IHE Canada Announces New Partnership and 2012 N.A. Connectathon Dates Announced!

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IHE Canada Partners with Canada Health Infoway

IHE Canada enters into an exciting new phase in their history. The International Board approved a formal agreement with Canada Health Infoway that will see this organization in its Standards Collaborative function and take over the role of Canada’s IHE National Deployment Committee. This change is a natural and welcomed evolution for IHE Canada. It will provide a formal representation at all government levels that establish the direction and priorities for healthcare standards in Canada.

IHE Europe’s Connectathon a Landmark Event!

Over 400 participants gathered in Pisa, Italy in April for the European Connectathon, creating a landmark event with a diverse program of activities held in conjunction with IHE’s Connectathon testing. Over 75 organizations conducted 2,200 tests of IHE integration profiles. IHE Europe also hosted a new testing event called Projectathon where 13 Member States of the European Union exchanged patient information to prepare for a new cross-border pilot program. Learn more about IHE Europe and visit their website.

IHE North America Connectathon Announces 2012 Dates

IHE USA is excited to announce the IHE North American Connectathon 2012 will take place January 9-14, 2012. In preparation for this event IHE USA has posted the 2012 Policies and Guidelines for participants to review in advance and prepare for registration opening August 22 and continuing through September 30, 2011. View Participant Resources and information on IHE USA’s website.