There's a sense of anticipation at HIMSS11 regarding Blumenthal's recently-confirmed departure from ONC: Will his successor be announced at the show?

Lyle Berkowitz, MD, medical director of clinical informatics for the Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group, presents the finalists at the "HIT Geeks Got Talent?" show. The American Idol-themed HIT X.0 session featured contestants providing demonstrations of their latest healthcare IT offerings.

Cesar Torres, Web services manager for HIMSS, speaks to attendees gathered at the Social Media Center in Hall E.

...and networking at the Social Media Center.