Welcome to the web site of the IEEE International Conference on Healthcare Informatics 2013 (ICHI 2013). The annual ICHI conference is the premier international forum concerned with the application of computer science principles, information science principles, information technology, and communication technology to address problems in healthcare, public health, everyday wellness as well as the related social and ethical issues. The ICHI 2013 will be a forum for demo and paper contributions from researchers, practitioners, developers, and users to explore and disseminate cutting-edge ideas and results, and to exchange techniques, tools, and experiences.