NOVI, Mich., Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan Chapter of HIMSS (MI HIMSS) announced today that its annual fall conference, Healthcare on the Move, will take place Sept. 8–9, 2025, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. This premier event is designed for hospital and health information technology leaders who are steering bold initiatives in clinical transformation, AI, cybersecurity, and digital innovation.

Building on a strong legacy of success, this year's conference delivers a robust agenda featuring thought-provoking keynotes, peer-driven panels, and valuable networking opportunities all focused on catalyzing change in healthcare delivery.

"The Michigan Chapter of HIMSS is dedicated to advancing the use of information systems to discover innovative ways to streamline clinical workflows, enhance care coordination, improve cybersecurity, increase patient satisfaction and engagement, and ultimately lower costs while improving quality," said Jeff Babe, the chapter's president-elect. "Whether you're a healthcare leader, tech innovator, journalist or investor, this event is a great opportunity to stay up to date with the fast-paced world of health IT and gain knowledge you can apply in your own institutions."

Key Highlights

Monday Evening's Welcome Keynote & Kickoff Panel: "Discover What Michigan Clinicians Really Think About Patient Satisfaction!"

This compelling panel draws on fresh, first-hand research gathered from providers and physician leaders across the state over the past two months.

Join Sarang Patel, PA, Katie Ong, MA, and another leading Michigan physician executive for a candid, data-driven conversation, moderated by Tim Busche, MBA, CEO of MyPatientFirst, on how patient satisfaction is reshaping both the clinical experience and the business of healthcare.

Hear directly from your peers. Challenge conventional thinking. And gain a uniquely Michigan perspective on what's next for patient-centered care.

Tuesday Morning's Opening Keynote: "Venturing Off Road - Driving Transformational Change"
Dr. Tricia Baird, Vice President, Care Coordination at Corewell Health, will discuss how to enable teams to follow the less-traveled road to transform healthcare. Through proven strategies and creative approaches, she'll show how to innovate with confidence, turning challenges into opportunities to deliver lasting positive impact.

Dr. Baird's keynote sets the stage for a high-energy day of learning and networking with impactful presentations, including:

Tuesday's Davies Award Panel Discussion: "The How Matters: Bringing Digital Services and Clinical Leaders Together to Create Key Builds and Clinical Outcomes"

Jane M. Gietzen, FACHE, PMP, PCC, will moderate a panel of experts presenting real-world case studies that highlight the remarkable benefits of robust partnerships between digital services and clinical teams.

Other informative sessions will cover:

• Enterprise Virtual Care Transformation: Driving Meaningful Value
• Michigan Tribal Health
• Protecting Patient Data on the Digital Highway
• Moving EHR to Cloud - Resiliency, Scalability, Performance and Security
• HIT Commission Roundtable

Networking & Collaboration
Attendees will forge partnerships with peers and innovative health IT leaders through various networking opportunities, including opening-day breakout sessions, dinner, a golf outing, and dedicated breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks on Tuesday.

Registration Details

Registration is now open: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/himss-mi-chapter-2025-fall-conference-healthcare-on-the-move-tickets-1514023678579?aff=oddtdtcreator

HIMSS members can register for $149. General admission for non-members is $199 and special student pricing is available. Use the registration code ENVISION2025 for a special 10% discount. Attendees can also opt into an exclusive golf outing at the Links of Novi for further networking.

Happy hour, dinner, breakfast, lunch, coffee and parking are all included with registration.

About Michigan HIMSS

The Michigan HIMSS Chapter equips healthcare leaders with the knowledge, tools, and connections to adopt emerging technologies and drive digital transformation in provider organizations. Since its founding, MI HIMSS has fostered innovation, advocated for health IT adoption, and built a collaborative network across the state's major health systems.

For more information about the Fall Conference or to register, visit the Michigan HIMSS conference registration site.

Contact:
Jeff Babe, President-Elect - Michigan Chapter of HIMSS (MI HIMSS)
 Michigan HIMSS Chapter
 Email: jeffrey.babe@gmail.com 
 Website: https://michigan.himss.org/

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