The Chapter Advocacy Task Force (CATF) informs, empowers, and mobilizes chapter leaders to advocate for health information and technology public policy at the state, provincial, and local levels. HIMSS welcomes all chapter leaders, regardless of role, to participate.

HIMSS's key public policy priorities: Interoperability; Connected Health; Cybersecurity & Privacy; and Value-Based Care

How can chapters advocate and work with government? To name a few...

• Hold an Advocacy Day and allow your members to meet with their legislators at the State Capitol
• Invite government officials, staff, and partners to chapter events
• Educate membership on advocacy priorities
• Recognize a government official for their contributions
• Request a proclamation from the Governor's office to declare State Health Information and Technology Day

First-time Chapter Advocate or need a refresher? Click here to get started.

See below for your Chair, Vice Chair, and a list of additional chapter leaders who make themselves available to mentor, and to the right for additional resources, including advocacy toolkits, meeting information, recognition opportunities, and public policy news and resources. 

Participate in monthly interactive CATF meetings to stay engaged and learn from your peers. 

Larry Voyten, Northern Ohio Chapter Leader, and Chapter Advocacy Task Force Chair, speaks on chapter advocacy at HIMSS23 Global Conference.

CATF Leaders and Mentors FY23-FY24

Task Force Chair and Vice Chair are experienced chapter advocates who volunteered to mentor advocates, moderate discussions, and advance Task Force strategy with the HIMSS Government Relations team. Contact your Chair or Vice Chair for any questions or mentorship on advocacy. 

Larry Voyten, Chair (Northern Ohio Chapter): lvoyten@gmail.com | 216-288-8198

Jordan Rose, Co-Vice Chair (Indiana Chapter): jordanrosehimss@gmail.com

Lee Lavergne, Co-Vice Chair (Dallas, Texas Chapter: leelavergne@yahoo.com

General Inquiries? Contact

 Evan Dunne at Evan.Dunne@himss.org