Empowering the Future: TIGER’s Role in Digital Transformation and Workforce Development
During the September HIMSS TIGER Global Community Meeting, Marion Ball, a founding leader of the TIGER initiative, provided historical context on how and why TIGER was formed, sharing insights into its original mission and the foundational work that has shaped the community over the years.
As we look to the future, we’ll explore how the TIGER Community can continue to thrive and lead. In alignment with HIMSS’ key focus areas—AI, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and workforce development—we will spotlight the critical role TIGER members play in advancing health innovation globally.
Valencia Payne led a forward-looking discussion on digital transformation, highlighting opportunities for TIGER Community members to drive meaningful change across the healthcare ecosystem.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the historical context and foundational goals of the TIGER initiative as presented by Dr. Marion Ball.
- Identify current and emerging opportunities for engagement and leadership within the TIGER Global Community.
- Explain how TIGER aligns with HIMSS strategic themes, including AI, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and workforce development.
- Discuss the role of digital transformation in shaping the future of healthcare and how TIGER members can influence and drive industry impact.
Presenters:
- Marion Ball, EdD, FACMI, FAAN, FIAHSI, FAHIMA, FMLA, FLHIMSS, FCHIME, FIMIA
- Valencia Payne, MS Health Informatics/HA BSN RN, BS Biology, Cert Cybersecurity, Cert Healthcare Data Analytics
HIMSS TIGER Global Community Co-Chairs:
- Gabriela Wilson, PhD, MSc, FHIMSS, FIAHSI, SNAI
- Patricia MacTaggart, MBA, MMA, CAHIMS
HIMSS TIGER Global Community Liaisons:
- Vibhor Mathur – LTPAC Committee
- Shareefa Abdula- Physician Committee
- Tiffiny Shockley- DDoH Task Force
- Stephan Schug- Interoperability Committee.
- Mayfair Afiah Aboagyewah – NI Committee.
- Tony Black – Cybersecurity Committee.