While past conferences sometimes have been co-opted by hot trendy topics or flashy technology, HIMSS17 put a premium on real-world uses of technology to address vexing problems.
Some industry leaders understand the factors behind the differential, but concern is growing that it may dissuade some females from pursuing careers in healthcare.
Feeling they lack the infrastructure or business processes, provider organizations are rushing to keep place with the rapid transition in reimbursement.
