Nurses Bring Added Value to the Innovation Space
In collaboration with the American Nurses Association and BD, HIMSS hosted the third annual NursePitch™, a Pre-Seed and Series A competition at the HIMSS21 Global Health Conference and Exhibition in Las Vegas.
CareSignal, a Deviceless RPM Platform, Wins Global Maternal Health Tech Challenge at HIMSS21
From more than 40 competitors in the HIMSS Global Maternal Health Tech Challenge, a single winner emerged Aug. 10, 2021, at the Challenge Finals at HIMSS21 in Las Vegas.
We Are HIMSS Member Spotlight: Omar Shaker
At HIMSS, our members are the heart of our organization, made up of more than 100,000 individuals, 480 provider organizations, 470 non-profit partners and 650 health services organizations. Omar Shaker is a member of the Future50 Class of 2021 and the founder of Health 2.0 Egypt.
2022 HIMSS Davies Awards Submission Cycle Opens Sept. 15
The 2021 HIMSS Davies Award of Excellence application cycle officially opens Sept. 15, 2021.
The Davies Award showcases healthcare organizations that have made strides to demonstrate global innovative and thoughtful applications of information and technology to drive and redefine eviden...
We Are HIMSS Member Spotlight: Cedric Truss
At HIMSS, our members are the heart of our organization, made up of more than 100,000 individuals, 480 provider organizations, 470 non-profit partners and 650 health services organizations. Cedric Truss is a member of the HIMSS Georgia Chapter and various HIMSS Communities.
HIMSS Submits Comments on the TEFCA Draft QTF
On Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, HIMSS provided written comments on the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) Draft Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) Technical Framework (QTF).
In the comment letter, HIMSS expressed appreciation for ONC’s work to create TEFCA and...
We Are HIMSS Member Spotlight: Regina Wysocki
At HIMSS, our members are the heart of our organization, made up of more than 100,000 individuals, 480 provider organizations, 470 non-profit partners and 650 health services organizations. Regina Wysocki is the President of HIMSS Houston Chapter.
HIMSS Changemaker in Health Awards
The HIMSS Changemaker in Health Awards recognize inspiring senior healthcare executives who rigorously challenge the status quo in their journey to build a brighter health future.
Nominations Open for 2022 Most Influential Women in Health IT Awards
HIMSS is accepting nominations of women who harness the power of information and technology to transform healthcare for the 2022 Most Influential Women in Health IT Awards. Nominations are open through Oct. 19, 2021.
University of Missouri Health Care Utilized Automated Intelligence Algorithm to Provide Early Indications of Septic Shock
The primary focus on the University of Missouri Health Care Davies submission was the scaling of information and technology solutions throughout its clinical enterprise to address challenges. MU Health Care utilized an automated intelligence algorithm capturing vital signs and lab data to provide...
HIMSS Hosts 2021 Global Health Equity Week October 25-29
Global Health Equity Week, an initiative focused on displaying the value and potential of health information and technology to transform health and support the elimination of health disparities, will take place Oct. 25-29, 2021.
HIMSS Applauds Senate in Removing Ban on Unique Patient Identifier from Labor-HHS Bill
The U.S. Senate has removed Section 510 — a longstanding ban prohibiting federal funds for the promulgation or adoption of a unique patient identifier — from its Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) appropriations bill.