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The former name of the national association for professionals in medical record science, now called the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).  

Publishers of AHFS Drug Information ’95 (annually), a standard reference on drugs, available by subscription in both hard copy and CD-ROM.  

The national association of hospitals in the United States. Non-hospital health care organizations, and individuals, may also hold membership. In addition to membership activities, it maintains a major reference library of hospital literature, and publishes a number of titles, including the magazine. Hospitals, and two standard annual reference volumes. Hospital Statistics and AHA Guide to…

The national association of health information management professionals. Operates a publishing business, manages professional practice, library, and certification services, and accredits educational programs. AHIMA conducts exams and provides certification for Registered Record Administrators (RRAs) and Accredited Record Administrators (ARTs). Formerly the American Medical Records Association (AMRA).  

An association of selected clinical investigators under age 41 who have published meritorious investigation in clinical medicine or allied sciences.  

The primary professional association for dietitians and nutritionists in the United States.  

An organization which administers tests, among them the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).  

A nonprofit group that educates physicians and other health care professionals concerning cost containment, utilization review, quality assurance, and risk management, among other topics.  

The national organization of surgeons, with headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, to which all surgeons meeting professional eligibility and membership requirements may belong.  

The national organization of physicians (other than family practitioners and surgeons). All physicians may join if they meet membership and professional eligibility requirements.