Get ready to immerse yourself in the epicenter of healthcare innovation at the 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas! Whether you’re seeking to stay ahead of industry trends, connect with like-minded professionals, or explore cutting-edge solutions transforming healthcare, this is the premier event you won’t want to miss. Immerse yourself in captivating sessions led by sought-after speakers and earn your CE. Earn continuing education credits for attendees to maintain 15 different professional certifications for both clinical and non-clinical continuing education, e.g., CME, CNE, PDU, as well as CAHIMS®, CPHIMS®, and the CPDHTS® certification from HIMSS. Don’t know where to begin? We suggest downloading the event app and start building your schedule. And here are some recommendations from us.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
KEYNOTE
Shaping the Future of Healthcare: A Collaborative Care Journey Where Technology and Humanity Coexist
8:30 am – 10:00 am
Venetian | Level 2 | Venetian F
Dr. Seung Woo Park, President and Dr. Meong Hi Son, CMO from Samsung Medical Center
With a focus on the intersection of healthcare information and technology, organizations globally are realizing the power and promise that digital health transformation offers. By driving meaningful change through improved patient outcomes, enhanced operational efficiency, and focusing on a culture of continuous innovation, healthcare organizations can contribute to the health and well-being of patients globally.
At the HIMSS25 Opening Keynote, Dr. Seung-woo Park, President of Samsung Medical Center, will explore the critical role of digital health transformation in enhancing patient care, with a particular emphasis on the integration of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and the development of next-generation systems, like DARWIN (Data Analytics and Research Window for Integrated kNowledge). These technologies are milestones of Samsung Medical Center’s journey as the world’s first HIMSS Analytics quadruple-validated stage 7 status organization and the first to receive to receive a perfect HIMSS Digital Health Indicator score.
Dr. Park will also highlight the importance of balancing technological innovation with the human aspects of healthcare. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, he will explore the strategies needed to implement this new technology and how people, process and technology should be aligned. While AI can augment the capabilities of healthcare professionals, it cannot replace the compassion and wisdom that are integral to the healing process: The Healthcare Intelligence.
Hal Wolf, President and CEO of HIMSS, will continue the conversation in a fireside chat with both Dr. Seung-woo Park, President and Dr. Meong Hi Son, Chief Medical Information Officer of Samsung Medical Center, as they share insights and aspirations for the future of healthcare. Dr. Meong Hi Son will discuss how hospitals can not only adapt to but also lead in the integration of new technologies, citing examples from her experience with social robots and the iterative journey of digital transformation, ultimately transforming the way healthcare is delivered.
PIQI Framework: A Standard Approach to Scoring Patient Data
10:30 am – 10:50 am
Exchange Theater (Interop)
Interop+Smart Experience
High-quality patient data is the foundation of interoperability, better care, and efficient workflows. The PIQI Framework (Patient Information Quality Improvement) provides a standardized way to assess and improve electronic patient data, helping organizations identify gaps and enhance data integrity.
Join Charlie Harp, CEO of Clinical Architecture, to explore a structured approach to scoring data quality. Learn how a standardized assessment can help you spot issues, improve integrity, and ensure your data is reliable across systems.
From Crisis to Resilience: Zero Trust’s Role in Breach Recovery
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm
Caesars | Alliance 315
Discover the urgent need for a robust breach recovery plan in healthcare to combat cyberattacks, with a focus on ransomware threats. Learn from a real-life ransomware breach experience at a healthcare system and explore the critical role of a zero trust strategy in facilitating breach recovery and prevention. Gain insights into the anatomy of ransomware attacks, top attack vectors in healthcare and the limitations of legacy security architecture. Explore one healthcare system’s long-term strategy to strengthen security posture and breach recovery. Understand the challenges hospitals face in balancing cybersecurity, patient safety and financial considerations. Emphasize the importance of adopting a zero trust approach to protect patient data and ensure overall safety. Discover lessons learned and best practices in implementing zero trust strategies, providing valuable takeaways for healthcare organizations aiming to safeguard their future.
Speakers:
Tamer Baker, Field CTO, Zscaler
Nate Couture, Network AVP Information Security, CISO, The University of VT Health Network
Addressing Today’s Public Health Crisis: The Future of Mental Health and Addiction Treatment
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Venetian | Level 2 | Venetian F
The New Jersey Commissioner of Health, Dr. Kaitlan Baston, will discuss state-level innovations that can scale nationally and even globally to address the nation’s top causes of death in young people, up to age 44: overdose, suicide, and homicide. It will take innovation, outside the box thinking, and agility at scale that public-private partnerships can offer to make an impact. This will be followed by a panel discussion of state and national-level experts harnessing the power of technology to address a nation in crisis.
Moderator:
Kaitlan Baston, Commissioner of Health, NJ Department of Health
Speakers:
Allison Arwady, Director, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, CDC
Christopher Chen, Medical Director, Medicaid and Clinical Informatics, WA State Health Care Authority
Shereef Elnahal, Executive Health Advisor, Thrive Capital
The Future of Imaging: AI in Outpatient Radiology and MRIs
2:15pm – 2:45 pm
Venetian | Level 5 | Palazzo M
As AI evolves and advances patient healthcare, this session will educate attendees on the new impacts of AI in outpatient radiology technology. This session will detail how AI in outpatient radiology advances radiology screenings by enhancing the detection capabilities and accuracy of underlying diseases and cancers. The speaker will cover how AI in radiology enhances image analysis, improves the accuracy of MRI imaging, improves patient care with quicker turnaround results, reduces costs and alleviates burnout among radiologists. He can also predict how future technological advancements will continue transforming the medical imaging space. The speaker has conducted extensive in-house research projects and partnerships to advance the understanding of AI applications in radiology.
Speaker:
Dr. John Simon, CEO and Founder, SimonMed Imaging
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
KEYNOTE
Adopting, Adapting, and Advancing: Harnessing the Power of Cyber and AI
8:30 am – 9:45 am
Venetian | Level 2 | Venetian F
Gen. Paul M. Nakasone, Former Commander, U.S. Cyber Command & Former Director
A name synonymous with visionary leadership, retired four-star Army General Paul M. Nakasone is the longest-serving leader of the U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency/Central Security Service, and is regarded among an elite class of leaders whose strategic expertise at the nexus of cybersecurity, technology, and geopolitics has laid the groundwork for upholding our nation’s security in the modern age. General Nakasone’s career spans more than three decades of pivotal moments in modern warfare and digital defense and he draws upon his experiences constantly at the epicenter of conflict to share battle-tested lessons on transformational leadership, while also examining the challenges and opportunities organizations face in the ever-evolving tech and security landscape.
Bridging Innovation and Regulation: The Future of Digital Health in the Middle East – Brought by the Middle East Community
10:30 am -12:30 pm
Venetian | Level 4 | Delfino 4105
As digital health adoption accelerates across the Middle East, the intersection of innovation, interoperability, and regulatory frameworks has never been more critical. This session will explore how healthcare leaders, policymakers, and technology partners can work together to drive scalable, patient-centric digital transformation while ensuring regulatory alignment and data security. Join us for an engaging discussion featuring a fireside chat, a keynote from Intersystems, and a panel of regional experts to address key regulatory challenges, best practices, and future strategies for advancing digital health ecosystems in the region.
Speakers:
Tamara Sunbul, Digital Health Transformation and Innovation, Strategic Advisor, John Hopkins Aramco University
Augustine Amusu, CIO, Mediclinic
Rebecca Pluthero, Senior Legal Counsel, Artificial Intelligence, InterSystems
Rami Riman, Director of Clinical and Business Improvements, EMEA, InterSystems
H.E. Mubaraka Ibrahim, CIO and CIAO-EHS, Emirates Health Services
Vulnerability Management: Ending the Spreadsheet Nightmare
1:30 pm – 1:50 pm
Cybersecurity Command Center – Theater B
We do a great job at exposure management,” said no healthcare company, ever. We all know that understanding our security posture is fundamental to managing risk, so why is it still so hard, and what can we do differently? Healthcare organizations have dozens of tools that find exposures across all our systems, and we turn to spreadsheets in effort to aggregate and synthesize that data. Despite hours of time week in and week out, we still don’t know which 10 problems we should fix today. Join this discussion to learn about a new approach that healthcare companies are adopting, based on a data fabric for security, to correlate and enrich their security findings, incorporate mitigating controls, and apply custom risk factors to understand their biggest exposures. Come hear how these healthcare companies are applying these capabilities to building their Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) programs, with the ability to: Identify their riskiest exposures Automate workflows to reduce risk Report on SLAs and other metrics Case studies from healthcare providers and medical diagnostic companies will provide insights you can apply to up-level your exposure management program.
Speakers:
Tamer Baker, Field CTO, Zscaler
Second Annual New Jersey Social Determinants of Health Hackathon – Winners Present
2:20 pm – 3:05 pm
Caesars | Forum 131
“84% of Health Outcomes Are Determined by Non-Clinical Factors” Join this session as the winning teams from the Second Annual New Jersey Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Hackathon, hosted by Cooper University Healthcare, take the stage to present their groundbreaking solutions. This unique event brings together social scientists, computer scientists, and coders to tackle the non-clinical barriers affecting healthcare access and outcomes for millions of marginalized Americans.
Speakers:
Michael Kirchhoff, MD, Chief Innovation Officer and Patient Safety Officer, Cooper University Health Care
Neal Lemon, Associate VP Technology Commercialization and Innovation, Rowan University and Cooper University Health
Rahul Mahadevan, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, The WiTT Group, Inc.
Listen to our own Jim Tate’s interview with Dr. Kirchoff about the novel approach the NJ SDOH Hackathon is using to remove friction in healthcare.
Thursday, March 6, 2025
KEYNOTE
A Conversation with Simone Biles
3:30 pm – 4:45 pm
Venetian | Level 2 | Venetian F
Simone Biles, Athlete & Advocate
Widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time, Simone Biles’ accomplishments go well beyond being the most decorated gymnast globally. Known for her leadership on and off the floor, Simone is an advocate for mental health awareness, knowing all too well how everyday stressors can exert physical as well as emotional injury. Simone herself demonstrated the courage to “pause” from the demands of the 2020 Olympic Games, remove herself from competition, and focus on her own mental health and self-care. Her courage to place her health and well-being over her aspirations and ambitions resonates with so many in the health information and technology environment as well. In this HIMSS25 closing keynote conversation, prepare to be inspired by Simone’s global impact on how faith, family, passion, and perseverance has provided the tenacity to overcome everyday challenges.
Networking
Opening Reception
Monday, March 3rd 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Caesars Forum – Forum Event Plaza
Step Right Up to the Greatest Show on Earth!
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, prepare to be amazed as we kick off HIMSS25 with a spectacle like no other! Join us under the High Roller Wheel for an unforgettable evening filled with delectable food, drinks, unparalleled networking, and show-stopping entertainment. This is our grandest reception yet, and it’s your chance to jumpstart your connections before the conference begins. Don’t miss your front-row seat at the most anticipated event of the year! *Dress warmly, as this event is outdoors*
Exhibit Hall Social Hour & Specialty Networking
Wednesday, March 5th 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Caesars Forum – Exhibit Hall
Mingle with attendees and enjoy a variety of refreshments in participating booths.
Explore the vibrant exhibit floor and make your way to the following pavilions, where you can enjoy a refreshing beverage while engaging in networking opportunities with fellow exhibitors. This is an excellent chance to connect, share insights, and foster new professional relationships in a relaxed and welcoming environment right on the show floor!
Veterans Reception
Wednesday, March 5th 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Venetian – Level 2 | Bellini 2103
Fee – $55
Honoring Service, Building Connections.
Join us for the Veterans Reception, a global gathering dedicated to celebrating veterans and their invaluable contributions. This special event provides an opportunity for HIMSS members to honor the service of veterans and their families while fostering meaningful connections within the healthcare community.
Women in Health IT Networking Reception
Wednesday, March 5th 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Caesars Forum – Forum Event Plaza
Fee – $55
Meet the Industry’s Top Women Leaders.
Join the industry’s most powerful gathering of women innovators, leaders and entrepreneurs transforming health through technology today.