Iris Frye, founder of Parity Health Information & Technology

Frye says HIMSS21's Evening of Black Excellence that she organized gave colleagues an opportunity to network and share their expertise.

August 24, 2021
Priyanka Jain, Evvy_Hand holding sample vial Photo courtesy of Evvy
April 17, 2025
Evvy is expanding into fertility care by analyzing the vaginal microbiome’s composition to uncover predictive insights into potential fertility outcomes, explains Priyanka Jain, the company's cofounder and CEO.
Anne Snowdon, HIMSS_Las Vegas skyline Photo by halbergman/E+/Getty Images
April 02, 2025
Health systems need to engage patients, families and clinicians as partners when leveraging AI and other advanced technologies to achieve the best possible care outcomes, says HIMSS Chief Scientific Research Officer Anne Snowdon.
Mary Joy Garcia-Dia, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital_Las Vegas skyline Photo by halbergman/E+/Getty Images
March 31, 2025
Nursing leaders are embracing digital tools that streamline workflows and improve unique connections with patients, says Mary Joy Garcia-Dia, DNP, program director of nursing informatics at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and a HIMSS25 Changemaker Awardee.
Nelita Iuppa, Cleveland Clinic_Las Vegas skyline Photo by halbergman/E+/Getty Images
March 28, 2025
The society's vision and mission highlight how data can improve population health and will also inspire the next generation, says Nelita Iuppa, Cleveland Clinic's executive director of informatics and a HIMSS25 Changemaker Awardee.
Julia Zarb, Blue x Blue_Las Vegas skyline Photo by halbergman/E+/Getty Images
March 28, 2025
Julia Zarb, CEO and founder of Blue x Blue and a 2025 HIMSS Changemaker Award recipient, says her company uses AI agents to identify and access the data most needed to make informed choices, helping drive efficiency and relieve burnout.
Ida Tin, Femtech Assembly_HIMSS25 Europe Preview
March 25, 2025
Femtech is helping reduce medical gaslighting by generating data that translates women's experiences into measurable health insights, says Ida Tin, founder of think tank Femtech Assembly.
Jeffery Daigrepont, SVP of Coker Group_Las Vegas skyline Photo by halbergman/E+/Getty Images
January 21, 2025
Women in the tech space consistently cite struggles with imposter syndrome and work-life balance, says HIMSS25 panel moderator Jeffery Daigrepont, SVP of Coker Group. He will lead the healthcare tech leaders through a discussion on their strategies.
Kathleen McGrow at Microsoft_Palm trees and skyscrapers in Orlando Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/iStock/Getty Images Plus
May 14, 2024
Kathleen McGrow, the tech giant’s chief nursing information officer, highlights the HIMSS innovation nursing advisory group, a framework on AI literacy for nurses, and education around AI innovation and leveraging the technology.
Dr. Priscilla Frase at Ozarks Healthcare_Palm trees and skyscrapers in Orlando Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/iStock/Getty Images Plus
March 26, 2024
The advantages of working in rural healthcare, including speed to market in developing and testing new programs, outweigh the challenges, says Dr. Priscilla Frase, Ozarks Healthcare CMIO and 2024 Changemaker Award recipient.
Mary Joy Garcia-Dia at NewYork-Presbyterian_Palm trees and skyscrapers in Orlando Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/iStock/Getty Images Plus
March 25, 2024
Nurse informaticists should have a voice in selecting new technologies such as AI to ensure they address bias and capture accurate data, says Mary Joy Garcia-Dia, program director of nursing informatics at NewYork-Presbyterian.

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