Category: Health IT

Steve Wretling Named Chief Technology and Innovation Officer for HIMSS

HIMSS is pleased to welcome Steve Wretling as Chief Technology and Innovation Officer.

HIMSS Issues Recommendations on eCQM Development, Implementation, and Reporting

In a May 30, 2018 letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma, HIMSS offered comments to CMS in response to the CMS electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM) and quality reporting strategy for eligible hospitals and …

Save the Date: Opioid Webinar Scheduled for June 4

The HIMSS state government and federal affairs team is hosting the first of a series of three webinars, Leveraging Health Information and Technology to Mitigate the Opioid Crisis: Policy Landscape and Steps Forward, on Monday, June 4 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm EDT.

HIMSS Welcomes Two New Executive Team Members to Enterprise

HIMSS is excited to announce the appointment of two new executive team members.

HIMSS19 Global Conference & Exhibition Call for Proposals Now Open

HIMSS is accepting proposals for the HIMSS19 Global Conference & Exhibition now through Monday, July 16.

CMS Issues Guidance to States on Using Health Information and Technology to Fight the Opioid Epidemic

HIMSS applauds CMS’ commitment to utilizing 21st century healthcare solutions including telehealth and prescription drug monitoring programs to address the opioid crisis.

Apply for Healthbox Studio by June 24

Participate in Healthbox Studio, a five-day program dedicated to igniting entrepreneurial innovation in healthcare.

Introducing the Post-Acute Care Continuity Plan

Read the full post on HIMSS News

Allscripts offers some employees buyouts

Read the full post on Becker's Hospital Review

AHIP launches initiative to improve accuracy of provider directories

A new pilot project announced by America’s Health Insurance Plans aims to improve the accuracy of provider directories that have been plagued by imprecise information, leading to confusion among consumers seeking in-network care.

 

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