What’s going on during #HIMSS18?

The IEEE Conference on Biomedical and Health Informatics (BHI) 2018 and the IEEE Conference on Body Sensor Networks (BSN) 2018, two premier flagship venues in the area of mHealth, health analytics and wearable computers, will be co-located this year along with the Health Information Management Systems Society Annual Conference (HIMSS) 2018.

The Power Press Party is a gala event showcasing the latest, brightest and very best of the Health Information Technology industry for our special guests — widely acclaimed reporters, influential trade publishers, editors, social media ambassadors, and industry analysts.

Dive bar? Absolutely! There will be pinksocks, smiles, darts, shuffleboard and hugs!

CHIME is excited about all the changes happening with HealthCare’s Most Wired, from updating and streamlining to new and improved benchmarking reports. In this session, they’ll share all that they are doing with this important program.

Coordinating communication among care teams is a challenge every hospital faces. One of the most difficult aspects is how to manage physician communication. Bringing physicians into the care team communication loop can improve care, lower costs and increase efficiency. Join a discussion about the challenges of physician communication and how to overcome them. Details here.

Do your patients feel connected to their physicians and other healthcare providers? Do they feel they are being listened to, and do they have access to the information they need to stay healthy and engaged? Join this meetup where we’ll discuss features like direct appointment booking, provider messaging, integration with wearables, online questionnaires, embedded video visits, and more. Details here

Consumer use of digital tools to manage health continues to rise, and patients are getting more comfortable with the shift to digital. But this time, consumers said loud and clear that today’s healthcare team is Patients+Doctors+Machines. So exactly how comfortable are US consumers with new technology capabilities such as virtual health and artificial intelligence? Are they open to using intelligent technologies, sharing data and allowing a combination of man and machine to power a new model of healthcare? The Accenture team will tell us what they said.

Learn what works and what doesn’t when it comes to marketing and selling to healthcare CIOs. This session will include insight from CHIME members Drex DeFord and Sarah Richardson, with a Q&A session to follow. Attendees will receive a handout with tips and tricks.

Join the #healthITchicks community for an audience-driven Q&A on how to create a career path that works best for your passions, experience, and goals. Stay afterwards for the annual photo!

Digital transformation is happening in healthcare. With digitization, comes automation. With automation comes more applications. With more applications, comes more data. ‘Dirty data’ might cost you more than you realize…especially when it’s stored in legacy applications that are not managed well. Join the discussion and share your insights into this important topic. Details here

This meetup organized by HIMSS will bring together the 20 social media ambassadors to talk about insights into healthcare IT, HIMSS18, and social media. Details here

Happy hour with industry thought leaders to discuss the impacts technology can have on the progression and development of how we think about providing care in non-traditional settings.

Join Windstream Enterprise for a beverage and discover the ways they can help you harness the power of a business-aware cloud network to connect, communicate and collaborate more effectively.

Network with ACCE members and experts from the health technology management and medical device domain – all are welcome to attend this complimentary event! Each RSVP will be entered into a drawing to win a pair of a “Beats Studio 2 Wireless” headphones – must be present to win!

Details about this event are not confirmed. Tweet us @dot_health if you know more!

Enjoy a fun filled event at Gilley’s! There will be plenty of food, drinks, free bull riding, line dancing and giveaways! This is one reception you won’t want to miss! We hope to see you in your best country attire – don’t forget the rhinestones!

The Signature Social Event for Canadians and their guests that are attending HIMSS. As in the years past, there will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and there is no charge to attend – all are welcome – we look forward to seeing you there.

Please join us at CUT Steakhouse on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, for some drinks, food, and networking. We are looking forward to seeing you there! RSVP required.

Details about this event are not confirmed. Tweet us @dot_health if you know more!

Invitation only event hosted by Startup Health. We’re experiencing sincere FOMO.

It’s no secret, the healthcare industry has an (over) abundance of data. Now that we have the data, how do we make it useful? How can we deploy machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies into driving better results in a healthcare environment? How do you take the data and make it actionable? We invite you to join the discussion on this hot topic. Details here

Join us by the massive HIMSS letters/statue/sign to take a community picture with the sign and then mix and mingle with members of the #HITsm and #hcldr communities. We’ll plan to take the picture about 12:30 and then the rest of the time we’ll just enjoy seeing old friends, meeting new ones, and finally meeting some people who feel like old friends that we’re just meeting for the first time.

Creating an effective unified communication strategy in healthcare requires an effective balance between human and tech. Do you prefer to call and schedule an appointment or schedule one online? The challenge in healthcare is the answer to that question depends on the patient. Join the discussion of an effective unified communication strategy that incorporates both humans and technology. Details here

Enjoy Colorado beer and delicious convention wine while touring a data center using VR!

Network with your peers and the Quest Diagnostics health IT team – including CIO, Lidia Fonseca.

Open to HIMSS VentureConnect attendees this exclusive reception will bring together entrepreneurs, investors and healthcare innovators for a special evening of drinks, food and networking. *This session is part of a special program called HIMSS VentureConnect. Extra fees and separate registration is required.

Rumor has it Matthew Holt will be there. Details about this event are not confirmed. Tweet us @dot_health if you know more!

A unique meetup that brings together healthcare IT bloggers, media professionals, tweeters, and other social media influencers at the mecca of Healthcare IT conferences. Please register each individual and please ONLY register people you know are coming. Space is limited so don’t register if you’re not going to come. Thanks!

Please join us at Public House for some drinks, food, and networking. We are looking forward to seeing you there! RSVP Required.

Sin City can be exhausting, so join us for a relaxing evening of drinks and appetizers at Nordic’s reception. Guests are welcome – but please RSVP.

Details about this event are not confirmed. Tweet us @dot_health if you know more!

Salesforce is bringing the trailblazing momentum of Dreamforce to Las Vegas and celebrating HIMSS18 in a big way. Fill out the RSVP form to request priority access to this exclusive celebration featuring:

• Complimentary cocktails and delicious food
• Private concert featuring special musical guests
• And many more surprises throughout the night

Details about this event are not confirmed. Tweet us @dot_health if you know more!

Art gives voice to patients at #HIMSS18: @ReginaHolliday will be painting a mural to show how HIT empowers patients. Stop by on Thursday to share your perspectives!

We’re seeing AI (Artificial Intelligence) applied throughout healthcare, but one of the most exciting areas we’re seeing AI make a difference is in the patient experience. What do patients expect? How can AI be used to meet patients expectations? What are the benefits and challenges of using AI with patients? Join us as we look at the impact AI will have on the patient experience. Details here