continued Bipartisan Support for Progress in Digital Health Technology
As we reflect on the healthcare policy landscape and prepare for the weeks ahead, HIMSS and our members embrace the remarkable consensus and continuity that has spanned the past three Administrations and multiple Congresses when it comes to the importance of digital health technology.
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2021 HIMSS Davies Award Application Cycle Begins
The 2021 HIMSS Davies Award of Excellence application cycle has officially opened as of Nov. 15, 2020.
HIMSS Launches Office of Scientific Research Inviting Health Sector Stakeholders to Partner in Global Learning Community
HIMSS has launched a new Office of Scientific Research, a learning community for health sector stakeholders around the globe.
HIMSS Congratulates President-Elect Biden
Under the Biden Administration, HIMSS will work closely with the U.S. Congress, public policymakers, state legislatures and regulatory bodies to improve health through information and technology.