By Matt Fisher – The 2016 HIMSS Annual Conference promises to showcase many new developments in the health IT field and highlight key areas of focus. In what will not likely be a surprise based on the focus of my blogging, I anticipate that privacy and security will be a primary focus.
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With over 1300 vendors exhibiting at this year’s HIMSS, there will be more than any one person can take in during the five days. It has always been an opportunity for organizations to debut products and make major announcements. Here are some we have caught wind of.
At HIMSS, ZirMed will be hosting several product demonstrations at booth #6647 focusing on population health (March 1 at 11am), revenue cycle management (March 1 at 2pm) and cash acceleration (March 2 at 11am).
It is that time of year again when you start planning out your week at HIMSS. Check out these giveaways and fun by exhibitors this year. And don’t forget to tweet when you go by the booth! See you there!
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By Jonca Bull MD – February is American Heart Month. Heart disease remains a significant problem in the United States – it’s the leading cause of death, disproportionately affecting minorities. In particular, minorities have higher rates of hypertension, diabetes, and smoking, which are risk factors that can cause heart disease.
By Allen Abshire – Tens of thousands of health IT professionals and industry leaders are making their final preparations for the trek to Las Vegas for the 2016 HIMSS Annual Conference, and I am one of them. I look forward to it because it’s a virtual breeding ground for innovative ideas and technology that serve as inspiration to an HIE Operations Director like me.
First time or long time attendee, it is always good to know what you are getting into heading to the annual HIMSS Conference. It doesn’t seem possible but each year gets bigger and better. Don’t go without a plan and take in some of these tips and guides to get the most out of the experience.
By Mac McMillan – At HIMSS16 I will have the pleasure of taking the stage with two healthcare CISOs who are passionate about their craft and working to make a difference in their organizations, Chuck Kesler of Duke Medicine and Jay Adams of Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. We’ll be talking about: HIPAA compliance and cybersecurity.