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Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society

Contact Information

Executive Director
33 West Monroe Street
Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60603-5616

312-664-4467 (Voice),
312-664-6143 (FAX),

Internet Resources

himss@himss.org

www.himss.org/ASP/index.asp

Abstract

The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) is a cause-based, not-for-profit organization exclusively focused on providing global leadership for the optimal use of information technology (IT) and management systems for the betterment of healthcare. HIMSS frames and leads healthcare practices and public policy through its content expertise, professional development, research initiatives, and media vehicles designed to promote information and management systems' contributions to improving the quality, safety, access, and cost-effectiveness of patient care.

Publications

HIMSS distributes information through conference proceedings, CD ROMs, fax-on-demand, guidebook series, and an Internet presence. The Society performs annual surveys in the areas of compensation, healthcare computing trends, and other issues. Serial publications: HIMSS News - monthly newsletter; Healthcare Information Management - quarterly journal.

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Notes

12.5.2011. inactivated: no consumer level information - DK

Audit

Date Entered: 6/1/1998
Date Edited: 12/5/2011
Date Revised: 1/3/2002
Health Referral Number: HR0682
Accession Number: DP91A0963

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