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Interoperability & HIE Forum

The Interoperability & HIE Preconference Forum is a one-day event bringing together healthcare IT professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore the latest developments in healthcare data interoperability and health information exchange. This premier forum delivers cutting-edge insights and practical strategies through expert-led sessions, equipping attendees with the knowledge needed to address the strategic, technical, and regulatory challenges shaping healthcare data sharing. The forum features in-depth exploration of healthcare data exchange standards, emerging interoperability frameworks, and the technical infrastructure required for seamless information sharing. Attendees engage in discussions addressing critical privacy considerations, data security protocols, and ethical data usage practices fundamental to building trust in health information exchange networks.

Monday, April 5  |  8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Potential Topics

  • CMS aligned networks and TEFCA 
  • Patient matching and digital identity
  • Current regulatory landscape updates
  • Provider and endpoint directories
  • HL7 FHIR and open data standards adoption
  • Pharmacy and dental interoperability initiatives
  • Health Plan/Payer and HIE collaborative initiatives
  • Improving digital quality measurement and frameworks
  • Clinical and operational successes
  • Digital insurance cards
  • Leveraging interoperable data for population health insights
  • Case studies of successful integration efforts improving audit readiness, care coordination, and patient safety

Who Should Attend?

Chief Digital Officers (CDO) / Chief Digital Health Officers

Chief Information Officers (CIO)

Chief Technology Officers (CTO) / Chief Technology Innovation Officers (CTIO)

Chief Data Officers (CDO)

Chief Quality Officers (CQO) / Chief Clinical Transformation Officers

Chief Innovation Officers

Chief Experience Officers

Chief Population Health Officers

Vice Presidents of Health Information Management (HIM)

Directors of Clinical Informatics

Health Information Exchange (HIE) Directors and Managers

EHR Directors and System Administrators

Clinical Integration Directors

Care Coordination Directors

Data Scientists and Analytics Leaders

Clinical Data Warehouse Managers

Integration Engineers and Architects

Interface Analysts and Developers

API Developers and Managers

Software Engineers and Programmers

Systems Analysts

IT Project Managers

Healthcare Consultants

Government or Public Policy Professionals

IT Professionals

Payers

HIMSS27 Pass Inclusions

Conference Plus Pass

  • Exhibit Hall Access ✅
  • General Sessions ✅
  • Keynote Sessions ✅
  • Light Refreshments ✅
  • Preconference Forums ✅
  • Opening Reception ✅
  • Executive Summit ❌
  • Exclusive VIP Event ❌

Executive Plus Pass

  • Exhibit Hall Access ✅
  • General Sessions ✅
  • Keynote Sessions ✅
  • Light Refreshments ✅
  • Preconference Forums ❌
  • Opening Recpetion ✅
  • Executive Summit ✅
  • Exclusive VIP Event ✅

Conference Pass

  • Exhibit Hall Access ✅
  • General Sessions ✅
  • Keynote Sessions ✅
  • Light Refreshments ✅
  • Preconference Forums ❌
  • Opening Reception ✅
  • Executive Summit ❌
  • Exclusive VIP Event ❌

Exhibit Hall Only Pass

  • Exhibit Hall Access ✅
  • General Sessions ❌
  • Keynote Sessions ✅
  • Light Refreshments ✅
  • Preconference Forums ❌
  • Opening Reception ✅
  • Executive Summit ❌
  • Exclusive VIP Event ❌

Preconference Only Pass

  • Exhibit Hall Access ❌
  • General Sessions ❌
  • Keynote Sessions ❌
  • Light Refreshments ❌
  • Preconference Forums ✅
  • Opening Reception ✅
  • Executive Summit ❌
  • Exclusive VIP Event ❌

Example Hot Lunch Buffet Menu

    • BUCKTOWN CAESAR SALAD: Romaine Lettuce, Shaved Parmesan, Garlic Croutons, Vegetarian Caesar Dressing
    • WEST LOOP QUINOA SALAD: Quinoa, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Dried Cranberries, Toasted Walnuts, Lemon-Tahini Dressing
    • CHICKEN BREAST VESUVIO: Vesuvio Potatoes, Peas, Vesuvio Sauce
    • SOUTH LOOP GRILLED SALMON: Chimichurri Sauce, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Asparagus
    • PILSEN ROASTED ROOT POTATOES & VEGETABLES: Baby Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips, Beets, Rosemary, Thyme
    • ELI’S CHEESECAKE BITES
    • FARMERS MARKET MINI FRUIT TARTS

    * Example menu only, subject to change