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Today marks the official beginning of National Nurses Month, and HIMSS is proud to recognize the nurses whose expertise, leadership, and compassion continue to shape healthcare every day. From the bedside and the OR to executive leadership and digital transformation initiatives, nurses play an essential role throughout the healthcare ecosystem. Even in the face of ongoing challenges, they continue to adapt, lead, and deliver extraordinary care to patients and communities around the world. Throughout the month, we will spotlight nurse members and leaders who are advancing healthcare and shaping the future of health technology. Stay tuned for those stories in the coming weeks. Recognize the dedication and impact of a nurse you admire by sharing this post.💙

Big ideas move faster when communities come together around a shared purpose. We're spotlighting two community-led sessions at #HIMSS26Europe that will bring practical insight and lived expertise to the forefront. The Women in Health IT Community will explore how leadership and representation help drive innovation in digital health, while the Virtual Care Community will examine how governance, digital tools, and scalable care pathways can support national mental health strategies. Join the conversation in Copenhagen: bit.ly/4c4zaC6

The conversations shaping #HIMSS26Europe deserve a host who can make complex ideas clear, engaging, and impossible to ignore. We are pleased to welcome Lucy Hedges, a journalist and broadcaster specializing in consumer technology, as MC for three keynotes in Copenhagen. She'll guide discussions on some of the most important questions facing healthcare and AI today. Lucy reminds us that HIMSS26 Europe's sessions will challenge how we think about innovation, leadership, and the future of care by defining the kind of AI future we want to shape, keeping Europe competitive in the global AI race, and staying human in the era of robots. Hear Lucy's perspective in this video, then join us in Copenhagen next month as these conversations take center stage: bit.ly/4mPnsiI

National Volunteer Week may be ending, but our gratitude lasts far beyond this week. To every HIMSS member who gives their time, shares their expertise, and leads with purpose, we thank you. Your work strengthens our community, advances digital health transformation, and helps move us closer to our vision of realizing the full health potential of every human, everywhere. Your dedication continues to exemplify the power of this community. Thank you for helping us shape what comes next.

Healthcare doesn’t need more innovation headlines. It needs clarity on what to do next. If you're heading to #HIMSS26Europe, join us at the HIMSS Connect Booth to see how digital maturity is being applied across healthcare systems today. From workflow optimization to measurable improvements in patient outcomes, we’re translating innovation into scalable, real-world impact. Connect with our team, explore global insights, and take part in the conversations shaping what’s next in healthcare transformation. Reserve your spot: bit.ly/4mPnsiI

Healthcare doesn’t need more AI headlines. It needs clarity on what to do next. The HIMSS Future of AI in Healthcare Series brings together leaders defining how AI is governed, implemented, and measured across the enterprise. Designed to move beyond pilots, this is where strategy connects to real-world application and measurable outcomes. Join the conversation bit.ly/4tkkpkR

A healthcare cyberattack does not unfold slowly. Patrick Bizeau, CIO, Swiss Medical Network, will join a live simulated cyberattack at #HIMSS26Europe where hospital CIOs will navigate critical decisions as an incident escalates in real time. This session will highlight the leadership and coordination required when systems, data, and patient safety are at risk. Hear why he's coming to HIMSS26 Europe, then reserve your spot in Copenhagen next month: bit.ly/4cq0KbT

Registration for #HIMSS26APAC is now open. This August in Singapore, healthcare leaders from across Asia-Pacific will come together to examine the strategies, technologies, and policies shaping the future of digital health. Centered on the themes of trust, intelligence, and agility, the conference examines the growing role of artificial intelligence in healthcare, offering a framework for meaningful exchange and clear direction in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Reserve your place with early bird rates available through July 1: bit.ly/4cANOQq

Across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, progress in digital health doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s shaped by local systems, policy environments and the realities of care delivery. At #HIMSS26Europe, our geographic communities bring those perspectives together, offering a closer look at how different countries are advancing, where adoption is gaining traction, and what’s still to be solved. Join the conversations: bit.ly/4cq0KbT

Meet the experts behind the AI insights. The HIMSS AI Advisory Group brings together leaders across clinical care, data, informatics, and innovation to shape the Future of AI in Healthcare Series. Their collective experience helps connect strategy to execution, grounding AI in the realities of care delivery, data, and system-wide change. Join us: bit.ly/3QdYxsG

AI adoption in healthcare is accelerating faster in the health model than the policy and governance frameworks of the medical model can keep pace. At the 17th Korea Healthcare Congress, HIMSS President and CEO, Hal Wolf made it clear: this is not just about new tools, it’s about reshaping how care is delivered, who delivers it, and where it happens. Health systems are moving from pilots to real-world deployment at scale, while countries take divergent approaches to governance and best practices continue to emerge. The focus now isn’t adoption. It’s alignment: strategy, governance, trust, clinical integration, and measurable outcomes. Learn how to benchmark your organization’s AI and digital maturity: bit.ly/487gI9J How is your organization aligning AI adoption with governance and accountability as you scale? Tell us in the comments.

Nearly 50% of healthcare organizations do not have set digital health strategies in place. Digital health transformation is a global imperative. As a mission-driven independent society serving providers, innovators, and individuals within health systems and governments worldwide, HIMSS advances shared standards and measurable benchmarks that strengthen local execution. Global insights drive measurable impact. Explore HIMSS benchmarks and global impact stories: bit.ly/4sEo5Ni

Across EMEA, AI is starting to scale, and that shift is reshaping how health systems operate. The HIMSS EMEA Newsletter brings together the policy changes, digital health trends, and real-world signals behind that progress. From member insights to what’s coming next, it’s a clear view of where the market is moving. Read the latest edition: bit.ly/4tTfozJ

Interoperability remains one of healthcare’s most persistent challenges. Fragmented systems, inconsistent standards, and governance complexity continue to limit the full value of health data. At the HIMSS Interoperability Showcase®, real-world implementations demonstrate how organisations are addressing these barriers and advancing data exchange to support better decisions, stronger coordination, and improved outcomes. 19–21 May 2026 | Copenhagen Explore the programme: bit.ly/4chXdME

¡Un gran paso para la comunidad de salud digital en el ámbito hispanohablante! 🌍 Nos complace anunciar que la certificación CPHIMS ya está disponible en español, gracias al impulso de la HIMSS Iberian Community y la Universitat Politècnica de València. CPHIMS es una credencial internacional de referencia en la gestión de sistemas de información en salud, diseñada para líderes que impulsan la transformación digital en el sector. Inscríbete ahora y aprovecha el precio especial para miembros de HIMSS. Además, podrás realizar el examen durante #HIMSS26Europe, también con condiciones especiales. Una oportunidad única para certificar tu expertise y conectar con la comunidad internacional de health IT. 🔗 bit.ly/4t32n6s

Most innovations do not fail because they are bad ideas. They fail because they never make it past the pilot. At #HIMSS26Europe, Shruti Kothari joins a panel of experts to unpack what it takes to move from concept to practice in complex health systems. From navigating resistance to building something that actually scales, this session gets into the realities behind innovation that sticks. Explore the HIMSS26 Europe schedule to discover more exciting topics: bit.ly/4vINp7F

What does measurable transformation actually look like? ✅ $40 million in ROI driven by smarter scheduling and resource optimization. ✅ 140% increase in infusion center capacity and utilization. ✅ 30% reduction in patient wait times for treatment. ✅ Highest Digital Health Indicator score in North America. These outcomes are not isolated wins. They are the result of aligned strategy, measurement, and execution from Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, and Greater Baltimore Medical Center. Vision sets direction. Execution delivers impact. HIMSS accelerates digital health transformation, equipping health systems and governments around the globe with insights, benchmarks, and solutions to improve operations, outcomes, and patient experiences. Explore our Digital Excellence in Healthcare Case Study Series to see how measurable transformation takes shape in practice: bit.ly/4cyaaTY

#HIMSS26APAC is coming to Singapore! August 23 to 25 marks a defining moment for healthcare leaders navigating the next era of AI. Co-hosted with SingHealth, HIMSS26 APAC is where strategy meets execution and where the future of digital health in APAC takes shape. This year’s conference centers on themes of trust, intelligence, and agility as the foundation for reimagining and transforming health. More details are coming soon. Stay tuned for next week’s registration announcement.

Virtual nursing is delivering measurable impact at Duke University Health System, improving patient experience, reducing nurse turnover, and easing workforce strain. But the truth remains clear: sustainable impact requires more than a successful pilot. Scaling virtual care depends on integrated, in-room technology that supports seamless workflows, stronger operations, and enterprise-wide adoption. This case study highlights how to move from early results to true digital health transformation. Read more 🔗 bit.ly/47ORRXX

We all share a responsibility when it comes to global health. Each year, World Health Day reinforces why continued advocacy matters, especially in addressing the barriers many communities face in accessing care. First celebrated in 1950 to mark the founding of the World Health Organization, this day serves as both a reflection and a reminder of the progress made through innovation and evidence-based research while pointing to the work still needed to advance health outcomes and strengthen the future of global care.