Time to Celebrate National HIT Week

The Michigan Chapter of HIMSS would like you to join us in celebrating the 2016 National Health Information Technology Week, September 26-30.  There are a number of ways that you can choose to participate:

  • #IHealthHIT - If you have been touched personally by the power of HIT, we invite you to share a story with the HIMSS family.
  • Numerous activities are scheduled across the country, both in-person and virtual.  Find out more details at this year's official website.
  • #NHITWeek - Share your thoughts on Twitter about your areas of interest and/or participation in this year's activities.
  • 2016 key areas of focus include Telemedicine, Precision Medicine, Interoperability Across the Spectrum of Care: Linking Public / Population Health and Human Service as well as Women In HIT / STEM Careers.
  • Support the efforts of HIMSS' Legislative members by drafting a letter to your legislators about the impact and significance of HIT.  A template is provided for you to use. More information is available through the Legislative Action Center.
  • President Obama has issued a statement to begin this year's celebration for National HIT Week.

Best wishes,

The Board, Michigan Chapter of HIMSS