As our friend Pierre Pettigrew has often said,
...there is less and less distinction among the markets of Canada, the United States and Mexico--and increasingly a single integrated North American market. Enabled by the evolutions in information technology, this market integration is driving a similar integration of the HIT industry.
Who should belong to IHITA?
Members - People and organizations directly involved in the production, use and exchange of health information and health information technology on an international level.
Health IT professionals - Technologists, Clinicians and Provider Professionals, Vendors, Researchers, Government Regulators, Trade Representatives (government and private sector), government officials
For-Profit Corporations - Organizations active in development and sales of HIT software; companies providing management consulting services in the HIT sector; healthcare facilities, and; health-insurers.
Not-For-Profit Corporations - Universities and colleges, professional schools, educational and advocacy organizations, standards associations, professional organizations, trade associations, government agencies, regulatory agencies, trade ministries, NFPs and P3s
Associates - People and organizations doing related work, e.g., BPRE and Workflow analysis; legislative and policy work; case studies; innovators; privacy and security specialists; those developing international standards and agreements (MOUs and MOAs)
Presently, IHITA includes the following:
- Telecom
- IT Infrastructure
- Software
- Remote Data
- Data Storage and Services
- Healthcare - Providers
- Healthcare - Facilities
- Academia
- Government/Policy
- Management Consulting Services
Member Benefits
- Subscription to IHITA's Members Only website
- IHITA Member Network Directory
- Legislative and government program updates for the US and Canada
- Special "Member Rates" for IHITA and Associate Members' Conferences
- Access to Conferences, Educational and Training Programs, and Special Events
- Access to members-only news update weblink
- Assistance with Replies to Federal Requests for Comments on Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs) and Interim Final Rules (IFRs)
- Access to IHITA educational and research materials
To apply for For Individual Membership
NFP/Academic Membership:
Silver
3 transferable memberships with all individual membership benefits plus;
- Membership in Shared Research Databases
- Opportunities for Collaborative Research
Gold
6 transferable memberships with all Silver membership benefits plus;
- Exclusive Graduate and Internship opportunities network
- Access and assistance with fellowship and grant resources
Platinum
9 transferable memberships with all Gold membership benefits plus;
- Free unlimited Access to all publications, papers and studies
- First-stage involvement in Research and Philanthropy development
- Access to customized educational materials and courses
- Access to IHITA's exclusive network of thought-leaders, policymakers and regulators
To apply for For NFP/Academic Membership
For-Profit Membership
Preferred
3 transferable memberships with all individual membership benefits plus;
- Membership in Shared Research Databases
- Opportunities for Collaborative Research
Exclusive
6 transferable memberships with all Preferred membership benefits plus;
- Exclusive Graduate and Internship opportunities network
- Access and assistance with personnel travel and materials transfer resources
Elite
9 transferable memberships with all Exclusive membership benefits plus;
- Free unlimited Access to all publications, papers and studies
- First-stage involvement in Research and Philanthropy development
- Access to customized educational materials and courses
- Access to the IHITA Trade Solutions
- Access to IHITA's exclusive network of thought-leaders, policymakers and regulators
To apply for For Corporate (For-Profit) Membership
Membership Dues (in US dollars)
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| Individual | $125 |
| Affiliate memberships* | $65 |
| Gold | $1,250 |
| Silver | $2,500 |
| Platinum | $5,000 |
| Preferred | $2,500 |
| Exclusive | $5,000 |
| Elite | $10,000 |
Memberships expire and are renewable on December 31st of the calendar year
For further information about membership, contact membership@IHITA.net
*By special arrangement with affiliate organizations. If your organization is interested in a more dynamic relationship as an affiliate of IHITA, please contact membership@IHITA.net.
