Brett Meeks recognized with HIMSS Changemaker in Health Policy Influencer Award

Brett Meeks, Vice President of Government Affairs - AI and Health Technology, Kimbell & Associates has been recognized with the Changemaker in Health Policy Influencer Award for 2026 from HIMSS. Brett leads K&A's Health Technology & AI practice and has been part of every piece of major federal health technology legislation over the last ten years, both as a Senate staffer and a lobbyist. He is a leading voice in all things health IT and works to advance interoperability and data liquidity across the nation through activities like his participation in the Tennessee HIMSS Chapter. Brett launched K&A’s Nashville office this year, and we’re excited to grow our presence in Nashville and health technology and AI under his leadership.

CEO Jeff Kimbell remarks "Brett is a leader and this is well-deserved recognition for the work he’s done over the years in health IT. He’s the go-to guy for health data in DC, and he’s somehow managed to stay trusted and respected by everyone in town despite working here for the past 20 years. We’re proud to have him on the team at K&A, and we’re excited to be growing his work in both DC and Nashville."