Health Data Privacy Policy Compliance Challenges in the U.S. Infographic
This infographic demonstrates HIPAA’s scope and how health data privacy laws will need to evolve as the needs of patients shape new ways of delivering healthcare and technology progresses.
U.S. Policy Recommendations for Vaccine Distribution and Administration Infographic
Recognizing the need for a federally coordinated government approach to solving these issues, HIMSS and our partners are offering recommendations on how to improve COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration.
Leveraging Health Information & Technology to Address the Maternal Mortality Crisis
HIMSS and REACH discuss current policy research and technology adoption for the purposes of securing the health and safety of women during the prenatal and postpartum periods.
Connected Care and Telehealth Policy Outlook for the Year Ahead
Our Government Relations team asks: What connected care, remote patient monitoring and telehealth policy changes on coverage will become permanent and when will we know?
Making Merit-Based Payment Meaningful: The Next Step in Healthcare Quality Measurement
As CMS continues to evolve quality measurement programs in the U.S., HIMSS provides guidance on principles to ensure measures are meaningful and not overly burdensome to collect and report for providers.
Developing a Digital Tech-Enabled Maternal Health Roundtable Report
A report from the findings of a Developing a Digital Tech-Enabled Maternal Health Action Plan: A Roundtable for State Engagement, hosted by HIMSS and REACH.
The Information Blocking Rule and Its Application in Skilled Nursing Facilities White Paper
This paper focuses on compliance of the Information Blocking Rule, particularly for skilled nursing facilities, and ensuring authorized access to electronic health information.
State of Healthcare
State and national thought leaders will discuss how healthcare is evolving and provide legislative updates.
The 21st Century Cures Act Part One: Overview
The 21st Century Cures Act (CURES) became law at the end of 2016. This series will discuss key aspects of this wide-ranging, 312-page act.
Sharing is Caring: Stakeholder Perspectives on Information Blocking
Join the HIMSS Interoperability and HIE Committee, as we gather a panel of experts from each of the actor groups to learn how their organizations and industry segments are ensuring appropriate Information Sharing (and Information Blocking compliance). The roundtable will discuss the risks and opp...
Patient Matching and the Impact on the Immunization Community
Patient matching is the accurate identification and linking of a patient's data within and across health systems in order to deliver a detailed view of the patient's healthcare record.
Addressing Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in Healthcare Part 2
Research studies have consistently shown that SDOH account for a significant portion, between 30% to 55%, of health outcomes.