The American Health Information Community (AHIC) convened their final meeting on November 12th, 2008.  The work of AHIC 1.0 will be transitioned to the successor AHIC 2.0.  Since the initial meeting of AHIC 1.0, NPAF has provided information on the work of this Health Information Community.

National Patient Advocate Foundation is pleased to provide the Final Summary Documents addressing the History, Vision, Broad Charge, Key Issues, Recommendations/accomplishments, HIT Heirarchy of Adoption, Future Work, Final AHIC 1.0 Recommendations presented at this final meeting.

AHIC Final Meeting Information

NPAF congratulates President-Elect Barack Obama (D-IL) for his historic victory in the 2008 Presidential election and looks forward to working with his team and the new Congress to create lasting solutions that will allow universal access to progressive, modern and effective healthcare.

The election of Senator Barack Obama to become the 44th President of the United States and the widely anticipated shift toward a more Democratic Congress will bring major changes to domestic and foreign policy.