CCHIT seeks candidates for board

The Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology seeks senior health care executives to serve as commissioners on its 21-member board. Applications for 13 two-year terms beginning in October will be accepted throughout July.

The board oversees IT certification criteria developed by voluntary work groups, provides strategic direction, and ensure the objectivity and credibility of the commission. Applications are invited from health care providers, vendors, payers, consumer organizations, and quality improvement and standards organizations.

Interested candidates should submit their resumes to candidates@cchit.org. Appointments will be announced in September. For more on the commission, visit www.cchit.org.

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