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About HIMAP
The Healthcare Information Management Association of the Philippines, Inc. (HIMAP) represents the Philippine HIMS sector in the global market, and it brands and markets the Philippines as a preferred outsourcing destination for healthcare IT-BPM sector.
HIMAP prides itself in bringing together the Philippines’ most distinguished and active players in the healthcare IT-BPM industry towards a common endeavor. The association serves the needs of the HIM service organizations, HIM IT service providers, HIM Education, training centers, association partners and vendors as it promotes the Philippines as the destination of choice for quality Healthcare Information Management outsourcing services.
To make this vision a reality, the HIMAP serves as an active proponent of plans, programs, and projects that aim to develop and nurture best practices in people, technology, and processes related to healthcare information management services. By adhering to the highest standard of healthcare documentation services in the global market and by helping create an environment where members are empowered to achieve the highest professional standards in the industry, the organization believes that it can contribute to the economic growth of the country.
Looking Back at HIMAP’s History
Throughout its history, the HIMAP has gone through a lot of changes, particularly in its name. The organization was first registered with the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission in October 16, 2003 under the name Medical Transcription Industry Association of the Philippines, Inc. or MTIAPI. During this period, the MTIAPI brought together distinguished and active players in the healthcare information management documentation outsourcing industry and united them under a common goal: to serve the needs of HIMS organizations, training centers, and vendors.
As a reflection of the tremendous growth of the industry it represents, MTIAPI changed its name to Healthcare Information Management Outsourcing Association of the Philippines or HIMOAP in August 2010. Later, the word ‘outsourcing’ was taken out of the organization’s name and the group was finally called Healthcare Information Management Association of the Philippines.
Activities of HIMAP
The HIMAP hosts various events and activities that cater to the needs of HIMS centers, training providers, and vendors and suppliers related to the industry.
Healthcare Information Management Services Conference (HIMSCON)
Every year, the HIMAP holds the Healthcare Information Management Services Conference or HIMSCON, a gathering of HIMS centers, training institutions, vendors, and the larger business community. During the conference, attendees and speakers discuss the current trends in healthcare system and solutions and how they disrupt the healthcare industry. The HIMSCON features presentations from domain leaders and industry experts, panel discussions with top industry executives, as well as an exhibit of vendors and support service providers. Forward-looking as the event may be, the HIMSCON also devotes time to look back at the year’s achievements and examine the factors that affect the positioning of the Philippines as a leading HIMS destination.
Quarterly General Membership Meeting
While the HIMSCON is well attended by industry players, HIMAP’s quarterly general membership meeting is exclusive to the group’s members. The general meeting is for inducting new HIMAP members and discussing issues that are of interest to the group, such as the future and challenges of having office spaces in Manila. Significant time is also spent discussing and developing key organization projects, such as the benefits and issues that accompany the growth of the country’s New Wave Cities.
Capability Building Seminars
HIMAP from time to time organizes mini conferences or seminars aimed at building capability or showcasing important industry topics like technology innovations, new business trends, emerging markets, new business, new government regulations on employee protection, labor, benefits, data privacy, security, taxation and the like. These seminars equip the members with the needed updates from distinguishe speakers and resource persons. The activity also serves as another venue for the members to network and mingle with their colleagues for collaboration and sharing of experiences and best practices