Join the HIMSS New England Chapter on July 27 at 11:00 am ET to learn how one organization used their policy and advocacy work to gain recognition of broadband access as a social determinant of health. Organizations see telehealth as a method to drive patient access and equity. With more healthcare taking place over the internet, vulnerable communities with limited broadband services can find themselves cut off from telehealth. This discussion...

This year's focus will be health IT and the COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort in Maryland. We will kick off the event with members of the Maryland General Assembly then dive into a brief overview of health IT legistlation being considered this year. Speakers from Johns Hopkins, MedStar Health and Unversity of Maryland Medical System will then discuss their efforts to distribute and track the COVID-19 vaccine, followed by a panel discussion...

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing areas in the healthcare industry. New career opportunities are emerging to make a big impact on the future of cybersecurity and there are additional skill sets required for success. Join us for an engaging panel discussion with industry leaders who will share their insights and tips. Learning Objectives: Discover the variety of roles and opportunities in cybersecurity Learn how to expand your network...

Across the globe, gaps in healthcare are large, persistent and increasing as health crises continue to exacerbate and amplify health inequities—the systematic, unjust and avoidable variances in the opportunities individuals have to achieve optimal health. Differences in access and availability to health-enhancing resources are driven by structural inequities like racism, ableism and classism. These larger forces permeate every aspect of...

How are you managing stress and prioritizing your mental health due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic? More than ever before, the global workforce has become “digital” post COVID-19. This live event will focus on the new abnormal reality of living in the informatics/digital world and beyond as we all seek to prioritize the mental health of ourselves and those around us. Together, we will learn how to increase the awareness of...

During Episode 3, Cleveland Clinic will be leading their highly important SHIELD program with sought-after curriculum addressing workplace violence, trauma-informed care, emergency management, drug epidemics and current safety and security advancements all caregivers should be equipped with. Continuing education hours will be awarded. Cleveland Clinic Enterprise is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by th...

Organizations waste too much time managing their data center infrastructure to effectively focus on their differentiation. This acts as a roadblock for all sorts of business changing ambitions, and holds back transformation. Radically simplifying operations, adopting automation, and moving workloads to the cloud are key to realizing IT's potential as a change agent. Join our panelists as they discuss their journey and take home some tips to im...

Member experience platforms are a powerful and underused hub of healthcare consumer data. What once was just a basic branch of customer service is now a point of great potential if coupled with advanced analytics to empower better customer experiences. Healthcare payers can reduce case resolution time, increase self-service efficiency, and boost sales-to-service conversion rates if they use an effective omni-channel platform. Is your organizat...

The world is anxiously awaiting a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccination to help all of us “return to normal,” which means state and local governments need a plan to rapidly roll it out once available. From resident enrollment, prioritization and provider registration to inventory tracking, adverse event management and compliance reporting, public health agencies have a lot to consider to ensure a mass vaccination program like thi...

Join us at the HIMSS Healthcare Security Forum—where healthcare’s top data security and privacy pros share how to prepare for next-generation threats amid the industry’s move to consumerization. This is a critical moment for healthcare cybersecurity professionals as data security risks and phishing threats reach peak numbers. Between February and March 2020, there was an almost 50% increase in reported cybersecurity breaches...