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www.himss.org HIMSS Mission
To lead healthcare transformation through the effective use of health information technology.
Overview
HIMSS is a cause-based, not-for-profit organization exclusively focused on providing global leadership for the optimal use of information technology (IT) and management systems for the betterment of healthcare. Founded 50 years ago, HIMSS and its related organizations are headquartered in Chicago with additional offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. HIMSS represents more than 38,000 individual members, of which more than two thirds work in healthcare provider, governmental, and not-for-profit organizations. HIMSS also includes over 540 corporate members and more than 120 not-for-profit organizations that share our mission of transforming healthcare through the effective use of information technology and management systems. HIMSS frames and leads healthcare practices and public policy through its content expertise, professional development, research initiatives, and media vehicles designed to promote information and management systems’ contributions to improving the quality, safety, access, and cost-effectiveness of patient care.
HIMSS is not involved in the endorsement of, or selection of, any of the EHR systems featured on the AmericanEHR Partners website.
Dedication to Patient Care and Health IT Transformation
HIT Adoption is an indispensable factor in providing better care for patients. HIMSS is at the forefront of HIT Adoption, and its Ambulatory Information Steering Committee (AISC) community is active and constantly developing new tools. Learn more about HIT Adoption. Click here to learn more.
Find out how HIMSS helps bring transformation to Health IT:
Health IT Education & Networking Events
April 26, 2012 - mHIMSS Virtual Forum - The Future of Mobile Technologies and mHealth: Staying Securely Connected
Attend a full day of interactive education sessions, networking, and resource gathering in the exhibition hall.
Registration is free for all qualified attendees.
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June 6 -7, 2012 - HIMSS Virtual Conference & Exposition - Pursuing Healthcare Transformation through IT
Transforming healthcare to be both meaningful and sustainable is a paramount challenge for senior executives, health IT professionals, and others involved in the forefront of change.
The HIMSS Virtual Conference & Expo will equip attendees to understand the challenges, the complexities, and the opportunities that will enable transformation with a focus on both a strategic and tactical perspective.
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June 11-12, 2012 - Government Health IT Conference
An opportunity to share successes, challenges and best practices with decision makers from government, industry and the healthcare community- and leave with a more collective approach toward the transformation of healthcare through the best use of IT.
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