As we turn the page to November, the energy from the 2025 NC HIMSS Annual Conference is still fueling conversations across North Carolina’s healthcare IT community. This month, we celebrate continued collaboration and innovation while spotlighting key initiatives shaping our industry—from Global Health Equity Week to National Rural Health Day on November 20.

Across the state, healthcare leaders are engaging in events focused on improving access, advancing technology, and strengthening patient outcomes. In this issue, we’ll share insights from these efforts, highlight upcoming opportunities for learning and networking, and keep you connected to the trends driving transformation in health IT.

Whether you’re exploring new solutions or deepening your professional network, November is all about sustaining momentum and preparing for what’s next.

Upcoming Events

NC HIMSS Winter Dinner

Date: January 28, 2026

Location: Honeywell, 855 S. Mint St. Charlotte, NC.

Turning Conversations into Care:

How Natural Patient-Doctor Dialogue Becomes Accurate, Actionable Data

January 28th, 2026

Honeywell International, Inc

855 S. Mint St, Charlotte, NC

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Hosted by the NC HIMSS Informatics Workgroup

Sponsored by: TalkDesk

Speaker – Dr. Jeffrey Cleveland

Dr. Jeffrey Cleveland is a board-certified general pediatrician with more than 35 years of experience dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children and families. A recognized leader in clinical informatics, he serves as the Chief Medical Information Officer for ambulatory sites at Advocate Health and is the system’s Champion for Ambient Documentation. In these roles, Dr. Cleveland leads the evaluation, piloting, governance, implementation, and optimization of technology solutions that enhance patient care, improve clinical workflows, and support providers across the organization.

 

Dr. Cleveland will share his insights on Ambient Documentation and its impact at Advocate Health. His presentation will highlight how Ambient documentation is shaping clinical workflows, improving provider experience, reducing burnout, and influencing financial and operational performance. Dr. Cleveland will also discuss its effects on patient experience and outcomes, address key ethical and legal considerations, and offer a forward-looking perspective on the future of Ambient documentation in healthcare.

Going to HIMSS 2026?

Don’t Miss the Mid-Atlantic
Chapters Networking Event

Join the Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia HIMSS Chapters for an evening of networking, collaboration, and connection while at HIMSS26! This special joint reception brings together health IT professionals, innovators, and leaders from across the Mid-Atlantic region to celebrate our shared commitment to advancing healthcare through technology.

Whether you’re a long-time HIMSS member or new to the community, this event is the perfect place to connect with colleagues, meet chapter leaders, and discover new opportunities for involvement.

Register Here

Advocacy Corner

Raleigh, NC — November 8, 2025 — Valerie Rogers, Senior Director of Government Relations at HIMSS Global, and Brooke Yeager McSwain, Advocacy Chair for NCHIMSS, participated in a national task force meeting on November 7–9 focused on artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. The meeting brought together Senator Jim Bergin, Chair of the North Carolina Senate Health Care Committee, as well as legislative and gubernatorial staff from North Carolina and other states.

The task force included presentations on AI governance, implementation strategies, and regulatory opportunities from leaders across the healthcare and policy sectors. Speakers represented Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), OCHIN, the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), and AI experts from UNC Health and Duke Health.

This collaborative effort highlights the growing importance of state-level leadership in advancing responsible AI policy and innovation in healthcare.

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Sponsors and Sponsorship

How do these sponsors support healthcare IT?

Aligned Technology Group is an AWS-validated healthcare competency partner helping organizations of all sizes securely build and optimize in the cloud. US-based, they provide architecture, security, and cost-optimization expertise. Their team supports infrastructure, data & analytics, security/GRC, GenAI, managed services, and other solutions leveraging AWS HIPAA-eligible services. https://www.alignedtg.com/

INFRASI provides tailored IT and IoT solutions that enhance efficiency and connectivity. With deep technical and regulatory expertise, they guide and support projects end-to-end. Their scalable, cost-effective services ensure compliance and strong performance as your organization grows. https://infrasi.com/

Masimo is a global medical technology leader delivering advanced hospital and home monitoring solutions. From breakthrough SET® pulse oximetry and rainbow® Pulse CO-Oximetry to hemodynamic, brain, and capnography monitoring, Masimo provides accurate, noninvasive measurements that support better clinical decisions. Powered by the Masimo Hospital Automation platform, our devices and remote monitoring systems enhance workflow, improve patient safety, and extend high-quality care from hospital to home. https://www.masimo.com

Secure a sponsorship spot for NC HIMSS events for the 2024-2025 year! Click here to Become a Sponsor – North Carolina HIMSS (nchimss.org). For questions, please contact McRay Simmons.