Honoring Veterans by Fighting for Better Access to Healthcare
On Nov. 11, countries around the world honor their military service members past and present by celebrating Veterans Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in the U.K. and the Commonwealth of Nations.
HIMSS and Taiwan’s National Health Insurance Administration Form Agreement to Drive Digital Transformation Through International Collaboration
HIMSS and the National Health Insurance Administration, an agency under the Ministry of Health and Welfare of Taiwan, have formed an agreement to drive digital transformation in population health, digital capacity building, cybersecurity resilience and workforce development.
Tribal Nations Face Unique Healthcare Challenges Based on Circumstances and History
November is National Native American Heritage Month in the U.S., providing an opportunity for everyone to recognize the 450,000 million+ Indigenous people around the world whose communities and lands overlap with more than 90 countries and encompass thousands of languages. Some of the oldest Indi...
Biden’s Executive Order Prompts HHS to Create Artificial Intelligence Task Force
President Joe Biden released an executive order on Oct. 30 initiating the creation of a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence and machine learning in the United States.
Healthcare Leaders Invited to Submit Proposals for HIMSS24 Europe in Rome
The call for proposals for the HIMSS 2024 European Conference & Exhibition has officially opened, welcoming healthcare’s doers and change agents to share their case studies, transformation journeys and experiences with digital health 29-31 May, 2024, in Rome.
HIMSS Analysis: Healthcare Implications of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act
Policymakers in the European Union have reached a landmark agreement around artificial intelligence. The Artificial Intelligence Act is the world’s first comprehensive attempt to regulate this evolving technology and its wide-ranging implications, seeking to build trust and confidence in an eme...
HIMSS Professional Development Committee Reflects on Year of Growth, Impact, Gratitude
As the year draws to a close, along with my appointment as chair of the HIMSS Professional Development Committee, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on a year marked by achievements and dedication to advancing the careers of new and existing healthcare professionals.
HIMSS Physician Committee 2023 Year in Review
It has been a distinct honor and privilege to serve as the chair of the HIMSS Physician Committee this past year. As I reflect on the accomplishments of our committee, I am pleased to share that we have nearly fulfilled all our objectives, with the remaining deliverables expected to be achieved i...
HIMSS Supports Information Blocking Disincentives, Calls for More Resources in Response to CMS Provider Disincentives Proposed Rule
HIMSS supported the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) proposals for provider disincentives for information blocking and recommended providing resources and education for providers to facilitate appropriate access to electronic health...
2024 Predictions for Healthcare Cybersecurity
Healthcare cybersecurity professionals should look to the start of 2024 as an opportunity to look at their cybersecurity programs with a fresh perspective.
HIMSS Supports Maternal Health Through Digital Transformation
HIMSS and its communities are dedicated to clinical, technical, financial and ethical digital health solutions to decrease maternal mortality and address maternal health issues.
HIMSS Launches Modernized Infrastructure Adoption Model to Support Global Digital Health Transformation
HIMSS, a leading advisor and professional society committed to reforming the global health ecosystem through information and technology, today announced the launch of a new modernized Infrastructure Adoption Model (INFRAM).