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We share what was learned, not what was sponsored.
AHIS works with patients, clinicians, health systems, advocacy organizations and industry. That only works if everyone can trust that our standards, findings and decisions are our own. This page explains how we protect that.
Principles of collaboration
Five principles, in every program.
Statement of independence and non-promotional conduct
AHIS is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the implementation of evidence-based care through cross-sector collaboration. AHIS operates on a non-promotional basis and does not endorse or recommend specific therapies, products, manufacturers, healthcare providers or treatment decisions. Participation by sponsors, members, collaborators or implementation partners does not imply endorsement by AHIS, nor does it confer preferential treatment within AHIS programs or initiatives. Organizations providing financial support may help identify implementation challenges, target populations or desired health outcomes. The design, governance, implementation strategy and evaluation of AHIS programs remain independent and are guided by scientific evidence, stakeholder input, implementation science and applicable governance policies. Clinical decisions remain the responsibility of patients and their licensed healthcare professionals. Implementation Support Programs are intended to improve the adoption of evidence-based care, generate measurable implementation outcomes and contribute to shared learning. Program funding supports implementation activities and does not influence clinical recommendations or product selection. Where appropriate, AHIS may use shared implementation infrastructure, affiliated implementation organizations, digital technologies, diagnostics or other implementation partners to support approved program objectives while maintaining independent governance and adherence to these principles.
Who governs
An independent Board.
The AHIS Board, led by President Deanna Darlington, holds governance and fiduciary authority. Sponsors give non-binding input only.
How funding works
Funding supports the work. It never directs it.
AHIS is funded through three separate categories. Participation in one does not require participation in another, and none of them confers governance authority.
Sponsors may help identify implementation challenges, populations or outcomes of interest. Design, governance and evaluation stay independent. Sponsors receive aggregate results.
Regardless of funding source:
- Sponsors do not control educational content.
- Sponsors do not determine scientific conclusions.
- Sponsors do not influence governance decisions.
- Sponsors are named publicly.
- Participation does not imply endorsement or preferential treatment.
Service providers. AHIS contracts for management, implementation and technology services, including from Rabble Health. Services are paid under approved budgets, AHIS licenses Rabble Health's methods and named initiatives for its charitable work, and related-party matters are decided by the Board's independent directors.
Conflicts of interest
Relationships disclosed, conflicts managed.
Board members, scientific advisors, contributors, reviewers, consultants and staff participating in AHIS activities are expected to disclose relevant financial, professional or organizational relationships that could reasonably be perceived as influencing their work. When potential conflicts are identified, AHIS puts management strategies in place to protect the integrity of its educational and scientific activities.
Disclosures and filings
The details.
Policies
Policies are available on request at info@ahis.org.
Questions about how we work?
We're glad to walk you through our governance, funding and policies.