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What's New at HIMSS

Obama taps Daschle as HHS secretary, healthcare experts like the pick

Indiana health data exchange offers 'practical tool' for chronic disease care

Michigan PHO to implement patient registry

Ohio State Medical Association's program helps physicians adopt EMRs

GE execs urge industrialist's cure and IT for what ails healthcare



Vote Today - HIMSS Board of Directors
The annual election of the Board of Directors and Nominating Committee is open. This exclusively electronic election will run through Nov. 15, 2008.

All members whose e-mail addresses are on record with the national HIMSS office will receive an e-mail from SBS, HIMSS’ third-party election services provider, outlining the voting process. Eligible voting members in HIMSS’ database who do not have an e-mail address will receive online voting instructions in the mail.

All votes are confidential and will not be linked to members’ identification. Vote Now!









HIMSS Virtual Conference & Expo
The HIMSS Virtual Conference & Expo is not a Web Seminar; it is a fully interactive event that incorporates online learning, live chat, active movement in and out of exhibit booths and sessions, vendor presentations, contests and more. Because the conference is 100 percent virtual, you can experience the expo from the comfort of your own desk. Save yourself the travel expenses and get right to the industry information and solutions you seek. Register today!








HIMSS Grant Advantage
HIMSS Grants Advantage: A Funding Intelligence Service to empower HIMSS Members to advance healthcare IT funding initiatives by providing tools and resources for all aspects of the grants management lifecycle. Developed in collaboration with Grants Office LLC, HIMSS Grants Advantage allows subscribers to save time and money by accessing a single, trusted, reliable resource for valuable and timely healthcare IT grant information from a variety of funders.
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to learn more.






The Power of Membership!
At HIMSS, membership has real power. As a HIMSS member your voice is heard… your ideas are valued… and you plug into a larger network of 20,000+ like-minded professionals and 300+ member companies and organizations—all dedicated to moving the industry forward.
· Abundant networking opportunities in special HIMSS communities.
· A strong voice on Capital Hill.
· Outstanding educational opportunities.
· Access to the latest industry research.
· Tremendous discounts on valuable resources.

To join or renew HIMSS membership click here!

If you have any questions or would prefer an electronic invoice be mailed to you please send your request to membership@himss.org or call (312)664-4467.




Get LinkedIn
The Society has created a HIMSS LinkedIn Group to further connect its members and beyond. LinkedIn is an online network of more than 20 million experienced professionals from around the world, representing 150 industries.

HIMSS members: we want to extend the invitation to join the HIMSS LinkedIn Group. Get LinkedIn with HIMSS!





HIMSS Announces Organizational Affiliate Program Exclusively for Healthcare Providers
HIMSS’ Organizational Affiliate (OA) program goes beyond the individual and corporate categories of membership and focuses on technology, education, and networking for the entire organization—from senior management to entry-level staff.

The OA program is designed for all healthcare provider organizations, and provides the opportunity for healthcare organizations to reduce costs, increase employee education, and enhance networking opportunities—which translates to new possibilities regardless of the total number of employees or level of technology exposure.

Some of the benefits include:

• Unlimited memberships (IT staff, nurses, physicians, pharmacists, etc.)
• Complimentary full registrations to HIMSS events (Annual Conference, Summit, etc.)
• Custom EMR Adoption Model reports
• Exclusive access to HIMSS eLearning Academy


HIMSS’ eLearning Academy provides a stay at home value with comprehensive and topical educational programs and the flexibility to take courses that complement both your schedule and professional growth.

To become an Organizational Affiliate or for more information, email Phillip Shaffer or call 312-915-9275.






Show your Spirit & Wear HIMSS Gear
HIMSS Gear is available to all members. It is also an opportunity for you to purchase great logo gear. Items include: shirts, hats, visors, mugs, water bottles, and more! Plus, for every item purchased $1 will be donated to the HIMSS Foundation. Order your HIMSS Gear today!






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