SAHI Collaborates with HIMSS
SAHI invited the CEO and President of HIMSS (Health Information Management System Society), Mr. H. Stephen Lieber, to Saudi Arabia in a two-day visit to observe the deployment of Health Information Technology in Saudi hospitals, conduct discussions on mutual interests and collaborate on the development of education and training in the country. The Memorandum Of Understanding was signed in Riyadh on 30 October 2007 during a meeting attended by Prof. Kazem Behbehani, a former WHO Assistant Director General; SAHI board members; CIO of the MoH; CIOs of leading hospitals; and companies operating in the Healthcare IT sector.
The purposes of the MOU are to:
- Exchange knowledge, information and experience between both parties in their fields
- Cooperate in building initiatives in the healthcare sector in places of mutual interests
- Cooperate in conducting scientific and specialized workshops, symposia, training and seminars
- Cooperate in executing projects of common interests
- Develop other related services as agreed
"I am very pleased to sign an MOU of collaboration with the leading organization in the world that is focused on providing global leadership for the optimal use of health IT,” said Dr. Majid Altuwaijri, chairman of the SAHI. “I am confident that this collaboration will benefit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in its efforts to setup a national e-health program."
"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is taking major steps forward in its adoption of health information technology and recognizes the importance of professional education of its IT professionals and clinician IT users," HIMSS President/CEO H. Stephen Lieber said at the MOU signing last night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. "We are excited to assist the SAHI in its efforts to bring world class educational programming to the region."
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