HIMSS Supports MATCH IT Act of 2024, a Bipartisan Bill to Address Patient Misidentification
Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced a bill on Feb. 15 in the U.S. House of Representatives that would seek to improve patient safety and privacy issues by address the problem of patient misidentification within the healthcare ecosystem.
Solutions to Dutch Health Challenges Discussed in Round Table Sessions at HIMSS23
The HIMSS Dutch Community organized a round table session at the 2023 HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition in Chicago to discuss important topics related to the recent request to the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport to emphasize greater access to data needed for better healthc...
Join Artificial Intelligence Innovators at HIMSS24
Gain insights from leading healthcare organizations that have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence at 2024 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition to enhance patient outcomes, stimulate revenue growth and tackle workforce challenges
Report: Cybersecurity Programs Face Challenges from GenAI Risks, Ransomware Attacks
With the rise of artificial intelligence in 2023 and the growing adoption of artificial intelligence in healthcare, more sophisticated cyberattacks are occuring, according to the 2023 HIMSS Cybersecurity Survey Report. The report, which analyzes data collected in 2023, provides a comprehensive sn...
Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs is First in World to Earn C-COMM Stage 6 Validation
Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs - King Abdulaziz Medical City Riyadh has achieved validation at Stage 6 on the C-COMM maturity model, making it the first organization worldwide to attain this milestone.
OMB issues guidance on Federal Agency use of Artificial Intelligence
As of Dec. 1, 2024, federal agencies will be required to create a governance structure and meet minimum practices in order to deploy and use artificial intelligence (AI) as part of agencies daily work according to an announcement by Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris on March 28.
University of California, Davis Health Pioneers Framework for Ethical Health AI and Data Governance
A California-based healthcare provider has produced two data governance standards to reach their goal of evaluating and integrating ethical artificial intelligence models into their clinical operations.
HIMSS Native American Health IT Symposium Fulfills Promise of Continued Tribal Community Advocacy
HIMSS hosted a Native American Health IT Symposium at the 2024 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition in March, delving into tribal public health needs; respecting tribal data sovereignty; tribal data modernization plans by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Oracle Health &a...
HIMSS Co-Leads Letter to DEA Urging Timely Action on Proposed Rule to Support Remote Prescribing of Controlled Substances
HIMSS co-led a stakeholder letter April 2 urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to expeditiously issue a revised proposed rule on the prescribing of controlled substances through telehealth as soon as possible.
HIMSS24 Europe: Advancing Interoperability in European Healthcare
As well as showcasing a dedicated Data and Interoperability content track, the 2024 HIMSS European Health Conference & Exhibition in Rome will present HIMSS’ highly recognized Interoperability Showcase from May 29th to 31st.
European Health Data Space Regulation Passes European Parliament
Following the final vote in the European Parliament on 24 April, the final steps will be taken toward adopting the European Health Data Space (EHDS) Regulation, which aims to facilitate the access, use and re-use of health data both within and across EU borders.
Cybersecurity Threats and Legislation Explored at HIMSS24 Europe in Rome
The world’s most engaged and connected speakers on cybersecurity will explore the cyber threat landscape at the 2024 HIMSS European Health Conference & Exhibition, analyzing current legislation and cybersecurity innovations.