AHIMA & PHDSC A Transformational Alliance. CONFIDENTIAL AHIMA Background Professional association founded in 1928 as the Association of Record Librarians.

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