"The American Health Information Management Association adds its congratulations to President-elect Barack Obama on his historic victory in yesterday's election. Meaningful and comprehensive health system reform has never been so strongly anticipated or so urgently needed as it is today.

"Given the president-elect's strong statements in support of health information as a key to expanding healthcare coverage while improving quality and controlling costs-most recently during his infomercial last week--AHIMA is understandably optimistic. We urge the Obama administration to pursue the imperative of a 21st century health information platform that offers providers, payers, and patients the accurate, integrated, and secure electronic information they need to make decisions of utmost importance.

"AHIMA looks forward to making meaningful contributions to the next President's 'call to arms' on healthcare system reform."

Statement Attributable to:
Linda L. Kloss, RHIA, FAHIMA
Chief Executive Officer
American Health Information Management Association
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Suite 2150
Chicago, IL 60601
United States

American Health Information Management Association