ABSTRACT
Contents Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 58 Professional Associations ........................................................................................................... 58 Why Join a Health Information Technology Professional Association? ...................................... 63 Member Benefits ....................................................................................................................... 63
Personal and Professional Growth ......................................................................................... 63 Role in Shaping the Profession .................................................................................................. 63 Voice in Washington ................................................................................................................. 64 Leadership Opportunities .......................................................................................................... 64 Chapter Activities ...................................................................................................................... 64 Association Activities ................................................................................................................. 64
AMIA: EHR-2020 Task Force .............................................................................................. 64 HIMSS: Interoperability and Health Information Exchange Committee ...............................65
Career Development ..................................................................................................................65 International Membership ..........................................................................................................65 Special Interest Group Membership ...........................................................................................65 Annual Conferences/Meetings ................................................................................................... 66 Subscription to Association Publications ................................................................................... 66 Other Benefits Available to Members of Some Associations Include .......................................... 66 Membership Case Study .............................................................................................................67 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................ 69 References ................................................................................................................................. 69
