As we step into March, a month symbolizing renewal and growth, we are reminded of the vital role technology plays in healthcare. From electronic health records to telemedicine innovations, March is a time to celebrate progress and envision a healthier future for our communities. Let’s share insights and drive positive changes in the healthcare landscape.
For those interested, mark your calendars for the NC Epic User’s Group Meeting on March 25-26, 2024, hosted at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, NC. Registration and abstract submissions currently open. Join in the engaging discussions and collaborative learning to continue to pave the way for healthcare transformation!
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Recent Chapter Activities & Updates
Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Chapters’ Networking Receptions
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Chapters’ Networking Receptions at HIMSS ‘24 in Orlando this month. These events were a huge success, and it is fun to connect with members across HIMSS chapters!
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.
North Carolina HIMSS Nominating New Board Members
North Carolina HIMSS Chapter will nominate new board members for the 2024-2025 year. Be on the lookout for an opportunity to cast your votes.
Upcoming Events
Data Sharing and Patient Privacy Spring Social 2024 on May 1
Join us at the NCHIMSS spring social on May 1st from 4pm – 8pm. There will be a program followed by golf event @ Drive Shack Raleigh, third floor at 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.
Nursing Informatics Bootcamp April 15-16 (Greenville SC)
SCHIMSS conference April 17 (Greenville, SC)
Last time this bootcamp will be offered before the eligibility for the certificate goes up! Signs ups get a free pass to the HIMSS SC annual conference for free AND receive CEUs as well.
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.
- Excited to announce we added a new workgroup member…the Executive Director of the Carolina Cyber Center
- Organizing a “Patient Privacy and Data Sharing” program for the 1st half of the Spring Social at the Drive Shack in Raleigh on May 1
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.
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
- NCDHHS Highlights Resources Available as Sports Betting Becomes Legal in North Carolina
- What to know so allergies don’t keep you down this season (podcast)
- Helping Improve the Lives of People with Developmental Disabilities
- White House announces President Biden, VP Kamala Harris to visit NC March 26
Sponsors and Sponsorship
This month we highlight and thank two NC HIMSS sponsors: iMethods and Fortified Health Security
IMethods provides highly-skilled healthcare IT staffing solutions following a “right-person, right-place” approach to ensure clients get the best possible solutions to their healthcare IT needs and consultants get every chance at a truly successful placement. iMethods has a successful placement ratio of nearly 95%… 9.5 times out of 10 consultants successfully solve clients’ most complicated healthcare IT hurdles. Learn More.
Fortified Health Security provides advisory and threat defense services backed by a passionate team of highly skilled professionals with an in-depth understanding of the unique complexities of healthcare IT. Fortified Health Security constantly adapts its services to combat evolving cybersecurity threats with an approach that integrates deep industry expertise, proactive risk management strategies, and advanced technologies to deliver tailored solutions that fortify the cybersecurity posture of healthcare. 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
