HIMSS Virginia Chapter

Congratulations to UVA Health from HIMSS Virginia Chapter and HIMSS for being named the #1 hospital in Virginia for 2025 by Newsweek! This achievement reflects excellence in hospital quality metrics and patient care, as ranked through a rigorous evaluation process. The methodology highlights the importance of patient experience and outcomes—vital areas where hospitals must continually improve. As healthcare continues to evolve, staying ahead of trends like these is crucial for enhancing service and accessibility. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eRQwdHMz #UVAHealth #HIMSSVirginia #vahimss #Newsweek

In just 3 months... Join us at the Ransomware Readiness conference on April 3, 2025, at Boar's Head Resort in Charlottesville, VA! Keynote speaker Paul Curylo will lead discussions on the latest ransomware threats in healthcare IT. Dive deep into crisis mitigation strategies and learn how your organization can safeguard sensitive health info. Connect with peers passionate about security—let’s fortify our defenses together! Will you be there? Register here: https://ow.ly/zCv350Uxoav ...and tag a colleague in a comment below! #HIMSSVirginia #vahimss #Cybersecurity #CybersecurityConference #HealthcareSecurity #HIMSS #RansomwareReadiness #HealthcareIT #CrisisMitigation #DataProtection #Networking

In a thought-provoking discussion, Margaret Lozovatsky, MD, FAMIA from the AMA shares key #DigitalHealth trends to watch for in 2025! Topics include AI's evolving role in healthcare, the rise of remote patient monitoring, and telehealth usage trends. Plus, insights on how AI can combat physician burnout! Hosted by Todd Unger. 💡 https://ow.ly/Sk6n50UxF1r #HealthcareInnovation #Telehealth #HIMSSVirginia #vahimss

Happy New Year! As 2025 kicks off, make this your best year yet! If you are in the field of healthcare, why not take a moment to learn more about HIMSS and the benefits that only HIMSS and specifically HIMSS Virginia Chapter can provide? Connect with us today and become part of a local network of like-minded professionals. Join HIMSS Virginia Chapter now for just $39, less if you are a student, and enjoy unique benefits, including focused education, advocacy efforts, timely insights, networking opportunities, and special interest groups—all tailored to the needs of healthcare IT communities. Is the company or organization that you currently work for an Organizational Affiliate with HIMSS? If so, you can sign up for free by using your work email. For nearly two decades, our chapter has been committed to connecting and empowering professionals to collaborate and innovate, driving improvements in healthcare outcomes across the Commonwealth. Join Today: https://ow.ly/BQ6t50Ux59c

Eric Liederman, MD, MPH warns of a healthcare crisis. With 55%-70% of organizations affected, isolation stifles collaboration and shared learning. Recent UC San Diego research reveals the dire impact of ransomware on multi-hospital systems. According to Dr. Liederman, it is time to address this urgent threat! Read more: https://ow.ly/2Vjf50UxFaX #HealthCareCrisis #Cybersecurity #HIMSSVirginia #vahimss

This might be the most exciting post of the year! Take a moment to relive 2024 for the Chapter: https://lnkd.in/eAwVwWB4 Look back and enjoy the accomplishments, before we take a look forward. As we reflect on 2024, it is clear that HIMSS and HIMSS Virginia Chapter has propelled healthcare forward, especially here in Virginia! With new members and innovative ideas emerging, our collective passion shone brightly. A huge THANK YOU to all who contributed—members, sponsors, board members, organizational affiliates and volunteers alike! Let’s celebrate our achievements and ponder what lies ahead. What was a highlight for you from this past year? What trends do you foresee shaping next year? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #HIMSSVirginia #HealthcareInnovation #CommunityImpact #Gratitude #FutureOfHealthcare #vahimss #HIMSS

Great opportunity to learn about #data in action 5.5.25 in Staunton. Thank you HIMSS Virginia Chapter and Augusta Health for your support and contributions.

How can AI transform revenue cycle workflows? 🤔 By tuning large language models for healthcare, AI can better understand clinical records—empowering revenue cycle workers to drive productivity, optimize coding, and uncover additional revenue.   AKASA CEO Malinka Walaliyadde shares how their AI delivers impressive results, including $1.5M in recovered revenue per $1B in patient revenue. 🚀   Watch the full video on HIMSS TV: https://bit.ly/4fmWRUH

🕎✨ Happy Hanukkah, everyone! As many light the first candle tonight, may our hearts be filled with love, joy, and gratitude. May this Festival of Lights bring miracles to your homes! #Hanukkah2024 #HIMSSVirginia #vahimss

Happiest of Holidays from the HIMSS Virginia Chapter! As we celebrate this joyous season, we want to extend our warmest wishes to all our members, partners, sponsors and the entire Health IT community in Virginia. 2024 has been an incredible year of innovation and progress in healthcare across our state. From groundbreaking advancements in Health IT to the remarkable efforts in enhancing patient care, Virginia has been at the forefront of driving positive change. We are proud of the strides made in cybersecurity, data analytics, and healthcare equity, and we look forward to continuing this momentum into 2025. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our collective success. May your holidays be filled with joy, health, and meaningful connections. Here’s to a bright and promising year ahead! Happy Holidays! 🎉 #HIMSSVirginia #HealthIT #HealthcareInnovation #HIMSS #Holidays #Virginia #vahimss