Committees

HIMSS Public Policy Committee

The HIMSS Public Policy Committee convenes healthcare thought leaders across HIMSS membership, working closely with the HIMSS government relations team to advance global policy by collaborating with government officials around the world—including legislators, key national decision-makers, state and provincial leaders, and stakeholder organizations.

Expanding its scope to reflect HIMSS global policy engagement, the committee recommends policy positions on pending legislation and regulations, with the aim of reforming the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology.

The committee develops resources that leverage partnerships to:

  • Encourage networking between peers and experts representing the global government sector
  • Provide guidance on the best use of health information and technology
  • Improve processes and technologies within healthcare systems around the world
  • Advance educational opportunities and professional advancement

How can you participate?

The committee is exclusive to HIMSS members and is open to members with expertise in public policy and advocacy who wish to effect change across various levels of government. Committee members work closely with the HIMSS government relations team to develop and deploy tools and resources through collaboration with fellow subject matter experts.

Positions are available on a two-year rotation and are by application only. Learn more about our eligibility and application deadlines.

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Collaboration Opportunities

Leaders representing policy, education and advocacy collaborate to offer resources and support through curated content focused on global policy initiatives.

Workgroups

Committee members can participate in workgroups. More information about workgroups is available to committee members.

Committee Members

Leslie Krigstein
Leslie Krigstein
Vice President, Communications & Government Affairs 
Transcarent
Chair
Kaye Meier
Kaye Meier
Global Policy Counsel  
Masimo
Vice Chair
Brooke Yeager McSwain, M.Sc., M.A., RRT
Brooke Yeager McSwain, M.Sc., M.A., RRT
Senior National Policy Research Analyst 
American Heart Association
Vice Chair
Noam Artz, PhD
Noam Artz, PhD
President
HLN Consulting, LLC
Krystal Castillo
Krystal Castillo
Registered Nurse 
Memorial Healthcare System 
Grace Cordovano, PhD, BCPA
Grace Cordovano, PhD, BCPA
Board Certified Patient Advocate
Founder, Enlightening Results & Co-Founder, Unblock Health
Matthew Fisher
Matthew Fisher, J.D.
Healthcare Legal Guide
Iris P. Frye
Iris P. Frye
Founder and Chief Innovator
Parity Health Information & Technology LLC
Adam Greene, JD, MPH, FHIMSS
Adam Greene, JD, MPH, FHIMSS
Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP
Yael Harris, PhD, MHS
Yael Harris, PhD, MHS
CEO
Laurel Health Advisors 
Steve Holt, J.D.
Steve Holt, J.D.
Head of US Govt Affairs
PointClickCare
Stephanie Jamison, MPA
Stephanie Jamison, MPA
Senior Director, Regulatory & Government Affairs
Greenway Health
Ralph Johnson 
Ralph Johnson 
Vice President of Informatics and Technology 
Leap Frog Group 
Steven Lane, MD
Steven Lane, MD
Chief Medical Officer 
Health Gorilla 
Patricia Mactaggart
Patricia Mactaggart
Program Director/Teaching Instructor
The George Washington University
Ben Moscovitch
Ben Moscovitch
Lead, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Americas Public Policy
Amazon Web Services
Jennifer Pougnet, MBA, CHE, MPH
Jennifer Pougnet, MBA, CHE, MPH
Global Data Policy Lead
Roche
Roi Shternin, AEMT, B.ed, MA(can)
Roi Shternin, AEMT, B.ed, MA(can)
Founder
The Patient School
Victoria L Tiase, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, FAMIA, FNAP
Victoria L Tiase, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, FAMIA, FNAP
Assistant Professor, Strategic Director Digital Health
University of Utah
Chantal Worzala, PhD
Chantal Worzala, PhD
Principal
Alazro Consulting
Julia Zarb, PHD
Julia Zarb, PHD
Founder
Blue X Blue