HIMSS and the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA) will collaborate to advance health IT workforce initiatives expected to grow in the next several years. The collaboration will involve HIMSS and ASHHRA sharing links, resources, and white papers on the Web site of each organization.

HIMSS senior director of career services Helen Figge explained the collaboration with ASHHRA enhances both organizations’ ability to serve the various stakeholders in the health IT career process, from human resources teams to executives who have ties to HIMSS and are looking to fill health IT positions. This effort will further communication between those seeking health IT positions and those seeking qualified health IT applicants.

For more information, visit the HIMSS Career Service Center.