Population Health
Josh Scales, founder and CEO of Uniti Health, explains new legislative proposals that could put organizations ahead of pre-pandemic levels, even if reimbursement is a barrier.
Daniel Otzoy, digital health technical advisor at John Snow, Inc., explains how increasing interest and investment are contributing to a "golden age of digital health."
Anne Snowdon, chief scientific research officer at HIMSS, and Toni Laracuente, global head of analytics at HIMSS, say digital transformation must enable more equitable care for patients worldwide.
Veteran healthcare executive Shreesh Tiwari argues that health equity is not a social issue, but a financial issue.
The HIMSS Community Care Outcomes Maturity Model is a new tool to replace O-EMRAM. Natasha Ramontal of HIMSS and Raed AlHazme of the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, discuss its value.
Veronica Gillispie-Bell, MD, head of women's services at Ochsner Medical Center, describes how midwife and doula coverage could help address the issue of maternity deserts.
HIMSS22
Representatives from DeliverHealth, Consensus and Arcadia, speaking from the HIMSS show floor this past March, tout the energy and partnerships available at in-person conferences.
The shift toward healthcare consumerism, with major retailers moving into the healthcare space, could improve health equity for underserved populations, says Laura Kreofsky, senior vice president of strategy at Pivot Point Consulting.
The European Health Data Space, hopes for a Senate telehealth bill passage, public health infrastructure modernization and more are all on the group's agenda, says Tom Leary, HIMSS senior VP and head of government relations.
Improving healthcare access requires data initiatives that allow agencies and providers across states to build a holistic view of a patient's needs, says Sumit Sajnani, health information technology officer for Connecticut's Office of Health Strategy.