Dr. Sebastian Krolop Joins HIMSS as Chief Operating & Strategy Officer
Last week, HIMSS welcomed the latest addition to the enterprise executive leadership team, Sebastian Krolop, the new Chief Operating & Strategy Officer (COSO). In his role as COSO, Dr. Krolop will lead the alignment of HIMSS’s operational goals with the organization’s strategic plan. In addition, he will guide the direction of HIMSS Analytics, HIMSS Media and foster additional support services in international markets. | Learn more in this announcement
Health 2.0 Annual Conference Enters Its 13th Year in the Tech Revolution
Live technology demos are a major highlight of the Health 2.0 annual conference, giving entrepreneurs and startups a platform to share their products with potential investors, partners and peers. Heath 2.0 reviews submissions on a first-come, first-served basis, prioritizing demos that complement the themes of scheduled sessions. Selected companies will be asked to either demo their technology in standalone presentations or as part of larger panel sessions. Applications are due by Friday, June 7. | Learn more and apply
The College of St. Scholastica: New HIMSS Approved Education Partner
The College of St. Scholastica Department of Health Informatics and Information Management is excited to earn approval as an Approved Education Partner (AEP) with HIMSS. This recognition from an industry-leading professional organization attests to the quality of education related to health information that we have been proud to deliver since 1934. Our undergraduate and graduate programs in health information management and health informatics provide an excellent fit for working adults to earn their degree online through a self-paced program, with five start dates per year to accommodate the timing that works best for you. | More about the HIMSS AEP program
Strategic Alignment is Key to Healthcare Consumerism
The future of healthcare consumerism is dependent on strategic alignment, powered by strong partnerships and collaboration. HIMSS Innovation Company Healthbox’s vice president of strategic investing explains why. | Read on
New Stage 7 Success Story: Process Improvement in Stroke Care
Metro Health University of Michigan Health, a healthcare organization that recently validated at Stage 7 for the HIMSS Analytics Electronic Adoption Model, was challenged with capturing appropriate data elements and mapping detailed workflows to identify areas for process improvement and potential re-engineering. Their overall vision and goal was to use the EHR to capture structured data, validate the data and produce reports in all areas of care delivery. | Find out how Metro Health met the challenge
HIMSS TV: Davies Award Health System Talks Silver Tsunami
2018 HIMSS Davies Award winner TriHealth got all of its nursing and home care facilities documenting quality and utilization directly into its EHR to determine the best outcomes and give patients solutions to make care decisions. | Learn more
Transparency in Healthcare Explained in 280 Characters or Less
HIMSS members share their short but sweet insights on what they feel transparency in healthcare should look like. | Learn more about healthcare transparency
In Focus: Connected Health and Consumerism
Technology is part of our everyday lives, so it’s only natural that it extends into our healthcare. As technology makes more health information available to patients, they have the opportunity to make more informed decisions about their healthcare. Our subject matter experts share how this is changing the industry and how we can adjust to meet patients’ new expectations.
Connected Health – It’s Personal
Five Perspectives on How Data, Technology, Empathy Can Improve Care Delivery – for Everyone
Healthcare Consumerism: Transactional or Transformational?
Revamped TIGER Virtual Learning Environment Launches
Powered by HIMSS, the TIGER Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is a dynamic resource for academic professionals, students, adult learners and clinical educators. This personalized learning experience is designed to expand knowledge and skillset in a self-paced format:
- Easily integrate resources and modules into classroom curriculum
- Courses are tied to certificates of completion
- Get to know leaders in eHealth/health IT field during live webinars
- Access webinars on-demand
- CA-CPHIMS credential holders earn CE for courses and events
LAST CHANCE: Register for the TIGER VLE before the subscription price increases. Please note: the Health IT Foundations course now requires an additional $35 fee for course access. | Learn more
Celebrate National Nurses Week With HIMSS and ANA
Join HIMSS during National Nurses Week as we celebrate our nurses across the nation throughout May 6-12. HIMSS joins the American Nurses Association (ANA), the Alliance for Nursing Informatics (ANI) and numerous other partners in celebrating National Nurses Week. This week-long celebration raises awareness of the value of nursing and helps educate the public about the role nurses play in meeting the healthcare needs the nation. Celebrate our nurses, who are at the forefront of improving patient care and transforming healthcare. | Get Involved
HIMSS Early Careerists Webinar Series
Join us for the next two presentations of our Early Careerists webinar series. This series is intended to give you the tools you need to grow your expertise in the exciting field of healthcare information and technology. For a full listing of webinars and for registration information, please visit our Early Careerists Community page.
Wednesday, May 8 | 12:00pm CT | 1:00pm ET
Continuing education is a proactive way to improve your professional profile and employment prospects. Maintaining industry relevance while keeping your CV/Resume dynamic can make a powerful statement about your career commitment.
Wednesday, May 29 | 12:00pm CT | 1:00pm ET
The health information and technology industry is uniquely challenging. No two years are ever the same, with professional opportunities presenting themselves at every turn. Set goals and establish a strategy to meet industry demands.
Virtual CPHIMS Review Course Opportunity
Are you thinking about pursuing your CPHIMS certification? Join us for a four (4) part virtual CPHIMS Review Course series beginning on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Each two (2) hour class will cover a review of the CPHIMS competency areas using materials from the CPHIMS Review Guide, Third Edition and other supplementary materials. Sessions will be led by a certified instructor who will bring industry specific experience to the conversation to enhance learning. All sessions will occur from 11:00a – 1:00p CT and will occur on 5/14, 5/16, 5/21 and 5/23. Sessions will be recorded should you not be able to attend a specific date/time. Cost to attend is $175 for HIMSS members and $225 for non-members. | Learn more or register
Disruptive Factors Expanding the Value of the Interoperability Continuum
May 20, 2:00pm – 3:00pm ET
This panel will continue conversations at HIMSS19 to examine how disruptive forces place new demands on interoperability and the current ecosystem. Furthermore, the panelists will explore how these emerging efforts compare to and align with previous efforts to address interoperability, and address additional challenges, opportunities and skills necessary for the next wave of disruption. | Learn more or register
HIMSS and Cleveland Clinic Collaborate on Patient Experience: Empathy + Innovation Summit
May 13 – 15 | Cleveland, OH
In its 10th year, Cleveland Clinic’s annual Patient Experience: Empathy + Innovation Summit is partnering with HIMSS to explore how empathy is extending into an increasingly digital healthcare environment.
The theme of this year’s summit is Looking Back, Leaping Forward, and examines the past decade of innovative patient-forward advancements and explores the future for empathic patient care.| Learn more
Disruptive Factors Expanding the Value of the Interoperability Continuum
May 20 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm ET
This panel will continue conversations at HIMSS19 to examine how disruptive forces place new demands on interoperability and the current ecosystem. Furthermore, the panelists will explore how these emerging efforts compare to and align with previous efforts to address interoperability, and address additional challenges, opportunities and skills necessary for the next wave of disruption. | Register Now
C-CDA Documents on FHIR
June 3 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET
This Health Story Project Roundtable provides a practical, easy-to-understand overview of the Consolidated Clinical Document Architecture (C-CDA) implementation guide within the context of the emerging HL7 standard called Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, or FHIR®. | Register Now
The HIMSS Interoperability Showcase will be at HIMSS & Health 2.0 Europe 2019
June 11-13| Helsinki, Finland | Prospectus
HIMSS welcomes your organization’s participation in the HIMSS Interoperability Showcase™ at the HIMSS European Conference and Exhibition in Helsinki, Finland, June 11-13, 2019. The conference expects over 2,000 digital health innovators to attend from across the EU and beyond to network, learn, educate and disrupt. By participating, you can demonstrate not only your thought leadership, but also the work you do in the market today to facilitate cooperation, interoperability, and improved health outcomes around the world. | For more information please contact us
Machine Learning & AI for Healthcare Summit
June 13-14 | Boston, MA
It's here and it's now. The influence of machine learning and artificial Intelligence is being felt throughout healthcare. Whether through clinical use, payments, staffing and more; it has the power to revitalize the industry. While we see hurdles in the adoption of these tools, clinical workflows within healthcare are embracing the challenge. Join us at the HIMSS Machine Learning & AI for Healthcare Summit and learn how others have moved these tools beyond the hype and into real-world applications for improving care | Register with code INSIDER to save $200
HIMSS Launches New Program Focused on Today’s Health Executive
HIMSS is unveiling a new educational experience for healthcare leaders across the world. Designed, administered, and delivered by Harvard Medical School, Data, Insights and Strategies for the Health Enterprise will launch Wednesday, June 19 – Friday, June 21 in Boston, MA. Participants will receive career-enhancing instruction from globally recognized experts to help their organization achieve new levels of success through health information and technology. | Learn more
