Scholarship Application Open - the chapter is now accepting applications for this year's 2012 SoCal HIMSS Scholarship program. The deadline to apply is 11:59pm, Sunday, May 20, 2012. To apply, click HERE.
2011 Chapter of the Year Award - HIMSS SoCal Chapter is the national HIMSS recipient of the 2011 Chapter of the Year Award in large chapter category. A big congratulations to all the chapter members, especially all the chapter volunteer leaders for the hard working and dedication!
2011 HIMSS Presidential-Level Advocacy - SoCal HIMSS has retained national HIMSS advocacy Presidential Level recognition for 2011-2012 (the highest level of recognition demonstrating the highest tier of relationship-building legislative activity at a HIMSS chapter). Congratulations to our Advocacy team!
Upcoming Events
Thursday, June 28, 2012, 8:00AM - 5:00PM 5:00PM- 7:00PM Technology Showcase and Reception
7:00PM - 9:00PM Private and Guided Tour of the Library and Museum HIMSS SoCal Chapter in partnership with Ingram Micro, and UC Irvine Center for Digital Transformation Health IT Innovation Summit - mHealth in the Era of Affordable Care The Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, Yorba Linda, CA Sponsorship Opportunities Available Here Featuring internationally recognized innovation leaders such as:
Molly Coye, MD, Chief Innovation Officer, UCLA Health System
Jason Hwang, MD, innovation leader, author, and Co-Founder/Executive Director, Health Care of Innosight Institute
Jack Cranmer, CIO & Vice Chair, Mayo Clinic Arizona & Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale
Charlene Underwood, Chair, National Board of Directors, HIMSS
On behalf of the Southern California Chapter of the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (SoCal HIMSS), welcome to our website!
It is truly an honor and a privilege to serve as the Chapter President for the 2011-2012 year. I am very excited to work with our team of talented and hard-working board members and dedicated volunteer leaders. It is also an exciting time to be engaged in healthcare information technology as healthcare organizations face dynamic challenges of healthcare reform, EHR adoption, Meaningful Use and Health Information Exchange to reduce cost and improve quality.
With more than 2,200 members we are one of the largest chapters in the United States. HIMSS has more than 50 affiliated chapters, the largest health care information systems professional organization in the nation. Our purpose is to bring health care professionals together to promote the exchange of experiences and knowledge among colleagues and to assist members in their professional growth. We accomplish these objectives by presenting educational seminars/conferences, networking opportunities, and a forum for the exchange of ideas among those committed to the goal of improving patient care through the effective use of information technology.
One of our chapter’s strengths is providing valuable, successful educational programs and great networking opportunities. We have several significant educational programs planned for the year. We just completed another successful, record-setting Annual CIO Forum (December 1, 2011), and HITECH/Security Forum (January 24). In addition, Women Leaders in Healthcare IT held in San Francisco on January 20, organized by Arizona, Northern California, Southern California, and Washington Chapters, was a huge success. On April 4th, over 300 attendees came to our 3rd Annual Health IT Conference for a day of sharing and learning experience. Upcoming exciting programs include:
The Registration is open for the Health IT Innovation Summit - mHealth in the Era of Affordable Care (June 28, 2012, at the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum). We have exciting programs lined up, including three keynote speakers, and three panels. Dr. Molly Coye, Chief Innovation Officer at UCLA Health System, and Charlene Underwood, Chair of National HIMSS Board of DIrectors, are among national leaders who will speak at the summit. Three panel discussions are: Innovation Thought Leaders Panel, Technology Leaders Panel, and CIOs Panel. Registration will open shortly. Sponsorship opportunities are available here now.
For speakers and sessions lined up, please check the Calendar of Events page for details and additional programs as they become available.
In addition, our chapter held first Golf for Charity event on March 16. Led by Geri Pavia, the event generated proceeds which were dontaed to the Painted Turtle provding camping experience for sick children.
Thanks again for your interest in the Southern California HIMSS. We are all here to serve you, our members. I hope to hear from you soon. If you have any questions or comments, please send me an email.
Best regards,
Sam King, FHIMSS, CPHIMS
President, HIMSS Southern California Chapter
2011-12 HIMSS Chapter of the Year Award 2010-11 HIMSS Chapter Innovation Award 2008-09 HIMSS Chapter Innovation Award
