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AHIMA & PHDSCA Transformational Alliance
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AHIMA BackgroundProfessional association founded in 1928 as the Association of
Record Librarians of North America
Over 71,000 active members representing a wide scope of HIM and Informatics roles and functions
Vision: AHIMA… leading the advancement and ethical use of quality health information to promote health and wellness worldwide
Strategic Initiatives:
Informatics | Information Governance| LeadershipInnovation |Public Good
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PHDSC Background Mission: The Public Health Data Standards Consortium is committed to
bringing a common voice from the public health community to the national efforts of standardization of health information technology and population health.
To fulfill its mission the Consortium: Identifies priorities for the new national standards for population health; Promotes the integration of health-related data systems to meet the health
data needs of public and private organizations, agencies and individuals; Participates in national and international efforts on the standardization of
health-related information; Represents public health interests in standards development organizations,
data content committees & standards harmonization entities; and Educates the public health community about health information technology
standards and the health information technology community about public health.
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Value of Collaboration:AHIMA PerspectiveExpansion of expertise in Informatics,
Standards and Public Health
Leveraging of PHDSC relationships with government agencies and other organizations
Greater industry visibility and impact from standards work
New grant and funding opportunities
Creation of new content for Body of Knowledge
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Value of Collaboration:PHDSC PerspectiveExpanded reach and influence, including 52 Component
State Associations
Advocacy & policy presence
AHIMA Foundation to fund evidence-based research
Publication opportunities and Body of Knowledge
Prominent industry reputation
Leadership in ISO TC-215 and ANSI Informatics groups
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Value of Collaboration:Both OrganizationsCreate evidence-supported standards and best
practices for healthcare
Attract industry attention to public health
Investigate and support global best practices
Advance mission and serve members
Greater industry influence
Align strategies and represent broader spectrum of health standards
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Value of Collaboration:Healthcare IndustryAlignment and consolidation of expertise
Continuation of key PHDSC initiatives and support from AHIMA Foundation
Collective voice on important issues and pooling of expert opinions
More evidence-based research and recommendations in health information management and HIT
Future Vision
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AHIMA Welcomes PHDSCGoals:
1. Merge organizations under AHIMA umbrella while ensuring that mission and work of PHDSC endures
2. Retain PHDSC members and allow continued oversight of activities
3. Simplify legal and financial operations and investigate efficiencies
4. Retain expertise and allow for future grant opportunities to flow through AHIMA Foundation
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1. Continue Key InitiativesEnsure endurance of PHDSC activities:
Formation of Standards and Interoperability Group within AHIMA staff
Creation of AHIMA Standards & Research Consortium Establish standards agenda Facilitate evidence-based research Provide recommendations to industry
Establishment of Standards Fund within AHIMA Foundation
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2. Retain PHDSC MembersMembership options in AHIMA:
Become member of the new AHIMA Standards & Research Consortium Provide input on activities Build relationships with key industry and government
organizations Participate in standards policy and strategy development
Donate to the AHIMA Foundation Standards Fund
Become an individual AHIMA Member and join the Research Community
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3. Simplify OperationsConsolidate Assets
Move to single legal status for efficiencies in financial and legal filing, member processing, etc
Join PHDSC Annual Meeting with the AHIMA Convention
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4. Retain ExpertiseOfficial job offer to Anna Orlova to join AHIMA staff as
Sr. Director, Standards (Washington, D.C. office)
Creation of Advisor role on the AHIMA Board of Directors for one PHDSC representative
Carryover of published documents and other content into AHIMA Body of Knowledge
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Next StepsBoard approvals to move forward
Form joint planning group to determine details
Draft official proposal to share with planning group
Conduct due diligence, vetting as required
Onboard Anna Orlova to AHIMA
Finalize agreements and transition timeline
Plan communications and legal transfer