Happy New Year!

As 2022 moves further into the rear view, we focus on what 2023 will bring and the value we can DELIVER to members across North Carolina.

Is this the year you’ll get more involved in the NC Chapter? Maybe you’ll volunteer for a committee, join a special interest group (SIG) in cybersecurity, informatics or DEI, or attend one or more events hosted throughout the year. If interested, reach out to an NC HIMSS board member!

In this Newsletter

Upcoming Events, Winter Event Recap, NC HIMSS Scholarship & Sponsorship, Healthcare News

Upcoming Events

We will continue to provide updates on these events as dates, times, and locations become available. Look for updates on our website, Twitter, LinkedIn and membership emails.

Winter Education Webinar: Standing Out in Virtual Interviews

February 22 | 12:00–1:00 pm ET | Virtual Session

Speakers include Isabel Seifert, a recruiter at Intellect Resources, and Joe Arlotto, an account executive at Gravity IT Resources. Free to attend. Registration to come.

CPHIMS Certification Review Course

February 28, March 2, 7, 9 | 6:00–8:30 pm | Virtual Session

A virtual review course to help prepare for the CPHIMS exam. Free for members.

Learn more and register here.

HIMSS23 Mid-Atlantic Networking Reception

April 17 | 8:00–10:00 pm | Fatpour Tap Works in Chicago

Connect with other NC, SC and VA chapter members during HIMSS23 at Fatpour Tap Works in Chicago. $10 for members. Register here.

Cybersecurity SIG Event and Spring Social

May 17 | 4:00–8:00 pm | Drive Shack in Raleigh

Cybersecurity SIG discussing Power Grid Attack Readiness Essentials followed by drinks and golfing activities. Details and registration to come.

Other Events

Planning is underway for the Summer Education Offering and 2023 Fall Conference. Stay tuned for details!

Winter Event Recap

The NC HIMSS Winter Dinner was held on Monday, January 24, at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

It was a great success with two engaging speakers, networking, and dinner! Rasu Shrestha, MD, chief strategy and transformation officer at Advocate Health, enlightened participants with highlights and strategy for “The Pearl,” Charlotte’s planned innovation district right next to the city.

A significant component of Advocate Health’s (previously Atrium) 2025 strategy. Phase 1 of this strategy is well underway! Learn more about the innovation district.

After dinner, Bill Satterwhite, MD, a principal at Huron Consulting, gave a fun talk about managing stress with something for everyone. There was something for everyone. What a great kickoff to NC HIMSS’ lineup of 2023 events!

A big thank you to Tanium for sponsoring this event and Igor Gorlatov of the Kepler Team for this not-to-be-missed video!
Rasu Shrestha, MD
Bill Satterwhite, MD

NC HIMSS Scholarship

NC HIMSS will offer a 2023 scholarship of $2,500 to a master’s level college student. More to come on criteria and timing. This scholarship is being renamed in memory of Linda Hoover, who passed away in December.

HIMSS Certifications

How do I obtain CAHIMS or CPHIMS certification?

1.     Meet eligibility requirements for the CAHIMS Certification or CPHIMS Certification.

2.     Complete the CAHIMS or the CPHIMS exam application.

3.     Study (more details coming in next month’s newsletter).

4.     Test at a Pearson VUE Testing Center.

Additional Resources

·      CAHIMS Candidate Handbook

·      CPHIMS Candidate Handbook

·      Last month’s newsletter: What is the benefit to obtaining CAHIMS or CPHIMS certification?

·      Next month’s newsletter: How do I prepare for the CAHIMS or CPHIMS certification exam?

Review courses are an excellent way to prepare! NC HIMSS is offering a free CPHIMS Certification Review Course beginning February 28. Learn more and register.

Healthcare News to Know

National HIMSS updates and other important healthcare news in our state:

Become an NC HIMSS Sponsor

Our sponsors help us bring valuable programs to our members. Each month, we’re proud to showcase sponsors in this newsletter to share the value they bring to our community, and two of our newest sponsors are highlighted below. 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.

Sponsor Spotlight: Baxter

Every day, millions of patients, caregivers and healthcare providers rely on Baxter’s leading portfolio of diagnostic, critical care, kidney care, nutrition, hospital and surgical products used across patient homes, hospitals, physician offices and other care sites. Baxter employees worldwide are building upon the company’s rich heritage of medical breakthroughs to advance the next generation of transformative healthcare innovations. Hillrom products are now part of Baxter’s global portfolio. Learn more about Baxter.

Sponsor Spotlight: Harmony Healthcare IT

Harmony Healthcare IT is a data management firm that moves and stores patient, employee and business records for healthcare organizations. To strengthen care delivery and improve lives, vital information is preserved and managed in a way that keeps it accessible, usable, interoperable, secure and compliant. Whatever the legacy data needs – we get it done. That includes offerings around the lifecycle of data, ranging from application portfolio rationalization to data extraction, migration, conversion, retention, integration and destruction. Learn more about Harmony Healthcare IT.

Happy New Year!

NC HIMSS Board of Directors