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 A Look at 2023:

Hawaii-Alaska Chapter - Press Release

February 2023 Chapter News 

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NEWSLETTER

FEBRUARY 2023

HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING

 

  • HIMSS EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE SUCCESS - Hosted by HIMSS HI-AK & WCCHC - Supported by Microsoft Nuance
  • HEALTHCARE FOCUS AREAS 2023 - Information Exchange, Telehealth, Cybersecurity & Workforce Sustainability
  • INNOVATION PARTNER SPOTLIGHT - Microsoft Nuance on the ground working in our healthcare community, BRINGING THE POWER OF AI TO OUR PHYSICIANS TO FIGHT WORKFORCE BURNOUT AND INCREASE PROVIDER CAPACITY TO CARE FOR MORE OF HAWAI'I'S PEOPLE!
  • HOW TO JOIN HIMSS AND VOLUNTEER TO SHAPE OUR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM FOR THE BETTER

 

 

 

The roundtable objective is to bring together the leadership of our healthcare ecosystem in an intimate think tank format to openly discuss shared healthcare challenges, insights, and solutions in the disciplines of cybersecurity, telehealth, health information exchange, and workforce sustainability. The priorities most impacting our healthcare community, discussed in the executive roundtable, will be featured in learning sessions at our Annual Governor’s Health IT Proclamation Day and Heroes Conference 2023. This year’s executive roundtable is important in helping improve our community healthcare ecosystem through the power of leadership and collaboration.

 

 

 

 

Cybersecurity

Collaborative discussion of the state of preparation/incident response to cybersecurity challenges our healthcare community is facing affecting hospital and healthcare services.

The dialogue revealed the need in our community for cyber threat assessments, analysis, and consultation in service of safeguarding PHI Protected Health Information and maintaining uninterrupted operations.

HIMSS Cybersecurity Action Team is preparing for a healthcare community engagement based on the collective contributions and reflections of the executive roundtable participants. Please be on the lookout for our announcements and an invitation to be a part of safeguarding our healthcare systems and protecting our health information against bad actors. COMMUNITY EVENT TO BE ANNOUNCED IN THE 2nd Quarter of 2023.

 

- Collaborative discussion on challenges/opportunities expanding telehealth for greater reach, quality, and accessibility. And how telehealth can become more integrated into comprehensive healthcare delivery.

HIMSS Telehealth Action Team is preparing for a healthcare community engagement based on the collective contributions and reflections of the executive roundtable participants. Please be on the lookout for our announcements and an invitation to be a part of the telehealth movement to enable more accessibility, equity, quality, and affordability for all. COMMUNITY EVENT TO BE ANNOUNCED IN THE 2nd Quarter of 2023.

 

 

 

Workforce Sustainability

Collaborative discussion to explore short and long-term workforce staffing needs, lifestyle factors, workforce training programs, recruiting, and collaboration with educational institutions to fortify and grow the healthcare talent pipeline.

HIMSS Workforce Sustainability Action Team is preparing for a healthcare community engagement based on the collective contributions and reflections of the executive roundtable participants. Please be on the lookout for our announcements and an invitation to be a part of retaining and growing our pipeline of Healthcare professionals! COMMUNITY EVENT TO BE ANNOUNCED IN THE 2nd Quarter of 2023.

 

 

Health Information Exchange

Collaborative discussion to explore interoperability, synergy, and best practices of utilizing private and public health information exchanges to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of whole-person care, enhancing patient health outcomes

HIMSS Health Information Exchange Action Team is preparing for a healthcare community engagement based on the collective contributions and reflections of the executive roundtable participants. Please be on the lookout for our announcements and an invitation to be a part of the transformation of how Health information is exchanged! TO BE ANNOUNCED IN THE 2nd Quarter of 2023.

 

 

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