COVID-19 Response Empowered Through Nursing Knowledge Generated Through Existing IT Infrastructure
The current COVID-19 pandemic has created a high demand for an informatics infrastructure to support data interoperability and transparency. The use of the existing infrastructure, Unified Medical Language System (UMLS), supports and promotes informatics practice, research and policy.
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Transparency of the Sustainability of State Health Information Exchanges Regarding Services, Governance, Reach and Funding
Statewide health information exchanges (HIEs) are taking on increased importance due to their perceived effectiveness for increasing information availability and transfer which in turn benefits patient care.
Key Characteristics of a Successful EHR-Supported e-Handoff Tool: A Systematic Review
Communication failures in health care are the leading cause of sentinel events costing health care organizations about $1.7 billion and more than 250,000 patients their lives each year.
Beyond Recognition: An Unequivocal Demand for Greater Investment in Nursing Practice, Nurses’ Technological Skills and Inclusion in Healthcare Decision-Making
The HIMSS Europe Nursing Informatics Community outlines the real needs of nurses and strategic actions towards leveraging the pivotal role of nurses and nursing practice.
Connected and Consumer Health Technology in Europe Survey
Expectations for how, when and where health-related services should be delivered has shifted. Get insights into the current challenges and trends for consumer health in Europe during this period of rapid transformation in our HIMSS Trendbarometer series.
State of Healthcare Report: Uncovering Healthcare Barriers and Opportunities
In this State of Healthcare Report, HIMSS and its Trust partners—Accenture, The Chartis Group and ZS—uncover healthcare barriers and offer key takeaways on current trends, opportunities and insights to drive real progress.
The Potential for Further EHR Adoption in Italy Position Paper
As the European Union places increased importance on digital health, the HIMSS Italian Community and partners outline opportunities for EHR adoption and expansion in Italy.
Future of Healthcare Report: Exploring Healthcare Stakeholders’ Expectations for the Next Chapter
The Future of Healthcare Report from HIMSS and its Trust partners—Accenture, The Chartis Group and ZS—offers a unique view into the perspectives of four healthcare stakeholder groups, all expecting substantial changes in the industry over the next five years.
European Cooperation Solutions to Promote Digital Inclusion and Increase the Resilience of Society
The 2021 High-Level Meeting of the Digital Health Advisory Group for Europe focused on European cooperation solutions to promote digital inclusion and increase the resilience of society.
Asia-Pacific Government Roundtable on Interoperability Report
Healthcare leaders discuss the role of interoperability in digital transformation within health systems.
2021 Asia-Pacific Health CIO Report
The 2021 APAC Health CIO Report is a compilation of the shared insights and best practices revealed at the HIMSS APAC Health CIO Summit in July 2021; APAC’s first gathering of health CIOs or equivalents.
APAC Value-Based Care Government Roundtable Report
How Asia-Pacific countries are meeting the challenge of value-based care: Five key takeaways from a HIMSS APAC virtual government roundtable.