February 2024 News

As we reflect on February, a month rich with significance and reflection, we find ourselves embracing the dual celebration of Black History Month and Heart Health Month. These observances are not just dates on our calendar; they are pivotal opportunities to honor the extraordinary contributions of African Americans to our society and to renew our commitment to promoting heart health awareness. Our mission, deeply rooted in leveraging technology for better health outcomes, reminds us daily of the importance of inclusivity and the critical need for accessible healthcare solutions. This month, as we look back on our journey and set our sights on future milestones, we remain steadfast in our commitment to bridging gaps in healthcare through innovation, education, and community engagement. Let’s embrace this time to learn, remember, and act towards a healthier, more inclusive world. As we navigate the digital landscape, we invite you to join us in advancing the frontier of healthcare IT, where every keystroke and line of code holds the potential to reshape the future of healthcare delivery for generations to come.

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.

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!

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. This event is sponsored by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), the state economic development authority for the Commonwealth of Virginia to encourage the expansion and diversification of Virginia’s economy.

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: The spring social will take place on May 1st from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. There will be an educational program followed by golfing at the Drive Shack Raleigh, 6901 Play Golf Way, Raleigh, NC 27607. Register here.

CPHIMSS Certification Prep Course: There will be a CPHIMS certification prep course to help our members with getting prepared to take the certification exam. FREE for members! Register here.

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 03/19/24

Informatics (Malcolm Sanderson)
Guide chapter efforts to improve patient care and outcomes using information and technology.
– Over 20 members…become an active member today!
– Reach out to Malcom for more details.

DEI in Healthcare IT (Jennifer Jury)
Provide opportunities to help promote the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the healthcare technology professions.
– Ability Summit FY24 March 7, 2024: Start building a more equitable and accessible future. In this free digital event, you can explore new accessible technology and learn from leaders with a deep and sometimes personal understanding of disabilities in the workplace. This is your chance to find out how to embed accessibility into your organization and improve opportunities for people across the disability spectrum.

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 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

Sponsors and Sponsorship

This month we highlight and thank two NC HIMSS sponsors: Palo Alto Networks and Duke Master of Management in Clinical Informatics.

Palo Alto Networks is the world’s cybersecurity leader. They innovate to outpace cyberthreats, so organizations can embrace technology with confidence. They provide next-gen cybersecurity to thousands of customers globally, across all sectors. Their best-in-class cybersecurity platforms and services are backed by industry-leading threat intelligence and strengthened by state-of-the-art automation. Whether deploying their products to enable the Zero Trust Enterprise, responding to a security incident, or partnering to deliver better security outcomes through a world-class partner ecosystem, they are committed to helping ensure each day is safer than the one before. Learn More.

Duke University School of Medicine Master of Management in Clinical Informatics (MMCi) is a one-year Master’s degree designed for working professionals that combines business and technology to improve health. 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