African-American Special Interest Group Chair Iris P. Frye, MS. MBA, PMP, CPHIMS irispfrye@gmail.com Co-Chair Rachelle Blake, PA, MHA President/CEO Omnimicro shelblake@omnimicro.com Mission To advance knowledge and decrease disparities within the African-American community utilizing health information technology in the delivery of healthcare, EHR adoption and patient engagement. Goal To build a foundation within healthcare information technology through tools and resources that will support improving the patient experience, the quality of care, and the health of the African-American population, along with reducing the costs of health care. Objectives To inspire lifelong learning; To advance knowledge of Health IT; To strengthen the African-American community within HIMSS; To bridge the gaps between Health IT and the African-American communities to enhance clinical quality outcomes Joining the SIG is easy: click on the bar below to go to the HIMSS Member Center and log into your account. On the My Involvement drop-down menu, click on Participation and choose the SIG(s) you would like to participate in. Join a SIG today Health Information Technology to Transform Care in Multicultural Communities Dr. Garth Graham, MD, MPH, President of the Aetna Foundation addresses the digital divide and how health IT can make a difference in underserved populations in the latest Physician Community Podcast. Listen Now> Recording of Past Webinars June 15 Meeting Recording April 21 Meeting Recording