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Expanding access is only one part of telemedicine. Designing it to deliver consistent, high-quality care is the real challenge. This report highlights how healthcare leaders are building scalable virtual care models by aligning care pathways, workflows, and patient experience. The result is a more connected, efficient, and patient-centered approach to telemedicine delivery. Explore the full report to see how these strategies can be applied across health systems: bit.ly/4uCn1LO

Digital health transformation is advancing rapidly across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In the latest HIMSS EMEA Newsletter: ✨ A new case study on Mediclinic’s Care Collaboration Center in the UAE shows how virtual care models can deliver measurable clinical impact, strong patient satisfaction and scalable innovation. 📊 Findings from the 2025 Clinical Informatics Maturity Survey reveal how workforce development, governance and sustained investment play a critical role in advancing digital maturity. 📅 Plus upcoming HIMSS programs and events bringing the global digital health community together. Explore the latest insights and updates from across the region bit.ly/4lzQyC3

Communities within HIMSS bring people together to turn shared challenges into shared progress. At #HIMSS26, members of the global health community gathered across three receptions: the International Reception, the Celebration of Black Excellence Reception, and the Women in Health IT Reception. These gatherings reflect the many HIMSS communities that connect professionals to exchange ideas, build relationships, and advance leadership in health information and technology. Throughout the evening, attendees connected with peers, discussed trends shaping healthcare, and shared perspectives that help drive digital health innovation worldwide. Join a HIMSS community to connect, learn, and lead health information and technology initiatives with like-minded colleagues around the globe. bit.ly/4urTch6

A national vision for healthcare transformation took the stage at #HIMSS26 This morning, Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, joined Amy Gleason, Kim Brandt, and Hal Wolf to discuss CMS’s roadmap for transforming U.S. healthcare. The conversation focused on interoperability, patient access to health data, transparent pricing, and the use of advanced analytics and AI to reduce administrative burden and improve care delivery. Leaders also highlighted how these efforts support the Administration’s Make America Healthy Again initiative. At HIMSS, we educate policymakers, conduct research, and advance strategic public policy recommendations that drive the digital transformation of healthcare. Learn more about our public policy and advocacy work: bit.ly/4los3aR

Here's a peek at what happened at the HIMSS Annual Business Meeting at #HIMSS26. Global Board Member Mark Sugrue shared an update on our society of 130,000+ global members and the impact of our greater healthcare community. He also spotlighted partnerships and collaborations shaping the next phase of digital health transformation, including initiatives with organizations such as the Project Management Institute, AMDIS, KLAS, and global health partners across Europe and Asia. These collaborations are helping health systems and governments strengthen digital maturity, advance responsible AI adoption, and build the workforce and leadership needed for the future of health. Find your local chapter and community today ➡️ bit.ly/4sKUBOh

Here's a peek at what happened at the HIMSS Annual Business Meeting at #HIMSS26. Global Board Member Mark Sugrue shared an update on our society of 130,000+ global members and the impact of our greater healthcare community. He also spotlighted partnerships and collaborations shaping the next phase of digital health transformation, including initiatives with organizations such as the Project Management Institute, AMDIS, KLAS, and global health partners across Europe and Asia. These collaborations are helping health systems and governments strengthen digital maturity, advance responsible AI adoption, and build the workforce and leadership needed for the future of health. Find your local chapter and community today ➡️ bit.ly/4sKUBOh

Healthcare’s biggest questions were on the table yesterday during a press briefing with HIMSS President and CEO Hal Wolf. Topics ranged from the role of AI in improving care delivery and operational efficiency to the evolving role of technology across health systems. Hal also addressed the broader state of health globally and how HIMSS sees its role in helping lead digital health transformation across the sector. The room was full, and the exchange reflected both the urgency and the opportunity facing healthcare today. Hear more from Hal and other visionaries shaping the future of health as the conference continues.

It was a great first day at the #HIMSS26 exhibition and the HIMSS Connect experience. Throughout the day, attendees can stop by our booth to meet the HIMSS team, explore membership and professional development opportunities, and take part in education theater sessions focused on topics shaping our future, including digital health transformation, AI-enabled health systems, innovation informed by frontline practice, and the governance and regulatory frameworks guiding responsible AI adoption. For those joining us in Las Vegas, we invite you to stop by and connect. Not a member? We may have a fun surprise for you if you visit today! HIMSS Connect | Level 2 | Hall B | Booth 2016 Check out the schedule for the rest of this week 🔗 bit.ly/4b9DeiE

The #HIMSS26 community is back for an immersive day of sessions, conversations, and discovery ahead. Following this morning’s keynote, the day continues with a full program across the Venetian. The exhibition floor is open, education sessions are running throughout the day, and the HIMSS team is ready to engage with you at the HIMSS Connect booth. The afternoon continues with more sessions, discussions across the exhibit floor, and the Exhibit Hall Social Hour later today. And the conversations do not stop there. Specialty networking begins this evening as the HIMSS community continues connecting, sharing insights, and exploring what comes next for digital health.

Major question we heard around the conference today: how are health systems evaluating AI Investment? At the #HIMSS26 Global Leaders Exchange, Anne Snowdon, Chief Data Officer at HIMSS, and leaders from around the world shared global data revealing where health systems truly are in their AI journeys and what it will take to scale AI responsibly. These discussions are part of a broader effort across the HIMSS community to better understand how AI can be implemented responsibly and scaled across health systems. If you're onsite in Vegas, explore the full conference schedule to get immersed in more learning about the future of AI: bit.ly/46K1HtO

Today's the first full day of #HIMSS26, and during this morning's keynote, HIMSS's President and CEO Hal Wolf welcomed the community and set the stage for the week ahead. Keynote speakers Jon McNeill, CEO, DVx Ventures, and Dr. John Halamka, President of Mayo Clinic Platform, followed with a conversation on innovation, scaling and the future of healthcare transformation. A strong start to the week as the global health community gathers to exchange ideas and explore what comes next for digital health.

Welcome to Day 2 of HIMSS26. Just arriving at The Venetian? Stop by one of our registration desks to pick up your badge and get ready for #HIMSS26. In this video, we'll show you how to get started. The day will be packed with excitement, and here's a snapshot of what you can expect: ✅Experience inspiring keynotes. ✅Explore the exhibition floor. ✅Attend education sessions. ✅Connect with colleagues from around the world. Then, be sure to join us this evening for pavilion receptions and networking events. It is going to be another great day at #HIMSS26. See you around the conference.

What a start to #HIMSS26! Preconference Day delivered a full day of learning, thoughtful conversations, and new connections across the community. Thank you to everyone who joined us today and helped set the stage for the week ahead. Now it’s time to continue the conversation at tonight’s Opening Reception. Join us tonight, and we’ll see you tomorrow as Day 2 begins and the full HIMSS26 program comes to life.

Meet the people behind the experience. 👏👏🏾 👏🏻👏🏾 👏🏿 👏🏼 The HIMSS team is at #HIMSS26 all week, supporting the global health community across programming, partnerships, membership, research, and events. If you're looking for a place to catch theater presentations throughout the week, including featured case studies from our partners and sessions spotlighting health systems advancing digital health, the HIMSS Connect booth is your spot. Stop by to meet the team, learn more about HIMSS membership and resources, and find out how you can stay connected year-round. HIMSS Connect | Level 2 | Hall B | Booth 2016 We’d love to see you.

Congratulations to one of our member champions, Robert Coffey, recipient of the HIMSS Health Equity Award, presented during today’s #HIMSS26 Native American & Indigenous Symposium. The symposium celebrates leaders and partners working to strengthen Tribal health systems and advance equitable care. Robert is an enrolled citizen of the Comanche Nation and Clinic Director for the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma – Perkins Family Clinic. He's spent more than 30 years as an advocate for Tribal health and elevating Indigenous voices in digital health policy. Join us in recognizing Robert and his continued impact.

#HIMSS26 Preconference Day is in full swing at the Venetian, and the energy is building. Today’s sessions are digging into the real work behind digital transformation, from strategy and policy to the technologies shaping care delivery. Across the conference, leaders are exchanging ideas, challenging assumptions, and exploring what progress looks like in practice. This is exactly how HIMSS26 gets started. More sessions are still ahead this afternoon. Let’s keep the momentum going.

@gomurj We'll see you there!

Heading to #HIMSS26? Our team will be onsite connecting with health IT leaders and partners focused on interoperability, enterprise-scale workflows, and what it takes to make cardiac device management work reliably in real clinical environments. 📍Visit Murj® at @HIMSS ⤵️ Exhibit hall: Booth 419 Interoperability Marketplace: Kiosk 12511-10 📆Schedule a meeting: bit.ly/4uzoin8

@CoreMobileInc See you there!

Core Mobile AI is at @HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition! Stop by Booth #1218 to meet our team and see a live demo. Book a demo: @coremobileinc.com/s/y1vcLVyLpkWDSSVFvmFqwg2?ismsaljsauthenabled" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">outlook.office.com/book/CoreMobil… We look forward to connecting in Las Vegas! #HIMSS #HIMSS2026 #HealthcareAI #HIMSS

@MyndImmersive @ATT See you there!

We’re honored to be part of @ATT's technology ecosystem for connected, immersive healthcare at this year's @HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition. Visit us at the AT&T Booth at #1732 in the Vendor Headquarters! Learn more: about.att.com/blogs/2026/con… #Immersive #VR #XR

We're here. #HIMSS26 Preconference Day is officially underway in Las Vegas. HIMSS's President and CEO Hal Wolf opened the Executive Summit this morning, bringing together the health and care leaders who are actively shaping where this industry goes next. The opening keynote featured NYT bestselling author Jenny Wood and AdventHealth's President and CEO David Banks. The rest of the day is packed, too. Preconference Forums are running across AI, cybersecurity, nursing informatics, interoperability, and more critical topics in health and care today. If you just landed and this is your first HIMSS conference, the First-Timers' Guide at 2:30 pm was made for you. And at 5:00 pm, the Opening Reception opens to all attendees. Day 1 is already moving ahead full steam. Let's go: bit.ly/46K1HtO