AHIMA contracts with Association Laboratory to provide
ongoing strategic business counsel and research support.

Chicago, Illinois, April 30, 2008 - Association Laboratory Inc. today announced that the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) has signed a 1 year agreement for ongoing business strategy and research support. Association Laboratory will operate as an extension of staff on a wide variety of business and research projects.

"This is a great opportunity for AHIMA to extend their capacity and capability and gain from Association Laboratory's research infrastructure and association strategy experience." said Dean West, President, Association Laboratory Inc. "In just a short time, we've helped AHIMA with projects ranging from a staff orientation guide, to guiding a workforce research project to a competitive profile."

Association Laboratory Inc. specializes in researching, developing and executing marketing and business strategy for associations. The company serves a nationwide client base of trade, professional, credentialing and philanthropic organizations. Note: For more information, visit www.associationlaboratory.com.

AHIMA is the premier association of health information management (HIM) professionals. AHIMA's 51,000 members are dedicated to the effective management of personal health information needed to deliver quality healthcare to the public. Founded in 1928 to improve the quality of medical records, AHIMA is committed to advancing the HIM profession in an increasingly electronic and global environment through leadership in advocacy, education, certification, and lifelong learning.