Join the HIMSS African American Community to implement strategies to eliminate disparities and enhance access and opportunities within African American healthcare. Connect and collaborate with peers and thought leaders to improve the delivery of care and transform health for all.

• Network with peers and explore career opportunities.
• Find real-world solutions and develop resources to address challenges.
• Create content on overcoming racial and ethnic health disparities.
  

The community exists under the framework of the HIMSS Global Health Equity Network and collaborates with members of its diverse communities.

Not a HIMSS member yet?

The Global Health Equity Network includes communities focused on information, equity, inclusion and advocacy. All HIMSS members may join the network and/or any of its communities:

• Native American and Indigenous Community
• Latinx Community
• Veterans Community
• Women in Health IT Community

We are developing more communities to support inclusive efforts across areas of need. If you would like to suggest a community, please email us.

How can you participate?

The Global Health Equity Network and its communities are open to all HIMSS members dedicated to implementing community-driven strategies to eliminate health disparities among racial and ethnic groups.

If you're already a HIMSS member, you can join in three easy steps:

• Log in to your HIMSS Membership Profile and drop down to "My Account"
• Hover over "My Involvement" and select "Participation"
• Scroll down to "Edit Participations" and add the network and/or community

Advocating for Change

HIMSS is advocating for change in African American healthcare. Help us impact integral public policy through the HIMSS Legislative Action Center:

• Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021
• Support Connected Mom Act (S. 801)

HIMSS Learning Center

The Learning Center connects you to events, webinars, peers and experts to discover solutions to your biggest healthcare challenges.

HIMSS TV

HIMSS TV is the world's first online broadcasting network focused on global innovation and how information and technology are driving change in healthcare. HIMSS TV runs throughout the year, with weekly programming from major HIMSS events and thought leaders.-person webinars and events focused on health information and technology. Connect with experts for guidance on personal and leadership development, networking strategies and more.

HIMSS Events

Participate in virtual and in-person webinars and events focused on health information and technology. Connect with experts for guidance on personal and leadership development, networking strategies and more.

Questions/ideas?

If you have questions or suggestions for the African American Community, or if you'd like to speak on one of our panels, please email us.