Past Events
5 Dec
Come join the Western PA HIMSS Chapter to celebrate the holidays, meet new people, and enjoy food, beverages and fellowship! Admission includes appetizers and 2 complimentary drinks. RSVP Deadline:...
19 Oct
For more information, please visit: https://www.pahealthsummit.org/
11 Oct
Dr. David Rich will address "Opioid Epidemic from a Technology Perspective," and Dr. Ryan Marino will address "Harm reduction, and specifically the roles of naloxone and buprenorphine." This is part...
19 Sep
Details TBD!
22 Aug
Chapter President Ryan Brown and President-Elect Erika Burkart will discuss: Introduction to the Chapter Mission/Vision Goals for the year Upcoming events Getting involved in the Chapter
1 Aug
Details TBD!
25 Jul
Join us for an evening of networking and meet the new 2018-19 board members! The event will take place on the rooftop of the PLSG (weather permitting). There will be complimentary hors d'oeuvre and...
16 May
5:00-5:30PM Registration/Networking 5:30-5:40PM Introduction to the CCM by Sara Fess, CCM Director 5:40-6:00PM Chapter Updates & Keynote Introduction by Richard Wojtaseski, UPMC ISD Director and...
8 May
Join ACHE and HIMSS for a panel discussion on what "gamification" is and how healthcare systems are using it to engage patients, improve patient experience, quality measures/outcomes, and open...
1 May
Members of DVHIMSS, Western PA HIMSS, and Central PA HIMS will conduct a full set of Advocacy HIT Day activities on Tuesday, May 1st, 2018 on the Hill in Harrisburg. Members will visit legislative...
30 Apr
PA HIMSS chapters will recognize legislative leaders via an awards ceremony on Monday, April 30th, 2018. ( Reception with Awards Ceremony to follow). Thanks to our 2018 Sponsors! For more information...
11 Apr
Healthcare Payor IT topics that will be covered include challenges healthcare payors face in the workplace and in their field, skills needed in the healthcare payor IT field, and what is needed to...
5 Mar
22 Feb
Topics to include: Cybersecurity in Healthcare, Cloud Security, Third Party Risk Management, and Security Awareness About the Speakers: Michael Pry Michael is the Director of Continuous Improvement...
8 Feb
Come network with other Students interested in the Healthcare and Healthcare IT field! Appetizers will be provided. Limited seating available! Deadline to register is 2/1.
23 Jan
Description: "How we started NetBeez: A Startup Story," "AlphaLab" Speakers: Jim Jen and Stefano Gridelli Jim is the Executive Director of Innovation Works’ AlphaLab accelerator programs that provide...
6 Dec
Come network with other professionals in the Healthcare and Healthcare IT field! Appetizers will be provided along with 2 drinks per person. Limited seating availability....register now!
8 Nov
Topics include "Nursing: What is Your Quest" and "Overview of Quality Analytics" Speakers: Johanna Bellon, PhD, CFA and W. Michael Widman, MSN, RN-BC, CCRN
13 Oct
The Western Pennsylvania Healthcare Summit, or PAHS, is a one day summit sponsored by Pittsburgh’s leading healthcare business education organizations including the Allegheny County Medical Society,...
21 Sep
Refreshments will be served! WordPress is the #1 platform for website development, yet it's also the #1 target for cyber attacks. These attacks cause a lot of time, money, access and information...
9 May
Speakers: Senator Thomas Killion, 9 th Senatorial District Representative Jesse Topper, 78 th Legislative District Lauren Hughes, MD, PA Deputy Secretary of Health for Innovation Whitney Krosse,...
9 May
Come to the Capitol with your fellow HIMSS members on May 9 to visit lawmakers and promote the use of health information technology to better serve the health care needs of Pennsylvanians. For more...
8 May
Join the Pennsylvania HIMSS Chapters as we honor: Lauren Hughes, MD, PA Deputy Secretary of Health for Innovation Senator Thomas Killion, 9th Senatorial District Representative Jesse Topper, 78th...
5 Apr
Tentative Agenda 6-6:40: Networking 6:40-6:45: Introduction/Overview of WPHIMSS 6:45-7 pm: Speakers: Shirley J. Brandon, RN, MSN and W. Michael Widmann, MSN, RN-BC, CCRN 7-7:15 pm: Healthcare...
21 Feb
Take a break from the busy conference schedule, connect with local members of their chapter, and network with your WPA HIMSS chapter board of directors!
21 Feb
The Central Pennsylvania, Delaware Valley, Jersey and Western Pennsylvania HIMSS Chapters are partnering to bring you a fabulous lunch and networking reception at HIMSS16. Join us and meet members of...
20 Feb
Western PA HIMSS President, Jenny Sabol, will again be co-chairing the 2nd annual Millennials on a Mission Reception at HIMSS17! Join the Millennial generation for cocktails, cutting edge...
20 Feb
Take this opportunity to see true value in HIMSS membership. Learn about HIMSS Chapters, Communities, Special Interest Groups (SIGs), Fellows, Committees, Task Forces, Emerging Professionals and more...
19 Feb
The 2017 HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition, February 19–23, 2017 in Orlando, brings together 40,000+ health IT professionals, clinicians, executives and vendors from around the world...
25 Jan
Healthcare organizations are challenged on a regular basis to meet ever changing compliance and regulatory requirements while balancing resources and operations to maintain excellent patient care...
23 Jan
IHE Connectathons are a cross-vendor, live, supervised and structured testing event where industry leaders test implementations of IHE Profiles to advance health IT interoperability. All tests are...
15 Dec
Telemedicine technology has the potential to transform health care delivery and address many care coordination challenges facing the U.S. health care system, including access to quality healthcare...
7 Dec
To register, email Eric Balash at balashe@duq.edu
10 Nov
Distinguished panelists will discuss leadership in the healthcare industry and showcase how the MBA Healthcare Management program can lead to a successful career.
31 Oct
On October 31, 2016 the CERT Division at Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute and the Pittsburgh Technology Council will host the Cyburgh, PA Initiative - 2016 Healthcare...
14 Oct
The Western Pennsylvania Healthcare Summit, or PAHS, is a one day summit sponsored by Pittsburgh’s leading healthcare business education organizations including the Allegheny County Medical Society,...
13 Sep
Please join Central PA HIMSS in September for a Fall Educational Event. It is a great networking event that allows for many opportunities to interact with colleagues working in Health Information...
8 Sep
Join the Western Pennsylvania HIMSS Chapter Thursday, September 8 for a half day of networking and discussion about the role of information technology in the future of healthcare. Registration begins...
20 Jul
Please join us for a discussion with Dr. Andrew Watson and an overview of the Center for Connected Medicine. Topics will include: What type of wearables are benefitting patients the most? What are...
22 Jun
Please join us for a recap of HIMSS16, as well as presentation from Wellcentive! Food and drinks will be provided.
16 May
Join fellow Pennsylvania HIMSS members in Harrisburg May 17-18 as we educate our legislative representatives on key HIT issues and recognize our Legislator of the Year, Representative Matt Baker.
7 Apr
The humanities are vital to an informed and engaged society. We must value their impact and embrace their role in other disciplines.
2 Mar
Western PA HIMSS President, Jenny Sabol, will be co-chairing the inaugural Millennials on a Mission Reception at HIMSS16! Join the Millennial generation for cocktails, cutting edge conversation, and a photo booth. This exclusive reception offers an opportunity for Millennials, those born between 1980 and 2000, to network with their peers of future leaders and innovators, while also giving back to the community.
2 Mar
Take this opportunity to see true value in HIMSS membership. Learn about HIMSS Chapters, Communities, Special Interest Groups (SIGs), Fellows, Committees, Task Forces, Emerging Professionals and more during this casual and informative open house. Light refreshments will be served.
2 Mar
The Central Pennsylvania, Delaware Valley, New York New Jersey and Western Pennsylvania HIMSS Chapters are partnering to bring you a fabulous lunch and networking reception at HIMSS16. Join us and meet members of our boards to learn more about our annual programs, events and activities.
1 Mar
TEKsystems is hosting a “Main Event” party on Tuesday March 1st from 7-10 PM (invite below). Please RSVP with Jenny Sabol (jennifer.sabol@gmail.com) if you will be in Las Vegas and would like to attend!
29 Feb
The 2016 HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition, February 29 - March 4, 2016 in Las Vegas, brings together 40,000+ health IT professionals, clinicians, executives and vendors from around the world. Exceptional education, world-class speakers, cutting-edge health IT products and powerful networking are hallmarks of this industry-leading conference. More than 300 education programs feature keynotes, thought leader sessions, roundtable discussions and e-sessions, plus preconference symposia and workshops. Thank you and hope to see you Las Vegas!
28 Jan
*Please note location change* Allegheny Health Network’s Matt Carbonara, Manager Information Assurance, and Jason Sobek, Senior Information Assurance Engineer, will be discussing security challenges in healthcare, current state of security capabilities, top 2015 incidents, and issues they see on a daily basis. The presentation will start at 6pm, followed by networking. Light appetizers and beverages will be served.
14 Jan
Join us for an evening of fun, food, drinks and conversation!
14 Dec
Please join us for appetizers and drinks. Rich Ong, Vice President & CIO of St. Vincent Health System will be present on a variety of HIT leadership topics. An opportunity to network with fellow WPA HIMSS members will follow.
7 Nov
Registration is open for the 2nd Annual PA Healthcare Summit hosted by AAHA, ACHE, HFMA, and HIMSS!
17 Sep
Please join us for a night of food, friends and fun!
14 Aug
Come meet the new Board of Directors for an informal networking event!
10 Jun
Join us for a free networking event!
20 May
Western PA HIMSS, along with Central PA HIMSS, is planning to present the third edition of an annual program to look into the future with “Healthcare 20/20: The Technology Vision” on May 20, 2015.
14 Apr
Join us for a networking luncheon between the Ohio HIMSS and Western PA HIMSS Chapters!
14 Apr
Join us for a networking breakfast between DVHIMSS, CPAHIMSS, WPAHIMSS!
12 Apr
Register now to save your spot and discover answers to pressing questions, explore hundreds of market-ready solutions, hear expert perspectives on critical issues, and network with thousands of like-minded professionals, clinicians and executives from around the globe.
28 Jan
The IHE NA Connectathon Conference held at the Global Center for Health Innovation is the cornerstone of the annual interoperability testing event!
14 Dec
Ensuring you are familiar with all areas covered by the CPHIMS exam
12 Dec
Educational program of current HIMSS nursing informatics resources
12 Dec
Visit local hospital facilities
11 Dec
Connecting providers, engaging patients, and transforming healthcare
18 Nov
The Western Pennsylvania Healthcare Summit jointly sponsored with AAHAM, ACHE, and HFMA presented educational materials in areas dealing with patient engagement, data analytics, cost management and telemedicine.
8 Nov
The Health IT Workforce Development & Training Conference jointly sponsored with the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of HIMSS addressed the needs of students, educators, veterans, and healthcare IT Hiring Managers.
16 Oct
Focused on the problems faces by physicians, nurses, and clinicians using Electronic Health Records
5 Sep
On Friday September 5th 2014, over 130 participants experienced outstanding presentations from national leaders in the Data Analytics field sharing their experience with Big Data in healthcare.
26 Jun
Thank you to Dr. Don Mon for speaking at the "HL7: A View from the Top" event! HL7 is developing functional standards that will impact the operations of care delivery professionals like nurses, pharmacists, and physical therapists.
6 Jun
On Friday, June 6th, the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) hosted "Healthcare 2020: The Technology Vision Part II" at the Double Tree Pittsburgh hotel.