Women in Health IT

At HIMSS19, Iris Frye, chair of the HIMSS African-American Special Interest Group, and Danielle Siarri, RN, discuss the power of coming together to effect change and adding their voices to boardrooms.

Patient feedback is key and healthcare professionals should trust patients to manage their conditions more by engaging with them through available technologies, says Kristina Tägil, Founder of AppInMed AB.

Dr. Geeta Nayyar, Chief Healthcare and Innovation Officer at Femwell Group, said the industry has to use metrics to move the needle on quality measures.

Stephanie Denvir, senior director of strategic relations at HIMSS, said the passion within its membership is part of the heart and soul of the organization.

Cloe Benz, senior physiotherapist at Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, describes the ways telehealth helps providers deliver better child care and treatment.

Whether it’s for scheduling flexibility, telecommuting options, or an equitable salary, sometimes women have to ask tough questions to gain leverage in negotiations, says Hines, the new Chief Americas Officer at HIMSS.