Category Archives: Health IT Workforce

Health IT Jobs – A Retention Perspective

Posted on October 26, 2012 by

The demand for professionals to fill health IT jobs continues, as noted in this recent article, in AllVoices: ”The U.S. Department of Labor has earmarked both healthcare and information technology as two job sectors that are expected to show real growth in the next … Continue reading →

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Is a Career in Health IT for You? Part 2

Posted on September 20, 2012 by

Frequently, I am asked for advice from those seeking to transition to a career in health IT.  Based on my years of experience, I have a few tips to share.  And I’ve compiled them into a two-part blog series for your review. … Continue reading →

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Is a Career in Health IT for You?

Posted on September 13, 2012 by

Frequently, I am asked for advice from those seeking to transition to a career in health IT.  And based on my years of experience, I have a few tips to share.  And I’ve compiled them into a two-part blog series for your … Continue reading →

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At the Crossroads of Health and Technology

Posted on September 12, 2012 by

by Crystal Rojas, MSN informatics student with a few years in the field Have you ever felt like you were on the cusp of something really special? 

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2012 HIMSS Award Season Is Now Open

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

The HIMSS staff, and our many HIMSS volunteers, are preparing for the 2013 Annual HIMSS Conference & Exhibition, in New Orleans on March 3 through 7, 2013, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. 

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Driving the Need for Health IT Employees

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

On June 28, the Supreme Court decided to uphold the constitutionality of the ACA. As segments of healthcare reform transition into action, the demand for skilled health IT professionals will continue to increase.

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Insights on Mobile Technology and Better Health

Posted on June 4, 2012 by

I hope you saw the June 1 article on Mashable on 5 Ways Mobile Tech Can Improve Your Health.   mHIMSS is thrilled to share knowledge on how growth in wireless coverage, new technologies and apps are changing the health and healthcare … Continue reading →

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Nursing Informatics – What’s Ahead

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

Today, I am at the Nursing Informatics Institute, now in session…and the room is packed! This event is hosted by the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, and held in conjunction with HIMSS Professional Development and Informatics sections.  You may have read the blog post on May 10, during National … Continue reading →

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Perspectives on Nursing: Are You a Leader?

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

What a week this has been! It’s wonderful to celebrate National Nurses Week – to enjoy conversations with the nurses in our nursing community, learning about their current activities and reading their blog posts.

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Perspectives on Nursing – The TIGER Initiative Foundation

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

by Sally Schlak, RN, MBA                                                                                                               How did you decide to become a nurse? I always had an interest in science and the study of health. When I was in high school, I became a nurse’s aide, and I found the work … Continue reading →

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