The International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics: 2021 Update

Autor: William R. Hersh, Reinhold Haux, Elaine Huesing, Marion J. Ball, Michio Kimura, Paula Otero, Don Detmer, Sabine Koch, Kaija K. Saranto, Graham Wright
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Yearbook of Medical Informatics. 31:007-010
ISSN: 2364-0502
0943-4747
Popis: Objectives: To summarize the activities of the International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics (IAHSI) in 2021 and welcome its 2021 Class of Fellows. Methods: Report on governance, strategic directions, newly elected fellows, plenary meetings, and other activities of the Academy. Results: As in 2020, all of the Academy's activities were carried out virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, new Board members were elected. Strategic activities in data standards and interoperability and in mentorship moved forward. A new class of 26 Fellows was elected, bringing the total membership of the Academy to 204 Fellows from all regions of the world. In addition, a virtual plenary meeting was held. Conclusions: The Academy has continued to pursue its role as the honorific society globally for biomedical and health informatics. Expansion of strategic activities and membership will continue moving forward.
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