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Watch interviews, reports and insights from industry insiders and luminaries during Day 2 of livestreaming from the 2021 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas.
The remote work arrangements necessitated by the global pandemic have had a tremendous impact on healthcare security, said health system CISOs during HIMSS21 Digital on Wednesday.
Watch interviews, reports and insights from industry insiders and luminaries during Day 1 of livestreaming from the 2021 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas.
HIMSS President and CEO Hal Wolf said his team has been "very pleased with the engagement" at the in-person and digital versions of the event.
Healthcare workers are facing a crossroads as new technologies offer opportunities for better care, but avalanches of data and consumer expectations for quicker connections are raising stress levels.
With use of telehealth taking off and data analytics a core competency area for healthcare organizations big and small, training workforces in technology will be critical going forward.
Industry leaders at a HIMSS21 "view from the top" session Tuesday said that when it comes to addressing issues of systemic inequity in health, collaboration is vital.
Panelists joined HIMSS CEO Hal Wolf during the HIMSS21 opening keynote to emphasize the importance of breaking down healthcare silos and using technology with intention.
The pandemic has exemplified the crucial role information technology plays in healthcare, said execs at the HIMSS21 CIO Summit on Monday.