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.
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.
HIMSS Members Invited to Review HIMSS21 Education Sessions
The 2021 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition seeks subject matter experts to shape education sessions for thousands of health information and technology professionals.
Subject Matter Experts Invited to Submit Proposals for HIMSS21 General Education Sessions
The Call for Proposals for the 2021 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition general education sessions is open from Oct. 5 - Nov. 2, 2020.
HIMSS Foundation Announces CAHIMS Grants for Diverse Health IT Students and Professionals
In celebration of Global Health Equity Week, the HIMSS Foundation is pleased to announce a new grant program focused on building and equipping an inclusive workforce in healthcare information and technology.
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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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.
HIMSS Urges Biden Administration to Prioritize Health Information and Technology
HIMSS looks forward to working with the Biden administration to transform healthcare using health information and technology, which play a significant role in addressing the nation’s COVID-19 public health emergency and in creating an environment where healthcare system stakeholders leverage th...
HIMSS Urges Biden Administration to Maximize Health Information and Technology in COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
On Feb. 16, HIMSS and 11 co-signing organizations submitted a letter thanking the Biden Administration for its COVID-19 related efforts thus far and offering recommendations on how to improve national COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration by maximizing the use of information and t...
You Can Determine the Changemakers in Health Awardees
Public voting is now open for the 2021 HIMSS Changemaker in Health Awards. The inspiring nominees in this inaugural class are healthcare professionals who rigorously challenge the status quo within their journey to build a brighter health future.
HIMSS Congratulates New Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra
HIMSS congratulates Xavier Becerra on his confirmation as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.