Fun at HIMSS 2015
Check out these giveaways and fun by exhibitors this year. Stop by and say we sent you.
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HIMSS15 Hashtags to Follow
There is an Official Guide to the Conference’s HIMSS15 hashtags. Hashtags will be the only way to sanely keep up and engage on social media while at HIMSS. Or follow along if you are not going for that matter. Here are some we are going to follow.
Improve Patient Satisfaction: 5 Things Healthcare Organizations Can Learn From Disney
By Justin Gressel – Disney and healthcare are worlds apart in their product offering and purpose. While healthcare is largely a utilitarian service offering (i.e., patients need a problem to be resolved), guests visit Disney parks seeking an exciting, carefree experience. Despite the obvious differences, success can be measured similarly; what kind of experience did the guest have?
Overcoming Resistance to Change: It’s All About the Buy-In
By Melinda Outlaw – Healthcare organizations are facing an overwhelming number of complex changes related to new initiatives, government regulations and the optimization of current processes. Many of these changes are regulatory generated, while others are competitively motivated, policy-driven and/or a result of customer derived requirements.
Product Announcements at HIMSS15
The theme is transforming health – through the power of information – through innovation, engagement, leadership, connectivity and more. The following are new products being announced to view in exhibitor booths.
When it Comes to Population Health – Are Administrators and Clinicians on the Same Page?
By Terry Edwards – In a recent survey of nearly 1,000 health system professionals conducted online by Harris Poll and released by PerfectServe, there’s a wide disparity in understanding and opinion between administrative and clinical respondents on some critical issues.
Traversing the HIMSS15 Exhibit Hall
HIMSS15 in Chicago is a less than a week away. As you begin finalizing your itinerary of educational sessions, meetings and events, we know traversing the exhibit hall will be a big part of your week and HIMSS experience.
5 Things You Need to Know About the MU Stage 3 NPRM
By Seth Flam DO – The proposed rule for Meaningful Use Stage 3 is now available for comment. Look for it to be final later this year in the third quarter.
Digital Health Infographics
In these Digital Health infographics, see what’s on the horizon for healthcare delivery in 2015, how willing Americans are to leverage health apps & wearable devices to improve their health, and how medical devices are being used in hospitals. See other infographics we have featured.