patient access

Joan Webley of Hospitals Without Borders, which provides modular hospitals and clinics to regions in need, says attending HIMSS25 helped her gain insights and connect with people interested in the organization's mission.

KeyCare CMO Dr. Carrie Nelson discusses how virtual care can improve acute and chronic conditions while easing clinical workload and improving patient  access, especially for seniors during winter.

Alex Diaconu, CEO of AiGIA Health, shares the story of how his chronic illness inspired him to start the company to help patients improve their health by practicing preventative care.  

Kyruus Health president Paul Merrild discusses how the company aims to improve care access via its partnerships with health systems and payers and by pairing patients and providers using personalized information and provider availability.  

Christopher Kunney, advocacy chair for HIMSS Georgia chapter and 2024 Changemaker, discusses his health equity and advocacy work focused on closing care gaps for communities of color and encouraging people of color to pursue healthcare careers.  

Dr. Emily C. Webber, Indiana University Health CMIO and 2024 Changemaker, says clinicians should look beyond current care delivery models and try innovative ways to increase patients' access to care.  

Grace Cordovano, cofounder of Unblock Health and a 2024 Changemaker Award recipient, talks about helping patients access and understand their records, as well as the Cancer X initiative, which aims to increase care access and affordability.

Dr. Nele Jessel, chief medical officer at Athenahealth, discusses how bringing behavioral health tools, such as telehealth, into the primary care setting can improve access to services and reduce the stigma around mental health conditions.  

Felisha Norrington, director of academic assistance at GSU’s College of Nursing and Health Professionals, relays the importance of educating students on SDOH, including the challenges of healthcare access faced by rural residents.  

HIMSS and a number of countries have created a to-do list for improving access and health equity, says Tom Leary, SVP and head of government relations at HIMSS.