The International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics (IAHSI): IMIAs Academy is Now Established and on Track

Reinhold Haux, Marion J. Ball, Michio Kimura, Fernando Martin-Sanchez, Paula Otero, Elaine Huesing, Sabine Koch, Christoph U. Lehmann

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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To summarize the major activities of the International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics (IAHSI) from 2018 until 2019, and to provide an outline of actions planned for 2020. METHOD: Reporting about these activities and actions by the members of the Academy's first Board. RESULTS: Academy bylaws were accepted by the Academy Plenary and the IMIA General Assembly on August 25th, 2019 and August 26th, 2019, respectively. Academy's strategy and focus areas were developed. Based on the Academy's eligibility criteria, the 2018/2019 Class made of 26 new Academy Fellows was elected. Future activities will concentrate on building taskforces for developing and implementing major Academy focus areas. CONCLUSIONS: We are glad to report that the Academy is strong and thriving.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)11-14
Number of pages4
JournalYearbook of medical informatics
Volume29
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1 2020
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Health Information Management
  • Health Informatics

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