Gil Bashe

1 month ago | medium.com | Gil Bashe

A 5th Century BCE Young Woman Struggles for Justice and Equity — The Timeless Role of Women as AdvocatesGil Bashe·FollowPublished inBeingWell·5 min read·--Photo of Author Studying the “Scroll of Esther” — a 5th Century BCE Document Read Annually for the Holiday of Purim — Coinciding with Women’s History MonthMarch is a month of recognition and action — a time when we celebrate Women’s History Month, honoring the resilience and leadership of women throughout history.

1 month ago | medika.life | Gil Bashe

America’s health system is a paradox. The time and resources of its vast community of scientists, health professionals, and health insurers are supposed to be dedicated to healing the sick. Still, even though almost 18 percent of our GDP is spent on health, , which typically spend 50 percent less. According to a Commonwealth Fund report, the US ranks last among high-income countries in healthcare access, efficiency, and equity.

1 month ago | medika.life | Gil Bashe

The health ecosystem is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by innovation, collaboration, and emerging technologies. HIMSS 2025 brings this energy to life, showcasing how startups and industry leaders shape a connected, resilient, and forward-thinking future for the global health system. This year’s Conference exhibit halls are overflowing. There is a short hop between the main hall and the specialty AI, Cybersecurity, and EMERGE Health Innovation hubs.

1 month ago | medika.life | Gil Bashe

As we approach the 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference, we again highlight key influencers shaping the health system’s future potential by applying AI in practical, transformative ways. Between ViVE in Nashville and HIMSS in Las Vegas, the vanguard of health information management and hospital system global leadership will be visible on the main stage, and they will network in the corridors to share new ideas, writings, and policy predictions.

2 months ago | medika.life | Gil Bashe

Information remains the health industry’s most powerful asset as it navigates an era of rapid transformation. How data flows, who has access to it, and how it influences patient outcomes and industry-wide decision-making are fundamental questions shaping the future of care. HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) has emerged as a driving force in unifying global stakeholders at the intersection of policy, technology, and patient-centered innovation.