An Overview of HIMSS

1. An Overview of HIMSS Christopher Kunney, CPHIMS, CPHIT, MSMOT Georgia HIMSS Chapter President

2. Who are we? Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (aka HIMSS) is a global, cause-based, not-for-profit global enterprise producing health IT thought leadership, education, events, market research and media services around the world. Founded in 1961, HIMSS encompasses more than 52,000 individuals, of which more than two-thirds work in healthcare provider, governmental and not-for-profit organizations across the globe, plus over 600 corporations and 250 not-for-profit partner organizations, that share this cause. HIMSS, headquartered in Chicago, serves the global health IT community with additional offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

3. Who belongs to HIMSS? HIMSS represents more than 50,000 individual members, of which more than two-thirds work in healthcare provider, governmental and not-for-profit organizations. HIMSS also has more than 570 corporate members, and 120 not-for-profit associations as members. Anyone who wants to transform healthcare through the best use of IT and management systems is welcome to join HIMSS.

4. Who leads HIMSS? HIMSS is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors—a group of HIMSS members elected by the membership. HIMSS Board Chairman - Mr. Scott MacLean is Deputy CIO and Director of IS Operations for Partners HealthCare in Boston, Massachusetts.

5. How are HIMSS resources utilized? How does HIMSS use its resources to contribute to the transformation of healthcare through the best use of IT and management systems? HIMSS provides a unique forum for its members to collaborate on programs and initiatives that contribute to the common good. HIMSS funds activities which enable individuals and groups to gain consensus on best/common practices, equip stakeholders with tools and resources to transform healthcare within a care setting, learn from each other and create positions. Examples include: Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE), the Alliance for Nursing Informatics, our senior IT executive community, our Annual Conference & Exhibitionand our Latino Initiative.

6. HIMSS RESOURCES • ICD-10 Playbook – • Davies Awards - Award-winning case studies on EHR adoption, implementation strategies, ROI and improvements in patient care. • The Annual Leadership Survey, our flagship research project. This survey provides insight on the priorities, barriers and future of healthcare IT from a variety of perspectives, including CIOs, CEOs and physician and nursing executives. • Vantage Point, a monthly publication that provides HIT professionals with the opportunity to respond to current events and issues in the industry. • Clinical Informatics Insights - Provider’s source comprehensive articles on effective integration of informatics • Business Edge - Connecting clinical and financial systems • Health IT Policy Update - Detailed news analysis on the economic recovery bill, healthcare reform, and federal departments • Information Xchange - Extended coverage, news and resources about interoperability and standards leading to information exchange • HIMSS Weekly Insider - includes member profiles, news about the Society, and information on tools and resources that are free to HIMSS members • 2013 HIMSS Salary Calculator & Compensation Survey– compensation and salary information with the HIMSS Salary Calculato • HIMSS 2011 Nursing Informatics Workforce Survey - study that explores the background of 660 nurse informaticists.

7. HIMSS Partners (Nonprofit Members) Islamic Medical Association of Mid Michigan IVD Industry Connectivity Consortium Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology Joseph H. Kanter Family Foundation Just For Patients Kansas Department of Health & Environment Kids With Food Allergies LCF Research Life Science Alley Linked Health Data Foundation Long Term Post Acute Care Health IT Collaborative Maryland Biotechnology Center MDISS Medical Group Management Association Medical Information Network-North Sound Medical Society of DC Medical Tourism Association MEMS Industry Group Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty mHealth Alliance Michigan Health Connect Michigan Primary Care Association Mill City Innovation and Collaboration Center Mississippi Hospital Association MITA Mobile Technology Association of Michigan MUSE International NADAP NAPHSIS NARES Nashville Health Care Council American Immunization Registry Association American Medical Association American Medical Billing Association American Medical Institute American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association American Nephrology Nurses' Association American Nurses Association American Occupational Therapy Association American Organization of Nurse Executives American Osteopathic Association American Osteopathic Association of Medical Informatics American Physical Therapy Association American Podiatric Medical Association American Psychiatric Association American Society For Healthcare Risk Management American Society of Anesthesiologists American Society of Clinical Oncology American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) AMIA Anesthesia Quality Institute ANIA-CARING APHA Latino Caucus Applications Developers Alliance Area L AHEC ASHHRA Ashoka Innovators For the Public Association for Competitive Technology Association For Healthcare Documentation Integrity Association of Asian Pacific Health Organizations Association of Business Process Management Professionals Association of Change Management Professionals Association of Clinicians for the Underserved Association of Community Cancer Centers Association of Hispanic Healthcare Executives Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurs Association of Peri Operative Registered Nurses (AORN) Association of State and Territorial Health Officials ATIS AAAHC - Accreditation Association For Ambulatory Health CareAADEAAMIAcademy of Managed Care PharmacyAcademy of Nutrition and DieteticsAcademy of Women's HealthACCIM - American College of Clinical Information ManagersACPE - American College of Physician ExecutivesAcumentra HealthAFCEA InternationalAHDI-NEMAAHIMAAlabama Primary Health Care AssociationAlliance for Nursing InformaticsAMDISAmerican Academy of Ambulatory Care NursingAmerican Academy of Family PhysiciansAmerican Academy of Medical AdministratorsAmerican Academy of NursingAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck SurgeryAmerican Academy of Pain MedicineAmerican Academy of PediatricsAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Academy of Physician AssistantsAmerican Arbitration AssociationAmerican Association of Medical Society ExecutivesAmerican Association of Nurse AnesthetistsAmerican Association of Nurse PractitionersAmerican Bar AssociationAmerican Cancer Society Cancer Action NetworkAmerican College of CardiologyAmerican College of Clinical Engineering (ACCE)American College of Emergency PhysiciansAmerican College of Healthcare Executives - SETCAmerican College of PhysiciansAmerican College of RheumatologyAmerican Congress of Obstetricians & GynecologistsAmerican Dental AssociationAmerican Diabetes AssociationAmerican Foundation For the BlindAmerican GI Forum National Veterans Outreach ProgramAmerican Health Lawyers AssociationAmerican Holistic Nurses AssociationAmerican Hospital Association

8. GA HIMSS The Georgia Chapter of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (GAHIMSS) provides statewide leadership for the advancement and management of healthcare information and technology.

9. FY14 - GA HIMSS STRATEGIC GOALS • Provide ALL Member Access To GA HIMSS Events/Programs • Increase Sponsorship and Sponsor value in GA HIMSS • Increase Partnership with Affiliated Associations • Support HIMSS National Advocacy Initiatives

10. GA HIMSS BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD OFFICERS • President - Christopher Kunney, CPHIT, ESMOT - (Infinite Options, LLC) • President - Elect and Advocacy Committee Co-Chair - J.A. “Chip” Strosnider ( Kaiser Permanente) • Secretary - Cynthia Windsor- (iDragonfly Consulting) • Treasurer - Liz Hansen – (Ga-HIN, GA-HITEC) • Programs Chair - Sepi Browning (Brighthour) • Communications Chair - Amin Holmes (Ambit) • Sponsorship Chair - Gina Haylett (QTS) • Professional Development Co-Chair - Regina Cole – (GA State University) • Membership Chair - Shirley Woodhead (Stoltenberg Consulting) • Advocacy Co-Chair - Gretchen Tegethoff (Athens Regional Medical Center) • HIE Liaison - Dee Cantrell (Emory Healthcare) • Members at Large • Robert Aaron – (Microsoft) • Charles Christian – (St. Francis Hospital) • Stephanie McDonell – (Piedmont Health Systems) • Debra Cancilla – (Grady Health Systems) • Anna Ramanathan – (Georgia Regent Health System) • Tonya D. Martin – (CDC) • Student Board Member(s) • Allison Miller - Georgia State University • Bryan Thompson - Georgia State University • Advisory Committee • Robert Aaron - Microsoft • David Cowan - Georgia Institute of Technology • Dr. Denise Hines, (GA-HITEC) • Don Kinser - EDI International • Sheldon Tyndall - TJ Samson

11. Signature Events & Activities • GA HIMSS Trade Faire and Regional Conference • National Health IT Week – Washington, DC • HIMSS National Conference • Healthcare IT Day at the GA Capital • Nursing Informatics Conference • Lunch and Learn Events • Evening Network and Thought Leadership • GA HIMSS Annual Golf Tournament and Fund Raiser • Vendor and chapter sponsored webinars • GA Radio - Web Podcast • Partnering with other association (e.g. GAHIMA, GAHE, TAG, etc.)

12. Vist Us At:HIMSS National Websitewww.himss.orgGeorgia HIMSS Website www.gahims.org