HIMSS invites its members to elevate their most compelling, human-focused stories of digital health transformation for a new branded series produced for HIMSS by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions.

The series, tentatively titled “Connected for Care,” will explore the forces driving healthcare innovation by spotlighting the organizations, partnerships and individuals harnessing technology to improve access, enable earlier intervention and build holistic and resilient health systems.

HIMSS members are invited to submit stories for consideration by Sept. 11, 2026.

As ageing populations, workforce shortages and rising costs create complex challenges for health systems worldwide, rapid advances in digital innovation and artificial intelligence present a unique opportunity to reimagine how care is delivered.

“Connected for Care” will tell the human stories behind this pivotal moment in technological advancement, highlighting the impact on patients living healthier lives and the many innovators and healthcare professionals empowering them to do so.

Through compelling case studies filmed on location, the series will consider a vision of health systems built for the future and built for everyone. It will be split into three key chapters.

Proactive prevention: How can emerging technologies enable clinicians to spend more time on care, and help accelerate the shift from reactive treatment to more preventive and personalized healthcare?

Systems thinking: How can innovations and cross-sector partnerships reduce fragmentation across healthcare, creating more connected and interoperable ecosystems?

Trusted technology: How are organizations ensuring that AI remains transparent, accountable, secure and human-centered, to help build trust in impactful technologies?

The BBC StoryWorks series is scheduled to launch at the 2027 HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition in Chicago in April 2027. It will be hosted on a dedicated BBC.com microsite, reaching audiences around the world with multi-platform content, alongside a presence at key in-person events throughout 2027, including the World Health Assembly and the 2027 HIMSS European Health Conference and Exhibition in June in Barcelona.

Selected organizations will be invited to discuss commissioning a branded film as part of the series, with fees determined by production, and they will work closely with the BBC StoryWorks team. Films will be available for organizations to share across their own channels, with the support of HIMSS. 

For additional information, please contact Diane Grasser, Senior Series Developer at BBC StoryWorks, at diane.grasser@bbc.com.