Tag Archives: HIMSS13

Why Volunteers Matter

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

It’s National Volunteer Week, from April 21-27, an annual celebration of people who dedicate themselves to taking action and solving problems in their communities, professions, and in causes that matter most.

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Hot Off the Presses…..Six New Books Published by HIMSS

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

The on-site bookstore at the Annual HIMSS Conference & Exhibition offers a great opportunity for talking with HIMSS members about health IT books, exploring book ideas with potential authors and launching new books. And the on-site bookstore at HIMSS13 was no exception. … Continue reading →

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ENGAGEMENT: More than a Proposal

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

By Rhelinda McFadden, RN, Quality Specialist, Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care In reflecting on my HIMSS13 experience, as a newbie to the nursing informatics community, one word continued to come to mind – ENGAGEMENT.  In preparing to write this blog … Continue reading →

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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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Learning, Learning, and More Learning around Nursing Informatics at HIMSS13 – Part 2

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

by Elizabeth Wertz Evans, RN, MPM, CPHQ, CPHIMS, FHIMSS, FACMPE, member,  HIMSS Nursing Informatics Committee, and Executive Director, Professional Practice and Programs, Oncology Nursing Society  In yesterday’s post, I provided an update on the Nursing Informatics Symposium at HIMSS13.  Now, back at … Continue reading →

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Learning, Learning, and More Learning around Nursing Informatics at HIMSS13 – Part 1

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

by Elizabeth Wertz Evans, RN, MPM, CPHQ, CPHIMS, FHIMSS, FACMPE, member,  HIMSS Nursing Informatics Committee; and Executive Director, Professional Practice and Programs, Oncology Nursing Society  Well, we survived HIMSS13 and had quite an exciting week enjoying sessions, seeing old friends, making new friends, and … Continue reading →

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The Value of HIT- Improving Quality through Point of Care Alerts

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

As HIMSS13 buzzed with talk about delivering higher quality healthcare in the face of significant cuts in reimbursement by payers and the federal government, Hawaii Pacific Health (HPH) System created a stir with their presentation at “Leading From The Future: The Handshake Between Cost … Continue reading →

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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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