Full coverage of HIMSS21 

Welcome to Healthcare IT News' ongoing coverage of the 2021 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition, scheduled to take place August 9-13 in Las Vegas. In the months ahead, we'll be showcasing stories, videos, podcasts and more to preview the conference and highlight the ways information and technology continue to be put to work for better health. Check back here for continuously updated news and features focused on emerging technology, new healthcare trends, product announcements, thought leadership and more.

HIMSS20 Digital Coverage
Connected health tools can play a vital role in the COVID-19 crisis
During a HIMSS20 Digital session, Trapollo CEO Mike Braham described some of the ways that remote...
by Kat Jercich | August 21, 2020
HIMSS20 Digital Coverage
Curing physician EHR burnout in wake of COVID-19
Medicomp Systems Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jay Anders discusses the causes and some cures for...
by HIMSS TV | August 25, 2020
Surgeons putting on gloves
Workforce
COVID-19 highlights need for more efficient and safer hospital communications
Communication technology should be viewed as part of personal protection equipment, says Vocera...
by Susan Morse | August 26, 2020
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How to Invest in Telehealth Infrastructure for Life Beyond COVID-19

The pandemic set off a boom in telemedicine, but the end of the crisis won’t stop the...
By Change Healthcare |
September 16, 2020
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As the Health Industry Races COVID-19, Data Security Must Keep Up

The pandemic-powered expansion of telehealth has created new opportunities for cyberattacks.
By Change Healthcare |
September 04, 2020
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Cloud Computing Clears the Way for COVID-19 Response

In the face of a pandemic, healthcare organizations with a solid cloud strategy were better...
By Change Healthcare |
August 18, 2020
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Spotlight Series: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Artificial intelligence and machine learning were already hot topics as the health industry seeks...
By Change Healthcare |
July 21, 2020
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Mitigating the Financial Costs of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

In the wake of Coronavirus (COVID-19), health organizations face pressure from two directions: They...
By CareCredit |
July 17, 2020
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Spotlight Series: Infrastructure Innovation

COVID-19 has added momentum to a wave of innovation already building within health IT. The pandemic...
July 17, 2020

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A guide to telehealth vendors in the age of COVID-19
Connected Health
UPDATED: A guide to telehealth vendors in the age of COVID-19
UPDATED WITH MORE VENDORS: Healthcare IT News offers this listing of telemedicine companies that...
by Bill Siwicki | March 30, 2020
Population Health
HIMSSCast: "Building Connected Communities of Care"
Host Jonah Comstock talks to Dr. Steve Miff and Dr. Keith Kosel, authors of a new book from the...
by Healthcare IT News | March 20, 2020

This ONC map shows the locations of ongoing Interoperability Proving Ground projects focused on COVID-19 response.
Population and Public Health
ONC, HIMSS put focus on collaborative COVID-19 response
The agency's Interoperability Proving Ground is becoming a hotbed of coronavirus projects....
by Mike Miliard | April 01, 2020
Telemedicine during COVID-19: Benefits, limitations, burdens, adaptation
Patient Engagement
Telemedicine during COVID-19: Benefits, limitations, burdens, adaptation
Telehealth tech is in the spotlight for coronavirus care. And it’s helping. But what are its...
by Bill Siwicki | March 19, 2020
Population Health
Breaking down barriers to care traced to social determinants of health
Deep Dive: Technology has a role to play in creating an interconnected system between providers and...
by HIMSS TV | March 27, 2020
How EHR vendors are arming providers to handle COVID-19
Electronic Health Records (EHR, EMR)
How EHR vendors are arming providers to handle COVID-19
Healthcare IT News presents a look at the new capabilities popular EHR vendors are adding, along...
by Fred Bazzoli | March 20, 2020