"The mission of CHITTA is to strengthen the competitiveness of Canada’s Healthcare Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry through cooperative efforts among and between members and through direct contact with all levels of Government and associated agencies."

The Canadian Health Informatics Awards Gala On behalf of the professionals and organizations of Canada’s healthcare informatics community, CHITTA, the Health Division of ITAC, is again pleased and proud to sponsor the second Canadian Health Informatics Awards Gala in cooperation with COACH. This event will acknowledge and honor the contributions and commitment individuals have made to health informatics. The awards gala will be held in Toronto on November 16, 2006. CHITTA has established four awards to recognize excellence among Canadian healthcare ICT companies: Company of the Year Award, Corporate Citizenship Award, Project Implementation Team of the Year Award, and the Healthcare Transformation Award..

CHITTA@HIMSS 2008 We are proud to announce that CHITTA will continue the tradition as an Official Co-sponsor of HIMSS 2008. This year the HIMSS conference and exhibit will be held in Orlando, Florida from February 24 - to February 28, 2008. The CHITTA Pavilion The CHITTA Pavilion @ HIMSS, HIMSS Booth # 7948, is a 30x40 Island booth which offers exhibit opportunities to the Canadian Vendor community. The Canadian Reception @ HIMSS 2008 - Monday, February 25, 2008, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. In partnership with HIMSS Ontario, we are proud to host the 9th annual Canadian Reception@HIMSS. Sponsorship opportunities are available. All CHITTA members can register for the HIMSS Conference at the HIMSS co-sponsor rate. CHITTA members need to contact CHITTA or further details. Contact: elaine.huesing@shaw.ca 2008 Information to updated shortly. 2008 ANNUAL HIMSS CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION February 24 - February 28, 2008, Orlando, Florida

ITAC and CHITTA Merge to Create a Single Healthcare ICT Voice CHITTA, the Canadian Healthcare Information Technology Trade Association and ITAC, the Information Technology Association of Canada, and have announced that they will merge to create one single industry association. Collectively they will represent over 100 companies producing information and communications technology solutions for the health sector. The merger will combine ITAC’s strengths in advocacy, communication and administration, with CHITTA’s specific focus and industry knowledge in health, to create one strong, consistent voice for the industry. CHITTA will operate as a division of ITAC and CHITTA’s board will be expanded to ensure representation of the entire membership. The expanded board will continue to set and oversee the health ICT agenda.