HIMSS is a 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 conducts a variety of conferences and events to educate, meet and network with Healthcare IT professionals around the globe, out of which the Annual conference held each year is the most important.

Like other HIMSS Annual conferences, HIMSS 12 also offers more than 300 education sessions on meaningful use criteria and standards, HIT privacy policy, ARRA, Electronic Medical Records etc. HIMSS2012 also has an exhibition floor where around 1000 vendors showcase their latest innovations and product launches. Also there is the interesting 'Interoperability Showcase' where participants demonstrate their unique technologies in different clinical scenarios.

* Make sure to include our Friday, February 24 presentation on your schedule: My Bandwidth Needs Are Out of Control: Understanding Connectivity Options