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News : World Author: Staff Last Updated: Feb 28, 2008 - 11:16:12 AM



Record-breaking HIMSS Conference & Exhibition
By Staff
Feb 28, 2008 - 11:13:36 AM

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reflects success, growth of healthcare IT industry


(HealthNewsDigest.com) - ORLANDO, Fla. — Today, the last day of the 2008 Annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Conference & Exhibition, I am proud to announce that this has been a record-breaking event, with more than 28,400 attendees and 900 exhibiting companies, as of yesterday afternoon. Previously, our most successful conference was in San Diego in 2006, where 24,870 healthcare IT professionals attended and 859 companies exhibited.

This accomplishment was no small feat. We would like to thank the general attendees, who support the urgent need for an electronic healthcare system. Thanks also go to the companies that have brought their newest innovations to our exhibition. The compelling keynote speakers at this year’s conference have proven to be a draw. The Orange County Convention Center has been a most gracious host, and the city of Orlando has welcomed us with open arms. And I must thank the HIMSS staff and volunteers, who have worked to make this a successful and enjoyable event.

Healthcare IT is a major issue worldwide, and we believe our conference has furthered the cause. With recent presidential calls to action on the topic, consumers and healthcare professionals are aware of the value of an electronic healthcare system: reduced medical errors and lower healthcare costs. Our conference brings healthcare professionals together with the companies leading the industry to facilitate change and innovation.

We look forward to our next conference and exhibition, April 4-8, 2009, in Chicago, and we know our attendees and exhibitors are also excited. As of yesterday, 83% of space in the 2009 exhibition (comparable to this year) had already been reserved, which is 7% higher than was reserved at this time last year.

We again thank everyone involved for their support and look forward to continued success for our organization, the conference and the healthcare IT industry.

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