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. 1997 Oct;85(4):362–372.

The Academy of Health Information Professionals: a review of the first five years.

R B Forsman 1, P P Nelson 1
PMCID: PMC226293  PMID: 9431425

Abstract

The Medical Library Association (MLA) has provided its members with a credentialing program since 1949. This article reports on a five-year review of the current program, the Academy of Health Information Professionals. The review included an analysis of the financial basis of the academy and the use of three different survey instruments designed to gather input from MLA members and other opinion leaders. A final report to the MLA Board of Directors set forth eight recommendations based on questions and concerns identified during the review process.

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