For the first time HIMSS conference to be held in Turkey

HIMSS is a global, cause-based, not-for-profit organization focused on better health through information technology (IT). HIMSS leads efforts to optimize health engagements and care outcomes using information technology.

HIMSS is a part of HIMSS WorldWide, a cause-based, global enterprise producing health IT thought leadership, education, events, market research and media services around the world. Founded in 1961, HIMSS WorldWide encompasses more than52,000 individuals, of which more than two-thirds work in healthcare provider, governmental and not-for-profit organizations across the globe, plus over 600 corporations and 250 not-for-profit partner organizations, that share this cause.  HIMSS WorldWide, headquartered in Chicago, serves the global health IT community with additional offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

This is the first time the conference will be held in Turkey. With all the exciting developments happening, this event promises to be an exciting gathering for both public and private participants from Turkey and abroad. HIMSS is currently collecting data from all 820 public hospitals in Turkey and will provide an overview from the data collection at the conference.

Turkey’s total healthcare spending in 2014 is forecast at US$ 63 billion.

The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey (MoH) has launched a Public Private Partnership program to create the most modern and efficient healthcare infrastructure in Turkey. Under the new law on public-private partnerships the state will rent city hospitals built and run by the private sector for 25 years.

This is the first time the Turkish Ministry of Health and HIMSS Europeare co-hosting an event.

The Conference will consist of two days with:

• Two educational tracks
• An exhibition floor
• Onsite matchmaking with translation services provided
• Networking events

For registration and others please visit: http://himssturkey.org/2014/

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