Category Archives: Blogging

Data Silos and Portability: Calling for Dialogue among Nursing Informatics Leaders

Posted on May 29, 2013 by

by Audrey Hirsch, RN, MSN, Alliance for Nursing Informatics Emerging Leader; Vice President, Clinical Informatics, PeraHealth  There has been increasing attention to interoperability of patient data between EHR vendors, including recent announcements about formation of the CommonWell Health Alliance. While this is necessary … Continue reading →

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One Minute on Memorial Day 2013

Posted on May 27, 2013 by

“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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Happy Memorial Day

Posted on May 24, 2013 by

Happy Memorial Day from HIMSS to readers of the HIMSS Blog and anyone who celebrates this U.S. holiday. To learn more about this holiday celebrated on the last Monday of May, read the history of Memorial Day. The poem below “remains to … Continue reading →

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Looking Ahead to the Future with ICD-10

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

The tale of two stonecutters - Flavius and Septimus - and the changes they face in early Rome set the scene described by Patrick Davitt, who is now providing project management support for the Mayo Clinic Health Systems Windows 7 Conversion Project.  In this historical … Continue reading →

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I’m a Nurse Informaticist: ‘Oh, what is that?’

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

by Colleen Russell  MSN, RN-BC, Member, HIMSS Nursing Informatics Committee, and Regional Clinical Informaticsit, Community Health Systems  Whenever I tell someone what I do for a living, they cock their head a little  and say, “So, you’re a nurse, but what … Continue reading →

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Recommit to Deliver Quality and Innovation in Patient Care

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

by Maria Arellano MS, RN, Member, HIMSS Nursing Informatics Committee and TIGER Leadership Collaborative Report Update Workgroup; and Clinical Product Manager, American Healthtech National Nurse’s Week provides an opportunity for the nation to celebrate the contribution of nurses. This week also encourages nurses to … Continue reading →

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Nurses Week 2013: One Moment, One Nurse

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

By Christel Anderson, MA, Director, Clinical Informatics, HIMSS Every year, HIMSS joins other organizations, such as the Alliance for Nursing Informatics (ANI) and the American Nurses Association (ANA), in celebrating nurses during Nurses Week, May 6 -12. HIMSS has lined … Continue reading →

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Interoperability-the Next Phase of Healthcare Transformation

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

by Keith Salzman, MD, MPH, Chair, HIMSS Interoperability & Standards Committee HIMSS Board of Directors recently approved a working definition of interoperability in health IT. Per HIMSS Definition of Interoperability: Interoperability means the ability of health information systems to work together within and … Continue reading →

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Health Insurance Marketplaces – Bringing Payers, Providers, and Technology Together in New Ways

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

Authorized by the Affordable Care Act, and starting in 2014, individuals and employees of small businesses will have access to affordable coverage through a new competitive private health insurance market – the Health Insurance Marketplace (formerly known as Healthcare Insurance … Continue reading →

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A Candid Discussion: Can professional certifications close the health IT talent gap?

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

In a recent Facebook post, one person asked several excellent questions about professional certifications, specifically the CPHIMS and the CAHIMS.  I would like to share my perspective, since I hold several certifications that include:  Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and … Continue reading →

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