Chicago, Illinois, November 1, 2007 - Association Laboratory Inc. today announced their selection by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the association’s research functions. The project is designed to provide guidance to staff on how best to improve the collection, analysis and use of research to guide decision-making.

"AHIMA is large, complex and growing organization,” said Dean West, President, Association Laboratory Inc, "the use of research will be critical to their continued success and we’re looking forward to advising them on this important function.”

The project will consist of an in-depth review of the associations existing research, interviews with key decision-makers and benchmarking against other associations. The information will be used to assist both internal research staff and executive leadership on methods to improve the quality and use of research to guide decisions.

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.

Association Laboratory Inc. specializes in the research and development of marketing and business strategy for associations. The company serves a nation-wide client base of trade associations and professional societies through membership research, strategic planning and business plan development.

For more information on Association Laboratory Inc. visit the company's website at www.associationlaboratory.com.