HIMSS 2017: 1,200 companies showcased on the 500,000+ square feet of exhibition floor.

If you’re planning on attending the HIMSS 2017 annual conference, then you already know how challenging it can be to prioritize where to spend your time and which booths to visit in the expansive exhibit hall. If you’re part of the 40% of attendees who will be visiting for the first time, then you’re in for sensory overload: There are 1,200 companies showcased on the 500,000+ square feet of exhibition floor.

That’s why we put together this short list of must-see sessions below, and when you need a break, come find us at booth #2803, styled to look like our world-famous San Francisco coffee shops. We’ll be serving up coffees, espressos, lattes, cappuccinos, and chocolates all day. As always, we’ll also have free Practice Fusion “shwag” available.

Practice Fusion Recommended Sessions:

Monday February 19

UNDERSTANDING CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO SUCCEED IN A VALUE-BASED WORLD

Tuesday February 20

HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE: CAN THERE BE ONE NATIONAL MODEL?

OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL COORDINATOR FOR HEALTH IT (ONC) TOWN HALL

MOVING FROM SICKCARE TO HEALTHCARE TO HEALTH Wednesday February 21

ADVANCING VALUE-BASED MODELS THROUGH COLLABORATION

MIPS: ADVANCING CARE INFORMATION AND IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES

OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL COORDINATOR FOR HEALTH IT (ONC) HEALTH IT POLICY UPDATE

IMPROVING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE: INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS

CMS QUALITY PAYMENT PROGRAM OVERVIEW OVERCOME CHALLENGES/OBSTACLES TO ACHIEVING INTEROPERABILITY

THE MARCH TO MACRA AND BEYOND Thursday February 22

MIPS: QUALITY AND COST

UPDATE FROM WASHINGTON, DC–KEY HEALTH IT PUBLIC POLICY TOPICS FACING CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION

Exhibit Hall hours are a little different than the full conference hours. Here is the full schedule for when the exhibit hall will be open:

Exhibit Hall Hours:

Monday, February 20 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tuesday, February 21 9:30 am – 6:00 pm

Wednesday, February 22 9:30 am – 4:00 pm