On Harnessing Information and Technology for Health Equity - HIMSS Europe Series with Hal Wolf

Narratives of Purpose

Advancing Digital Transformation To Pioneer Global Health Solutions.

In this first episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Hal Wolf, the President and CEO of HIMSS.

HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) is a non-profit organization with a strong commitment to advancing global health through technology, supporting the transformation of the health ecosystem and fostering health equity.

In this interview, Hal emphasizes the necessity for a significant leap forward in our approach to healthcare, particularly in the context of artificial intelligence and its transformative potential that can propel us towards more effective care delivery.

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LINKS:

• Article covering HIMSS Europe 2025: AI capacity building in healthcare
• LinkedIn posts covering HIMSS Europe 2025: The future of the healthcare workforce | Responsible AI in health | Cybersecurity | The European Health Data Space | Women in Health IT | Women's Health in focus
• Learn more about HIMSS activities and events at himss.org
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CHAPTERS:

00:03 - Taking a Leap: Changing the Approach to Care Delivery

00:40 - Introducing HIMSS and its Vision

04:12 - How HIMSS Began, its Global Expansion and International Focus

08:30 - The Importance of Women in Healthcare

10:35 - The European Health Data Space Effort and The State of AI Legislation

11:55 - Hal's Keynote Address Main Message