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.
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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
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
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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Know where healthcare is headed, not just where it's been.
Unlock HIMSS Market Insights and member perspectives to future-proof your strategies. Make faster, better decisions with 130,000+ HIMSS members and shared learnings 365 days a year.
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Advancing digital health through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
The 2026 European Projects Initiative Report brings together key insights from EU-funded initiatives, highlighting opportunities to strengthen implementation, inform policy, and accelerate innovation across European healthcare systems.
Read the report: bit.ly/47vk99a
How mature is clinical informatics across the UK & Ireland?
The HIMSS survey aims to uncover key trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the profession. Take part and help build the evidence for future investment and workforce development.
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What makes the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum the right choice for you?
Lukasz Kowalczyk, MD, Executive Medical Director at Provation, shares his take in 60 seconds. It’s one more opportunity to learn from the people who shape digital health while staying connected to the conversations happening across the HIMSS community all year long.
Hear what he has to say, then join us next month in San Diego: bit.ly/4hiX13L
¡Únase al HIMSS Colombia Executive Summit en vivo en línea!
Te invitamos a seguir en vivo el evento HIMSS Executive Summit | Colombia, que se llevará a cabo el lunes 28 de septiembre en Bogotá D.C., desde las 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (hora Bogotá D.C.).
¡No te lo pierdas!
¡Conéctate!
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This Advanced Provider Practice (APP) Week, HIMSS is proud to launch the HIMSS Advanced Practice Provider Task Force, creating new opportunities for APPs to engage with HIMSS year-round and help shape the future of digitally enabled care.
Co-chaired by Rhiannon Doherty, DHA, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CHCIO, and Shanetia Avinger, DNP, MBA, MHA, APRN, FNP-C, the task force will elevate APP perspectives across HIMSS thought leadership, advocacy, resources and the HIMSS Global Health Conference.
It is another way HIMSS 365 connects members with opportunities to contribute their expertise, influence the conversation and advance health throughout the year. Learn more about HIMSS membership: bit.ly/4AyXI0i
What’s holding digital health back in Europe?
The Digital Health Advisory Group for Europe (DHAGE) reveals the critical gaps holding transformation back, from governance and workforce readiness to interoperability and AI preparedness.
Read the DHAGE 2026 report for the findings and priorities for action.
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Future-ready organizations develop leaders before the next big challenge arrives.
HIMSS Executive Connect helps current and emerging healthcare executives build the leadership capability, digital fluency and peer perspective to navigate change, take on greater responsibility and help organizations prepare for what’s next.
The next cohorts begin in November. Explore Executive Connect: bit.ly/4hICYvz
What happens when patients become innovators?
The latest thought leadership from HIMSSCast spotlights Professor Pedro Oliveira, who explores how patients and caregivers are developing solutions when existing approaches fall short, and what their ingenuity can teach us about the future of virtual care.
Learn how healthcare organisations can embrace patient innovation, unlock new ideas, and create pathways to validate and scale impactful solutions.
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HIMSS brings together global members all united by one goal: to accelerate healthcare transformation.
Transformation doesn’t happen overnight. Whether you take a path of incremental or disruptive improvements, learn, grow, connect, and gain momentum with HIMSS all year.
We’re proud to unite and support passionate and talented minds shaping the future. Join us as a member: bit.ly/4cRYmMe
We’re proud to welcome our incoming HIMSS Americas Advisory Board members and look forward to the perspectives, experience and leadership they’ll bring to our community.
We also extend our thanks to our outgoing board members for their leadership, expertise and commitment to HIMSS.
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We’re excited to welcome four new members to our Board of Directors: Iain Buchan, Donna M. Roach, Thomas Kiesau, and Sandeep Dadlani.
They bring deep expertise in healthcare, technology, public health, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.
Read more about our board members and their work in support of the HIMSS mission: bit.ly/4rfmJcF
What if healthcare AI were built around the patient, not the health system?
On The Big Unlock, HIMSS Chief Scientific Research Officer Dr. Anne Snowdon explores what it will take to make that possible, from stronger evidence and AI-ready workforces to connected data that follows patients across their care.
She also makes the case for giving people trusted AI tools that help them understand their health, make informed decisions and stay meaningfully connected to their care teams.
Hear Dr. Snowdon's perspective on where healthcare AI needs to go next: bit.ly/4dEkGsW
