According to HIMSS, this Interoperability Initiatives Environmental Scan was created to provide an image of the current landscape in which interoperable, nationwide health information exchange occurs.

The recent global ransomware attacks have revealed weaknesses in many organizations’ security plans. The global nature of the attacks demonstrate how easy it is for criminals to target health records for either profit or malicious reasons. And it confirms that the danger of cyber-attacks will not end any time soon. This webinar, presented by noted ethical hacker Kevin Johnson, will provide insight into how hackers identify vulnerabilities and provide specific advice to help you prepare a line of defense against the next generation of attack.

The Federal Health Architecture (FHA) is hosting the third HIMSS17 Learning Series and is highlighting some of the Government Interoperability Showcase demonstrations featured at HIMSS17. 

This webinar will include a summary of important highlights, opinions, and market predictions emerging from the annual HIMSS (Health Information Management Systems Society) conference as well as Frost & Sullivan’s take on the top ten trends and key vendors to watch for 2017. 

HIMSS in collaboration with Bellevue College is offering a free Introduction to Health Care Data Analytics course.  Course begins March 12 and must be completed by May 20.

• Enhance your career with in-demand skills with this free one-time opportunity
• Earn 20 CEs upon course completion
• Online, self-paced, approximately 25 hours
• Optional interaction with other participants through discussion forums
• Complete on your own schedule between 3/12 and 5/20

This presentation will focus on current research that explains the most prevalent cyber attacks plaguing the healthcare industry, outline security technology that can best keep clinical staff safe from cyber attacks and provide a framework that hospitals can utilize to augment their security posture.  

In this upcoming interactive live presentation, you'll gain insight into how to build an infrastructure for infinite programs and possibilities.

The 2017 HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition, February 19–23, 2017 in Orlando, brings together 40,000+ health IT professionals, clinicians, executives and vendors from around the world. Exceptional education, world-class speakers, cutting-edge health IT products and powerful networking are hallmarks of this industry-leading conference. More than 300 education programs feature keynotes, thought leader sessions, roundtable discussions and workshops, plus a full day of preconference symposia.

From FTEs to contractors for projects, having the right people with the right skill sets is key for success. Join the Heart of America Chapter of HIMSS as they discuss how to attract and retain top talent for your organization. Speakers will include top performers in the area and nationally to discuss what they are doing that has made them successful in building top performing IT teams. Come pick up some new tips, gain some new ideas, and learn about best practices to implement with your teams. 

This event takes place in Overland Park, KS.

HIMSS is a global, cause-based, not-for-profit organization focused on better health through information technology (IT). HIMSS leads efforts to optimize health engagements and care outcomes using information technology.