HIMSS News

What’s New on the HIMSS Blog?

8/27/2010 - The HIMSS Blog, which launched August 2, features several new posts on public policy issues. 

Institute for e-Health Policy Offers Public Policy Internships

8/27/2010 - The Institute for e-Health Policy in Arlington VA (just outside of Washington DC) currently has several positions available for the Fall and Spring semesters.

Rep. Walz Visits Rural Medical Facility

8/27/2010 - During the current Congressional recess, Representative Tim Walz (D-MN) visited a clinic in Houston, MN to see how electronic medical records are improving rural care.

HIMSS Responds to Proposed Rule on Medicare Payment with Comments on E-Prescribing and PQRI

8/26/2010 - HIMSS submitted public comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on a Notice of Proposed Rule Making for the “Medicare Program; Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revision to Part B” for CY2011.

HIMSS11 Interoperability Showcase Registration Now Open

8/25/2010 - All Showcase Participation details and information is now available online. Learn about the participation levels, new Showcase features and areas of focus for the HIMSS11.

Registration Opens for November HIMSS Virtual Conference

8/25/2010 - Registration for the HIMSS Virtual Conference & Expo on Nov. 3-4, is now open. Qualified registrants receive free* access to high-quality education sessions, interactive exhibits, and live networking opportunities with industry colleagues, exhibitors and speakers. Nearly 4,400 healthcare professionals—including senior executives, directors and managers of information systems, physicians, nurses and students—registered for the June 2010 Virtual Conference & Expo.

Meet Our Members: Natalie S. Berger, PhD, PMP, CPHIMS, FHIMSS

8/25/2010 - Dr. Natalie Berger is a licensed psychologist and certified Project Management Professional with 35 years of healthcare operations and IT consulting experience. Dr. Berger is also certified as a Six Sigma Green Belt in Healthcare through the Institute of Industrial Engineers. Her clients include large physician practices, ambulatory care facilities, acute care settings, as well as RHIOs and HIEs.

NJ-REC Website Goes Live

8/20/2010 - The New Jersey-Health Information Technology Extension Center (NJ-HITEC) launched its website this week, and has also released a Request for Response from EHR Vendors.