HIMSS Foundation
Empowering future leaders to drive positive change.
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Supporting the next generation
Since 1996, The HIMSS Foundation has empowered the next generation of leaders, equipping them with educational and professional opportunities to drive positive change within the health tech ecosystem. Through $260,000+ in scholarships, two diversity-focused educational programs, grants, internships and externships, we’ve provided educational and professional opportunities to students pursuing their education in digital health, information and management systems.
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Our initiatives
Scholarships
We’re all about celebrating excellence in our student community. The HIMSS foundation offers scholarships that serve as stepping stones for future health information and technology leaders. These awards aren’t just about money — they’re about opening doors. Recipients receive financial awards and complimentary access to the HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition (restrictions may apply). View previous recipients and meet our 2025 recipients.
The 2025 HIMSS Foundation Scholarship Application is now closed. Please watch for the 2026 scholarship application opening in August 2025. For more information, email us.
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HIMSS Foundation undergraduate/graduate candidate scholarships
The HIMSS Foundation awards two $5,000 scholarships annually to one undergraduate and one graduate student — undergraduate applicants must be at least first-term juniors. The application requires a resume or CV and one letter of recommendation (not from Selection Committee judges). Applicants must be current HIMSS Student Members in good standing, enrolled in accredited programs related to health information technology or healthcare management systems.
Applicants cannot be currently employed by HIMSS, engaged in a consulting contract with any component of HIMSS, or serving on HIMSS Board of Directors or any HIMSS Advisory Boards. Scholarship judges and previous HIMSS Foundation Scholarship recipients are also exempt.
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HIMSS chapter-specific scholarships
Many HIMSS chapters provide scholarships for HIMSS Student Members — contact your local chapter for availability and eligibility. Find your local chapter contact information here.
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Richard P. Covert, PhD, LFHIMSS Scholarship for Management Systems
This scholarship will not be offered at this time. We look forward to bringing the scholarship back as a career development opportunity during the 2025-2026 education year.
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Steve Lieber Innovator Scholarship
This scholarship will not be offered at this time. We look forward to bringing the scholarship back as a career development opportunity during the 2025-2026 education year.
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Internships
The HIMSS Foundation provides hands-on experiences for undergraduate and graduate students in areas like policy development, informatics and health association management to help advance their careers. Student applications are accepted on a rolling basis for the winter, summer and fall semesters.
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Public policy
The public policy internship program provides leadership and professional development experiences for undergraduate and graduate students interested in healthcare and public policy. Whether in the Washington D.C. office or remote, these internships offer unique opportunities to learn about federal and state governments and gain valuable work experience. For more information, email us.
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Grants
Through grant funding, the HIMSS Foundation provides opportunities for current and emerging professionals to diversify the digital health workforce.
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HIMSS Professional Certification Grant
The HIMSS Foundation has partnered with the HIMSS Global Health Equity Network to offer this grant to help prepare underrepresented health information and technology professionals and students to attain either the Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS®) or the Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS®) certification. The call for applications for the 2025 HIMSS Foundation Professional Certification Grant for Minority Professionals and Students is now closed — applicants will be notified regarding the disposition of their application in January 2025.
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HIMSS Gives Back
HIMSS Gives Back, a HIMSS Foundation initiative, uses the collective power of HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition attendees and our members to create positive change in our conference host communities.
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Featured news
March 7, 2025
A Cyber Expert’s Five Takeaways from Shark Tank Star Robert Herjavec’s HIMSS25 Address
Healthcare and technology professionals must evolve their understanding of AI in order to unlock critical innovations to serve patients in the best way possible.
March 6, 2025
HIMSS25: A Transformative Week in Healthcare Technology
The 2025 HIMSS Global Conference & Exhibition wrapped up another groundbreaking year, bringing together approximately 28,000 healthcare and technology leaders from around the world at the Venetian Convention & Expo Center in Las Vegas, March 3-6. As the foremost event in healthcare technology, HIMSS25 provided an unparalleled platform for insights, research and innovations that are shaping the future of digital health. HIMSS25 opened with a compelling keynote from Dr. Seung-woo Park, President of Samsung Medical Center, who detailed the critical role of digital health transformation in enhancing patient care. Dr. Park’s address emphasized the importance of Electronic Medical Records and their integration into a modern, efficient healthcare ecosystem. Dr. Park was joined by Dr. Meong Hi Son, Chief Medical Information Officer of Samsung Medical Center and her AI-powered robots.
March 4, 2025
HIMSS and Ministry of Health of Türkiye Partner to Advance Digital Health Transformation
In a significant step toward advancing digital health transformation, HIMSS and the Ministry of Health of Türkiye signed a Memorandum of Understanding on March 4 at the 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition in Las Vegas. This agreement marks a strategic collaboration focused on enhancing Türkiye’s healthcare landscape through the deployment of HIMSS Maturity Models, HIMSS events and the HIMSS Turkish Community.
February 28, 2025
HIMSS Calls for New Approach to Cybersecurity in HIPAA Security Rule Comments
In public comments HIMSS submitted to the US Department of Health and Human Services, HIMSS called for the HHS Office for Civil Rights to consider different approaches to make security, risk assessment and documentation requirements more scalable to the security needs of small practices and practices caring for rural and underserved communities and their business associates. HIMSS comments , made in response to OCRs HIPAA Security Rule To Strengthen the Cybersecurity of Electronic Protected Health Information proposed rule, recommended that OCR convene a wide array of regulated entities, including significant representation from small clinician practices, critical access hospitals, federally qualified health centers and Tribal health providers, to receive feedback on appropriate and scalable use of multi-factor authentication, encryption, risk assessments and other tools to effectively protect electronic protected health information.
February 28, 2025
HIMSS Telehealth Community Evolves into the HIMSS Virtual Care Community
As healthcare technology continues to advance, the HIMSS Telehealth community is evolving to better reflect the expanding landscape of virtual health. To reflect the expanding role of remote and technology-enabled healthcare services, the HIMSS Telehealth Community is now the HIMSS Virtual Care Community. This change aligns with the broader scope of virtual healthcare solutions and ensures the community remains at the forefront of innovation and best practices in digital health. Originally established to create a unified voice for telehealth across all healthcare fields, the HIMSS Telehealth Community played a critical role in supporting and promoting the importance of remote healthcare services.
February 26, 2025
HIMSS Executive Summit 2025: Digital Health Leadership in the Middle East
The HIMSS Executive Summit returns in 2025 with an exclusive gathering of healthcare leaders, innovators, and policymakers from across the Middle East. Set to take place in Dubai on 23 April 2025, this collaborative event is designed to foster connections, facilitate insightful discussions and drive meaningful progress in digital health. Professionals interested in attending are invited to register their interest for the HIMSS Executive Summit.
HIMSS Foundation news
March 7, 2025
A Cyber Expert’s Five Takeaways from Shark Tank Star Robert Herjavec’s HIMSS25 Address
Healthcare and technology professionals must evolve their understanding of AI in order to unlock critical innovations to serve patients in the best way possible.
March 6, 2025
HIMSS25: A Transformative Week in Healthcare Technology
The 2025 HIMSS Global Conference & Exhibition wrapped up another groundbreaking year, bringing together approximately 28,000 healthcare and technology leaders from around the world at the Venetian Convention & Expo Center in Las Vegas, March 3-6. As the foremost event in healthcare technology, HIMSS25 provided an unparalleled platform for insights, research and innovations that are shaping the future of digital health. HIMSS25 opened with a compelling keynote from Dr. Seung-woo Park, President of Samsung Medical Center, who detailed the critical role of digital health transformation in enhancing patient care. Dr. Park’s address emphasized the importance of Electronic Medical Records and their integration into a modern, efficient healthcare ecosystem. Dr. Park was joined by Dr. Meong Hi Son, Chief Medical Information Officer of Samsung Medical Center and her AI-powered robots.
March 4, 2025
HIMSS and Ministry of Health of Türkiye Partner to Advance Digital Health Transformation
In a significant step toward advancing digital health transformation, HIMSS and the Ministry of Health of Türkiye signed a Memorandum of Understanding on March 4 at the 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition in Las Vegas. This agreement marks a strategic collaboration focused on enhancing Türkiye’s healthcare landscape through the deployment of HIMSS Maturity Models, HIMSS events and the HIMSS Turkish Community.
February 28, 2025
HIMSS Calls for New Approach to Cybersecurity in HIPAA Security Rule Comments
In public comments HIMSS submitted to the US Department of Health and Human Services, HIMSS called for the HHS Office for Civil Rights to consider different approaches to make security, risk assessment and documentation requirements more scalable to the security needs of small practices and practices caring for rural and underserved communities and their business associates. HIMSS comments , made in response to OCRs HIPAA Security Rule To Strengthen the Cybersecurity of Electronic Protected Health Information proposed rule, recommended that OCR convene a wide array of regulated entities, including significant representation from small clinician practices, critical access hospitals, federally qualified health centers and Tribal health providers, to receive feedback on appropriate and scalable use of multi-factor authentication, encryption, risk assessments and other tools to effectively protect electronic protected health information.
February 28, 2025
HIMSS Telehealth Community Evolves into the HIMSS Virtual Care Community
As healthcare technology continues to advance, the HIMSS Telehealth community is evolving to better reflect the expanding landscape of virtual health. To reflect the expanding role of remote and technology-enabled healthcare services, the HIMSS Telehealth Community is now the HIMSS Virtual Care Community. This change aligns with the broader scope of virtual healthcare solutions and ensures the community remains at the forefront of innovation and best practices in digital health. Originally established to create a unified voice for telehealth across all healthcare fields, the HIMSS Telehealth Community played a critical role in supporting and promoting the importance of remote healthcare services.
February 26, 2025
HIMSS Executive Summit 2025: Digital Health Leadership in the Middle East
The HIMSS Executive Summit returns in 2025 with an exclusive gathering of healthcare leaders, innovators, and policymakers from across the Middle East. Set to take place in Dubai on 23 April 2025, this collaborative event is designed to foster connections, facilitate insightful discussions and drive meaningful progress in digital health. Professionals interested in attending are invited to register their interest for the HIMSS Executive Summit.
February 21, 2025
Report: Health System Cybersecurity Budgets Increasing, But Lack of AI Governance Threatens Security
Healthcare organizations are making significant progress in strengthening their security posture, though there are several critical areas in need of improvement, according to recently released HIMSS analysis. The 2024 HIMSS Healthcare Cybersecurity Survey Report, the latest edition of an annual survey of healthcare cybersecurity professionals, found a need for more robust insider threat programs, improved third-party risk management and better monitoring of artificial intelligence use.
February 20, 2025
HIMSS25 Empowers Health Leaders to Inspire Change and Lead Strategically
Health and care leaders will explore innovative solutions, network with industry visionaries and participate in strategic discussions that can directly impact the direction of their organizations at the 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition. Registration is open for HIMSS25, taking place March 3-6 in Las Vegas. The annual global conference offers education for aligning strategies with cutting-edge advancements, driving growth and ensuring organizations remain competitive in an increasingly complex and technology-driven healthcare environment. Sessions and events focused on organizational governance will guide attendees through data governance, ethics, leadership, organizational management and sustainability.
February 18, 2025
See Healthcare AI in Action at HIMSS25 Europe
Get updated with the latest tech trends in healthcare at the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference & Exhibition in Paris from 10-12 June, 2025. Join experts in artificial intelligence, longevity, data analytics and more at HIMSS25 Europe and be part of the conversation that is driving healthcare forward through intelligent disruption and technological innovation. Registration is now open for HIMSS25 Europe, where global healthcare leaders, policymakers and technology innovators will gather to explore the latest advancements in AI and its impact on healthcare.
February 17, 2025
New Name, Same TIGER Spirit: Technology Informatics for Global Education and Readiness
The HIMSS TIGER Global Community, formerly the Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform Interprofessional Community and the TIGER International Taskforce, was relaunched in 2024 as the Technology Informatics for Global Education and Readiness (TIGER) Global Community. The relaunched community intends to bring together informatics professionals interested in enhancing global health by providing interprofessional health informatics subject matter expertise and thought leadership to support the HIMSS mission and vision and the work of HIMSS Communities. The incorporation of the terms "readiness" and "global" effectively aligns with the aim of the HIMSS TIGER Community's reimagined objectives: to provide valuable content, insights and evidence-based materials designed to equip the workforce to thrive in today's fast-paced healthcare industry worldwide.
February 14, 2025
European Health Data Space Adopted by EU Council, Empowering Systems to Deliver Better Outcomes
HIMSS welcomes the signing of the European Health Data Space regulation, a milestone in advancing digital health that will facilitate the access, use and re-use of health data both within and across European Union borders. This marks the beginning of a pivotal two-year transition period in which the EU and its Member States will implement transformative initiatives to ensure standardized and interoperable health data can be leveraged to enhance patient care and drive research innovation. HIMSS looks forward to supporting its members, as well as the nations and regions with whom it collaborates, in preparing to maximize the impact of the EHDS.
February 12, 2025
Enhancing Health and Readiness in 2025: A Defense Health Agency Update at HIMSS25
The Defense Health Agency continues to advance its mission of providing high-quality medical care and wellness solutions to 9.5 million beneficiaries, including active-duty service members, retirees, and their families. At HIMSS25, attendees will gain critical insights into the agency’s strategic initiatives during the session Defense Health Agency Update - Enhancing Health and Readiness in 2025. This session, taking place on Wednesday, March 5, will be led by Lieutenant General Telita Crosland, director of the Defense Health Agency. The discussion will highlight how DHA is integrating emerging technologies and refining tactics, techniques, and procedures to optimize healthcare delivery, ensuring service members remain mission-ready while improving the well-being of military families and retirees.
February 11, 2025
HIMSS and Guidehouse Announce Agreement to Advance Digital Health Transformation
HIMSS is excited to announce a strategic collaboration with Guidehouse, a leading global consultancy renowned for its advisory, digital, and managed services across various sectors, to accelerate digital health transformation by leveraging HIMSS' comprehensive digital maturity models to assess and enhance healthcare organizations' technological capabilities.
February 10, 2025
AI Literacy Requirements Under the EU AI Act: What Healthcare Leaders Need to Know
The European Union reached a significant milestone in AI regulation on 2 Feb. 2025, as the first compliance measures of the EU AI Act became applicable. This pioneering legislation — the world’s first comprehensive AI law — aims to foster trustworthy AI across all sectors, including healthcare. A critical yet often overlooked aspect of the AI Act is its AI literacy requirements, which impact organisations developing, providing and deploying AI solutions.
February 10, 2025
The Future of Healthcare Policy at HIMSS25 Europe
From 10-12 June 2025, Paris will become the epicenter of healthcare policy innovation as the 2025 HIMSS European Conference & Exhibition convenes thought leaders, policymakers, and industry pioneers to explore the intersection of regulation and digital transformation. Registration is now open for HIMS25 Europe. With Europe at the forefront of progressive health policy, this year’s conference will feature a focus on how legislative advancements such as the European Health Data Space, the EU AI Act and the Cyber Resilience Act are reshaping healthcare across the continent. The Bridging Policy and Practice track at HIMSS25 Europe will provide attendees with invaluable insights into the latest policy innovations coming from Brussels. These legislative changes aim to transform the healthcare landscape, influencing technology adoption, data sharing, and cybersecurity strategies.
February 5, 2025
HIMSS Supports CMS protections of Health Equity in Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Benefits Programs
HIMSS has reiterated its support for a proposal by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to clarify that artificial intelligence and other automated tools should, at a minimum, not amplify harmful biases, and at best help to address any biases already inherent in healthcare data. HIMSS’s responded to the CMS proposed Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Rule.
January 31, 2025
Unlocking Efficiency: Process Analysis and Redesign at HIMSS25
Optimizing healthcare workflows and improving operational efficiency are essential for driving better patient outcomes, and at HIMSS25, experts in the field will explore process analysis and redesign, a critical approach to transforming healthcare operations. Registration is open for HIMSS25, taking place March 3-6 in Las Vegas. Attendees will learn to leverage data, automation and cross-functional collaboration to improve care delivery and operational performance and drive meaningful change.
January 30, 2025
HIMSS and AMDIS Announce Exclusive Partnership to Support Clinical Executives and Drive Digital Health Transformation
HIMSS and the Association of Medical Directors of Information Systems (AMDIS) have signed an exclusive partnership agreement to create a permanent link between their global networks of health professionals. After decades of collaboration, this partnership aims to leverage the unique strengths of both organizations to better support the evolving needs of clinical executives worldwide. Physicians, clinical leaders and health and technology professionals worldwide will have access to new and enhanced educational programming and resources, along with collaborations on public policy, networking opportunities and co-hosted events.
January 28, 2025
HIMSS Analysis: Artificial Intelligence Executive Order
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order that aims to maintain the United States’ position as a global leader in artificial intelligence innovation.
January 23, 2025
Inspiring and Empowering Nurses at HIMSS25 to Improve Digital Healthcare Transformation Knowledge and Practice
At the 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas, nurses will have immense opportunities for learning and networking that span several essential and timely nursing informatics specialty topics, addressing technology, data, health equity, education, innovation and leadership. Together, these topics impact the informatics specialty and the modern workforce, advance the nursing profession and help nurses acquire new, essential skills for digital health transformation. The HIMSS Global Conference is always stellar, but I’m consistently moved and motivated after the preconference Nursing Informatics Forum. It is an exceptional event where nurse informatics and innovation experts, scholars and leaders come together to share insights about timely topics that nurses in all settings can take back to their places of work for impactful change.
January 21, 2025
HIMSS Seeks Innovative Emerging Solutions for HIMSS25 Europe Startup Pitchfest Competition
The third annual Startup Pitchfest has begun accepting applications for 2025 competitors, calling the healthcare’s most innovative emerging solutions to compete for a chance to earn brand visibility, mentorship, opportunities to for investment and access to a vast network of resources in health technology. Competition finalists will present their solutions on 10 June on stage in front of an esteemed panel of judges and health leaders at the 2025 HIMSS European Conference & Exhibition in Paris. Applications will be open until 11 March 2025.
January 16, 2025
Taking Care of Business at HIMSS25
Business and healthcare executives, financial managers, innovators and operational experts will meet to create the future of health at the 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition. Registration is open for HIMSS25, taking place March 3-6 in Las Vegas. The annual global conference guides health leaders toward financial sustainability and operational excellence with sessions and events focused on clinically integrated supply chain; financial management; innovation, entrepreneurship and start-ups; and product, program and portfolio management.
January 15, 2025
HIMSS Native American & Indigenous Community: 2024 Year in Review
Throughout 2024, HIMSS advanced its commitment as an ally and convener for better Tribal and Indigenous health, establishing a community of like-minded individuals to venture toward a more modernized and efficient healthcare system for Tribal populations.
January 15, 2025
Reflecting on 2024 with the HIMSS Professional Development Committee
January 14, 2025
Building the Workforce of the Future at HIMSS25
The 2025 HIMSS Global Conference & Exhibition will host decisive conversations focused on healthcare workforce development, staff retention, employee wellness and clinician burnout. Registration is open for HIMSS25, taking place March 3-6 in Las Vegas. The annual conference will unite experts in healthcare information and technology to redefine the crucial role of workforce in healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
January 13, 2025
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Revalidated for HIMSS EMRAM Stage 7
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Canada’s largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, has achieved a significant milestone in its digital health journey. CAMH has been revalidated for the HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM) Stage 7, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence in healthcare delivery. This accomplishment builds on CAMH’s first EMRAM validation. In 2017, it became the first mental health hospital in Canada to achieve EMRAM Stage 7 certification.
January 9, 2025
HIMSS Unveils Enhanced Membership Program to Support Healthcare Professionals and Advance Digital Health Transformation
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), a global advisor and leader supporting the transformation of the health ecosystem, is proud to announce the launch of its enhanced membership program. With a legacy of over 60 years, HIMSS remains dedicated to uniting a diverse network of healthcare professionals and technology innovators committed to transforming healthcare through information and technology. HIMSS professional society unites a growing community of approximately 125,000 individual members and approximately 1,500 organizational members worldwide —including health systems, provider organizations, non-profits, and technology market suppliers. HIMSS and its global membership network serve as a trusted resource for health system executives, clinicians, IT professionals, and industry leaders who are tackling the key issues facing the health and healthcare ecosystem.
January 8, 2025
HIMSS President and CEO Hal Wolf Named a Top 50 Healthcare Technology CEO for 2024
HIMSS is proud to announce that its President and CEO, Hal Wolf, has been recognized by The Healthcare Technology Report as one of the Top 50 Healthcare Technology CEOs of 2024. This prestigious honor highlights Wolf’s outstanding leadership and HIMSS’s vital role in reforming the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology. The Healthcare Technology Report's annual awards program celebrates leaders driving innovation and impact across the healthcare technology ecosystem. Nominees are evaluated on criteria such as organizational growth, product innovation, and long-term contributions to the sector.
January 7, 2025
HIMSS25 Europe Hosts World-Class Speakers for a Discourse on the Future of Healthcare
Healthcare’s foremost experts in Europe and from around the world will convene in Paris for the 2025 HIMSS European Conference & Exhibition, taking place 10-12 June, showcasing digital health leadership and groundbreaking clinical strategies. Registration is now open for HIMSS25 Europe, where the brightest minds in healthcare will help share best practices and foster collaboration in shaping the future of health and digital healthcare. Leading sessions on critical topics such as AI, cybersecurity, interoperability, and health equity will be executives from global health systems and health non-profits, senior government officials, health researchers, and practitioners.
December 23, 2024
New Year’s Resolutions for Healthcare Organization Cybersecurity in 2025
Looking to 2025, healthcare organizations have a fresh opportunity to reassess their cybersecurity programs and posture. Think of it like new year’s resolutions for healthcare organizations. No matter where an organization may be in its cybersecurity journey, there is always room for improvement. The stakes are very high — patient safety is of the utmost importance.
October 7, 2024
HIMSS Calls for Complete Testing Before Finalizing New Requirements in HTI-2 Certification Proposed Rule Response
September 5, 2024
Join Thousands of Healthcare Professionals Creating Tomorrow’s Health at HIMSS25 in Las Vegas
February 19, 2024
Improve Policy Implementation and Tackle Public Health Challenges at HIMSS25
Government leaders and policy professionals will engage with industry experts, explore innovative solutions and learn how tech can drive efficient and effective public health programs at the 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition. Registration is open for HIMSS25, taking place March 3-6 in Las Vegas. The annual global conference is the epicenter of healthcare innovation, empowering government leaders to drive positive change and improve healthcare outcomes within their communities. Attendees can get access to best practices and case studies in healthcare policy and regulation, collaborate with other government entities and international organizations and understand the impact of emerging technologies and trends.
February 12, 2024
HIMSS25 Equips Caregivers to Keep Patients and Populations Healthy
The 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition will be the epicenter for care innovation, where healthcare professionals will explore how telehealth, home-based care, personalized medicine and other alternative care delivery models are reshaping patient experience and quality management.
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Giving
Your tax-deductible donation makes it possible for the HIMSS Foundation to provide grants, internships and scholarships to help prepare and educate future health tech leaders. The HIMSS Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation organized and operated exclusively for charitable, scientific or educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
2025 HIMSS Foundation scholarship recipients
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Masters scholarship recipient
Bessy Lovos Davila
George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA
Major: Health Informatics
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Undergraduate scholarship recipient
Etana Israel
University of Nevada-Las Vegas Henderson, NV
Major: Bachelors of Science in Healthcare Administration and Policy
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