HIMSS24

There are benefits to proactive cybersecurity strategies, says Philip Bradley, digital health strategist at HIMSS, who also discusses how the INFRAM framework can guide organizations in maturing their infrastructure to better protect data.

Emergency medical response information isn't used enough in healthcare. Agencies are looking to align with TEFCA, seeking partners to improve interoperability with state EMS systems and to build out technical resources for bidirectional exchange.

The TigerConnect clinical communication platform aims to reduce communication gaps that can cost hospitals and contribute to medical errors, explains Dr. Will O'Connor, TigerConnect's CMIO.   

CliniComp's system-as-a-service EHR model reduces costs through its subscriptions, provides an accurate, accessible longitudinal patient record and enables faster deployment of new features, says Sandra Johnson, SVP, client services at CliniComp.

Sensors and automation tech can allow nurses to interact with and monitor multiple hospital patients around the clock without entering their rooms or interrupting their sleep. Michael Brandofino, president and COO of Caregility, explains how.

With cohorts of 50 engaging with renowned CIO faculty, new and aspiring information officers connect with a close knit set of peers and mentors, says Isaiah Nathaniel, VP and CIO at Delaware Valley Community Health.  

Health systems should embrace transparency to keep patients connected and informed – and to avoid losing them to retail clinics and other nontraditional providers, says Dr. Geeta Nayyar, MDI Health's executive clinical advisor.

J29's origin, its work interpreting healthcare policies for public agencies, and its mission of contributing to nonprofits, including the "HIMSS Gives Back" program, presented by Tracy Mills, CEO and founder, and Nick Vass, president.

The Indian Health Service is installing its own EHR that is expected to connect tribal communities across 37 states.

At HIMSS24, Dr. Denise Hines and Shirelle King of Georgia Health Information Network discuss social integration to foster trust in underserved communities.