Technology transforms the healthcare system
Thinking about lives that can benefit and even be saved when technology is embraced in healthcare, is what drives me to get up every day and take on the challenge of transforming the healthcare system.
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Unify. Simplify. Scale: Microsoft Dragon Copilot meets the moment at HIMSS 2026
At HIMSS 2026, Microsoft Dragon Copilot advances unified AI workflows to help clinicians reduce complexity and stay focused on patients.
Moving from reactive reporting to proactive insight through better health analytics
Your health plan is likely finding that in today’s highly competitive and fast-changing marketplace, you need analytics solutions that help you go beyond reactive reporting to proactive insight that everyone across your organization can easily access.
Women in technology: Good for women and good for our industry
Some say follow your passion. I agree, but at the same time, I wouldn’t have found my passion had I not first followed the opportunity.
Mobile solutions for health professionals just keep getting better
It’s great to see that more and more hardware manufacturers are thinking hard about what it takes to provide a mobile device that meets the needs of clinicians and the various environments they work in.
Demand for home care is on the rise, part 1
The demand for home healthcare is steadily climbing. An aging population, the increasing incidence of chronic disease, and the drive to keep people healthier and out of the hospital are among the many reasons for this increasing demand.
Mobility means productivity for clinicians
This week Microsoft is showcasing solutions for health organizations at the HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago, where we’re talking with industry leaders and IT professionals about the difference that data, devices and cloud services can make in the industry.
Winners of the 2015 Microsoft Health Innovation Awards
The winners of the 2015 Microsoft Health Innovation Awards were announced at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Annual Conference & Exhibition (HIMSS15). Each year, Microsoft acknowledges forward-thinking health organizations and their technology solution partners that are using Microsoft technology to innovate and improve healthcare. It’s a great opportunity to showcase how industry leaders are taking advantage of modern devices and services to advance patient care, reduce costs, and streamline clinical and business processes.
U.S. health organizations embracing the cloud
In the rapidly evolving health industry, technology is playing a larger role than ever. And as health organizations are looking to modernize operations, they also must put their efforts toward reducing costs and improving productivity - and, of course, complying with federal regulations and protecting organizational data and patient privacy.
At HIMSS, see how the industry is coming together to transform health
As Michael Robinson recently wrote, it’s an exciting time in the health industry, and Microsoft is honored and excited to be back at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Annual Conference & Exhibition (HIMSS15) in Chicago, Illinois, April 12-16.
Align your cloud projects with your mission statement
No matter where your health organization is on its journey to the cloud, the key to a successful path is to take a step-by-step approach.
HITRUST CSF Validation: Accelerating Trust in Office 365
Over the last four years, I have spoken to hundreds of healthcare organizations about their concerns with cloud adoption. In doing so, I found that it is imperative to demonstrate that the above can be accomplished without compromising on functionality, control, and most importantly, security, privacy and compliance with HIPAA/HITECH regulations.
Improving health care for military families with an open EHR
Enabling interoperability for the DoD is no small task. But it can be done with an open, flexible EHR solution.