Member News, Press Release
American College of Medical Informatics Announces 2026 Class of New Fellows and Recognizes 5 Distinguished Fellows
September 29, 2026
22 new Fellows will be inducted into the American College of Medical Informatics (ACMI) on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at a celebration dinner during the 2026 American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) Annual Symposium. New Fellows are elected annually to the College by active members of ACMI. AMIA’s Annual Symposium brings
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AMIA Congratulates Dr. Peter J. Embi on Appointment as Director of the National Library of Medicine
September 2, 2026
(WASHINGTON, DC) -- The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) congratulates Peter J. EmbÃ, MD, MS, on his appointment as Director of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Embà will become the fifth director of the NLM since its establishment in 1956
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Celebrating Strong 2025 Impact Factors for JAMIA and JAMIA Open
September 2, 2026
The 2025 Journal Impact Factor results are in, and we’re celebrating substantial gains for both Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association (JAMIA) and JAMIA Open. Journal Impact Factor measures how often papers are cited and along with other metrics such as views and downloads reflects the reach and influence
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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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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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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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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
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AMIA Welcomes Philip Payne, PhD, FACMI, FAMIA, as New Board President
January 14, 2026
(WASHINGTON, DC) -- The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) announces the appointment of Philip Payne, PhD, FACMI, FAMIA, as President and Chair of the AMIA Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026. Dr. Payne succeeds Genevieve Melton-Meaux, MD, PhD, FACMI, FAMIA, who has served as Board Chair and President and
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Bisk, The American Medical Informatics Association, and USF Health Launch Health Informatics Microcredential to Meet Workforce Demand
November 12, 2025
Tampa / November 12, 2025— Bisk is expanding access to high-quality informatics education through a new collaboration with the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) and USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. Together, the organizations are launching a Health Informatics Microcredential designed to help professionals strengthen their data and technology expertise