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About HIMSS

HIMSS is ready to lead the transformation. Join us and other changemakers as we reimagine health, as one HIMSS and one world—together.

HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) is a global advisor, thought leader and member-based society committed to reforming the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology.

As a mission-driven nonprofit, HIMSS offers a unique depth and breadth of expertise in health innovation, public policy, workforce development, research and digital health transformation to advise leaders, stakeholders and influencers across the global health ecosystem on best practices. With a community-centric approach, our innovation engine delivers key insights, education and engaging events to healthcare providers, payers, governments, startups, life sciences and other health services organizations, ensuring they have the right information at the point of decision.

HIMSS has served the global health community for more than 60 years, with focused operations across North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

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Vision

To realize the full health potential of every human, everywhere.

Mission

Reform the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology.

History of HIMSS

In 2006, The Legacy Workgroup created this document to pass on our history to future members, audiences, and leaders of HIMSS.

HIMSS Bylaws

The HIMSS Bylaws are a key piece of our corporate governance framework, which supports the “One HIMSS” philosophy as well as our vision and mission.

HIMSS Foundation

HIMSS Foundation promotes health information and technology education and issue awareness on global and national levels.

Get Involved

Our members include more than 125,000 individuals, 430+ provider organizations, 500+ nonprofit partners and 550+ health services organizations. HIMSS offers a variety of membership types and ways to get involved. HIMSS has served the global health community for more than 60 years. Experience events in Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, North America and the United Kingdom.

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