Health Information Technology (HIT) & Health Information Management (HIM) Research Guide: Organizations & Associations

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"The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT) was founded as a voluntary, private-sector organization, and it developed the first comprehensive definition of the capabilities needed in electronic health care record programs."

"CAHIIM is an independent accrediting organization whose Mission is to serve the public interest by establishing and enforcing quality Accreditation Standards for Health Informatics and Health Information Management (HIM) educational programs."

"The Joint Commission accredits and certifies more than 20,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards."