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About The Council on Clinical Information Technology
The Council on Clinical Information Technology (COCIT) was established within the American Academy
of Pediatrics in 2002 by a merger of the Section on Computers & Other Technologies and the Task
Force on Medical Informatics.

The Mission, Vision, and Goals of the Council on Clinical Information Technology
Mission
The mission of COCIT is to provide strategic direction and leadership to promote affordable, child-
friendly health information technology (HIT) and health information exchange (HIE) solutions that
support quality care; and to drive the creation and successful deployment of systems which have these
characteristics.

Vision
Every infant, child and adolescent would be cared for in every venue with the necessary health
information technology that is both cost effective and improves the quality of health care, regardless of
socio-economic status.

Goals
1. Ensure Health IT solutions are child-friendly, affordable, cost effective and support quality care.
2. Support the usage of pediatric HIT and HIE in actual practice, with a particular focus on addressing
   the Child Health Priorities identified in the AAP Strategic Plan.
3. Increase the visibility and effectiveness of the efforts of COCIT and the AAP in providing HIT and
   HIE direction and leadership.
4. Provide high value for COCIT members.

COCIT Committees
EDUCATION: The Education Committee provides educational programs via the AAP National
Conference & Exhibition (NCE), newsletter, and other AAP CME events in the use of clinical
information technology in practice.

POLICY: The Policy Committee provides the Board of Directors of the AAP support in their response to
HIT policy and relevant government.

APPLICATIONS: The Applications Committee investigates the need for clinical decision support tools
and provides expertise within the AAP for the development of new tools.

The Activities of the Council on Clinical Information Technology
COCIT is actively involved in education, policy, and developing resources related to clinical information
technology.

cocitnews (newsletter)                                   Policy Development
 Published twice each year                               COCIT has developed statements on E-
 Contains cutting edge information                       Prescribing, Telemedicine, E-mail
 Contains articles on a variety of                       Communication Between Patients and
   technological issues                                  Providers, and Electronic Health Records, to
 Contains updates on activities of COCIT                 name a few!
   and the AAP
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The AAP National Conference & Exhibition                      Pediatric Documentation ChallengeTM
 Provides sessions on software,                                Demonstrates the utility of electronic health
   applications, and innovations                                 records (EHRs) in office practice
 Provides a forum for the presentation of                      Allows pediatricians to begin to consider the
   scientific research topics within clinical                    impact of EHRs on office workflow
   information technology
 Features the Technology Learning Center                      EMR Review Web Site
   and the Pediatric Office of the Future                     (http://www.aapcocit.org/emr)
                                                              A unique tool for AAP members to share rating
                                                              scores and comments on their EHRs

Who Can Join the Council on Clinical Information Technology?

All AAP members can join, including Candidate Fellows, Post Residency Training Fellows, and
Residents. In addition, COCIT has an affiliate membership category for physicians who are not eligible
for Fellowship in the Academy and for non-physicians who are actively involved in the administration
and practice of pediatric medicine and are employed by or under the supervision of a Fellow of the
AAP.

Benefits of Membership

As a member of COCIT you'll receive semi-annual issues of COCITNEWS and access to the Members
Only area of the COCIT web site, http://www.aapcocit.org. You'll be eligible to participate in the COCIT
e-mail lists and online discussion boards where members can receive announcements, have ongoing
conversations with other members, share experiences, and ask questions. You'll be aware of new
projects to address COCIT's mission and vision, and you'll have the opportunity to contribute to these
projects as your schedule and interest allows. You'll also be eligible to run for election to the COCIT's
Executive Committee, where you can participate in the development of educational programs, AAP
policy, and the review of new technology.

How to Join the Council on Clinical Information Technology

There are several ways to join the COCIT:
 Visit the AAP Member Center at www.aap.org/moc. Under Chapters Committees, Councils,
   and Sections, click on Councils, the click on Online Membership Application; or
 Call the AAP Customer Service Center at 866/THE-AAP1 (866/843-2271) to request an application.

Looking For More Info?

Information can be obtained by contacting Rebecca Marshall, Council
Manager, at bmarshall@aap.org.

Council on Clinical Information Technology Executive Committee

Joseph Schneider, MD, MBA, Chairperson
Eugenia Marcus, MD, Vice Chairperson
Kristin Benson, MD
Donna D'Alessandro, MD
Mark Del Beccaro, MD
Willa Drummond, MD
Eric Handler, MD, MPH
George Kim, MD
Michael Leu, MD
Gregg Lund, DO
Alan Zuckerman, MD
Mark Simonian, MD, Immediate Past Chairperson




Updated July 2008