Global News

February 2020

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This message includes the first issue of Global News for 2020. The issue highlights many components of the 19th Congress in Dubai, including a picture collage of attendees and various activities. as well as activities from our member nations. IFHIMA’s collaboration with WHO FIC remains strong, as evidenced by the articles summarizing the EIC and MbRG meetings in Banff, Canada. Many thanks to the IFHIMA writers, assistant editors, and volunteers who make Global News possible, with special thanks to Dr. Dilhari DeAlmeida, Editor.

Lorraine Fernandes, RHIA IFHIMA President 2019-2022
Closing Keynote, Dubai, UAE, November 20, 2019 By Margaret A. Skurka

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Privacy Press Release

IFHIMA proudly announces our latest whitepaper addressing the global importance of privacy and the key role HIM Professionals should play in safeguarding the the confidentiality and privacy of patient information.

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Thank you for visiting IFHIMA’s website. IFHIMA is an umbrella organization serving as the global voice for our diverse health information management membership. We strive to update our information regularly with an emphasis on IFHIMA business, news from our national association members, and important updates from our NGO partner, WHO, and the Federation of International Classifications (FIC) work. Additionally, we highlight Global News, updates from our Educational Institution and Corporate Members, and key events that may interest health information professionals around the globe.

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Lorraine Fernandes IFHIMA President, 2019 – 2022

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Sample photos from the IFHIMA 19th Congress

Opening Session, General Assembly, Privacy Panels, and Closing Ceremony

Golden Jubilee video

Enjoy the video which chronicles 50 years of IFHIMA.

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: Proceedings of the 19th Congress are now available.
23 Mar 11:25 pm
Special thanks to Kerryn Butler Henderson, Australia, and Kelly Abrams, Canada, for their incredible effort in producing...

: IFHIMA Privacy Workshop
6 Mar 04:27 am
The Privacy Workshop for Developing Nations was held on Sunday, November 17, during the IFHIMA 2019 Congress...

: Lorraine Nicholson and Yukiko Yokobori, 2019 Honorary Members
6 Mar 04:22 am
Honourary Membership Awarded to Lorraine Nicholson – Dubai, November 19, 2019 Lorraine has been a pillar and...

: Announcing IFHIMA’s latest whitepaper-
11 Feb 10:02 pm
“Privacy of Health Information, an IFHIMA Global Perspective.” Click here for details and register to receive this...

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