HIMSS
HIMSS is a global nonprofit professional society offering healthcare providers, vendors, governments, and 125,000+ individual members digital maturity models (EMRAM, INFRAM, AMAM, DHI), professional certifications, advisory services, and global conferences to advance health information and technology adoption.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1961
- HeadquartersChicago, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What HIMSS does
HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society), legally Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, Inc., is a US-incorporated nonprofit professional society founded in 1961 and headquartered in Chicago. It operates a global membership-based platform serving approximately 125,000 individual members, 430+ provider organizations, 500+ nonprofit partners, and 550+ health services organizations across the healthcare ecosystem, including providers, health IT vendors, government agencies, and individual health IT professionals.
Its core intellectual property centers on a suite of proprietary maturity assessment frameworks: EMRAM (an eight-stage Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model), INFRAM (Infrastructure Adoption Model), AMAM (Analytics Maturity Assessment Model), and the Digital Health Indicator (DHI), a 120-question assessment measuring every dimension of a healthcare organization's digital ecosystem. These models are complemented by industry-recognized professional certifications (CPHIMS and CAHIMS, with 2,500+ certified professionals), the Digital Health Technology Partner Program (35+ approved partners), and HIMSS Media publications reaching global digital health decision-makers.
HIMSS monetizes through a diversified platform-plus-services model: recurring annual individual and organizational membership dues, one-time conference registration and exhibitor fees across the HIMSS Global (Las Vegas, 24,000+ attendees), Europe (Copenhagen), and APAC (Singapore) conference portfolio, certification exam fees and maintenance dues, professional services revenue from digital maturity advisory and Market Insights custom research, and public policy advocacy services. Go-to-market is event-driven and community-led, with regional chapters, specialty committees, and a partner ecosystem extending reach across 70+ countries.
HIMSS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- HIMSS
- Legal name
- Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, Inc.
- Website
- https://himss.org
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1961
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- HIMSS is a global nonprofit professional society offering healthcare providers, vendors, governments, and 125,000+ individual members digital maturity models (EMRAM, INFRAM, AMAM, DHI), professional certifications, advisory services, and global conferences to advance health information and technology adoption.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
HIMSS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Healthcare Information Technology Services
- NAICS
- Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374), Services-Health Services (8000)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Real-World Evidence (RWE) & HEOR for Development (HLAIALAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) (HLAIAKAB)
Keywords
Where HIMSS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chicago
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
HIMSS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others
Revenue model
- Individual and Organizational Memberships: HIMSS generates revenue through membership dues from approximately 125,000 individual members and approximately 1,500 organizational members (health systems, provider organizations, nonprofits, technology suppliers) worldwide. Organizational membership provides access to health IT education, professional development, and networking for entire organizations.
- Global Health Conference & Exhibition: Revenue from ticket sales and exhibitor fees for flagship conferences including the annual HIMSS Global Health Conference (Las Vegas, with 24,000+ attendees), HIMSS Europe Conference & Exhibition (Copenhagen, with ~2,000+ attendees from 70+ countries), and HIMSS APAC Conference & Exhibition (Singapore). These events feature anchor exhibitors such as Epic, Microsoft, Oracle Health, AWS, GE HealthCare, Philips, and Salesforce.
- Professional Certifications and Courses: Revenue from certification programs including CAHIMS and CPHIMS certifications, accredited continuing education courses, and exam fees. Over 2,500+ certified professionals have earned credentials through HIMSS.
- Digital Maturity Advisory Services and Market Insights: Revenue from advisory services including digital maturity assessments, Digital Health Technology Partner Program advisory services, and custom market research surveys (HIMSS Market Insights). Expanded capabilities include digital maturity advisory services beyond existing EMRAM and benchmarking models.
- Education Partnerships and Scholarships: Revenue through partnerships with academic institutions such as Davenport University, which offers a 20% scholarship to HIMSS members and their dependents on all tuition, as well as approved education partner programs providing accredited training.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Individual membership with access to global network, education, events, and certifications |
| Subscription | Annual | Organizational affiliate membership for entire organizations |
| Subscription | One time/ perpetual license | HIMSS Global Conference & Exhibition passes |
| Subscription | Annual | Professional certifications (CAHIMS, CPHIMS) |
| Subscription | Annual | Davenport University partnership with 20% scholarship for HIMSS members |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels9 records
HIMSS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
HIMSS is a mission-driven nonprofit professional society that sells individual and organizational memberships, hosts global and regional conferences, and offers proprietary digital maturity assessment frameworks (EMRAM, INFRAM, AMAM, Digital Health Indicator) that healthcare organizations use to benchmark and advance their digital health transformation. It also delivers industry-recognized professional certifications (CPHIMS, CAHIMS), executive development programs, custom market research, and a Digital Health Technology Partner Program connecting providers with approved health-IT vendors.
Product overview
HIMSS is a mission-driven independent society and global thought leader that offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services designed to transform global healthcare through information and technology. The organization operates primarily as a membership-based professional society with a platform-plus-services model. Core offerings include multiple Maturity Models (Digital Health Indicator, EMRAM, INFRAM, and AMAM) that provide healthcare organizations with structured frameworks to assess and advance their digital health maturity. The professional development ecosystem encompasses certifications (CPHIMS, CAHIMS), training courses, and the Executive Connect coaching program. HIMSS also organizes a global events portfolio including the flagship Global Health Conference & Exhibition, regional conferences in Europe and APAC, and specialized forums on AI, cybersecurity, and virtual care. Supporting services include Market Insights research, the Digital Health Technology Partner Program, HIMSS Media publications, and various community networks including chapters, committees, and special interest communities. The organization advocates for healthcare IT policy and standards, supporting interoperability through FHIR and HL7 frameworks.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- HIMSS Global Insights: Cutting-edge research and expertise in healthcare niches
- HIMSS Media
- HIMSS Changemaker in Health Awards
- EMRAM
- Digital Health Indicator
- Digital Health Technology Partner Program
Products and services
- Digital Health Indicator (DHI) An in-depth 120-question maturity assessment that measures every dimension of a healthcare organization's digital ecosystem to identify areas of improvement and guide digital transformation.
- EMRAM (Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model) An eight-stage maturity model (Stage 0 to Stage 7) that measures clinical outcomes, patient engagement, and clinician use of EMR technology to strengthen organizational performance and health outcomes across patient populations.
- INFRAM (Infrastructure Adoption Model) A maturity model assessing healthcare organization infrastructure readiness for digital health transformation, complementing EMRAM for comprehensive digital maturity evaluation.
- AMAM (Analytics Maturity Assessment Model) Enhanced model that helps health systems maximize analytics capabilities with measurable ROI and a technical roadmap, supporting scalable, data-driven decisions and population health improvements through advanced analytics, AI, predictive/prescriptive analytics, and NLP.
- HIMSS Professional Certifications (CPHIMS and CAHIMS) Industry-recognized healthcare IT certifications including CPHIMS and CAHIMS, with over 2,500 certified professionals, supporting career advancement in healthcare information and management systems.
- HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition Annual flagship conference bringing together thousands of global healthcare leaders, innovators, and changemakers for collaboration, learning, and networking, featuring keynotes, educational sessions, and exhibitions focused on AI, cybersecurity, interoperability, and digital health transformation.
- HIMSS European Health Conference & Exhibition Regional conference held in Copenhagen, Denmark, bringing together European healthcare leaders, clinicians, and policymakers to discuss AI, digital transformation, workforce innovation, and women's health.
- HIMSS APAC Conference & Exhibition Regional conference co-hosted with SingHealth in Singapore, bringing together Asia-Pacific healthcare leaders to explore AI, digital health, and healthcare transformation for the APAC region.
- Executive Connect Program A program bringing together healthcare leaders in small groups to build connections, develop leadership skills, and collaborate on shared challenges through peer engagement and knowledge sharing, co-developed with The Healthcare Leadership Institute.
- AI in Healthcare Forum Forum bringing together clinicians, executives, technologists, researchers, and innovators for immersive sessions focused on real-world application of AI in health and care, with emphasis on governance, policy, and responsible implementation.
- AI Leadership Strategy Summit Exclusive one-day gathering for senior executives from healthcare provider organizations, designed for decision-makers responsible for leading system-wide artificial intelligence strategies.
- Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum Forum focused on safeguarding patients, defending against cyber attackers, and delivering business value while adapting to expanding threats and complications in healthcare cybersecurity.
- Digital Health Technology Partner Program Program with 35+ approved partners that helps healthcare organizations realize the full potential of their technology investments through on-site assessments and advisory services, accelerating progress through HIMSS maturity models.
- HIMSS Market Insights Custom survey-based research service providing data-backed content to inform business decisions and fuel marketing strategy, including digital, content, events, and industry presentations.
- HIMSS Global Insights Cutting-edge research service building deep expertise in healthcare's toughest niches, supporting organizations with end-to-end research from data collection to report creation.
- Digital Health Solutions (Advisory Services) Outcomes-focused advisory services providing healthcare organizations with roadmaps for getting full value from their tools across EMR, infrastructure, analytics, and beyond, expanded beyond existing maturity model assessments.
- HIMSS Media Media offerings reaching the largest global network of digital health decision-makers, including publications such as Healthcare IT News, MobiHealth News, and Healthcare Finance News, with advertising and sponsorship opportunities.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 2,500+ professionals supported through maturity models during digital health transformation
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use HIMSS
Customer profileNamed customers22 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
HIMSS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability2 records
Feature5 records
HIMSS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
28 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.
- Black HatflagshipBlack Hat and HIMSS partnered to launch the inaugural Healthcare Summit at Black Hat USA 2026, scheduled for August 4, 2026. This marks the first collaboration between the two organizations, combining Black Hat's cybersecurity expertise with HIMSS's healthcare technology knowledge to address threats to patient care and data security.
- MindbowserminorMindbowser, a healthcare IT solutions provider, joined HIMSS to advance healthcare interoperability and digital transformation. Mindbowser contributes its ConnectHealth EHR Integration Platform (built on FHIR and HL7 standards) to help healthcare organizations streamline data exchange, gaining access to HIMSS' global network of healthcare leaders.
- SingHealthflagshipHIMSS and SingHealth co-host the 2026 HIMSS APAC Conference & Exhibition in Singapore, August 23-25, 2026. SingHealth is Singapore's largest public group of healthcare institutions. The partnership brings together global healthcare leaders and digital health experts from across the Asia-Pacific region.
- PMI (Project Management Institute)coreHIMSS and PMI are collaborating on digital health leadership at the local level through joint events, podcast series (PMI AI Today podcast mini-series on AI in healthcare), and panels at HIMSS conferences following successful podcast collaborations.
- Davenport UniversityminorDavenport University's College of Health Professions formed partnerships with HIMSS and others to address growing demand for health information professionals. HIMSS members and their dependents receive a 20% scholarship on all tuition.
- EpicflagshipEpic served as an anchor exhibitor at HIMSS26 Global Health Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas, March 9-12, 2026, showcasing advancements in AI, cybersecurity, interoperability, and digital health transformation.
- MicrosoftflagshipMicrosoft served as an anchor exhibitor at HIMSS26 and contributed keynote speakers. Also partnered on AI governance and deployment discussions through its executives.
- Oracle Health & Life SciencesflagshipOracle Health & Life Sciences served as an anchor exhibitor at HIMSS26 Global Health Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas.
- AWS (Amazon Web Services)flagshipAWS served as a premier supporter and anchor exhibitor at HIMSS26, contributing speakers including Rowland Illing (AWS) at HIMSS26 Europe. AWS supports digital health transformation discussions across HIMSS events.
- GE HealthCarecoreGE HealthCare served as a premier supporter at HIMSS26 Global Health Conference & Exhibition, showcasing healthcare technology solutions.
- PhilipscorePhilips served as a premier supporter at HIMSS26 Global Health Conference & Exhibition, participating in discussions on digital health transformation.
- SalesforcecoreSalesforce served as a premier supporter at HIMSS26 Global Health Conference & Exhibition.
- CarahsoftcoreCarahsoft participated with over 100 technology and reseller partners at HIMSS26, hosting a joint session with partner JorieAI on AI deployment in healthcare.
- eClinicalWorksflagshipeClinicalWorks served as an anchor exhibitor at HIMSS26 Global Health Conference & Exhibition.
- InterSystemsflagshipInterSystems served as an anchor exhibitor at HIMSS26 Global Health Conference & Exhibition.
- SONSIELminorSONSIEL announced the second-annual NurseHack4Health Tech-A-Thon at HIMSS26 in Las Vegas. The event brings together nurses, healthcare leaders, digital health innovators, and technologists to develop solutions to real-world clinical, operational, and workforce challenges.
- Finnish Ministry for Social Affairs and HealthcoreThe Finnish Ministry for Social Affairs and Health co-hosts the annual DHAGE (Digital Health Advisory Group for Europe) high-level meeting with HIMSS and SPMS Portugal, addressing digital health transformation priorities.
- SPMS, Portugal (Shared Services of the Ministry of Health)coreSPMS Portugal co-hosts the annual DHAGE high-level meeting with HIMSS and the Finnish Ministry for Social Affairs and Health, bringing together European health policymakers and international organizations.
- The Healthcare Leadership Institute (HLI)coreHIMSS and HLI launched the Executive Connect program, a co-branded coaching and leadership development initiative to teach and coach healthcare leaders how to lead their teams through digital transformation.
- NHIT (National Health IT Collaborative for the Underserved)coreHIMSS and NHIT launched a strategic partnership to advance health innovation and workforce development. HIMSS senior VP Tom Leary and NHIT CEO Luis Belen lead the initiative, which includes the NHIT INSPIRED mentorship program connecting college students with HIMSS mentors to help enter the healthcare IT workforce.
- WHX Tech / Informa MarketsflagshipHIMSS partnered with WHX Tech to advance digital health transformation in the Middle East. WHX Tech (formerly Arab Health) is a major healthcare trade event held in Dubai. WHX Tech will be held in partnership with HIMSS, while WHX Leaders brings together health ministers and world health leaders for policy discussions.
- Abbott (Univants of Healthcare Excellence Awards)minorHIMSS is a founding program partner of Abbott's Univants of Healthcare Excellence Awards, recognizing organizations collaborating across disciplines to transform healthcare delivery.
- Data Security Council of India (DSCI)coreHIMSS signed an MOU with DSCI to collaborate on workforce development and conduct a national-level market analysis of cybersecurity in India. Together they will create and publish a cybersecurity report and analyze India's cybersecurity posture.
- Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI)coreHIMSS and KHIDI signed an MOU to accelerate digital healthcare transformation in Korea. The partnership adopts the HIMSS Digital Health Indicator (DHI) as Korea's Medical Digital Maturity Assessment Model.
- Ministry of Health of TürkiyecoreHIMSS and the Ministry of Health of Türkiye signed an MOU at HIMSS25 in Las Vegas, focused on enhancing Türkiye's healthcare landscape through HIMSS Maturity Models, events, and the HIMSS Turkish Community.
- MedscapecoreHIMSS and Medscape co-published the Medscape & HIMSS AI Adoption by Medical Business Report 2024, a comprehensive study with insights from over 800 respondents on the evolving role of AI in health and healthcare.
- GuidehousecoreHIMSS and Guidehouse announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate digital health transformation by leveraging HIMSS' digital maturity models to assess and enhance healthcare organizations' technological capabilities.
- AMDIS (Association of Medical Directors of Information Systems)coreHIMSS and AMDIS signed an exclusive partnership to create a permanent link between their global networks of health professionals. The partnership provides new educational programming, resources, public policy collaboration, networking opportunities, and co-hosted events.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights8 records
HIMSS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- CHIME (College of Healthcare Information Management Executives): A professional membership organization for healthcare IT executives, including CIOs and CISOs. Highly comparable to HIMSS in serving healthcare IT leadership with educational programs, certifications, and events, though with a narrower focus on senior executive members.
- AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association): A professional association for health information management professionals offering certifications, education, and advocacy. Comparable to HIMSS in serving the health-IT workforce with credentials and continuing education, with a more specialized focus on health information management rather than the broader healthcare IT spectrum.
- HLTH Inc. Operator of major health-tech conferences including HLTH and ViVE. Directly competes with HIMSS's flagship Global Health Conference for attendees, exhibitor sponsorship, and thought leadership positioning in the digital health ecosystem.
- ViVE: A digital health conference co-hosted by CHIME and HLTH targeting CIOs, CTOs, and senior healthcare technology buyers. Directly competes with HIMSS for senior-level health-IT attendance and exhibitor mindshare.
- KLAS Research: A healthcare IT research firm providing vendor performance evaluations and market intelligence to providers and payers. Comparable to HIMSS Market Insights and serves overlapping provider and vendor audiences with research-driven content.
- AMIA (American Medical Informatics Association): A professional society for informatics professionals offering annual conferences, journals, and certifications. Comparable to HIMSS in the informatics community, with a stronger academic and research orientation and a narrower scope than HIMSS's broader health-IT focus.
Broad incumbents
- American Hospital Association (AHA): A national membership organization representing hospitals and health systems with advocacy, education, and convening functions. Overlaps with HIMSS in serving healthcare providers with policy advocacy and education, but covers a broader healthcare agenda beyond IT and digital transformation.
- HFMA (Healthcare Financial Management Association): A professional membership organization for healthcare finance professionals, offering certifications, education, and networking. Comparable to HIMSS as a healthcare professional society with a conferences and certifications model, but focused on finance rather than IT.
- Gartner Healthcare Industry Research: Gartner's healthcare provider research practice offers advisory, market research, and benchmarking to hospital CIOs and digital health leaders. Comparable to HIMSS Market Insights and Digital Health Technology Partner Program as a research-driven advisory offering, with broader enterprise IT context.
Others
- Medscape: A leading healthcare media and professional education platform for clinicians. HIMSS has partnered with Medscape to co-publish research (e.g., AI Adoption by Medical Business Report), making Medscape both an adjacent media peer and a partnership counterpart.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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HIMSS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
HIMSS funding detail
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Funding rounds
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HIMSS M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A3 records
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Frequently asked questions about HIMSS
What does HIMSS do?
HIMSS is a mission-driven nonprofit professional society that sells individual and organizational memberships, hosts global and regional conferences, and offers proprietary digital maturity assessment frameworks (EMRAM, INFRAM, AMAM, Digital Health Indicator) that healthcare organizations use to benchmark and advance their digital health transformation. It also delivers industry-recognized professional certifications (CPHIMS, CAHIMS), executive development programs, custom market research, and a Digital Health Technology Partner Program connecting providers with approved health-IT vendors.
Is HIMSS a public or private company?
HIMSS is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was HIMSS founded?
HIMSS was founded in 1961. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is HIMSS based?
HIMSS is headquartered in Chicago, United States, in the North America region.
How does HIMSS make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Individual and Organizational Memberships are the primary driver. The others are global Health Conference & Exhibition, professional Certifications and Courses, digital Maturity Advisory Services and Market Insights and education Partnerships and Scholarships.
Who are HIMSS's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are CHIME (College of Healthcare Information Management Executives), AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association), HLTH Inc., ViVE, KLAS Research and AMIA (American Medical Informatics Association). Broad incumbents are American Hospital Association (AHA), HFMA (Healthcare Financial Management Association) and Gartner Healthcare Industry Research. Medscape is listed as an others.
Does HIMSS have an API?
Yes. HIMSS supports FHIR-based APIs as part of interoperability frameworks referenced in regulatory contexts. The Global Proposal Submission Portal enables stakeholders to submit proposals for thought leadership opportunities across the HIMSS ecosystem. FHIR-based APIs are referenced in the context of CMS-0057-F Final Rule requirements for prior authorization and data exchange. Developer documentation is at www.himss.org/himss-global-proposal-submission-portal.
What industry is HIMSS in?
HIMSS's product category is Healthcare Information Technology Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAIALAI, Real-World Evidence (RWE) & HEOR for Development, with a secondary code of HLAIAKAB, Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR). Its NAICS code is 541511 and its SIC code is 7374.