HIMSS22

The FDB Vela electronic prescribing network will improve contracting and access for pharmacies and clinicians, and provide patients with more control over their prescriptions, says Bob Katter, president of First Databank.

The National Minority Health Association is working to address healthcare inequalities and close the disparity gap. Burgess Harrison, executive director of NMHA, explains why health equity is good not only for people, but for businesses.

Lessons learned on adaptation, connection and creation from Ben Sherwood, founder and CEO of Mojo Sports and former Disney president.

The power of technology can present insights to users "on a silver platter," says VisiQuate Founder and CEO Brian Robertson.

Amy Chacko, senior consultant and past president of HIMSS New England Chapter, shares how meeting like-minded colleagues can lead to new challenges and new roles that teach leadership.

Giving clinicians relevant patient data per condition can help improve patient care. Jay Anders, MD, chief medical officer at Medicomp Systems, explains how that can be done.

In his book "The Double Bottom Line," Donato Tramuto, founder of Health eVillages, spotlights the importance of compassionate leadership and the necessity of putting empathy into action. He explains more here.

Kaiser Permanente leveraged its legacy tech in unexpected ways during the pandemic to keep patients, providers and families connected. Michelle Machon, director of clinical education, practice and informatics at KP explains how.

Hospitals and health systems in the United Arab Emirates have implemented an array of new technologies to improve patient outcomes. Mohammad Al Redha, MD, director of health informatics and smart health for the Dubai Health Authority, explains.

Interoperability isn't enough. Providers need to quickly access the most relevant patient information at the point of care. Bill Hayes, MD, chief medical officer at CPSI, talks about how machine learning he calls "cognitive logic" could help.