HIMSS NorCal's mission is to foster professional growth, relationships, knowledge and collaboration among healthcare information management professionals in Northern California region. Located in the heart of the Silicon Valley, HIMSS NorCal is one of more than 50 affiliated chapters of HIMSS, the largest health care information systems professional organization in the nation. HIMSS is a global voice, advisor and thought leader of health transformation through health IT with a unique breadth and depth of expertise and capabilities to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of health, healthcare and care outcomes. HIMSS NorCal designs and presents educational seminars and conferences, networking opportunities, and a forum for the exchange of ideas, engaging local leaders, stakeholders and influencers of best practices in health IT, so they have the right information at the point of decision.