Congressman Norwood Was a Leader in Advocating for the Transformation of Healthcare Through Information Technology
(2/15/2007) - The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Vice President of Government Relations Dave Roberts released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Representative Charlie Norwood (R-GA)

Eighth Annual IHE Connectathon Advances Efforts to Break Down Interoperability Barriers to Patient Information Sharing
(1/25/2007) - Systems engineers from more than 80 leading health information technology companies gathered in Chicago Jan. 15-19 to participate in the Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) North America 2007 Connectathon.

HHS Secretary Leavitt's Acceptance of HITSP Interoperability Standards Paves the Way for Progress and Opportunities for the Industry
(1/25/2007) - The acceptance of the Healthcare Information Technology and Standards Panel’s (HITSP) Interoperability Specifications for Electronic Health Records, Biosurveillance and Consumer Empowerment by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Michael Leavitt on January 23rd paves the way for enormous progress and opportunities for the industry.