HIMSS Celebrates 2020 Stage 7 Organizations Advancing Global Health
HIMSS congratulates the healthcare organizations around the world that achieved Stage 7 validations in 2020 for their efforts to advance health and wellness for everyone, everywhere.
Our Power to Be the Change at HIMSS21: Ideas from VisiQuate
According to a recent survey by HFMA, administrative waste drains more than $262 billion from America’s healthcare providers in the revenue cycle process alone. That’s not a typo. Unfortunately, it could even be an underestimate. At every stage of the revenue cycle, it’s estimated that an a...
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.
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.
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...
2021 HIMSS Cybersecurity Survey Collecting Reponses from Healthcare Professionals
Healthcare cybersecurity professionals are invited to complete the 2021 HIMSS Cybersecurity Survey. Getting ahead of existing and emerging cybersecurity threats is crucial to keeping data secure within the healthcare ecosystem, and survey responses help HIMSS understand these critical security is...
Accelerate Welcomes Dennis Upah as Managing Director
Accelerate, a HIMSS Solution, is proud to announce that Dennis Upah, a 20+ year veteran of technology innovation and healthcare media, is joining as managing director (MD).