HIMSS launches veterans health IT workforce program
Healthcare IT News November 11, 2024
The new Veterans Community will support veteran workforce development and transition to civilian life for former members of any branch of the U.S. military and their spouses.
To mark both Veterans Day and Global Health Equity Week, the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, the parent company of Healthcare IT News, announced on Monday the launch of a Veterans Community aimed at supporting veteran workforce development in healthcare information technology.
WHY IT MATTERS
The new workforce development program is aimed at helping veterans start careers in health and health IT, a HIMSS spokesperson said.
The organization said in a statement that it believes veterans can elevate conversations about care and wellness and take actionable steps to support healthy communities. Any...