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Journal of AHIMA

Leading Information Source for HIM Professionals 

Our members describe the Journal as:

Credible – 96% 
Timely –
91%
Objective – 87%
Useful to my job – 87%

Editorial Mission
We Are Committed to the Highest Quality Practice Guidance 

The Journal of AHIMA serves as a professional development tool for health information professionals, keeping readers current on issues that affect the practice of HIM. Furthermore, the Journal contributes to the field by publishing work that disseminates best practices and presents new knowledge. Articles are grounded in experience or applied research and represent the diversity of HIM roles and healthcare settings.

The Journal of AHIMA is the only industry publication with 100% qualified paid circulation and no names purhcased from lists. Advertisers connect with engaged, responsive readers. 

Publication Qualified Circulation Paid List Names Qualified in Past Year 
Journal of AHIMA 59,485 100% 0% 94%
Healthcare Data Management 52,100 0%  6% 73% 
Healthcare IT News 54,150 0%  20%  81%
Healthcare Informatics 49,263 1%  14%  93% 
Health Management Technology 47,200 0%  18% 69%
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Source: BPA Worldwide circulation statements, January to July 2010
2012 Journal Editorial Calendar 
Issue Topic and Cover Story 
January The Year Ahead
The HIM and HIT stories to watch in 2012
February HIPAA Transactions
Preparing systems for the new operating rules
March Audits
Preparing for claims, privacy, and security audits
April Privacy and Security
Adapting to new rules, new expectations
May ICD-10
The countdown to 2013 begins
June Health Information Exchange
How the fed's Direct Project is changing HIE
July Coding
The new drive for CDI
August Special Issue: Education
Preparing for a rapidly changing field
September Patient Engagement
Delivering patient information to patients
October Electronic Health Records
The forces changing the EHR
November/December Physician Practices
Transitioning to ICD-10 on time, on budget
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