Why does HIMSS membership matter?
For more than six decades, HIMSS has led the global movement to transform healthcare through information and technology. With over 125,000 members worldwide—from frontline clinicians to AI researchers—HIMSS sets the agenda for digital health standards, interoperability, and policy. Its reach spans North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
HIMSS membership opens doors to a community that thrives on collaboration. Healthcare technology companies gain direct access to best practices, cutting-edge research, and insights from over 430 provider organizations, 500 nonprofits, and 550 health service companies. Just as important, HIMSS creates the stage where healthcare providers, policymakers, and innovators come together to tackle the industry’s toughest challenges.
HIMSS as a gateway to opportunities
We noticed that many healthcare providers and major health tech players refuse to collaborate with and hire software vendors that are not a part of HIMSS. And to enter a large healthcare project, vendors typically need personal connections and strong recommendations. For ITRex, HIMSS is more than an opportunity to connect with potential clients; it serves as a gateway to growth and impact. It offers:
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Trusted networks. We engage with senior healthcare leaders, global enterprises like Epic and NextGen, and other vendors who value trusted partnerships.
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Market validation. HIMSS membership signals our maturity in healthcare IT, reassuring clients and accelerating our entry to the high-barrier US market.
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Strategic opportunities. From speaking engagements and advocacy efforts to collaborations, HIMSS provides the right platforms to amplify our voice and strengthen our role in digital health transformation.
As Dzmitry Krotau, our healthcare expert, puts it:
HIMSS is far more than a series of events—it’s a gateway to partnerships and trust. Breaking into the US healthcare market is no small feat; enterprises operate within closed circles and rely on vendors they know and trust. Clients demand proof of security, expertise, and a track record of success. HIMSS membership validates our capabilities, opens doors to the right introductions, and positions us to form the partnerships that truly matter.
ITRex’s contributions to HIMSS: how we’re shaping the future together
As part of our HIMSS membership, ITRex has contributed research and experience that bridge innovation with practical impact.
Thought leadership: published research
We published two research pieces on the HIMSS website.
Our HIMSS white paper, AI in bioinformatics: from data to breakthroughs, explores how artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates drug discovery and clinical research by making sense of massive, complex biological datasets. The paper highlights how healthcare organizations can harness AI to shorten development cycles, cut costs, and unlock new therapies—directly supporting industry priorities around efficiency and precision medicine.
We extended this conversation in our HIMSS article, AI-supported decision-making in clinical settings: transforming healthcare delivery. The piece demonstrates how AI is moving from a supportive add-on to an integral part of clinical infrastructure. It shows how machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and natural language processing already help clinicians detect diseases earlier, predict treatment outcomes, and personalize patient care. Emerging technologies like generative AI and AI agents point to a future of predictive, proactive, and even autonomous decision support.
Conference impact: connections and expertise
We attended the HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition 2025 in Las Vegas, where ITRex turned thought leadership into action. Representing ITRex were our CEO Vitali Likhadzed, healthcare expert Dzmitry Krotau, and two members of our sales team.
Here’s how the conference advanced our goals and partnerships:
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Our team engaged with over 100 prospective partners across the healthcare industry. Ten of these active conversations continue today. These discussions go beyond introductions—organizations are sharing their specific business needs, and we are mapping tailored digital solutions that address their challenges and drive measurable improvement.
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The event created opportunities for strategic collaboration. We established direct connections with the executive teams at Epic and NextGen Healthcare, two of the leading players in EHR management. These relationships set the stage for future projects centered on interoperability and innovation.
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Beyond business development, our team contributed expertise to peer learning. In a curated small-group workshop of 30 participants, ITRex’s Dmitry Krotau shared practical strategies for implementing AI in healthcare centers, offering actionable insights on integration, workflow alignment, and clinician adoption.
Advocacy and volunteering
ITRex views HIMSS not just as a membership, but as a platform to give back to the healthcare technology community. Guided by recommendations from Mary Beth Seaman, the president of the Southern California Chapter, we are exploring different roles and contributing to advocacy initiatives that influence the future of digital health policy and practice.
We are also taking steps to expand our thought leadership presence at HIMSS events. Our team has submitted proposals through the HIMSS speaker portal, with a focus on AI adoption, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. By sharing real-world lessons from healthcare implementations, we aim to help executives and technology leaders navigate the complexities of compliance, security, and innovation at scale.
Looking ahead: future collaborations with HIMSS
Our journey with HIMSS is only beginning. As an Emerald Member, ITRex is committed to deepening our involvement and driving meaningful change in healthcare IT through ongoing collaboration.
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We will continue to participate in HIMSS conferences and policy discussions, contributing insights that shape the digital health agenda
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Our team remains engaged in HIMSS webinars on EHR/EMR integration and data security, ensuring that we stay aligned with the latest standards, compliance requirements, and practical best practices
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To add more value for healthcare leaders, we are preparing an AI-focused executive session in partnership with HIMSS. This small, targeted focus group will give decision-makers an opportunity to evaluate concrete AI use cases while seeing how the technology can be integrated into existing infrastructures with measurable results.
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Through advocacy and volunteering with the HIMSS Southern California Chapter, ITRex will continue investing in the bigger picture: a future where health ecosystems are seamlessly connected, decision-making is powered by intelligence, and every organization has access to the tools needed to deliver better care.
Why does this matter to our healthcare partners?
ITRex’s HIMSS membership is more than a badge of credibility—it’s a driver of stronger outcomes across our entire ecosystem of clients, talent, and partners.
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For clients, it means working with a healthcare software vendor whose solutions are validated by one of the most influential organizations in the industry. HIMSS-backed expertise ensures that every engagement aligns with global standards, regulatory compliance, and future-ready practices.
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For talent, it creates an environment at the forefront of healthcare innovation. By joining ITRex, professionals become part of a team that actively contributes to HIMSS thought leadership and collaborates with world-class organizations.
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For partners, HIMSS opens doors to collaborations that matter—from co-innovating to advocating for smarter policy and interoperability standards. By working together, we can accelerate progress and amplify impact across the healthcare landscape.
Closing thoughts
At ITRex, we are proud to stand with HIMSS in advancing healthcare through technology, collaboration, and innovation. Our membership reflects a long-term commitment to building solutions that improve patient outcomes, strengthen providers, and drive industry-wide transformation.
We invite you to download our HIMSS publications and get in touch at upcoming events and webinars. Together, we can shape a smarter, more connected future for healthcare.
