Note – this post is part of the #HIMSS2015 Blog Carnival, which is designed to get your wheels turning about the future of healthcare technology!
The vendor exhibits at HIMSS are the cat’s pajamas for health IT enthusiasts, attracting thousands of technology and healthcare professionals from all over of the world. For good reason, as there’s nothing quite like the crisp exhibit hall air. Who doesn’t like the smell of innovation with an overpriced cup of conference coffee?
For a week straight, we’ll gather and “talk shop”. Without a doubt, the future of the connected healthcare system will be a cornerstone topic of discussion. Of course, technology plays a critical role in making connected care a reality. We’ve made huge leaps forward this year in technology that opens up communication channels and improves information sharing between patients and providers.
So what are the major themes of connected care? We’ve summed it all up in five banners that you should expect to see at HIMSS.
Catherine Slotnick is a passionate healthcare marketer with a deep interest in the latest & greatest in the Health IT space. As Ambra Health's senior marketing manager, Catherine primarily focuses on creating and sharing thought leadership content in the radiology and informatics space. Catherine graduated from the University of Virginia with a BA in Psychology & Art History. When she's not writing, she enjoys cooking and petting dogs that aren't hers.
