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What's New at HIMSS

Vendor Notebook - Eclipsys rolls out LIS at Minn. hospital

University of Utah recovers stolen billing records

Survey shows doctors don't trust the government's use of EHRs

GE Healthcare heads to the Olympics

Joint Commission posts 2009 hospital standards online





Participate in the HIMSS 2008 Compensation Survey

By participating in the HIMSS Compensation Survey – you’ll help yourself and your peers find out if you are getting paid what you’re worth. Is there a discrepancy in salaries between men and women? Do organizations with larger NET revenues pay more? Does one state average higher salaries versus another state? Does experience matter when it comes to increasing your paycheck?

Click here to take the HIMSS Compensation Survey. This link is available through July 31, 2008. Results will be announced later this year on the HIMSS website. To thank you for your participation, you’ll be entered to win one of ten $100 American Express Gift Cards.




Get LinkedIn
The Society has created a HIMSS LinkedIn Group to further connect its members and beyond. LinkedIn is an online network of more than 20 million experienced professionals from around the world, representing 150 industries.

HIMSS members: we want to extend the invitation to join the HIMSS LinkedIn Group. Get LinkedIn with HIMSS!





HIMSS Announces Organizational Affiliate Program Exclusively for Healthcare Providers
HIMSS’ Organizational Affiliate (OA) program goes beyond the individual and corporate categories of membership and focuses on technology, education, and networking for the entire organization—from senior management to entry-level staff.

The OA program is designed for all healthcare provider organizations, and provides the opportunity for healthcare organizations to reduce costs, increase employee education, and enhance networking opportunities—which translates to new possibilities regardless of the total number of employees or level of technology exposure.

Some of the benefits include:

• Unlimited memberships (IT staff, nurses, physicians, pharmacists, etc.)
• Complimentary full registrations to HIMSS events (Annual Conference, Summit, etc.)
• Custom EMR Adoption Model reports
• Exclusive access to HIMSS eLearning Academy


HIMSS’ eLearning Academy provides a stay at home value with comprehensive and topical educational programs and the flexibility to take courses that complement both your schedule and professional growth.

To become an Organizational Affiliate or for more information, email Phillip Shaffer or call 312-915-9275.






Show your Spirit & Wear HIMSS Gear
HIMSS Gear is available to all members. It is also an opportunity for you to purchase great logo gear. Items include: shirts, hats, visors, mugs, water bottles, and more! Plus, for every item purchased $1 will be donated to the HIMSS Foundation. Order your HIMSS Gear today!









Renew Your HIMSS Membership Today!
Why Renew?

· Abundant networking opportunities in special HIMSS communities.
· A strong voice on Capital Hill.
· Outstanding educational opportunities.
· Access to the latest industry research.
· Tremendous discounts on valuable resources.

Here's an easy way to renew your HIMSS membership...click here!

If you have any questions or would prefer an electronic invoice be mailed to you please send your request to membership@himss.org or call (312)664-4467.




Let the HIT Dashboard Do the Tracking for Interoperability Initiatives
Visit the HIMSS HIT dashboard at www.himss.org/statedashboard/ to access a comprehensive information tracking tool! The HIT Dashboard organizes information by project types or components to make it easier to find information by state on:

· Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) Initiatives by State
· HIMSS Chapters
· Davies Award of Excellence winners
· Agency for Health Research and Quality
· Bridges to Excellence
· Private Health Information Exchanges




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