As spring begins to arrive across North Carolina, longer days and early blooms remind us of the season of renewal and fresh momentum. That spirit of growth is reflected in the healthcare technology community as well, where collaboration and innovation continue to drive meaningful progress for providers and patients across our state.
March brings renewed energy across the healthcare technology community as we continue advancing digital transformation in healthcare. From interoperability and cybersecurity to data-driven care and patient access, the work happening across our health systems, technology partners, and public sector leaders continues to shape the future of healthcare.
This month also includes National Doctors’ Day on March 30, a time to recognize the clinicians whose work is increasingly supported by the digital tools, infrastructure, and health IT systems our community helps build and improve every day. As technology and care delivery continue to intersect, the role of health IT professionals in supporting providers and improving patient outcomes has never been more important.
Thank you for being part of the NC HIMSS community. We look forward to another month of learning, collaboration, and advancing healthcare together.
Upcoming Events
Spring Social – Top Golf
Join us at the NC HIMSS Spring Social on May 7 in Greensboro for an evening of networking, insights, and conversation around one of healthcare’s most pressing challenges — cybersecurity in a time of tightening budgets.
This year’s session, “Shrinking Budgets, Growing Threats – The New Cybersecurity Reality,” will explore how healthcare organizations are strengthening security programs, protecting infrastructure, and supporting patient care despite increasing risks.
Hear perspectives from industry leaders including Neil Dunn, Nick Galvez, Tom Maniaci, and Eddie Parish, and moderator Will Hall.
Connect with peers, exchange ideas, and stay ahead of evolving healthcare security challenges.
Top Golf
609 Guilford College Rd,
Greensboro, NC 27409
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NC HIMSS Annual Conference
Conference Details Coming Soon
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Chapter Sponsor Highlights
How do these sponsors support healthcare IT?
Digital Workforce is a leading business process automation and AI services and technology solution provider globally. Digital Workforce Outsmart services and technology solution suites allow organizations to save costs, accelerate digitalization, increase revenue, improve customer experience, and gain a competitive advantage.
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Founded in 2004 and based in Jacksonville, FL, iMethods is a Best in KLAS healthcare IT solutions and staffing firm known for quality and service. Ranked among the top five HIT Staffing providers by KLAS since 2019, iMethods earned Best in KLAS recognition in 2020, 2023, and 2025. The company has partnered with more than 150 healthcare organizations nationwide to deliver IT solutions on time and within budget while building meaningful client relationships.
www.imethods.com
Hospitals and healthcare organizations face challenges enabling staff quickly while protecting against targeted cyberattacks and meeting complex compliance requirements. With users often holding multiple roles across systems, healthcare identity management is too complex for manual processes. AI-driven identity security can help organizations strengthen security and improve operational efficiency.
https://www.sailpoint.com/
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