The healthcare sector experienced 187 data breaches in the first half of 2015, a startling number on its own, but even more so when considering that it accounts for 21.1 percent of all breaches worldwide.More than ever healthcare organizations understand that technology can improve patient care, increase staff efficiencies, and reduce costs. As a result, organizations have implemented thousands of connected medical devices throughout their fac...

There’s no sugarcoating it – in healthcare privacy and security, if you don’t have the fundamentals covered, you’re not doing your job. At the Privacy & Security Forum, you’ll hear from the nation’s top privacy and security leaders on how to effectively eliminate 90% of your organization’s vulnerabilities. Those in the infosec trenches will share thought leadership and best practices and help you d...

Don’t miss this complimentary, in-depth discussion of how technology is transforming defense health today. We’ll explore technology innovations such as TeleHealthCare, Real Time Location Systems, Security, Connecting the mobile hospital, and tracking key metrics patient outcomes, re-admissions, and client satisfaction, and more. (breakfast & lunch provided) This Briefing Will Feature: In-depth discussion of the technology and p...

Best Practices. Case Studies. Solutions. Learn how leading provider organizations have begun to transform the revenue cycle to navigate the move to value-based healthcare and other changes mandated by health care reform. There is no substitute for experience, and we'll have presentations of all shapes and sizes demonstrating how you can adapt to an evolving financial landscape. Overview: The HIMSS Revenue Cycle Solutions Summit, like all HIMSS...

The Privacy & Security Forum December 1-3 • Westin Boston Waterfront • Boston, MA Playing to Win in the Cyber Era Conquer tomorrow’s most daunting privacy and security threats at the only peer-to-peer networking event focused on healthcare’s unique challenges. From prevention and detection to response and recovery, get practical solutions you can put into action right away. Overview: Since its debut in December 2012,...

How to Navigate FEHBP’s Increases and Plan Eliminations for 2016 Several important changes for 2016 have made this an open season for questions about the Federal Employee Health Benefits Plan. Join Federal News Radio Senior Correspondent Mike Causey and federal benefits expert Walton Francis for a live online chat Wednesday, December 2nd from 11-11:30 a.m. Mike and Walton will answer your questions about the 33 different health, vision a...

How to Navigate FEHBP’s Increases and Plan Eliminations for 2016 Federal News Radio Senior Correspondent Mike Causey will be joined by federal benefits expert Walton Francis and take your questions live in our online chat. Mike and Walton will explore all the health insurance options and provide common sense tips for protecting your personal information during Open Season. Federal health insurance premiums will rise for the first time in...

Military & Government EHRs and Health Data Interoperability, Where Are We Going? What Technologies will be Needed To Get There? What Are the Opportunities for Industry? How will Open Architecture Affect the Future Connectivity of the Military & Government Health IT Ecosystem? As part of the Omnibus Appropriations Bill, the Federal Government has set goals for the DoD and the VA around the former’s Electronic Health Record select...

Predictive Analytics World for Government 2015 in Washington, DC is a practically-focused conference that highlights case studies of how government agencies are currently using data analytics to solve real world problems. We are holding our fifth annual conference at the Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel. PAWGOV is designed to help agency managers understand how they can apply predictive analytics to more effectively and efficiently accomplish thei...

Empowering Patients, Advancing Care The research is clear: Patients who take an active role in their care tend to have healthier outcomes. But with the rapid evolution of the healthcare landscape, and the constant emergence of new technologies, the path toeffective engagement can feel murky at best. How do you inspire patients—and your entire organization—to adopt a new paradigm of patient-driven care? Which solutions are here to s...