The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) is an American not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving health care in quality, safety, cost-effectiveness and access through the best use of information technology and management systems. It was founded in 1961 as the Hospital Management Systems Society. It is now headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. With over 60 years of dedicated service to the global health community, they operate across North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Their global community is 125,000+ strong, and includes everyone from nurses to AI researchers. They bring insights from the world’s top health systems, including 430+ provider organizations, 500+ nonprofit partners and 550+ health services organizations. Here is some of their latest news.
DeepSeek Blocked in Italy Due to Privacy Risks – Setting a Significant Precedent
The Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali) has imposed an emergency ban on DeepSeek, an AI chatbot, for failing to meet GDPR transparency and security standards.
White House Puts Spotlight on Shared Responsibility: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Preparedness to Include States, Local Governments, and Individuals
The White House has issued a new executive order, Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness, which promotes a shared responsibility for disaster preparedness across state, local, and individual efforts with federal support, and it highlights cyberattacks as a risk requiring preparation and resilience.
HIMSS Recognizes Office Practicum for Achieving IIP Immunization Testing Validation
HIMSS is pleased to recognize Office Practicum for successfully completing the Immunization Integration Program Testing and Recognition initiative. By validating its pediatric electronic health record system’s immunization-focused functionality, Office Practicum has demonstrated its commitment to advancing immunization interoperability, data exchange, and data quality within immunization information systems.
HIMSS and Ministry of Health of Türkiye Partner to Advance Digital Health Transformation
In a significant step toward advancing digital health transformation, HIMSS and the Ministry of Health of Türkiye signed a Memorandum of Understanding on March 4 at the 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition in Las Vegas.
HIMSS Honors Dr. Betty Regan as Changemaker in Health
HIMSS honored Dr. Betty Regan as the second-ever recipient of the HIMSS Founder Award at the 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition. The HIMSS Founder Award acknowledges a lifetime of contributions that exemplify the HIMSS mission and vision through longstanding impact through advocacy; partnership with the HIMSS Government Relations team; and dedication to serving their community.
Restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a major reorganization, with reductions in workforce and the launch of two new offices. HIMSS is investigating how the proposed reorganization will alter programs currently impacting the communities that HIMSS represents.