The innovative Microsoft HUG forum is designed as a place for partners and developers of technology solutions to collaborate on health issues … The Microsoft Health Users Group unified health Information and (HIMSS) as part of the HIMSS Users Group Alliance Program in October 2003. The unification strengthens the commitment of HIMSS and the Microsoft Health Users Group to better serve their members and the industry through a shared strategic vision to Provide leadership and healthcare information technology solutions that Improve the delivery of patient care. The unification reinforces the commitment of Microsoft and HIMSS Users Group Health to better serve its members and the industry through a shared strategic vision of providing leadership and healthcare information technology solutions that improve the delivery of patient care.