HIMSS has launched an awards program to put the spotlight exclusively on influential women in health IT and their achievements.
The awards recognize women both for their individual achievements on the job and also for their influence on other women in the health IT field.
HIMSS initiated the program and the awards ceremony to come in response to a survey that revealed women were not recognized for their work and contributions.
The survey elicited comments, such as:
“We see very little about women in this field.”
“Rare to hear success stories.”
“Comments from experts tend to be from males only.”
“Most recognition that I’ve seen has always gone to male management or clinical personnel.”
“While I have extensive knowledge, I feel invisible.”
“I don’t even know who the women leaders are in our industry.”
The award nominations will open in the summer/fall of 2016. Award winners will be announced in the winter of 2017. A private VIP Awards Dinner will be held at HIMSS17, as well as a Women in Health IT reception to celebrate the winners.
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