President's Message
Message from AMIA's President - Leading the Future of AI and Health Informatics
July 29, 2026
AMIA President Philip Payne, PhD, FACMI, FAMIA, says the future of informatics comes down to one word: growth. From research and innovation to workforce development, policy, advocacy, and clinical practice, informatics is evolving faster than ever before. In AMIA's latest President's Letter, Payne shares how the organization is rising to
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AMIA Names Thomas Kannampallil, PhD, FACMI, FAMIA, as Next Editor-in-Chief of JAMIA
June 24, 2026
(WASHINGTON, DC) --The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) has named Thomas Kannampallil, PhD, FACMI, FAMIA, as the next Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association (JAMIA), AMIA's flagship peer-reviewed journal. The appointment, made by the AMIA Board of Directors, is effective January 1, 2027. Dr. Kannampallil will
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The Washington Download - Vol. 11 Issue 8
April 21, 2026
Top News for Informatics AMIA 2026 Virtual Hill Day Recap Webinar – April 29, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET Join the AMIA Public Policy team to hear about the connections and progress made, along with experiences from AMIA Virtual Hill Day. During the webinar, you will learn
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The Washington Download - Vol. 11 Issue 7
April 7, 2026
Top News for Informatics CMS Health Tech Ecosystem Webinar – April 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has introduced a bold new framework built on collaboration, not just compliance. The CMS Health Technology Ecosystem calls on the entire healthcare industry
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AMIA Welcomes Sanofi as a Platinum Corporate Partner
April 2, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC – The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) is pleased to announce Sanofi as an AMIA Platinum Corporate Partner for the 2026 calendar year. This year, Sanofi will be engaged at AMIA's conferences and in the association's activities, sharing their expertise and valuable insights. "Sanofi is excited to be
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AMIA Joins the National Health Council as a Partner of Patient Organizations Member
March 25, 2026
(WASHINGTON, DC) -- The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) announces that it has joined the National Health Council (NHC) as a Partner of Patient Organizations (PPO) member. The membership reflects AMIA’s ongoing commitment to advancing health informatics in service of patients, caregivers, and the broader healthcare community. Founded in 1920
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The Washington Download - Vol. 11 Issue 6
March 24, 2026
Top News for Informatics AMIA Supports NIH Data Governance Modernization, Offers Recommendations for Harmonized Implementation AMIA's comments on NIH's Draft Controlled-Access Data Policy and revised Genomic Data Sharing Policy call for a flexible, risk-based framework that moves beyond rigid data-type categorizations. Key recommendations include harmonizing NIH data policies, investing in
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AMIA Welcomes Abridge as a Platinum Corporate Partner
March 19, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC – The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) is pleased to announce Abridge as an AMIA Platinum Corporate Partner for the 2026 calendar year and the second year in a row. This level of partnership means Abridge is supporting the association, its mission, and its members with a significant
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The Washington Download - Vol. 11 Issue 5
March 10, 2026
Top News for Informatics AMIA's Comments to ASTP/ONC HTI-5 Proposed Rule AMIA's comments to Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: ASTP/ONC Deregulatory Actions to Unleash Prosperity (HTI‑5) Proposed Rule supporting the goals of the Proposed Rule to reduce burden, strengthen interoperability, and expand patient access through standards-based APIs. However, we cautioned
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AMIA Announces Nabla as a 2026 Platinum Corporate Partner
March 5, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC – The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) is pleased to announce Nabla as an AMIA Platinum Corporate Partner for the 2026 calendar year. This level of partnership means Nabla is supporting the association, its mission, and its members with a significant investment. As the Title Sponsor of AMIA’s