HIMSS Unveils Enhanced Membership Program to Support Healthcare Professionals and Advance Digital Health Transformation

The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), a global advisor and leader supporting the transformation of the health ecosystem, is proud to announce the launch of its enhanced membership program. With a legacy of over 60 years, HIMSS remains dedicated to uniting a diverse network of healthcare professionals and technology innovators committed to transforming healthcare through information and technology. 

HIMSS professional society unites a growing community of approximately 125,000 individual members and approximately 1,500 organizational members worldwide —including health systems, provider organizations, non-profits, and technology market suppliers. HIMSS and its global membership network serve as a trusted resource for health system executives, clinicians, IT professionals, and industry leaders who are tackling the key issues facing the health and healthcare ecosystem. 

The newly enhanced HIMSS Membership program provides access to complimentary digital maturity assessment tools, professional development programs, exclusive educational resources, and networking opportunities with a diverse society of digital health experts. HIMSS membership is the starting point for health professionals and technology partners to connect, collaborate, and leverage critical insights that advance digital health transformation.  

“For decades, HIMSS and its members have been the epicenter of health and healthcare innovation,” said Hal Wolf, HIMSS President & CEO. “The newly enhanced membership program reflects our strategic focus on expanding the HIMSS global network, advancing collaboration, and equipping health professionals with the resources they need to address healthcare’s most pressing challenges including workforce development, artificial intelligence application, cybersecurity and digital transformation.” 

Key Benefits of HIMSS Membership: 

• Access and Contribute to Proprietary Research: HIMSS members receive exclusive access and contribute insights into critical themes such as digital health transformation, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity through HIMSS’s Office of Scientific Research and HIMSS Market Insights. HIMSS publishes dozens of research papers, studies, webinars, and surveys highlighting the key trends and technologies driving digital health, plus expert analysis and tools to turn these insights into actionable strategies. 

• Professional Growth Resources: HIMSS members can utilize skills-based training courses, professional development tools, and earn HIMSS certifications that support career advancement. 

• Advanced Analytics Tools: HIMSS organizational affiliate members receive complimentary assessment surveys using the HIMSS maturity models, which are global benchmarks and cutting-edge solutions that help organizations assess and enhance their digital health capabilities. 

• Collaborative Opportunities: HIMSS members gain access to dozens of programs and events that bring members together to network, share ideas and convene with a global community of thought leaders. Members also have the opportunity to connect and collaborate with hundreds of global HIMSS chapters, communities and advisory boards to receive actionable insights and learnings from real-life implementations of digital health technologies. 

“This membership program is a game changer,” said Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer of RadiantGraph. “The connections and knowledge I’ve gained through HIMSS have been invaluable to my career and professional development.” 

HIMSS membership fosters collaboration and shared learning among healthcare professionals and technology innovators, driving improved patient outcomes, workforce development, and operational efficiencies. By connecting members to a community united by the vision of transforming healthcare, HIMSS continues to shape a more connected, innovative, and patient-centered future for health. 

“The HIMSS society was developed by members for members.  As our members succeed, the healthcare system thrives,” Wolf said. “Our evolving membership program represents our commitment to empowering the individuals and organizations shaping the future of the health ecosystem.” 

To explore the new HIMSS Membership Program and join a global community of innovators, visit himss.org/membership.