Native American and Indigenous Community

  • Native American and Indigenous Community

    The Native American and Indigenous Community is committed to educating and equipping tribal leaders and tribal health professionals with culturally informed resources designed to help improve health outcomes and enhance access and opportunities within Native American and Indigenous people’s healthcare. Gather with fellow visionaries and health equity advocates to improve the delivery of care and transform tribal health.

    The community is purposeful in its investment to:

    • Education: Highlight the expertise of subject matter experts and tribal leaders to expand knowledge and equip a workforce that is representative of the Native American and indigenous community.
    • Collaboration: Mobilize and activate members to problem solve, improve standards and access and support policy that improves care outcomes for tribal communities.
    • Innovation: Facilitate human-centered, culturally informed design which reflects community values and inspires creators to engage with community members, develop partnerships and vet designs for cultural relevance.
    • Evaluation: Leverage transformative care models to analyze modernization efforts, measure impact and deliver improved health results

    The community is a benefit for HIMSS members. Participation is not exclusive, and we encourage all members to join, listen and learn.

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  • Participate in the Community

    Already a HIMSS member? Add the community in to your profile in three easy steps.

    • Log into your profile and select My Account.
    • Hover over My Involvement and select Participation.
    • Scroll down to Edit Participations and add the community.

  • Global Health Equity Network

    In addition to the Native American and Indigenous Community, there are three other communities that fall under the umbrella of the Global Health Equity Network, an initiative focused on advancing diversity and inclusion to ensure health and wellness for everyone, everywhere. All members are invited to join every community in the network.

  • Our Resources

    HIMSS Events

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    HIMSS TV

    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 industry thought leaders.

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    Initiatives

    Take action to advance equity and drive initiatives that support inclusion for all with these year-round health equity opportunities.

    • Global Health Equity Week: This global action week celebrates the power of information and technology to improve access to healthcare for all communities. It focuses on displaying the value and potential of health information and technology to transform health and support the elimination of health disparities.
    • CAHIMS™ Grant for Minority Professionals and Students: Created by GHEN and the HIMSS Foundation, this new grant provides underrepresented health information and technology professionals and students with preparation materials and financial resources to attain CAHIMS certification.

    Attend worldwide events focused on a variety of health information and technology topics.

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    Questions?

    If you have questions or suggestions for the Native American and Indigenous Peoples Community, please contact us.

  • Community members

  1. Robert Coffey

    Perkins Family Clinic HIMSS Oklahoma Chapter Tribal Liaison Chair

  2. Krystal Schramm

    Michigan Health and Human Services, HIMSS Michigan Chapter Vice-Chair

  3. Lisa Lyon

    Cherokee Nation Health, HIMSS Oklahoma Chapter Vice-Chair