If it felt like we just attended a massive health IT conferece and now we’re about to attend another one, then you’d be right. We attend a lot of healthcare IT conferences every year, but there’s nothing quite like the nearly back to back conferences of ViVE and HIMSS. ViVE 2026 is now in the rear view mirror and next week we’ll be attending the HIMSS conference where we’ll do our best to bring you some of the best health IT content from the event. We’ll be sharing a number of short videos on LinkedIn from the event, so be sure to follow me, Colin Hung, and Healthcare IT Today on LinkedIn to get the latest updates. We’ll also be sharing them in articles on Healthcare IT Today in case you miss them.
Along with the videos we’re doing at the conference, we wanted to point you to a number of other places you’ll find us at the event along with some areas, sessions, and meetups that we’re interested in at the event. Check out our list:
Healthcare IT Today Booth – #6453 – Exhibit Hall Hours
Be sure to come by and say hi to Colin Hung, Brittany Quemby, David Lynn, myself, and the rest of the Healthcare IT Today crew. We’ll have mutliple video studios set up in the space so you can watch some our interviews live or get a selfie with Colin or Brittany (we know how valuable those are).
This year we’ll also have a new “Innovators You Need to Know” wall in our booth. On the wall we’re featuring a number of great companies and resources from those companies. You’ll be able to scan the QR code for each company to gain access to a great healthcare IT resource. Plus, every form you complete, you’ll be entered to win a Ms. Pac-Man Arcade Machine (or a $500 gift card) along with a number of other Amazon gift cards. What more could you want than great learning and a chance to win great prizes? Spoiler Alert: You can start checking out the resources on the virtual version of our “Innovators You Need to Know” list.
Build, Deploy, Transform: UC San Diego Health’s AI Playbook. – Level 1|Room Casanova 501 – Tues 3/10 10:30-11:45 AM
This session may be full with an RSVP required, but we’re excited to see USCD Health’s AI playbook and the work they’re doing together with notable. I think a lot of people are going to HIMSS to see what’s really working in AI. This feels like a session that will share that information. More details>>
Fax Forward: How Agentic AI is Transforming Fax Workflows – Exhibition Main Stage | Level 2 | Hall A | Booth 270 – Tues 3/10 11:40-12:10 PM
Fax is still one of the most popular forms of interoperability. However, fax is no longer that old machine in your medical records office. I’m interested to see how Documo is applying agentic AI to fax workflows to make it so much more than fax. More details>>
Healthcare IT Today and Swaay.Health Meetup and Picture – Healthcare IT Today Booth #6453 – Tues 3/10 12:30 PM PT
The number one question we get before a health IT conference is – Where are the Healthcare IT Today and Swaay.Health communities planning to meet up? We’re planning to do our annual HIMSS picture with the Healthcare IT Today and Swaay.Health comunities on Tuesday 3/10 at 12:30 PM PT at the Healthcare IT Today Booth #6453. We hope you can join us to connect with your peers. More details>>
The Future of MEDITECH Expanse as a Platform for Innovation – MEDITECH Booth #5031 – Tues 3/10 1:30-1:50 PM
This session has two of my favorite people to listen to. MEDITECH Senior Director of Interoperability Mike Cordeiro will join Augusta Health Vice President and CIO Leigh Williams for this discussion at the MEDITECH booth #5031. If you’ve read Healthcare IT Today, then you’ve probably seen both of these people before. I’m excited to learn from them. More details>>
From Image to Insight: Clinical Edge AI in Practice – Dell Technologies Booth #2531 – Tues 3/10 2:00-2:45 PM
We’re excited to again be doing meetups with Dell Technologies at HIMSS26. For this meetup, we’ve partnered with NVIDIA along with a stellar panel of experts. They’re always a lively discussion with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. Stop by and become part of the discussion. We have some amazing c-level executives and industry experts that are going to be talking about one of the hottest topics at HIMSS: Clinical Edge AI in Practice. More details>>
Transforming Workflows: AI and HPC for Efficient Healthcare Operations – Dell Technologies Booth #2531 – Tues 3/10 2:00-2:45 PM
This is our 2nd meetup with Dell Technologies at HIMSS26. For this meetup, we’ve partnered with AMD for a great discussion with a true panel of experts. They’re always a lively discussion with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. Stop by and become part of the discussion. We have some amazing CIOs and industry experts that are going to be talking about an important topic at HIMSS: AI and HPC for Efficient Healthcare Operations. More details>>
Value-Based Care Pioneer Shares Its Secrets – Level 3 | Murano 3304 – Wed 3/11 3:30-4:00 PM
Everyone has been talking about the shift to value based care for a long time. I’m excited for this session where they’re going to share what’s really happening. At the PointClickCare user conference I saw first hand how much PointClickCare was doing to support the shift to value based care. Plus, Robin Roberts is one of the best government regulation people out there. More details>>
SMS Text Reminders Improve Medication Adherence for High-Risk Patients – Level 5 | Palazzo D – Thurs 3/12 8:45-9:15 AM
I’ve always been fascinated by the power of the simple text message. Sometimes we overthink what’s required to engage a patient. The right text message can be so powerful. That seems to be what we’ll learn about in this session. Plus, I’m interested to learn about their use of the DrFirst prescription engagement services that are embedded in MEDITECH. Nothing like a beautiful workflow that’s integrated seamlessly. More details>>
Aligning Clinical and IT for Multi-Site Virtual Nursing Success – Level 3 | San Polo 3501A – Thurs 3/12 2:00-3:00 PM
In so many areas, there are literally just not enough nurses to provide the care that’s needed. This session looks at a wide variety of virtual nursing options from Caregility that were implemented. This feels like a preview of the future where we make the nurses and other staff in our organizations more efficient. I look forward to learning some of the nuances of this effort. More details>>
Various Focus Areas
I’m also always interested in the various focus areas that HIMSS has in the exhibit hall. The startup area looks a little smaller than usual this year, but I always find startups interesting. I’m quite interested in the Business Operations pavilion on the show floor as well. That seems to line up nicely with healthcare organizations’ theme of needing a clear ROI and business case to implement IT. Colin will be particularly excited to see the large Patient Experience and Wellness area. They included the Puppy Park in that area which I think many will find appropriate.
#HIMSS26 Hashtag
Do hashtags matter at events now? It used to be a really big deal to follow the hashtag at an event. You could almost be in a session without actually being there since people shared on the hashtag so much. Is that true now? Looks like the official hashtag is following their previous approach and will be #HIMSS26 Be sure to follow that for much of the content we share.
I could keep going with the list of things happening at HIMSS 2026. That’s enough for now, but I’d love to hear what’s on your dance card at HIMSS 2026. What sessions are you most excited about? Who are you most excited to meet. Let us know on social media.
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