Women In Health IT

There are different types of innovation disrupting the healthcare industry, from technology to value-based care and population health to state-based healthcare experimentation, says Lisa Simpson, CEO of AcademyHealth.

Kristina Tägil, founder of AppInMed AB, says patient feedback is key and healthcare professionals should trust patients to manage their conditions more by engaging with them through available technologies.

There is power in coming together to effect change, says Iris Frye, chair of the HIMSS African-American Special Interest Group, and Danielle Siarri, RN.

Denise Hines, the new Chief Americas Officer at HIMSS, says when in negotiations, women sometimes have to ask tough questions to get scheduling flexibility, telecommuting options or an equitable salary.

The industry has to use metrics to move the needle on quality measures, says Dr. Geeta Nayyar, Chief Healthcare and Innovation Officer at Femwell Group.

There is a passion within HIMSS’ membership that is part of the heart and soul of the organization, says Stephanie Denvir, senior director of strategic relations at HIMSS.

Telehealth helps providers deliver better child care and treatment, says Cloe Benz, senior physiotherapist at Sydney Children's Hospitals Network.

Hear healthcare entrepreneur and patient advocate Kate Milliken discuss her journey of starting a business and her experience as a patient advocate for those managing MS, as well as what she’ll be doing with HIMSS TV at HIMSS19 in Orlando.

Nicola Dames’ patient experience provided the inspiration needed to transform her business into a healthcare provider, says the CEO of Vanilla Blush.

Verizon’s Nancy Green says that with many M&As and joint ventures happening, IT infrastructure leaders must be ready to expand tech capabilities on short notice.