The Data: Elemental to Health campaign is seeking sustained funding for the Data Modernization Initiative (DMI) at the CDC, advocating for the upgrade of healthcare data systems. Speaking at the HIMSS25 conference, Tom Leary, SVP at HIMSS, and Janet Hamilton, executive director, CSTE, emphasized the necessity of funding to maintain the progress of the campaign. Hamilton further mentioned the need for billions in future funding to continue the advocacy mission.
Virtual technologies, patient input play a vital role in creating a smart hospital
At the HIMSS Global Health Conference, Roberta Schwartz of Houston Methodist Hospital discussed “Smart Hospitals in Action,” highlighting a multi-step plan for enhancing patient experience
