Nurses Month Member Spotlight: Angela Ross, DNP, MPH, PMP, DASM, PHCNS-BC, FHIMSS, LTC, AN, Retired
Angela Ross, a retired LTC and nursing professional with over 22 years of experience in the US Army Nurse Corps, has an impressive background in informatics and healthcare administration.
WHO-European Region and HIMSS Design Senior Health Leaders Orientation Programme for Digital Health at HIMSS23 European Health Conference in Lisbon, Portugal
In paving the way for a new, harmonized approach to the digital transformation of health systems in Europe and beyond, WHO/Europe and HIMSS signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2022 for collaboration on data and digital health.
HIMSS Responds to HELP Committee Requests for Information
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee in February issued two requests for information (RFI) as it ramps up its work for 2023 and the 118th Congress.
HIMSS23 was a Roaring Success
The 2023 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition was a roaring success, uniting about 35,000 healthcare professionals from 90 countries to advance Health that Connects + Tech that Cares by driving solutions, generating opportunities and questioning the status quo.
Prepare for the European Health Data Space at HIMSS23 Europe
European Union lawmakers will review draft proposals for a regulation on the European Health Data Space and healthcare leaders attending the 2023 HIMSS European Health Conference & Exhibition will gear up for the coming impacts.
Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends May 11
A wave of healthcare flexibilities tied to the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) will expire and others will wind down when the PHE officially comes to an end on May 11. The COVID-19 National Emergency was also set to expire on May 11, but ended on April 10 when President Biden signe...
Nurses Month Member Spotlight: Jon Lowe, MS, RN-BC
With his background in philosophy and a passion for nursing, Jon Lowe, MS, RN-BC has paved a unique path in the field of nursing informatics. Currently a Senior Clinical Informaticist at Centura Health, he shares his insights on leadership, overcoming challenges, and professional development.
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Latest in Health Tech at HIMSS23 Europe
Workshop the metaverse, explore artificial intelligence and unleash the potential of digital therapeutics at pre-conference day at the HIMSS23 European Health Conference & Exhibition, slated for 7-9 June in Lisbon, Portugal.
Anne Dabrow Woods: Revolutionizing Nursing Informatics and Empowering Nurses
In the dynamic world of healthcare, the role of nursing informatics has become increasingly crucial. Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN, Chief Nurse at Wolters Kluwer Health, is a leading figure in the field, spearheading efforts to provide nurses with the information and t...
Report: Healthcare Cybersecurity Programs Face Workforce Shortage
The top barrier to achieving a robust cybersecurity program in healthcare settings is a lack of cybersecurity staff, according to the recently released 2022 HIMSS Cybersecurity Survey Report.
Healthcare Landscape Reshaped by Digital Health Transformation
For both clinicians and the public, the wake of COVID-19 has ushered in different expectations of healthcare delivery, and this reshaping of the global landscape will endure far beyond the pandemic.
HIMSS Supports Telemental Health Care Access Act
The bipartisan H.R.3432 Telemental Health Care Access Act would make significant progress toward expanding access to evidence-based telehealth, ensuring that patients, especially in rural and underserved areas, have access to critical mental and behavioral health services. The bill was reintroduc...