Just as architecture has the power to transform a skyline, create new vistas and reshape the horizon-so technology has the power to redefine healthcare.

HIMSS09 is where physicians, nurses, HIT executives, pharmacists, vendors and healthcare IT professionals from around the world come together for a week that will forever change the face of healthcare IT.

They come in search of solutions. They leave with a shared vision.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, signed by President Obama on February 17, 2009, includes $19.2 billion in provisions for healthcare information technology (health IT). As the leading authority on the appropriate implementation and use of Health IT, browse this section to get educated on the various aspects of ARRA.

Take advantage of packages containing our most highly rated sessions from annual conference and virtual conference events.

Access and purchase courses on topics including an introductory course to healthcare information technology (HITS) for those new to the HIT industry. Check back often since additional courses will continue to be populated as content is developed and launched by HIMSS authors.

Topics in these virtual conferences include Stark & Anti-kickback, the rise and fall of the physician network, ePrescribing, care transformation, the medical home, attracting, training and retraining staff, and others from the latest HIMSS virtual conference.

The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) is the healthcare industry's membership organization exclusively focused on providing leadership for the optimal use of healthcare information technology (IT) and management systems for the betterment of healthcare.