About Arkansas Chapter of HIMSS

The Arkansas Chapter of HIMSS is one of 55 of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). HIMSS is a cause-based, not-for-profit organization exclusively focused on providing global leadership for the optimal use of information technology (IT) and management systems for the betterment of healthcare. Founded 51 years ago, HIMSS and its related organizations are headquartered in Chicago with additional offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. HIMSS represents more than 44,000 individual members, of which more than two thirds work in healthcare provider, governmental and not-for-profit organizations. HIMSS also includes over 570 corporate members and more than 170 not-for-profit organizations that share our mission of transforming healthcare through the effective use of information technology and management systems. HIMSS frames and leads healthcare practices and public policy through its content expertise, professional development, research initiatives, and media vehicles designed to promote information and management systems’ contributions to improving the quality, safety, access, and cost-effectiveness of patient care. To learn more about HIMSS and to find out how to join us and our members in advancing our cause, please visit our website at www.himss.org.

The HIMSS Arkansas Chapter provides a place for HIMSS members who want to play an active role in improving the future of health with opportunities to connect, collaborate and learn. Our members range from students to CEOs and represent health and healthcare organizations across the ecosystem.

Take advantage of local resources to further your professional development, including:

Peer-to-peer networking
Solution sharing
Problem-solving
Educational opportunities

Our Purpose

The HIMSS Arkansas Chapter supports its members through information and technology education, resources, professional networking and events.

HIMSS Vision

To realize the full health potential of every human, everywhere.

HIMSS Mission

Reform the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology.