ONC and CMS Announce Enforcement Discretion for Interoperability Regulations to Allow the Community Time to Address COVID-19
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced a period for enforcement discretion around implementation of the final interoperability regulations to provide all health system stakeholders with additional tim...
Maximizing the Value of Risk-Adjustment Models
In this Stage 7 success story, learn how Mount Sinai Medical Center leveraged the full capabilities of their EMR to provide high-quality care and increase provider engagement.
HIMSS and PCHAlliance Submit Letter in Support of FCC Actions to Address COVID-19
HIMSS and PCHAlliance expressed support for many of the critical measures the Federal Communications Commission has taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
HIMSS Welcomes British Columbia Chapter
HIMSS welcomes the BC Health Information Management Professionals Society as a new chapter in British Columbia, Canada.
Enhancing the Patient and Caregiver Experience
In this Stage 7 success story, see how Texas Children’s Hospital, the largest children’s hospital in the U.S., improved patient and caregiver experiences with health information and technology.
Blockchain and the COVID-19 Pandemic: How Evolving Societal Need Accelerates Emerging Technologies
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many high-value use cases where distributed ledger technology such as blockchain could address immediate global needs and support an accelerated response.
Applauding Informatics Nurses in the Year of the Nurse
Results of the HIMSS 2020 Nursing Informatics Workforce Survey suggest nurse informaticists are the driving force fulfilling the urgent need for reliable data at the individual, organizational, national and population levels.
HIMSS Joins World Leaders in Calling for Prevention of Cyberattacks on Healthcare Sector
HIMSS CEO Hal Wolf has joined international leaders including Madeleine Albright, Desmond Tutu and Mohamed ElBaradei in calling on governments to prevent cyberattacks on the healthcare sector.
Meet the Changemakers: Angie Claypool
The HIMSS staff is made up of changemakers who collaborate with members to reform the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology. Angie Claypool is Director of Chapter Relations at HIMSS.
June 3 Deadline for Additional COVID-19 CARES Act Provider Relief Funds
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a June 3, 2020, submission deadline for providers to receive an additional payment from the Provider Relief Fund’s $50 billion General Distribution.
The Telehealth Transformation: How US States are Leveraging Virtual Care in Response to COVID-19
All 50 states and Washington, D.C., have taken actions to improve access to telehealth in response to COVID-19.
Redesigning and Automating Healthcare Workflows for Success
In this Stage 7 success story, see how Nicklaus Children’s Hospital redesigned and automated healthcare workflows to provide the best care possible.