Population Health

One health record connects a fragmented health system where disparities are an issue, says Mitchell Thornbrugh, CIO of the Indian Health Service.

When tech delivers clinical evidence at scale, it reduces the variability of care, according to Stacey Caywood, CEO of Wolters Kluwer Health.

Alan Lavergne, VP of advocacy for the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of HIMSS, discusses the five Texas chapters collaborating to advance health equity with the state's legislature, and talks about winning an award recognizing his efforts.

Collaboration is needed for innovation to get out of siloes, says Olyvia Phillips, manager of equity initiatives for tech incubator MATTER.

Educating healthcare professionals on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data collection helps LGBTQ individuals to feel more inclusive and could lead to better outcomes, says Dana Trampas, senior digital health specialist at HIMSS.

HIMSS Chapter Advocacy Task Force serves as an information conduit for 57 chapters nationwide on issues such as health equity, says Lawrence Voyten, HIMSS board member and national advocacy chair.

The organization works toward attracting and prepping students for careers in the industry, as well as engaging employers to create a pipeline of feeder systems, says Grady Burrows, executive director of HIT in the CLE.

Dr. John Showalter, CPO at Linus Health, said an in-depth assessment can be conducted in about three minutes and lead to better diagnoses.

Dr. Jay Bhatt, managing director at Deloitte, said healthcare is more than just about access: It's a business imperative that requires business solutions.

Joana Feijó, business development director for Health Cluster Portugal, said her organization has looked to other countries to glean guidelines that can cultivate a more digital healthcare sector in Portugal.