Leading organizations highlight collaboration with the AMA's IHMI

CHICAGO — Following the American Medical Association’s Integrated Health Model Initiative (IHMI) announcement today that will lead to a health care data evolution for improving, organizing and sharing information, several leading organizations affirmed their collaboration and the potential for this ambitious initiative.

William Kassler, MD, deputy chief health officer, IBM Watson Health

"This important and novel initiative aligns with our mission to help health care providers make essential connections and gain confidence in the decisions they make. Participation in this collaborative supports our goal to help providers improve patient outcomes and experience, reduce cost, and enhance physician and care team satisfaction."