Author Archives: Thomas S. Keefe, MA, FHIMSS

About Thomas S. Keefe, MA, FHIMSS

Thomas S. Keefe, MA, FHIMSS , is HIMSS Senior Director, Regional Affairs.

Through the Lens of the State CIO

Posted on June 11, 2013

Today’s post is a discussion with Chad Grant, the Senior Policy Analyst for the National Association of State Chief Information Officers, and Pam Matthews, who serves as the Senior Director, Informatics, for HIMSS. Pam and Chad will be presenting at the … Continue reading →

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One Minute on Memorial Day 2013

Posted on May 27, 2013

“As we contemplate the comforts and blessings of our lives and the well-being of our nation, I ask you to pause just for a moment to remember those who gave their lives to protect the values that give meaning to … Continue reading →

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Health IT and My New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 8, 2013

For the past 42 years, I have made New Year’s resolutions.  It’s become my tradition,  these promised actions that will make my life better, healthier and happier; and the commitments to keep in touch, to quit bad habits and to pursue the good … Continue reading →

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NCSL Fall Forum

Posted on December 12, 2012

The National Conference of State Legislatures held its Fall Forum on Dec. 5-7, 2012, in Washington, D.C. At the Forum, I represented HIMSS at multiple workshops on issues as diverse as Expanding Employment for Military Veterans and the meeting of the Task … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day 2012

Posted on November 11, 2012

Danny Gladding was an American soldier and the first graduate from Seaford High School killed in Vietnam. His name is one of the thousands of names listed on the granite wall of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.  Danny had graduated two years … Continue reading →

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The National Election and Health Insurance Exchanges

Posted on October 3, 2012

During the last few weeks, many HIMSS members have asked  me about the part of the Affordable Care Act that establishes Affordable Insurance Exchanges (Exchanges) to offer individuals and small business employees with access to health insurance coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2014.  … Continue reading →

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National Conference of State Legislatures Legislative Summit

Posted on August 14, 2012

Just a week ago, I was on an early flight to attend the National Conference of State Legislatures Legislative Summit being held Aug. 6-9 in Chicago, Ill.  During the four days, I met Republicans, Democrats and legislative staff as they discussed America’s toughest … Continue reading →

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Changes

Posted on July 2, 2012

David Bowie said it in his classic song Changes, “Oh, look out you rock n’ rollers, soon you’re gonna get a little older.”  I am now 63, and Bowie could have sung those lyrics directly to me. As I get older, the … Continue reading →

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States Will Transform Healthcare through Health IT and HIE Organizations

Posted on June 11, 2012

HIMSS is honored to welcome today’s guest bloggers: Jim Douglas, former Governor of Vermont and Jim Geringer, former Governor of Wyoming were members of the State Alliance for eHealth and are nationally recognized leaders of the effects health information technology … Continue reading →

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Remembering on Memorial Day

Posted on May 28, 2012

Today, President Obama will be participating at the annual memorial services at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The ceremony will be special, today, because in the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act, Congress directed the Department of Defense to commemorate the 50th anniversary … Continue reading →

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