HIMSS Launches Veterans Community to Support Veteran Workforce Development

In alignment with Veterans Day and Global Health Equity Week, HIMSS has launched its new Veterans Community, which will support veteran workforce development and transition to civilian life for former members of any branch of U.S. military and their spouses.  

Healthcare IT jobs are high-demand occupations and can be transformative for veterans and their families in earning good salaries, receiving full health benefits, and having upward career mobility. 

Any veteran who is not currently a HIMSS member joining the HIMSS Veterans Community will receive a complimentary one-year individual membership and enrollment in their local HIMSS Chapter. Veterans and spouses are invited to unite with other community members virtually and in person to exchange ideas and discuss trends, challenges, and solutions for veteran-specific issues. 

“Our decision to launch a dedicated HIMSS community for veterans reflects a larger conversation happening across the health ecosystem about improved access to care and workforce development,” said Tom Leary, HIMSS Senior Vice President & Head of Government Relations. “It is vital that veterans have better access to resources and opportunities that help them embrace digital health transformation to better manage their care and start careers in the health industry.”   

The Veterans Community is launching during Global Health Equity Week, a time for healthcare professionals to elevate conversations about care and wellness and take actionable steps to support healthy communities. HIMSS is leading the charge toward health equity every day especially from Nov. 11-15, when individuals, chapters and communities are highlighting the role of digital health as critical to improving patient outcomes and wellness. 

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