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HIMSS is a community of leaders and boundary-pushers. Our events, training and models equip you with the expertise you need to make care more equitable for all.
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Our members include more than 125,000 individuals, 430+ provider organizations, 500+ nonprofit partners and 550+ health services organizations.
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Our Digital Health Indicator, Maturity Models, and Digital Health Technology Partner Program enable personalized care at scale and alleviates clinician burnout.
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Collaborating with health policy experts, we inform decision-makers across all levels of government and provide policy recommendations that leverage data and technology to advance health.
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My experience with HIMSS has been incredibly valuable, providing me with access to cutting-edge insights in health IT and fostering connections with industry leaders. The knowledge and networking opportunities have significantly enhanced my professional growth and understanding of healthcare innovations.
Sepi Browning
IT Director & Piedmont Healthcare CEO, Brighthour HIT Consulting
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Being an active member of HIMSS at the Global, State and Local levels has been one of the best decisions I have made in my Healthcare Career. It allowed me to leverage and collaborate other Healthcare Professionals in advocating for Legislation to improve the patient experience.
A. Lee Lavergne
Consultant, Network Community
Members create real-life change
We connect every HIMSS member to a global network of industry experts, exclusive events and curated learning, equipping them with the tools to create change.
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Explore expert insights on pressing industry topics, from cyber security to health equity.
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Members enjoy exclusive perks, including discounts on our largest national and global events.
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Invest in your career
Showcase your expertise with our certifications and courses that empower healthcare and technology professionals to stand out in a competitive marketplace.
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2,500+ certified professionals
Join our community of 2,500+ healthcare professionals that have distinguished themselves in a competitive field through our three certifications.
5 compelling courses
Gain access to five insightful and compelling courses, touching on a range of topics from implementing AI to data reporting, that support your career growth.
The CIO Connect advantage
Propelling health technology leaders into the future, our CIO Connect program provides aspiring and current CIOs with unique learning opportunities.
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Putting digital transformation into action
We help organizations accelerate their digital health transformation through maturity models and partner expertise, so we can all advance health.
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120 question maturity assessment
Our Digital Health Indicator’s in-depth assessment measures every dimension of your ecosystem to find areas of improvement.
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6 maturity models
Our eight-stage maturity models have supported 2,500+ professionals during their digital health transformation.
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35+ partners
HIMSS’ Digital Health Technology Partners can help you realize the full potential of your technology investments through a range of on-site assessments and advisory services.
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Market Insights
Gain insight into a topic important to your organization with HIMSS Market Insights custom surveys. Inform your business decisions and generate data-based content to fuel marketing strategy including digital, content, events and industry presentations.
Latest resources & news What’s new in digital health
Keep your finger on the pulse of the industry's latest trends, technologies and discoveries.
Featured resources
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September 5, 2025
The Role of a Process Improvement Specialist
This episode features Chris Sloan, an Executive Vice President of Medical Operations at Loyal Source Government Services. Chris shares his journey to his current role, offering insights into his day-to-day responsibilities and the challenges leading process improvement and change management.
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September 5, 2025
The Evolving Landscape of Prior Authorization
Long a cornerstone of cost control in healthcare, prior authorization (PA) requires healthcare providers to obtain prior approval from health insurers for certain medical services, procedures, or medications before payment coverage is issued. While designed to ensure medical necessity and appropriate utilization, the PA environment is riddled with widespread challenges for providers, patients, and payers alike. This white paper will delve into the current PA landscape, highlight the impact of new federal regulations, and explore the transformative potential of AI agents and agentic automation to improve PA and enable adaptive compliance.
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September 2, 2025
AI in Clinical Practice & Education: Trends, Takeaways, and the HIMSS TIGER Community’s Path Forward
During the August HIMSS TIGER Global Community Meeting, Rob Havasy, Senior Director Informatics Strategy, HIMSS will provide insights on the key takeaways from the July HIMSS AI Summit. Attendees will hear about what industry leaders are saying about education trends and paths relating to AI for students and established clinicians.
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August 26, 2025
Cyber-Physical Impacts and Consequences in Healthcare During Normal Times and Crises
Healthcare organizations face a growing convergence of cyber and physical threats — risks that can intensify during periods of armed conflict or heightened geopolitical tension. Government threat assessments indicate a steady escalation in hostile cyber activity, historically aimed at government, financial, and energy sectors, but increasingly targeting healthcare. Hospitals that conduct research, handle commercially or militarily valuable data, or support government bodies are especially high-value targets. Many of these organizations may already have been targeted by advanced persistent threats (APTs) probing for vulnerabilities.
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August 20, 2025
Nursing
The nursing-focused sessions at HIMSS25 Europe explored the rapidly evolving role of nurses in a digitally enabled, community-centered healthcare system. At the heart of the conversation was a call to elevate nurses as innovation leaders, not just frontline caregivers. As the most trusted and frequently engaged members of the healthcare workforce, nurses are uniquely positioned to guide the design and implementation of patient-centered digital transformation.
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August 20, 2025
European Health Data Space
With the European Health Data Space now legally adopted, the focus at HIMSS25 Europe shifted from policy drafting to implementation. The EHDS-focused sessions featured policymakers, vendors and healthcare leaders from across the EU sharing their national strategies, identifying system readiness gaps and outlining what’s needed to meet the fast-approaching 2027 and 2029 compliance deadlines.
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September 3, 2025
Shaping the Future of Connected Care: HIMSS Virtual Care Community Webinar
On Thursday, October 9, 2025, the HIMSS Virtual Care Community will host an interactive Open House webinar that invites healthcare professionals, innovators and stakeholders from around the world to explore the next chapter in virtual health.
September 2, 2025
Office for Civil Rights Clarifies HIPAA Privacy Rule for Value-Based Care
Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, healthcare providers may disclose protected health information to participants in value-based care arrangements, such as accountable care organizations, for treatment purposes without needing a HIPAA authorization, according to a new Frequently Asked Question published Aug. 11 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights.
August 29, 2025
Healthcare Leaders to Explore Digital Leadership at HIMSS Forum in Liverpool
Healthcare leaders will gather in Liverpool on 14 November 2025 for the HIMSS UK Digital Maturity Forum, an exclusive, invite-only event focused on digital leadership as a catalyst for transformation at scale across the United Kingdom. Taking place at the iconic Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, the forum will bring together healthcare decision-makers, clinicians, policymakers and industry partners for a day of shared learning and collaboration.
August 29, 2025
Take Action: HIMSS Works to Preserve Medicare Telehealth Access as Congressional Deadline Looms
Telehealth access is once again at risk as Congress faces a Sept. 30 deadline to fund the federal government and address expiring programs and waivers.
August 27, 2025
Global Leaders Make a Real-World Impact at WHX Tech in Dubai
More than 5,000 health tech professionals, 300-plus brands and over 200 speakers will fast track innovation and transform how care is delivered at the inaugural WHX Tech event from 8-10 Sept in Dubai.
August 26, 2025
HIMSS Physician Committee member Spotlight: David Lee Scher, MD, FACP, FACC, FHRS, FESC
This week, we are pleased to highlight Dr. David Scher, a dedicated member of the HIMSS Physician Committee. Dr. Scher serves as CEO, President, Owner, and Chairman of DLS Healthcare Consulting, LLC. He is also a Board Member of the HIMSS Delaware Valley Chapter and has previously served on the Clinical Burden Reduction Task Force. In addition, Dr. Scher has been a content reviewer for the HIMSS Global Health Conference for several years.
Upcoming events
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WHX Tech in partnership with HIMSS
September 8 - 10, 2025
Explore the next era of healthcare at WHX Tech with the brightest minds in digital health technology. Discover the latest innovations, uncover emerging trends, and gain practical insights that will shape how healthcare is delivered tomorrow. Whether you're a clinician, policymaker, startup, or tech enthusiast - WHX Tech offers the knowledge and connections to drive meaningful change.
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AI Leadership Strategy Summit
September 18 - 19, 2025
Hear directly from top C-suite voices on infrastructure readiness, balancing innovation with governance, regulatory and ethical considerations, and how to measure ROI. Expert-led sessions will give you a clear framework for AI adoption—covering financial strategy, compliance, scaling, and beyond.
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Civitas 2025 Annual Conference: Bridging Data and Doing
September 28 - 30, 2025
Civitas’ Annual Conference brings together hundreds of passionate industry leaders, decision-makers, implementers, and innovators to discuss interoperability, data-driven quality improvement, social determinants of health, public health, multi-stakeholder and community-led governance, and health outcomes
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The Interoperability Opportunity—Collaborating to Close Gaps in Care, Manage Chronic Conditions, and Improve Quality Measures
September 30, 2025
This panel webinar will highlight these collaborative efforts to improve care outcomes through better data exchange to close care gaps, manage chronic conditions, and improve quality measures, while showcasing real-world examples of successful collaboration.
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HIMSS Executive Summit - Mexico
September 30, 2025
HIMSS y sus partners tienen el agrado de invitar al segundo evento HIMSS México Executive Summit, que se realizará el martes 30 de Septiembre de 2025 en el Sheraton Mexico City Maria Isabel Hotel, en la Ciudad de México.
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Iberian Community Member Meeting
October 2, 2025
From groundbreaking EMR implementations and national telemedicine strategies to specialized clinical care innovations, Portugal is a leader in digital maturity–with learnings we can all benefit from.
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Pathology Visions 2025: From Pixels to Patients
October 5 - 7, 2025
Connect with over 850 healthcare professionals, leading researchers, and industry pioneers driving digital pathology innovation for enhanced patient care. Explore cutting-edge sessions, forge strategic connections, and experience the latest transformative technologies.
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Exploring HIMSS’s Workforce Resources
October 7, 2025
Interested in enhancing your career and advancing your professional development? Want to learn more about the career and workforce development resources provided by HIMSS? This informative webinar will share ways to leverage the variety of resources at HIMSS that directly enhance your skills, provide a competitive advantage, and facilitate your ability to grow in your career.
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HIMSS Virtual Care Community Webinar
October 9, 2025
Brought to you by the HIMSS Virtual Care Community, this event will showcase our 2025 priorities, real-world virtual care innovations and global partnerships. This event is open to all professionals, thinkers, and stakeholders interested in virtual care and digital health.
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Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum
October 9 - 10, 2025
Over two days, you’ll explore today’s most urgent challenges—from ransomware and AI-powered threats to workforce fatigue and regulatory complexity. It’s a blend of immersive learning, hands-on workshops, and peer networking with senior leaders. Cybersecurity’s next era is here, and this is where you’ll learn how to fight threats with confidence.
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Exploring HIMSS’s Workforce Resources
October 7, 2025
Interested in enhancing your career and advancing your professional development? Want to learn more about the career and workforce development resources provided by HIMSS? This informative webinar will share ways to leverage the variety of resources at HIMSS that directly enhance your skills, provide a competitive advantage, and facilitate your ability to grow in your career.
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Coffee with the HIMSS Nursing Informatics Task Force: Leadership & Governance
November 11, 2025
Join the HIMSS Nursing Informatics Networking & Education Task Force for an inspiring Coffee Chat focused on Leadership & Governance. This event will bring together healthcare professionals passionate about driving change, fostering collaboration, and shaping the future of healthcare through effective leadership and governance practices.
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Digital Maturity Forum - Liverpool
November 14, 2025
Come together with other leaders allied to healthcare digitalisation for a day built on sharing our challenges and successes – and improving our strategies – as we transform the UK health system.