HIMSS Greater Illinois Chapter

🚨 Last Chance! 🚨

Today is the final day to apply for the 2025 GIC HIMSS Scholarship! ⏳ Applications close TONIGHT, March 14, 2025—don’t miss this opportunity!

📚 Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing degrees in health management, health IT, and related fields.

Apply now before it’s too late! 🔗 https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=5ghQ4tfcB02onJA-YFKnE-1NCVxcC7BFr0t1GB4BedxUMVc4V1A1TDVNUVFXSDA4QzdEU0pSOUw1Ti4u&route=shorturl
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🎓 The GIC HIMSS Scholarship is Back! 🎓

Applications for the 2025 GIC HIMSS Scholarship are now open! 📢 Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing degrees in health management, health IT, and related fields.

📅 Deadline: March 14, 2025
🔗 Apply now: https://forms.office.com/r/Kw6G89iM48

Don't miss this opportunity to advance your education and career in healthcare IT!

🚨Upcoming Webinar🚨

AI is transforming healthcare, but without the right governance, it can lead to major compliance risks. Join GIC HIMSS & Cohesity for a webinar on March 25, 2025, from 12:00 – 1:00 PM CST to explore the dos and don’ts of AI in healthcare technology.

🔍 Learn how to build a strong data foundation, ensure responsible AI decision-making, and avoid costly mistakes—featuring real-world case studies and expert insights!

📅 Save your spot today!

Register here: https://greaterillinois.himss.org/events/data-nightmares-ai-daydreams-how-make-ai-work-healthcare-without-breaking-rules

🚨Upcoming Webinar
Staying out of the Penalty Box: Predicting Readmission Rates with Data

Join Tim Grove from Corewell Health and Joe Warbington from Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud to explore how data and analytics are being used to predict and reduce CMS Medicare payment penalties. Learn about the challenges, solutions, and real-world impacts on provider organizations and patient care.

📅 When: January 30, 2025 | 12pm-1pm CST

🔗 Register now: https://himss.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Dyk7Af-mTxSpqSWAn58zvw #/registration

Don’t miss this opportunity to see data in action and how it’s shaping the future of healthcare!

✨ Only 3 Days to Go! ✨
Get ready for a fantastic evening at the GIC HIMSS 2025 Charity Event!

📅 When: Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 6:30 PM CST
📍 Where: InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile

🎉 What to Expect:

Welcome drinks and hors d’oeuvres
Fun activities and networking opportunities
A chance to give back: A portion of the proceeds supports our local charity partner!

🎟️ Don’t miss out—secure your spot today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sparkling-new-year-gic-himss-charity-event-tickets-1097309605569?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Join us to celebrate, connect, and make a difference together! 🌟

⏳ Just 1 Day Left! Are You Ready?

Join us tomorrow for an evening focused on protecting healthcare data and cybersecurity. Hear from experts, including an FBI Special Agent, as they walk us through how organizations respond to attacks on PHI. Don’t miss out on this essential event for anyone in healthcare IT and data security!

📍 Location: DePaul Center North Café, 1 E. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL

🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

🔗 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/theres-been-an-attack-on-your-phi-what-experts-say-you-should-do-now-tickets-1038893467327?aff=oddtdtcreator

🍀 Ready to tee off? 🏌️‍♂️ Join us for a day of golf at our annual charity golf tournament on Monday, September 23, 2024. Celebrate "Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day" with us at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club as we enjoy festive greens, great swings, and even better company. Whether you're aiming to network, support a great cause, or just enjoy a day on the course, you won’t want to miss out!

📅 Spots are filling up fast! Register now to secure your place: https://app.eventcaddy.com/events/gic-himss-2024-golf-tournament Let’s make a difference together, one swing at a time!