HIMSS NCA is the only federally focused chapter of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), and is based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. We are formally known as the National Capital Area (NCA) chapter. Our chapter currently consists of over 1,000 members who are passionate about health information management and the technologies that drive health information technology innovation. The National Capital Area Chapter of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS NCA) has a diverse membership. Our members represent hospitals, managed care organizations, vendors, integrated delivery systems, academia, non-profit healthcare organizations, as well as government agencies such as the Military Health System, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Health & Human Services, and other federal agencies with a healthcare focus.

For more information about our Chapter, please email nca.info@himsschapter.org.

Nominations are Open for the 2024-2025 HIMSS NCA Board

We are pleased to announce this call for nominations for the HIMSS National Capital Area (HIMSS-NCA) Board of Directors.

Being a member of the HIMSS-NCA Board is an extraordinary opportunity to serve the HIMSS community and also to engage hospitals, managed care organizations, integrated delivery systems, non-profit healthcare organizations, as well as government agencies such as the Military Health System, Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Health & Human Services.

The following 2024-2025 Officers positions are open for nominations. These are one-year positions. These are two-year positions. :*

President, President-Elect, Treasurer, Secretary

The following 2024-2025 Chapter Board positions are open for nominations. These are one-year positions. :*

Program Chair, Sponsorship Chair, Advocacy & Community Chair, Membership Chair, Communications Chair, Outreach and Collaborations Chair, Mentorship and Scholarship Chair

Positions descriptions are located in the Officer Handbook found here.

Click Here to Learn How to Apply

HIMSS NCA 2024 Annual Charity Golf Scramble Sponsorships!

June 17, 2024

Army Navy Country Club - Fairfax Course

Click Here to view and purchase one of the sponsorship packages for the Second Annual HIMSS NCA Charity Golf Scramble!

2023-2024 HIMSS National Capital Area Board!

Being a member of the HIMSS NCA Board is an extraordinary opportunity to serve the HIMSS community and also to engage hospitals, managed care organizations, integrated delivery systems, non-profit healthcare organizations, as well as government agencies such as the Military Health System, Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Health & Human Services.

Click HERE to read about the board members for 2023-2024.

Positions descriptions are located in the Officer Handbook.

Eligibility for participation on the Chapter Board includes:

- A current status as a dues paying member of HIMSS

- Must be a registered and active member of the NCA Chapter for at least one year, having attended Chapter functions, and *actively* participated in committee support

- Not currently serving on the HIMSS Board

*Chapter activity is defined by a minimum of 2-3 hours a month dedicated to the committee.*