As we embrace a new year, it’s a perfect time to consider the opportunities that lie ahead. The start of a new year brings a sense of renewal to explore novel ideas, embrace change, set fresh resolutions, and delve into exciting experiences. Join NC HIMSS on a journey of education, networking, discovery, and growth throughout 2024.
Recent Chapter Activities & Updates
NC HIMSS’ Winter Dinner was held on January 22, 2024, at Honeywell in Charlotte, NC. It kicked off with a happy hour followed by dinner and a panel discussion focused on “Generative AI Revolution in Healthcare: Exploring Opportunities and Challenges”. Thank you to our panelists for great discussions and to Honeywell for hosting and sharing the great views!
North Carolina HIMSS Awarded Silver Chapter, Get Involved in 2024!
We announced in December that our chapter earned the prestigious HIMSS Silver Chapter Award acknowledging our chapter’s outstanding efforts to promote innovation, collaboration, and leadership in the healthcare IT sector. Consider getting involved! Join one of the workgroups listed below now.
Upcoming Events
HIMSS 24 (Orlando) Southeast Chapters Networking Reception: Offsite networking reception at The Pub on March 11 from 8 pm – 10 pm, hosted by NC, SC, and VA. Register here.
HIMSS 24 Mid-Atlantic Chapters Networking Reception: Join us on March 13 at the Nuance/Microsoft booth #2741 from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm. There will be drinks, food, and camaraderie. Register here.
Spring Social 2024: Location and date pending.
CPHIMSS Certification Prep Course: Virtual series coming this Spring to help you prepare to take the CPHIMSS Exam
NC HIMSS Fall Conference, Wrightsville Beach : October 10 – 11, 2024. Mark your calendars to join us at the Hotel Lumina! More details to come.
Workgroup Updates
Cybersecurity (Mark Mormann)
Lead efforts to educate and guide the chapter in cybersecurity awareness and activities.
– Next monthly team meeting is February 20.
Informatics (Malcolm Sanderson)
Guide chapter efforts to improve patient care and outcomes using information and technology.
– Over 20 members…become an active member today!
DEI in Healthcare IT (Jennifer Jury)
Provide opportunities to help promote the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the healthcare technology professions.
– March 7 the Ability Summit, hosted by Microsoft, will be held. This is free online event. More information here.
– Planning an Accessibility webinar later this spring, look for details to come out shortly.
Emerging Leaders (Blake Jones)
Provide opportunities for dialogue, learning, and support to emerging leaders in healthcare information and technology.
– With an engaging first meeting of the year, we’re still hoping to adding new members to the workgroup. If you’d like to join us, or learn more about our meeting rhythms or content, please feel free to reach out to Blake Jones for more information.
Become a workgroup member today! If you are interested in joining the planning committee for any of these Workgroups, please email Steffany Whiting.
Healthcare News Highlights
- A look into 2024’s coverage of North Carolina health policies
- Medicaid expansion bringing swift benefits in North Carolina
- Crooning for a Cure: The star-studded song that changed NC’s health care landscape
- NC groups work to improve health equity amid Medicaid changes (audio)
- Task force to focus on social media algorithms, gun storage education to help keep NC kids safer in 2024
- Our reporters look into their health policy crystal balls for 2024
Sponsors and Sponsorship
This month we highlight and thank two NC HIMSS sponsors: Ascom and Spectrum Enterprise.
Ascom is a global solutions provider focused on healthcare ICT and mobile workflow solutions working with thousands of customers across six contents and in over 40 sectors, from hospitals and long term-care groups, to prisons, high-risk industries and international retailers. Ascom’s vision is to close digital information gaps allowing for the best possible decisions — anytime and anywhere — and to provide mission-critical, near real-time solutions for highly mobile, ad hoc, and time-sensitive environments. Learn More.
Spectrum Enterprise provides a combination of modern fiber network, portfolio of solutions, and relentless commitment to providing the best client experience. Connectivity is at the core of Spectrum Enterprise, including over 230,000 fiber-route miles and 279,000 fiber-lit buildings. Learn More.
Become an NC HIMSS Sponsor
Thank you to all of our sponsors for supporting healthcare IT, healthcare delivery, and the health of all of us across North Carolina! Click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
Regards from the NC HIMSS Board of Directors
