GDPR Security and Privacy Need-to-Knows
The implementation of GDPR has had a global impact on security and privacy best practices, and organizations worldwide are taking a closer look at how they handle their customer data.
What We Do Public Policy & Advocacy
See how HIMSS is impacting government health policies and regulations through education and recommendations, transforming health and wellness across the U.S.
@Home Care Models: Key Highlights and Considerations
Although the concept of @home care models has been around for years, the industry’s use of these models has grown significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic as another means to leverage technology to expand access to care. Accelerated by the CMS “Hospital without Walls” initiative, healthcar...
SOLD OUT: Digital Health Conference: Revolutionizing Healthcare through AI Innovation
The conference aims to create a platform for attendees to network, collaborate, and drive the future of AI in healthcare forward.
Maternal Health - State & Community Health Actions
One of HIMSS’s priorities is improving maternal health and supporting the elimination of maternal health disparities using health information and technology. Since the US often has the highest maternal mortality rates compared to similarly wealthy countries, HIMSS focuses on influencing public...
Electronic Health Record Data Governance and Data Quality in the Real World
Data governance is a local task that requires hands-on training, policies for caregivers and ancillary staff, a culture of accountability, and the right tools to monitor and improve data quality.
HTI-1 Final Rule: Five Key Resources for Understanding New Standards, Specifications, Certifications
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) published the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program Updates, Algorithm Transparency, and Information Sharing (HTI-1) Final Rule on December 13, 2023.
A Powerful Reminder of How Health IT Improves Patient Safety
Our #IHeartHIT contributor shares how, following the birth of his third child, a personal experience with patient safety reminded him why health IT is so important.
Advancing Patient Experience and Outcomes with Analytics
This article explores the social determinants of health impact on healthcare and ways to close critical care gaps, including cancer screenings using advanced analytics and psychographic segmentation to identify at-risk patients, tailor communications and care settings, and increase patient engage...