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About David Collins, MHA, CPHQ, CPHIMS, FHIMSS

David Collins, MHA, CPHQ, CPHIMS, FHIMSS, is HIMSS Director, Healthcare Information Systems.

Show Me the Quality!

Have you ever seen the movie “Jerry Maguire” that features Tom Cruise and Cuba Gooding, Jr?  Cuba is a professional football player who can’t seem to get the respect he needs, and Cruise is a recruiter who needs a break as … Continue reading

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Everyone Has a Story to Tell

So, what’s different about HIMSS and its Stories of Success! program? There are numerous types of case studies that recognize HIT success, sponsored by a variety of organizations, that fly into our in-boxes as “late breaking news.” These are often self-reported … Continue reading

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What Is the Value of a Health IT Award?

As HIMSS announced its 2010 Davies Awards of Excellence winners this week, I wanted to take the opportunity to articulate the value of this health IT award.  The Davies Award program is built upon the structure of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, … Continue reading

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