It’s almost time for HIMSS 2025! If you’re headed to Las Vegas this March like us, you’re probably sifting through an overwhelming number of sessions, trying to decide which ones will deliver the most valuable insights.
We’ve curated a list of must-attend sessions that focus on data-driven transformation, interoperability, value-based care, and healthcare innovation. Whether you’re looking to harness AI for smarter decision-making, streamline analytics governance or enhance patient engagement strategies, these sessions will provide practical takeaways to help you drive meaningful change.
What is HIMSS 2025?
HIMSS 2025 (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) is one of the largest and most influential conferences dedicated to health information and technology. In fact, it’s so large, the exhibit hall needs two Vegas hotels! HIMSS brings together healthcare leaders, tech innovators, policymakers and industry experts to discuss the latest advancements in digital health, data analytics, cybersecurity, interoperability and value-based care. HIMSS is the place to explore cutting-edge solutions, connect with peers and gain actionable insight to navigate digital transformation in healthcare.
Our Top Must-Attend Picks for Sessions at HIMSS
Here are the top sessions Salient Health is looking forward to attending at HIMSS 2025—and why they should be on your radar too. (And in simple terms – because nobody has time to unravel industry jargon!)
Accelerate Healthcare Innovation: Putting Patients at the Heart of Care
Monday, March 3, 2025, 9:35 AM – 10:05 AM, Main Stage
This session explores how healthcare organizations can use smart technology to improve patient care. Experts will share strategies to make healthcare more proactive and personalized, ensuring that medical services fit seamlessly into patients’ lives. The session promises real-world case studies and examples of how healthcare organizations are staying ahead of the emerging trends.
Maximizing Impact in Healthcare: How Project Management Drives Results that Matter
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM, Venetian | Level 5 | Palazzo L
Effective project management can make or break healthcare initiatives. This panel discussion features senior healthcare project leaders discussing how structured planning, clear goals and strong leadership can help organizations improve patient outcomes, reduce inefficiencies and achieve initial and ongoing success with their healthcare initiatives.
Reinventing the Healthcare Experience Through Technology
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM, Caesars | Forum 119
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will provide updates on their plan to improve healthcare data-sharing between providers, payers and patients. This session will dive into how interoperability standards can make healthcare more connected, reduce administrative burdens and enhance the overall patient experience.
SDOH Program Design, Technology, Data and Evaluation that Drives ROI
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Venetian | Level 5 | Palazzo J
Understanding and addressing social determinants of health (SDOH)—such as access to food, housing, and transportation—can lead to better patient care and lower healthcare costs. It also leads to a more effective use of resources. This session will explore how organizations are integrating social services with medical care using technology and data-driven strategies to improve health outcomes while keeping costs in check.
Enhancing Healthcare with Point-of-Care Interventions and Patient Engagement Strategies
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Venetian | Level 3 | Murano 3204
Orlando Health Network, a Clinically Integrated Network (CIN) highlight how they use real-time data to help doctors close care gaps during the patient visit. The speaker will also discuss how they leverage outreach programs to proactively engage high-risk patients, ensuring they get the care they need before issues become critical.
Voices of Innovation: Transforming Healthcare in a Payer-Driven World
Thursday, March 6, 2025, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM, Venetian | Level 2 | Venetian F
Experts from the insurance and payer world will share insights on the shift away from traditional fee-for-service models toward value-based care. Expect discussions on digital health, patient-centered approaches and how data is shaping the future of healthcare payments and reimbursements.
Defragmenting Your Analytics Model Through a Centralized Governance Approach
Thursday, March 6, 2025, 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM, Venetian | Level 5 | Palazzo M
Healthcare organizations collect more data than ever, but managing it effectively remains a challenge. This session showcases how one health system built a structured analytics strategy, established clear data access controls and streamlined the way analytics requests are handled to drive better decision-making.
Accelerating into Healthcare’s Future: Consumer Empowerment and Value-Based Care
Thursday, March 6, 2025, 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM, Venetian | Level 3 | Murano 3201
As healthcare shifts toward value-based care, organizations need to rethink how they deliver services. This session will explore key strategies such as improving interoperability, expanding home-based care, and making healthcare more accessible and cost-effective for patients.
Connect and Continue the Conversation at HIMSS 2025
We’ll be at HIMSS, located on the Venetian Floor at Booth #2071, ready to talk to you! Bring your healthcare data and analytics challenges to our booth and together, we’ll work on a solution to provide access to the contextualized intelligence you need for actionable change and meaningful results.
