National Association for Public Health Statistics and Information Systems explained

National Association for Public Health Statistics and Information Systems
Abbreviation:NAPHSIS
Tax Id:52-2265888
Headquarters:Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.
Status:501(c)(3)
Purpose:To provide national leadership for both vital records and related information systems in order to establish and protect individual identity and improve population health.
Employees:8
Employees Year:2016
Revenue:$2,520,836
Revenue Year:2016
Expenses:$2,505,675
Expenses Year:2016
Founded:1933
Leader Name:Shawna Webster
Leader Title:Executive Director
Formerly:American Association of State and Provincial Registration Executives,
American Association of Registration Executives,
American Association for Vital Records and Public Health Statistics,
Association for Vital Records and Health Statistics,
Association for Public Health Statistics and Information Systems,
National Association for Public Health Statistics and Information Systems

The National Association for Public Health Statistics and Information Systems (NAPHSIS) is a nonprofit national association whose members represent state and local vital records, health statistics and information system agencies. NAPHSIS is incorporated as a nonprofit corporation in the District of Columbia, with offices in Silver Spring, Maryland.[1]

History

First organized in 1933, NAPHSIS was originally known as the American Association of State Registration Executives. The organization has undergone many name changes since its inception, including[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Legal Status . National Association for Public Health Statistics and Information Systems . 9 October 2012 .
  2. Web site: US Vital Statistics System: Major Activities and Developments, 1950-1995. National Center for Health Statistics, CDC. 14 May 2018.