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Advancing health equity means expanding professional opportunity. Through the HIMSS Foundation Professional Certification Grant, veterans and their spouses can receive support to advance their careers in health information and technology. Reid Oakes, HIMSS Chief Operating Officer and a United States Air Force veteran, shares how HIMSS is supporting new career pathways. Applications close Tuesday, November 17. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4Alv4yH
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This Veterans Day, we honor those around the world whose courage, dedication, and willingness to serve have touched countless lives and communities. We extend our deepest gratitude to the veterans among our HIMSS staff, members, and global community. Your service reflects a remarkable commitment to something greater than yourselves, and your strength, resilience, and contributions continue to inspire us long after your time in uniform. From all of us at HIMSS, thank you.
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This Veterans Day, Global Health Equity Week honors those who have served and recognizes the importance of supporting their health, well-being and opportunities beyond military service. As part of today's focus on veterans health, explore a workforce development webinar and a grant opportunity supporting veterans and military spouses as they pursue careers in health IT. Discover today's resources and opportunities: bit.ly/4Aj4Fld
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Advancing digital health takes continuous access to expertise, collaboration and strategies that deliver measurable impact. HIMSS brings these together 365 days a year. That commitment continues with HIMSS27 Unveiled on November 12, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm ET, where HIMSS CEO and President Hal Wolf will moderate a keynote conversation with Kevin Mahoney, CEO of Penn Medicine, on aligning digital, workforce and financial transformation. The virtual forum also explores rising costs, agentic AI, cybersecurity and workforce innovation: bit.ly/4yUaS5T
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Day 2 of Global Health Equity Week highlights Indigenous and Tribal health and recognizes the importance of community-led care, digital sovereignty, and culturally responsive innovation. Advancing health equity means listening to communities, respecting their priorities, and supporting solutions that improve access and outcomes year-round. Explore today's resources and activities: bit.ly/4Aj4Fld
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How do you build a conference programme that stays relevant to healthcare's biggest challenges? You start by listening to the people driving change every day. As part of the HIMSS year-round global community, our programme committee is helping shape the conversations, ideas and solutions that will define the next chapter of digital health. Get to know Tamara Srzetić and explore the priorities influencing the HIMSS27 Europe programme. bit.ly/4k7BRHE
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Everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthier life, no matter who they are, where they live, or what barriers they face. This Global Health Equity Week, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing access, breaking down barriers, and ensuring innovation benefits every community. Health equity is more than a conversation for one week. It is a commitment we must carry forward 365 days a year. Explore the resources, insights, tools, and opportunities to help advance health equity via the link in our bio.
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How do you turn three days in Barcelona into year-round impact? Start with HIMSS27 Europe and dive into four theme stages designed to move digital healthcare forward: Co-Creation • Intelligence • Implementation • Transformation. Four themes, one future, and the conversation continues with HIMSS, 365 days a year. Which stage is on your agenda? bit.ly/48weaBx
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Making virtual care innovation stick takes more than technology. It takes collaboration, clear governance and shared purpose, 365 days a year. In the latest #HIMSSCast Future of Virtual Care podcast, Marcelo Grabois explores how healthcare leaders can move beyond big ideas to measurable outcomes—using practical frameworks to manage risk, strengthen accountability and turn innovation into impact. Listen now: bit.ly/47IZY89
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Nearly two-thirds of healthcare provider organizations remain in the early stages of AI adoption. Just 10% report advanced, enterprise-wide deployment. The HIMSS AI Trust Advantage report examines the organizational readiness and patient trust needed to move beyond pilots. Our monthly member-exclusive reports deliver intelligence to support better decisions, 365 days a year. Access the report at the link in our bio.
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The future of healthcare is built with patients as partners. That's a principle that Patricia Ripoll Ros, one of 18 leaders shaping the HIMSS27 Europe programme, has championed throughout her career. An internationally recognized advocate for patient experience and health innovation, Patricia's work focuses on bringing the patient voice into system transformation and co-creating solutions that deliver meaningful impact. What insights will you take away from HIMSS27 Europe? Keep transforming health 365 days a year with HIMSS: bit.ly/4isYFPv
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Discover the Italian National Vision for digital health development with us in Bari, Italy. On 4 November, the HIMSS Italian Community is bringing together regional experts to share their perspectives on how digital transformation is supporting more effective governance and helping accelerate innovation across the Italian healthcare ecosystem. Here are some of the sessions we are looking forward to: ☑️ Digital Maturity and Clinical Governance in Italy: An Open Discussion between the Ministry of Health and the Regions ☑️ Digital Transformation in Action: Public and Private Healthcare Success Stories ☑️ Beyond Digital Maturity: Enabling the Next Generation of Clinical Governance See what else is on our programme: bit.ly/4erPihN
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The value of a trusted peer network grows with every challenge you solve together. Sophia Brown, Executive Program Director, Maxwell Leadership, shares how HIMSS Executive Connect helps her work through challenges and keeps her connected to a cohort that continually exchanges ideas and supports one another. That’s the power of a community that stays connected, 365 days a year. Hear her experience and explore the program: bit.ly/4sgF2if
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Got a healthcare transformation story to tell? Join the HIMSS global community advancing digital health 365 days a year and share your expertise at #HIMSS27Europe. The call for proposals is now open. Bring your experience, lessons learned, and measurable outcomes in AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, EHDS, and digital innovation to the stage in Barcelona next June. bit.ly/484Avpz
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The work of advancing health continues 365 days a year. Help shape it through a HIMSS committee. Share your expertise, build connections with fellow leaders and contribute to policy, education and resources that support progress across healthcare. HIMSS members, submit your application by October 30. bit.ly/47oEjll
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Advancing digital health globally requires innovation that is both ambitious and sustainable. At last week’s Healthcare Innovation Summit 2026 in Milan, Hal Wolf, President and CEO of HIMSS, discussed the current and potential impact of AI tools on the global app ecosystem, healthcare operations and clinical support. He shared how adopting AI at scale can create greater value for patients and clinicians while enabling more proactive care delivery. These conversations reflect the value of year-round partnership with HIMSS, including insights and advisory support that help organizations advance health transformation 365 days a year. Learn more about the work we do at HIMSS: bit.ly/4yKKT1x
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How did seven hospitals advance digital maturity and improve outcomes? In this video, Andrew Kelly, chief digital officer, shares how HIMSS analytics, benchmarking and advisory services supported their journey to Stage 6 and 7 validation. This is one example of how HIMSS helps organizations advance health transformation 365 days a year. Learn more about becoming a HIMSS Organizational Affiliate member: bit.ly/4hK7BAX
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Build the skills to lead digital transformation and prepare for CPHIMS® certification with a 4-week online course at Trinity College Dublin. Learn more and register: bit.ly/3VE0FwB
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Chicago is calling. 🏙️ Registration for HIMSS27 is now open. Join the global health community April 5–8 to exchange ideas, build meaningful connections and help shape what comes next for health. Save your spot: bit.ly/4ycE2ge
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We’re proud to introduce the 2026 HIMSS Changemaker finalist. The HIMSS Changemaker in Health Award celebrates individuals whose leadership is driving transformational change through information and technology. HIMSS members, meet the finalists and cast your vote by October 19: bit.ly/4dsFu6V
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