Category Archives: HIMSS Events

Through the Lens of the State CIO

Posted on June 11, 2013 by

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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Fueling Innovation by Connecting Patients with their Health Data

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

This month, I was delighted to play radio host, moderating a panel of policymakers shaping the future of health IT in America for a feature that aired on Federal News Radio in Washington, DC, and is now available online. The … 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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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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HIMSS14 Call for Proposals and Reviewers Now Open

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

While the conversation continues around HIMSS13 on various social channels and elsewhere, HIMSS is pleased to announce that the HIMSS14 Call for Proposals and HIMSS14 Call for Reviewers is now opened through Monday, June 3, 2013, 5 p.m. CT.  

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Interoperability Is the Paradigm Shift in Healthcare

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

Within our nation’s hospitals and doctors’ offices, marathons are being run.  Not along a peaceful or invigorating path, but between exam room 1 and 2, off to 4 and then over to 3.   Short shuffle steps around a colleague, as … Continue reading →

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The Value of Health IT and…Healthcare Provider CEOs Leading the Way

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

For more than a decade now, Modern Healthcare and HIMSS have honored healthcare provider chief executive officers who demonstrate leadership and commitment to using information technology to advance their healthcare organization’s goals.

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HIMSS13: Looking to the Future

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

Each year, health IT professionals from around the globe meet for five days and experience almost non-stop education and networking opportunities.  While experienced HIMSS13 conference attendees will tell you it’s easy to become overwhelmed, and it is, I want to instead help … Continue reading →

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Tavenner Message at HIMSS13 Adds Clarity; Outlines Path Ahead

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

The public policy discussion at HIMSS13 last week had the variety and flavor of a great New Orleans Gumbo!  One of the most significant presentations I witnessed was Acting CMS Administrator Marilyn Tavenner’s session on Wednesday morning.

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Leading Matters: On the Success of HIMSS13

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

HIMSS13 closes today at 2 p.m. with attendance, as of this morning, March 7, at: 34,696 total attendees; 13,985 professional attendees; and 1,158 exhibiting companies. Here is my perspective on this year’s conference in New Orleans and what to expect next year at … Continue reading →

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