Meaningful Use

If personal impact and realistic processes aren't taken into account, technologies can actually be a hindrance, says HIMSS CTIO Steve Wretling.

State and regional HIEs have the deep experience necessary to improve interoperability, says John Kansky, president and CEO of the Indiana Health Information Exchange.

Norway Health Tech CEO Kathrine Myhre, winner of the HIMSS Europe Future50 award, says Norway is using lessons from oil and gas industry successes along with the country's pioneering culture to fuel the drive to maximize the healthcare system's potential.

The Big C. founder Stefanie Veraghtert says she created the platform to help connect a community that offers leadership and skill training, while transforming the patient journey.

Philips' Future Health Index report focuses on how digital health technology can improve the clinician and patient experience across the globe, says Paula Cobb, head of Global Strategic Marketing for Healthcare Informatics at the company.

The AMA is advocating for appropriate risk adjustment of performance results based on clinical and social determinants of health to avoid penalizing physicians.

Humana says it is the first national insurer to collaborate with Epic to bring together patients, providers, and the insurer in a value-based model.

The HIMSS & Health 2.0 European Conference in Helsinki will feature not only HIMSS' knowledge in healthcare digitization but also Health 2.0's network of innovators showcasing the latest dynamic healthtech solutions.

Daniel Zamora, Health 2.0 Manchester Chapter lead, says investors are trying to break into the NHS and ultimately improve patient care, but it's a challenge.

Jim Horowitz, manager at Beresford Ventures, says he uses conferences such as the annual HIMSS global event and its Health 2.0 VentureConnect to network and learn.