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HIMSS Federal Health Community

Get involved in the HIMSS Federal Health Community — a new community of professionals for our Members employed in the federal health sector. HIMSS Advocacy is the primary source for federal agency and congressional leaders to learn about the latest health IT initiatives and public policy decisions affecting industry stakeholders. Now you can have an even greater voice by joining the new HIMSS Federal Health Community (FHC).

Plug into a larger network of like-minded HIMSS members working in the Federal Health Sector, build valuable connections with fellow government IT professionals, and be among the first to know about breaking health IT developments in Federal agency and HIMSS industry news. Foster cross-agency information-sharing and exchange ideas to advance health IT adoption in government.

Contact Jonathan French at jfrench@himss.org.

What's New

For more than 50 years, HIMSS has helped shape government public policy through health IT advocacy initiatives.

Now, you can be part of a unique platform for government healthcare IT professionals – just like you!

FHC membership is FREE to all HIMSS Members who are involved in the federal health sector.

Participants include:

  • Federal agencies such as Department of Defense Military Health System, Department of Veterans Affairs, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food & Drug Administration, and Social Security Administration
  • Contractors on service support contracts with federal agencies
  • State government and congressional staff involved in health IT initiatives

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Global Conferences

HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition Extras

  • Invitation to three FHC Synergy Sessions
  • Networking reception/breakfast
  • Exclusive access to the FHC Club Room

News and Networking Opportunities

  • Bi-monthly teleconferences on topics of mutual interest led by chair or vice chair
  • Access to the interactive “Social Technology Forum” (online networking site)
  • Free subscription to the HIMSS “Pulse on Public Policy” electronic newsletter

Complimentary Education Sessions

Symposia

  • Congressional Luncheon Seminar Series sponsored by the HIMSS e-Health Institute
  • FHC panel at the annual HIMSS Public Policy Forum in Washington, D.C.

Distance Education & Webinars

Besides providing you access to the Federal Health Community, HIMSS provides you with a full range of benefits, such as:

  • Access to implementation guides, toolkits, checklists, white papers and presentations
  • Access to the Annual Compensation Survey results
  • Access to the Annual Leadership Survey results
  • Free registration to the HIMSS Virtual Conference
  • Networking with peers at local chapter meetings
  • Discounts on HIMSS events, books and CDs