Special Interest Groups & Committees

What is a Special Interest Group?

 

Special Interest Groups (SIGs) enhance members’ participation in, and value from, their membership by promoting common interests through supporting an exchange of information on areas of shared interest.

Digital Consumer Experience

Digital Consumer Experience (DCE) is top of mind with healthcare and life science companies.  Creating member journeys from marketing, sales and service to medical management, wellness and ongoing engagement.  Payers and providers use digital consumer experience to reach their employees, patients, employer groups, provider networks, provider services and care management.  DCE can focus on digital transformation, LLM, AI, ML, telemedicine, CRM, mobile, social, contact center, web, etc.  

Chair, David Stewart

Privacy & Security

Increasing privacy and security concerns in healthcare are a priority for most healthcare organizations. It’s important in today’s environment that organization have solid privacy and security policies in place to help reduce risk in their environments. The HIMSS Virginia Privacy and Security Special Interest Group (SIG) is committed to bringing together organizations and HIMSS Virginia members to highlight privacy and security risks within the healthcare environment.

Chair, Erin Trost

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial intelligence is poised to trnasform both clinical and non-clinical aspects of healthcare operations. The AI SIG will focus on exploring topics such as generative AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, natural language processing, AI-driven diagnostics, and more. The group also addresses critical issues like security, ethics, governance, and the disruptive nature of AI in healthcare. Through specialized events and discussions, the AI SIG fosters collarboration and innovation, helping members stay at the forefront of AI advancements in the healthcare industry.

Chair, Trip Humphrey

Data and Analytics

Data and analytics are essential for improving patient care and maintaining operational efficiency. The quality and efficacy of patient care are enhanced by risk identification, anticipating patient needs, and the creation of personalized treatment programs. 

In addition to patient care, analytics improves healthcare operations and facilitates the effective use of resources.  Our annual event gives providers, staff and students the opportunity to showcase their work in these areas.

Chair, Penny Cooper

Committees

Advocacy Committee

Advocate for HIT throughout the state

Leigh Williams, Chair

Communications Committee

Support the engagement of our members across the Commonwealth

Ian Mack, Chair

Membership Committee

Support and engage our chapter members

Kyle Wiggins, Chair

Sponsorship Committee

Support and engage our sponsor partners

Collin Stoddard, Chair