Hosting return attendees is always a pleasure!
I went back to HIMSS after not having gone for several years. Here are a few observations : ? - The energy level at the event was pretty good/palpable. That could've been , in part, because the footprint was a bit smaller. Kind of like the bustling, crowded restaurant effect that makes it seem more appealing. ? - There were a lot of discussions about the economy, political changes, etc. This fed my addiction to all things economic/political. ? - There was surprisingly little marketing BS and booth messaging hyperbole. - The inevitable topic of AI was a bit more muted and substantive. Most of the conversations were about true use cases as opposed to hypotheticals. A very welcome change. ? - It was a bit like a family reunion. I couldn't walk 30 feet without running into someone I knew so I was perpetually late for all of my meetings. - A lot of people dislike Vegas but, sorry if this offends, it’s way better than Chicago. Easier to get into, easier to get around, better weather (of course), fewer brawls in the streets... ? So all-in-all, HIMSS is better than before. Kudos to the new leadership. ? The only negative was the wind. I should’ve flown. Instead I drove down from the Park City area to do some freeride mountain biking but the wind killed that idea. #healthcare #tradeshow #himss25 #healthcareit #ai #ehr #emr #cio #lasvegas HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition
