Global Health IT Infrastructure and Development
This is a competition among the George Washington University MHA Graduate students in Health Informatics. The top presentation, as determined by outside observers, will presented as a collaboration between HIMSS and GWU.
The Impact of AI on the Healthcare Workforce: Balancing Opportunities and Challenges
The healthcare industry is grappling with a myriad of pressing challenges that have put strain on its workforce. These difficulties span various aspects of the healthcare system and create a complex and demanding environment for professionals in the field. As technology continues to advance, arti...
Nurses Month 2024 Industry Perspective – Nurse Innovation Digitizing Healthcare’s Future
This nurse’s month, we’ve engaged with three healthcare technology industry nurse thought leaders to provide invaluable insights and share their perspectives on the essential needs of nurse innovation and digital health technology in 2024.
Navigating COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond in the Digital Era: Agile Healthcare Paradigm
The application of agile methodologies demonstrates its functionality in navigating PHEIC during COVID-19 regarding preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. Let us explore the impact of adopting agile practices on health outcomes and performance at the working group and organizational levels...
Future Value Creation in MedTech
The article will provide actionable best-practice advice about the four key aspects required for successfully providing future value in MedTech (connectivity, data integration, solution and outcome focus, user- and patient centric design).
How Southern Ohio Medical Center Lowered Hospital-Acquired C. Difficile Rates by 30%
All healthcare organizations want to provide the best care possible for their patients, which makes engaging in quality improvement projects so essential. Our goal when working with our customers is to ensure all care teams have the tools they need for clinical decision-making and analysis so the...
Earning Clinician Buy-In One Use Case at a Time
Launching an ambitious IT project can be both exciting and terrifying. It doesn’t matter how much you believe in the solution. Success will largely depend on the buy-in of those who will be using it — and when medical providers are at the heart of that project, the stakes are even higher.
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Navigating Change and Innovation in Healthcare IT: The Transformative Role of the Workforce
Change management methodologies can help organizations and departments facilitate the transition between the old and the new. Effective communication and stakeholder engagement are two critical factors to consider.
Driving a New and Improved Patient Experience with Data and AI
The use of data and AI are driving a lot of discussion these days and transforming the way that the healthcare industry can enhance operations, especially the patient experience. While there is some skepticism about applications of modern technology, the good news is that AI can make big differen...
Professional Development Course Catalog
Explore our catalog of courses designed to enhance your knowledge and advance your ability to understand healthcare, helping yourself and others thrive. Obtain detailed information about each HIMSS course including course description, learning objectives, delivery format, seat hours, and continui...
Five Rights of AI in Healthcare
The concept of the "Five Rights of AI" draws inspiration from the "Five Rights of Medication," a concept with roots in early 20th-century nursing practices to guide nurses toward safe and accurate medication administration to enhance patient safety and advancing quality improvement.
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Learning to Effectively Communicate and Act Professionally While Seeking Employment and Working
Experts share their tips and best practices on what it means to be “professional” in today’s working world. Learn the dos and don’ts to make the best first impression as you step into today’s professional arena.