HIMSS 2025 in Las Vegas attracts over 30,000 attendees, highlighting AI and technology’s role in optimizing clinical workflows and improving global healthcare equity.
Four Key Themes Driving Healthcare Innovation
HIMSS President & CEO Hal Wolf has outlined four central themes shaping this year’s conference: digital health transformation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and workforce development [1]. The conference, running from March 3-6, 2025, at Las Vegas, represents a crucial gathering for healthcare technology leaders and innovators [2]. With more than 300 educational sessions, including over 150 offering CE accreditation, the event demonstrates an unprecedented focus on professional development and knowledge exchange [1].
AI Integration and Clinical Excellence
A standout example of AI implementation comes from Samsung Medical Center in Seoul, which will showcase how artificial intelligence has enhanced their care delivery and operational efficiency [1]. AWS, recently awarded the 2025 Best in KLAS Award for Public Cloud, will demonstrate breakthrough innovations in generative AI, ambient listening, and remote care technologies [3]. These advancements are already showing practical impact, as evidenced by Midland Health’s adoption of AI-enhanced clinical decision support tools, which are improving workflow optimization and patient care delivery [4].
Strategic Digital Health Implementation
Major healthcare providers are presenting concrete strategies for digital health integration. UPMC and Advocate Health executives will share insights on measuring digital health outcomes and strategic implementation during key sessions scheduled for March 4-5, 2025 [5]. The conference will feature over 40 sessions led by AWS customers and experts, covering critical topics such as EHR integration, interoperability, and AI implementation in healthcare settings [3].
Focus on Health Equity and Access
The conference has maintained a strong emphasis on addressing healthcare inequities through technology. Pre-conference events specifically target patient engagement, the digital divide, and social determinants of health [2]. Notable speakers, including Dr. Manijeh Berenji from UCI School of Medicine, will address critical intersections between climate change, public health, and health equity [2], demonstrating HIMSS’s commitment to leveraging technology for broader societal impact.