Kieran Harte

Founded in May 1996, the Health Informatics Society of Ireland (HISI) (Cumann Ríomheolais Sláinte) promotes meaningful collaboration between computer professionals with an interest in healthcare and healthcare professionals with an interest in computing. It champions the growing discipline of healthcare informatics and supports those who work within it.  It incorporates the Healthcare Informatics Section of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland, placing the Society in a unique position to strengthen connections between technically focused professionals and clinicians who recognise the value of digital innovation. HISI also plays a central role in nurturing and advancing the emerging cadre of healthcare informatics specialists.  The Society serves as Ireland’s official representative within both the European Federation for Medical Informatics and the International Medical Informatics Association, ensuring that Irish perspectives and expertise contribute to wider European and global developments in the field.

HISI is committed to advancing the field through collaboration, education, and innovation.  Our society offers a wide range of services, including networking opportunities, educational resources, and advocacy for progressive health‑informatics policy.  We now represent more than 700 members across information technology, medicine, nursing, allied health professions, education, government, and industry.

We promote the effective use of information and technology to enhance the quality, safety, and efficiency of healthcare delivery.  Our mission is to support the seamless integration of digital tools and data into healthcare practice, cultivating a community of innovators, experts, and enthusiasts dedicated to optimising Ireland’s health systems.

We strive to empower a vibrant network of professionals, researchers, and stakeholders who work together to drive meaningful change in healthcare informatics for the benefit of patients and providers across Ireland.  Our focus includes ethical practice, collaboration, education, effectiveness, standards, interoperability, and innovation.

HISI aims to catalyse collaboration, support research, and promote education in health informatics.  Our overarching goal is to enhance patient care, encourage data‑driven decision‑making, and help shape the future of healthcare delivery through the thoughtful application of modern technologies.

HISI’s objective are:

• To develop and disseminate knowledge of the use of informatics in health care.

• To promote research and education in health care informatics.

• To participate internationally with bodies of similar interests.

• In pursuit of the third objective, the Healthcare Informatics Society of Ireland has been accepted as a member of the European Federation for Medical Informatics, and the International Medical Informatics Association.

Collaboration

HISI is dedicated to advancing healthcare through the intelligent and responsible use of information and technology.  Membership is open to individuals and organisations interested in health informatics.  Members gain access to a broad professional network, insights into emerging trends, and opportunities for collaborative projects.

Knowledge Sharing

We create opportunities for professionals to connect, collaborate, and form partnerships that address critical challenges within the sector.  HISI hosts conferences, seminars, and specialist events that allow members to learn about the latest developments, exchange ideas, and engage with peers across disciplines.

Professional Development

We are committed to nurturing the expertise of our members by offering educational resources, certifications, and training designed to strengthen the skills of health‑informatics professionals.  Our webinars, workshops, and training programmes help individuals and organisations stay informed about best practice and emerging standards in the field.

Future HISI Events

Digital For Care – 2026 Wrap-up Thursday 19 November 2026, 1pm–2pm

In this webinar, Professor Brendan Murphy, Marie Higgins, Craig Woods and Loretto Grogan will reflect on the progress made throughout 2026 across shared care records, digital health infrastructure and clinical engagement, while exploring the continued drive towards a more connected and digitally enabled healthcare system. They will also examine the key priorities and opportunities shaping Ireland’s digital health agenda for 2027.

Whether you are a healthcare professional, digital health leader, policymaker or innovator, this session will provide valuable insights into Ireland’s digital transformation journey, the lessons learned over the past year, and the opportunities that lie ahead.