Professional Standards
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Association of Healthcare Internal Auditors (AHIA) are pleased to announce the AHIA’s formal endorsement of the mandatory components of the International Professional Practice Framework (IPPF).
Milestones
The 1981 Ohio Hospital Association (OHA) annual convention provided the impetus for the beginning of the Healthcare Internal Audit Group (HIAG). At this convention, the OHA offered hospital administrators and trustees a seminar explaining the objectives, approach, and benefits of internal auditing to hospitals. The meeting brought together three internal audit directors, James E. Bolinger of Holy Cross Health System, William G. Sites of Geisinger Medical Center, and William L. Werner of The Toledo Hospital. They met and discussed the special needs of healthcare internal auditors and the seeds of HIAG were sown. From this meeting came a resolve to continue to work together in furthering the effectiveness of internal auditing in healthcare organizations.
About Us
Founded in 1981, the Association of Internal Auditors (AHIA) is a network of experienced healthcare internal auditing professionals who come together to share tools, knowledge and insight on how to assess and evaluate risk within a complex and dynamic healthcare environment. AHIA is an advocate for the profession, continuing to elevate and champion the strategic importance of healthcare internal auditors with executive management and the Board. If you have a stake in healthcare governance, risk management and internal controls, AHIA is your one-stop resource. Explore our website for more information. If not a member, please join our network.