HIMSS 2025: First-Timer’s Takeaways on Health IT’s Most Important Conference
Attending HIMSS 2025 for the first time was an eye-opening experience. The event showcased AI-powered innovation, with companies focused on increasing healthcare efficiency and quality. One thing was clear—this conference was dedicated to solving critical healthcare challenges, emphasizing technology, interoperability, and operational efficiency.
At HIMSS, Lane4.io was focused on learning about the Health IT ecosystem, its challenges, and how we can better align with it. Health IT companies operate in a high-stakes, ultra-competitive environment where focus is critical. As we traveled from booth to booth, we heard that Health IT companies must deeply understand their customers’ challenges, iterate rapidly, and focus on delivering solutions that enhance patient care, streamline administration, and drive better health outcomes.
Key Takeaways
Health IT’s Priority is Transforming Every Aspect of Healthcare Operations – Health IT has expanded far beyond EHRs, encompassing many systems supporting healthcare delivery. Companies at HIMSS are focused on making healthcare more efficient and effective through AI, automation, and interoperability. Beyond EHRs, Health IT includes patient engagement platforms, population health management tools, revenue cycle management systems, clinical decision support systems, and telehealth solutions. The innovation on display aimed to improve clinical workflows, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance patient outcomes across this diverse ecosystem.
AI is Revolutionizing the Experience for HCPs and Patients – AI is transforming how healthcare providers and patients interact with the healthcare system. Natural Language Processing (NLP) is changing how clinical notes are taken, allowing providers to spend less time on documentation and more time on patient care. AI-powered transcription tools are improving the accuracy and efficiency of medical records, ensuring that the best information is discerned, the most effective treatment plan is developed, and all stakeholders follow through on their actions. From clinical decision-making to patient adherence, AI-driven solutions improve outcomes, reduce inefficiencies, and personalize care at every level.
Interoperability is the Next Major Leap – Seamless data exchange between systems is a top priority. Health IT companies are working to break down silos and ensure that technology solutions integrate smoothly, improving care coordination and data accessibility across the healthcare continuum. Standards like FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) and HL7 enable this interoperability, ensuring that health data can be securely shared across different platforms.
Final Thoughts
What I saw at HIMSS was inspiring. While we have a long way to go from the health technology used in most clinical settings to what was on the showroom floor at HIMSS, I appreciate how thoroughly Health IT companies have done their homework. They understand the pain points for each stakeholder in the healthcare continuum and are developing very relevant technology solutions to solve them.
For Lane4.io, we must follow suit by aligning seamlessly with Health IT in their evolving landscape. Within Health IT, our role is not to disrupt but to integrate, making it easier for Health IT companies to generate incremental revenue without distraction, which is key. By providing a seamless, efficient solution that fits into their existing workflows, we can help support the broader mission of advancing healthcare technology while enabling sustainable business growth.
If you’re interested in how we’re aligning with the evolving Health IT landscape, let’s connect.