Dear Colleague,
As I write to you today, our informatics community is reeling from proposed Federal budget cuts, particularly those proposed for the NIH. AMIA opposes these cuts and shares with others the growing concern around transparency and decision-making when it comes to science, public health, and patient care.
AMIA is not remaining silent. To remain informed on all that AMIA is doing on behalf of the informatics community, bookmark AMIA's Public Comments page. Here, you will find comments and sign-on letters that AMIA has submitted. A recent letter on the need to preserve NIH funding was sent to Congressional leaders this week and is now available on the AMIA website.
We encourage you to use your voice and act according to your conscience. AMIA's Public Policy team has produced several supportive resources for you to use. At AMIA's Policy Call to Action page, you will find a listing of your congressional representatives, best practices for communication when contacting them, and specific talking points to help you advocate with priority agencies. AMIA's comment letters are posted in their entirety to serve as another resource for communication with your elected officials. AMIA will continue to steadfastly address this rapidly changing environment and remain a strong voice for scientific integrity in healthcare. I have more to share on AMIA's Policy action below, along with other important AMIA highlights.
Highlights from Another Incredible CIC
We recently wrapped up a truly remarkable Clinical Informatics Conference (CIC) in Anaheim, California, that gathered more than 600 clinical informaticians. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of you who helped make CIC 2025 such a success. From the energy in the session rooms and poster presentations to the dynamic conversations in hallways and exhibit spaces, this year's gathering showcased the very best of AMIA's informatics community.
The CIC 2025 program thoughtfully addressed some of the most urgent challenges and exciting frontiers in clinical informatics. We were honored to hear from keynote speakers Amir Dan Rubin and Dr. Christopher Longhurst, who offered insightful perspectives on healthcare transformation and the evolving role of informatics leadership in the age of AI.
Throughout the conference, sessions explored themes such as clinician well-being, documentation burden, and the rapidly advancing landscape of artificial intelligence. Discussions ranged from ambient scribe technologies and predictive algorithms to generative AI and image classification—each highlighting how these tools can be thoughtfully and effectively integrated into clinical care. Equally important were conversations on health equity and the ways informatics can improve access, engagement, and outcomes across diverse populations.
A powerful call to action emerged: to lead with purpose in ensuring the safe, ethical use of AI, to address and reduce health disparities, and to bridge the gap between innovation and lasting, meaningful change. I'm deeply grateful to our 2025 CIC Scientific Program Committee Co-Chairs, Drs. Robin Austin and Bimal Desai, as well as the vice chairs and full committee whose thoughtful planning and vision made this event so impactful.
If you weren't able to attend CIC, don't forget that your AMIA membership includes exclusive access to recorded keynote sessions. Watch the CIC plenary sessions online.
FAMIA Continues to Grow
During CIC, we had the honor of inducting the newest class of Fellows of AMIA, welcoming 87 new Fellows to the overall 632 active FAMIA members. The FAMIA program was approved by the Board in 2018 and held its first induction in 2019. The accomplishments and leadership of FAMIA members represent the continued growth and evolution of our field. If you're considering applying for fellowship, I encourage you to take that step—applications remain open through July 16.
Mark Your Calendars
As we look ahead for this year and next:
- This year makes the final year for the Clinical Informatics Practice Pathway. For those eligible for the Clinical Informatics Boards, AMIA's Clinical Informatics Board Review Course (CIBRC) will take place September 19–21, 2025 in Philadelphia.
- We invite you to join us in Atlanta at the AMIA 2025 Annual Symposium November 15–19. Registration is now open!
- And in May 2026, we'll take a new step forward by co-locating the AMIA Informatics Summit and Clinical Informatics Conference in Denver, May 18–21. This new format will offer expanded value while preserving the unique community connection of each event.
2026-2028 Strategic Planning is Underway
AMIA's strategic plan serves as an important compass to guide innovation, decisions, and activities across the organization. A Strategic Planning Task Force has undertaken the work of reviewing AMIA's strategic plan, evaluating it for new opportunities and reaffirmations in light of the current environment. The task force will provide recommendations to the AMIA Board, which will then share the plan with members. Thank you to the members who are investing in AMIA through your work on this important task.
More on AMIA's Public Policy Actions
AMIA has been extraordinarily active in the Public Policy arena in 2025. In addition to navigating our new federal policy landscape and developing major projects in response, like the Friends of ASTP and our Policy Calls to Action resources, AMIA has continued writing and submitting comments to federal agencies and, increasingly, to Congressional offices. As of June 9, we have submitted 16 comment letters, with six more in draft. In 2024, we submitted a total of 22, which itself was a 193% increase over the previous 5 years.
AMIA held its second annual virtual Hill Day on April 1 and 2. A record-number of 40 AMIA representatives met with 60 Capitol Hill offices to discuss (1) responsible use of AI in healthcare, (2) protecting informatics and American healthcare innovation, and (3) the HHS reorganization, particularly through discussing the value of AHRQ, that was announced March 27 and began April 1 with the firing of 10,000 HHS employees.
Given AMIA led with very hot topics and that our Hill Day coincided with major HHS reorganization, Capitol Hill offices were eager to hear AMIA's perspective on these issues and forge a relationship with our organization. The 2025 event expanded from last year, when we had 22 AMIA members visit 45 Capitol Hill offices. AMIA's impact on Capitol Hill is growing, thanks to your involvement!
With an eye toward proactive protection of our community and activities, AMIA recently conducted a comprehensive legal audit of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) language and programming. We are happy to share that the report found that AMIA follows best practices by ensuring our awards, programs, and language are inclusive of all people. Next steps are underway by AMIA's DEI Committee to review and reaffirm AMIA's continuing work and language in this area. We are doing our best to address issues proactively as they arise and to serve as a strong voice for our community in these extraordinary times.
2026-2027 Call for Volunteers
One takeaway from our extensive Member Survey in 2024 was your stated desire for more leadership and involvement opportunities within the organization. We heard you, and now is the time for you to find where and how you’d like to contribute! AMIA’s Call for Volunteers is now open. Learn more about the Call for Volunteers.
When you serve as an AMIA volunteer, you:
- Help shape the organization and its impact.
- Keep AMIA relevant through the collective diversity of experience and expertise.
- Demonstrate your leadership in the field.
- Connect with other leaders in informatics and build your network across practice settings.
Active AMIA membership is required to serve as a volunteer.
In this era of deep change, we need our informatics community to thrive now, more than ever. Join us by getting involved. Thank you for being a vital part of the AMIA community and for your work and support of the important work in every area of health informatics.
Yours sincerely,
Genevieve Melton-Meaux, MD, PhD, FACMI
AMIA President and Board Chair
Professor of Surgery and Health Informatics
Senior Associate Dean, Health Informatics and Data Science
Director, Center for Learning Health System Sciences
University of Minnesota
Chief Analytics and Care Innovation Officer, M Health Fairview