Call for Action: 2009 is the year for healthcare reform in the United States. HIMSS believes that that lives can be saved, outcomes of care improved, and costs reduced by transforming the healthcare system through the appropriate use of information technology (IT) and management systems. HIMSS advocacy, public policy, legislative and regulatory actions are guided by HIMSS Principles of Government Initiatives.
HIMSS has created a section of our website dedicated to the Economic Stimulus.
This section is filled with important documents, HIMSS analysis, education opportunities and more.
Federal Affairs: Blumenthal Addresses HIMSS10 Attendees
3/5/2010 - The top themes of Dr. Blumenthal’s Keynote Address. Read more
Federal Affairs: Office of the National Coordinator Announces the HHS Certification Process
3/5/2010 - At HIMSS10 this week, Dr. David Blumenthal, National Coordinator for Health IT, announced the release of the Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) for the HHS Certification Process. Read more
Congressional Affairs: Rep. Levin to Replace Rangel as Chair of Ways and Means
3/5/2010 - Also on Thursday, after Rep. Charles Rangel (D- NY) resigned his Chairmanship due a an ethics committee finding that he violated House gift rules, Rep. Sander Levin (D-MI) took the role of Chairman. Read more
HIMSS 9th Annual Policy Summit
Mark your calendars! With the continuing emphasis on the role of information technology in healthcare transformation and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, it’s more important than ever to become better educated on health IT policy and engage with your elected officials. The HIMSS 9th Annual Policy Summit will be held June 16-17, 2010, in Washington DC.
A Mix of all the Right Ingredients: ARRA, Healthcare Reform, National Health IT Week and YOU!
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Health IT Policy Update is packed with detailed analysis of the latest news surrounding the economic recovery bill; healthcare reform; initiatives and announcements from federal departments; and the Society’s
role in transforming the healthcare industry. Learn more >
Legislative Action Center
- Summary of Senate Legislation to Date, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
- HIMSS Summary of the The American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan of 2009
- 10,000 Trained by 2010 Act (H.R. 461)
- Health Information Technology Act of 2009 (S. 179)
- Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S. 275)
