August 3, 2021
Interlace Health Counts Down to HIMSS21
HIMSS21 is right around the corner. Are you as excited as we are? After all this time, it’s going to be great to see so many friends and colleagues face-to-face!
The Interlace Health team is heading to Las Vegas August 9-13 for the health IT industry’s most-anticipated event of the year! The “Be the Change” theme this year is fitting as we re-emerge into a world that has forever changed the delivery of healthcare.
We asked a few members of our Interlace Health team going to HIMSS21 to expand on what this year’s conference, under these anything but ordinary circumstances, means to them. Here is what they had to say …
HIMSS has selected the theme “Be the Change” for this year’s event. What does this mean to you?
Maggie Peña, Vice President of Client Services
“If we learned anything from the pandemic was that everything can change in an instant. In healthcare, this brought a sense of urgency and hospitals had to rapidly change how they provided care to patients. Some were forced to quickly execute on changes they had been planning for many years. What this means for Interlace Health, is that we will continue to be part of that change by helping our customers implement electronic solutions as they enhance processes and workflows.”
Ann Hill, Solution Architect
“To me, this means making a commitment to act in a way that will bring about change instead of waiting for others to. It means thinking about ways in which you can empower yourself and those around you to advocate for the change you believe in. In the context of HIMSS, I think it means highlighting change makers that are forging new paths in the wake of the pandemic.”
Chris Link, Research & Insights Manager
“This year’s theme covers a lot of ground. I have been watching and analyzing healthcare trends for over half a decade and within the last several years many of the trends I’ve observed, and experienced, have begun accelerating. But the core idea of “change” in healthcare has come to mean a lot of things. One massive change is how much health equity and treating social determinants of health (SDOH) as part of health care continues to be embraced my healthcare providers, payers, and vendors. There is a real sense in my mind that we have decided to tackle this problem and make healthcare better for people, rather than just pointing ourselves in the direction of the Triple Aim. Another big change is that digital healthcare is being seen as a tactic to support patient-centered healthcare strategies. The industry spent years considering digital strategies, but we’re finally understanding that digital and virtual technologies enable us to improve and enhance workflows in the administrative and clinical settings to lead to a better patient experience. There are more to discuss, but those are the two big changes we should be excited to be a part of.”
Anything specific you will be looking out for in Las Vegas?
Ashley Sonn, Vice President of Marketing
“HIMSS is always an exciting show to be a part of and attend. I am most looking forward to connecting with colleagues – new and old – and talking with our fellow Interlace Health customers in attendance. I also am interested to see how HIMSS21 exhibitors have adapted their strategic presence this year at the conference.”
“How did the pandemic change (or not) patient/customer engagement? New ways to engage with patients/customers. Any new trends or upcoming changes in the healthcare industry as a result of the pandemic.”
Dessiree Paoli, Sr. Manager, Solution Marketing
“We have all been so isolated these past 18 months. It will be nice to interact with colleagues who have been living through, and navigating through the same experiences. I am looking forward to networking and hearing from others, learning about the challenges they faced and how they navigated through them. I would love to come back with 2-3 new ideas or strategies for how to support healthcare organizations and do my job better.”
What topics/ themes do you think will take center stage?
“I imagine we’ll hear a lot about disruption, digital healthcare innovation and investment, consumer-center care, healthcare equity, and SDOH. I also think there will be a strong focus on automation and process improvement, but it’ll be dressed up with popular terms like RPI, AI, and machine learning.”
Dessiree Paoli, Sr. Manager, Solution Marketing
“I think ‘life after the pandemic’ and the massive changes that occurred as a result of the last 18 months will be a leading topic. Digital front doors, interoperability, and optimizing EHRs – will also be popular topics – tied into being more efficient with time and resources.”
Ellie Silver, Solution Architect
“Based on today’s healthcare trends, I think cybersecurity, population health, care from the patients’ perspective, using data and AI to improve patient outcomes, and of course interoperability and innovation will be highly discussed topics this year.”
Are there any speaking sessions, educational sessions that are a “can’t-miss” event for you this year?
“The Interoperability Showcase is the can’t miss area of every HIMSS every year! There all content and presentations must tie to Interoperability which is an on-going challenge for healthcare organizations of all sizes. Real case studies and hands-on applications of how interoperability is achieved is where it’s at.”
Ann Hill, Solution Architect
“A few sessions I have on my list, include: Opening Keynote: Early lessons from a Global Pandemic Keynote: A Bias Toward Action – A Young Innovator’s Message; Interop Showcase: Rethink Forms, Think Connected Data: 3 CIO Strategies for EHR Optimization; and Interop Showcase: Building the Foundation for Interoperability with APIs.”
Ellie Silver, Solution Architect
“I am looking forward to Health via Extended Reality: Use Case in Sports Medicine on Tuesday at 4 pm. I am curious to learn more about Extended Reality.”
We are looking forward to sharing our latest ideas and case studies about simplifying patient intake, informed consent, downtime, and more at HIMSS21. Here’s a preview of everything we have in store.
We want to make sure there are plenty of opportunities for us to connect while we’re in Vegas so please plan to attend one of our presentations or activities.
- Rethink Forms, Think Connected Data: 3 CIO Strategies for EHR Optimization— our session at the Interoperability Showcase on Wednesday, featuring King’s Daughters Medical Center CIO Carl Smith.
- The CIO Summit: a private gathering of senior IT executives for building relationships, addressing key challenges in care delivery, and accelerating digital transformation. We are a proud supporter!
- The opportunity to connect 1:1! Of course, if you would like to set aside some time to go more in-depth about your needs and how we can help, we would be happy to schedule a one-on-one meeting during the conference. Fill out our form to schedule a meeting with us in Las Vegas!
We hope to see you in Las Vegas! Reach out and let us know what you are most looking forward to at HIMSS21!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Over the past five years, Lauren Ziegler has been a member of Interlace Health’s Marketing team, coordinating and executing marketing communication initiatives, such as copywriting and content management, public and media relations, social media, and corporate communications. She has over a decade of experience in working with technology companies. Lauren is passionate about helping the healthcare community understand Interlace’s Health’s value, vision, and commitment to improving experiences for providers, patients, and staff.
