The History of HIMSS and Telehealth Advocacy
Whenever Congress has talked about telehealth policy in any substantive manner, HIMSS has been among the organizations championing those conversations, helping congressional offices with their priorities and messaging. HIMSS works closely with stakeholders on pushing these efforts forward, but as...
HIMSS Members Urging Congress to Protect Telehealth for Medicare Beneficiaries
HIMSS members and key stakeholders across the healthcare community are sending messages directly to Capitol Hill to urge Members of Congress to cosponsor the Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act (H.R. 7663), which would ensure Medicare beneficiaries may continue to access care throug...
Take Action to Protect Telehealth Access
Use the HIMSS Legislative Action Center to urge your Representative to cosponsor the Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act of 2020 (H.R. 7663).
Saving Lives With Enhanced Sepsis Treatment Protocol
Here’s how UCHealth made workflow changes that led to a reduction in sepsis mortality thanks to better detection and treatment.
Global Health Equity Week 2020 Announced for October 19-23
HIMSS is pleased to launch Global Health Equity Week, an initiative focused on displaying the potential of health information and technology to transform health and minimize health disparities.
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 and PCHAlliance Submit Comments on Proposed 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Regulation
HIMSS and PCHAlliance provided comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Proposed 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Regulation, focusing on responding to changes on connected health, the Quality Payment Program (QPP), and broader quality measures.
HIMSS-Forrester Survey Assesses Supply Chain Management in COVID-19 Pandemic
HIMSS and Forrester are partnering on a new survey to assess supply chain management technologies and processes related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Launching the 2021 HIMSS Global Maternal Health Tech Challenge
The HIMSS Global Health Equity Network and Accelerate Health are partnering to launch a global tech challenge focused upon improving maternal health outcomes.
Inside Proposal Selection with the Chair of the Global Conference Education Committee
Dr. Jen Bichel-Findlay offers an inside look at the proposal review and education session selection process.
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.
ONC Announces Additional Flexibilities Around Interoperability Final Regulation Implementation
On October 29, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT published an Interim Final Regulation. The regulation covers information blocking, certification, and enforcement.