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Regular registration for the Healthcare Summit at Black Hat USA ends today. Featuring HIMSS-curated healthcare content, speakers, and sessions, this event brings healthcare and cybersecurity leaders together to tackle one of the industry's most pressing challenges: keeping care moving when systems are under pressure. Secure your spot before rates increase. Register today: bit.ly/4vqvLEX

Today's the day. Early bird rates for HIMSS26 APAC end tonight. The agenda is only part of the experience. HIMSS26 APAC extends well beyond the conference stage, from executive discussions and behind-the-scenes hospital visits to meaningful networking and immersive programs. It's an opportunity to experience healthcare transformation while building relationships with the leaders driving it forward. If Singapore has been on your calendar, now is the time to secure your place. Register today before early bird rates end tonight: bit.ly/4fls5yx

One of the best parts of HIMSS is the people behind our mission. When one of our colleagues is recognized for making a difference, it's a moment worth celebrating. Congratulations to Tammy Kwiatkoski, MBA, CAE, FHIMSS, Senior Director of Global Communities at HIMSS, on receiving the 2026 Chris Mahaffey Inspiring Leader Award from the Association Forum. The award recognizes leaders who create cultures of engagement, motivation and achievement, and honors Tammy's commitment to developing others, empowering her team and leading with purpose. Tammy, thank you for the passion, leadership and encouragement you bring to HIMSS every day. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and grateful to have you on our team.

Singapore is calling. Early bird pricing for HIMSS26 APAC ends tomorrow. Register now to join healthcare leaders from across the region for executive insights, practical innovation, high-level networking and the conversations shaping digital health transformation across APAC. Join us: bit.ly/4vsvG2S

What happens after you've identified a promising AI solution? At the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum, keynote speaker Daniel Yang, MD, Vice President of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies at Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Hospitals, will share how to turn AI potential into trusted clinical practice through responsible implementation. Join us in San Diego, October 22–23, for practical strategies to move AI from pilot to practice. bit.ly/4woEK9K

AI readiness does not begin with artificial intelligence. It begins with the foundations that make responsible adoption possible: enterprise governance, digital maturity, leadership commitment, clinical integration and measurable outcomes. Across Asia-Pacific, health systems are showing what this looks like in practice, from AI-supported clinical decision-making to rapid EMR advancement and real-time early warning systems. Hosted in partnership with SingHealth, HIMSS26 APAC brings together the leaders and organisations shaping the next era of digital health transformation across the region. Join us 23–25 August 2026 in Singapore. Register today: bit.ly/4w9FMq6

NHS Scotland’s Near Me Groups program has doubled virtual group consultation sessions since 2022. What began as a pandemic response has evolved into a national model for virtual group consultations across mental health, diabetes and maternity care. The growth reflects more than increased use: patient experience has improved, outcomes match or exceed in-person care, and the model is helping reduce travel while making care more convenient. Read the case study: bit.ly/4v7S6Gw

Patients remained at the center of many discussions during the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum in Boston. Throughout the event, speakers explored how AI can help people navigate care more easily, better manage their health and build confidence as they interact with the healthcare system, while also supporting the clinicians and teams who care for them. We'll continue exploring these opportunities at the next HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum in San Diego. We hope to see you in October: bit.ly/4peASpC

Every region is writing its own digital health story, and Asia-Pacific has become one of the most dynamic places to watch it unfold. As part of our HIMSS26 APAC Steering Committee spotlight series, Prof. Ming-Ju Tsai shares his perspective on the opportunities, challenges and decisions shaping healthcare across the region. Those conversations continue at HIMSS26 APAC, where healthcare leaders, policymakers, innovators and providers come together to exchange ideas, challenge assumptions and learn from one another. Guided by regional experience and strengthened by HIMSS research and digital maturity expertise, the event is designed to help organizations move forward with greater confidence. Join us in Singapore this August: bit.ly/4eFhXAs

There's still time to secure your place at HIMSS26 APAC. Early bird rates have been extended through 14 July. Hosted in partnership with SingHealth, HIMSS26 APAC brings together healthcare leaders, clinicians, policymakers and innovators from across Asia-Pacific and around the world for three days of learning, collaboration and discussion on the future of healthcare transformation. Join us in Singapore, 23–25 August 2026. Register today: bit.ly/449i1Cy

If you could only attend one of these sessions, which would it be? 👉 Securing connected medical devices 👉 Navigating the risks of agentic AI 👉 Solving healthcare's cybersecurity workforce challenge Fortunately, you won't have to choose. These are just a few of the conversations happening at the inaugural Healthcare Summit at Black Hat USA. Swipe through for a preview, then start planning your day. As a reminder, regular registration ends July 17. We'll see you in Las Vegas on August 4: bit.ly/4vqvLEX

The best healthcare executives begin preparing for leadership long before they earn the title. Applications are now open for Executive Connect, HIMSS’s immersive leadership development experience for aspiring and current healthcare executives. Offered in both hybrid and fully virtual formats this year, you'll learn alongside executive coaches, healthcare leaders and a close cohort of peers while strengthening your leadership skills, expanding your network and preparing to lead AI, digital transformation and organizational change with confidence. This is where healthcare leaders, current and future, push each other forward. Apply today. bit.ly/4wjmChv

Last chance to submit your proposal for HIMSS27. The Call for Proposals closes today, June 30, at 5:00 pm CT. If you've been planning to submit a session on digital transformation, AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, workforce, patient experience, or lessons learned from implementation, now is the time to take action. Every year, HIMSS attendees look for practical strategies, real-world experiences, and honest insights they can apply in their own organizations. Your perspective could help shape the conversations driving healthcare forward. Don't miss your opportunity to contribute to the HIMSS27 program. Submit your proposal today: bit.ly/4f6BfyV

Just one day left to secure early bird rates for HIMSS26 APAC. Healthcare leaders don't need more predictions. They need practical ideas they can take back to their organizations. That's why HIMSS26 APAC was designed to bring leaders together from across the region: to share what's working, what's changing, and what's next for digital health. Swipe to see why healthcare professionals across APAC are joining us in Singapore. Register today: bit.ly/4oqzwYo

As day two of the AI in Healthcare Forum in Boston began, the first day's message continued to resonate that sustainable AI depends on much more than promise. Across keynotes and case studies, leaders focused on what it takes to move AI from experimentation into real care settings, including workflow integration, local validation, governance, multidisciplinary collaboration and trust. The conversations reinforced that sustainable AI is not a one-time project. It is an operating capability that requires clear ownership, clinical champions, accountable implementation and ongoing measurement across adoption, quality, experience, operational impact and financial value. Today’s conversations continue with healthcare leaders exploring what it takes to scale responsible AI across health and care.

Congratulations to Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust for achieving HIMSS EMRAM Stage 6 validation. This milestone recognizes the trust’s advanced digital maturity, with strong alignment between technology and frontline care, and widespread adoption across clinical services. This is a significant step forward on the journey to Stage 7 and demonstrates the organization's dedication to enterprise-wide digital transformation. Read the full announcement: bit.ly/4v0mDG7

Nearly 45% of artificial intelligence initiatives in APAC are projected to miss their ROI targets this year. As healthcare organisations work to move beyond pilots and proofs of concept, many continue to face challenges related to governance, workforce readiness, operating models and data foundations. The question is no longer whether AI can create value. The question is what it takes to scale that value across the enterprise. Hosted in partnership with SingHealth, HIMSS26 APAC brings together healthcare leaders from across the region to explore the realities of AI adoption and the strategies needed to achieve sustainable impact. Join us: bit.ly/4otOvRp

What's one lesson you've learned that every healthcare leader should hear? As the HIMSS27 Call for Proposals enters its final days, we're looking for practical experiences, candid lessons, and proven strategies from across the healthcare ecosystem. Whether you've implemented AI, improved interoperability, strengthened cybersecurity, advanced patient outcomes, or led organizational change, your experience could help others tackle similar challenges. The Call for Proposals closes June 30 at 5:00 pm CT. If you've been considering a submission, now is the time: bit.ly/434LgWA

Dr. Meyeon Lee spends her days thinking about what comes next for healthcare. As Chairperson of the Future Innovation Committee and Head of Command Center at Hallym University Medical Center, she has a front-row seat to the opportunities and challenges shaping AI adoption across the industry. In our latest HIMSS26 APAC Steering Committee spotlight, she shares her perspective on the conversations healthcare leaders should be having right now. Join us in Singapore to continue those conversations with peers from across the region. bit.ly/4eFhXAs

Day one of the HIMSS AI Leadership Summit brought healthcare leaders together to tackle some of the most important questions facing the industry today. Dr. Fahad Razak opened the program by sharing lessons from work across more than 100 hospitals, highlighting how data, analytics, and leadership can help support better decision-making for both clinicians and health systems. HIMSS President and CEO Hal Wolf challenged attendees to think beyond traditional models of care and explore how emerging technologies can support a more connected, responsive healthcare ecosystem. Throughout the day, a recurring theme was that meaningful progress requires more than technology. It requires trust, collaboration, and a clear understanding of how new tools fit into clinical and operational workflows. We're looking forward to continuing the conversation tomorrow.