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HIMSS12 Top Ten Observation List

Posted on29. Feb, 2012 by Cassie Thiessen.

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My new and awesome employer, Impact Advisors, asked everyone from our team who attended HIMSS this year to write up a Top Ten Observations list to share with others in the firm. I had such a good time writing it up, that I thought I would post here for HealthcareITToday.com readers as well. 10) Viva [...]

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Day 3 of HIMSS12 – Discussions, Dinner, and “Don’t Touch That!”

Posted on27. Feb, 2012 by Gwen Darling.

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Day 3 of HIMSS12. In addition to several client meetings, this was the day of two big events that promised to be the most satisfying of the week from my perspective, and neither let me down. Additionally, two fantastic meals were included – bonus! I just wish I had read the sign on the minibar. [...]

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Day 2 of HIMSS12 – Stilettos, Bed Sharing, and a Trip to Urgent Care

Posted on24. Feb, 2012 by Gwen Darling.

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It’s always good to have a plan, but you just never know where you’re going to end up at the end of the day. . . here’s the story. Gwen DarlingGwen Darling is the CEO of Healthcare IT Central, the leading online Career Center for Healthcare IT job seekers and employers, and the Editor/Founder of [...]

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Day 1 of HIMSS12 – Lines, Lights, and Ladies’ Night!

Posted on23. Feb, 2012 by Gwen Darling.

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Each year I try to blog about my personal experiences at the HIMSS conference for Healthcare Informatics magazine, so that those who can’t make it can get a sense for what it’s all about. Day 1 was all about lines, light, and Ladies’ Night! Here’s the story. Gwen DarlingGwen Darling is the CEO of Healthcare [...]

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ICD-10 “Snooze” Debate at HIMSS12

Posted on22. Feb, 2012 by Joe Lavelle.

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To summarize my observations on the delay at HIMSS12, there is CLEARLY a difference of opinion between the IT and coding communities (HIMSS, AHIMA, etc.) and the Physicians. IT is strongly saying MOVE FORWARD with Oct 1 2013. Physicians are saying WE ARE NOT READY.

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Wondering How to Network? Find Healthcare IT Events Like This in Your Town

Posted on27. Sep, 2011 by Joe Lavelle.

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When it comes to networking, the HIMSS organization presents GREAT opportunities. HIMSS puts on THE most popular yearly national healthcare IT conference each year with over 25,000 attendees and 800 exhibitors. (This year’s conference is in Las Vegas Feb 20-24). In addition to the national conference, HIMSS provides many local and virtual conferences as well.