AHIMA’s Global Perspective

AHIMA membership includes members from around the globe. Members are located in Canada to South America, from Europe to Asia, from Australia to Africa in fifty different countries. Anyone outside of the United States can be an Associate member of AHIMA or if you have an AHIMA certification you would be considered an Active member.

In a recent survey our global members rate their satisfaction level with AHIMA very high. 87% report being very or extremely satisfied.

Testimonials from the recent AHIMA global survey:

“I am completely happy with the value I receive from my AHIMA membership.”

“I like the Journal very much - it keeps me alert to the American side of things.”

“I think I am getting incredible value for my money! Wonderful job. Keep it up.”

Members are working globally. Below is a selection of articles from AHIMA Advantage's newsletter section: Global Perspective.

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AHIMA is the national member of the International Federation of Health Records Organizations (IFHRO)

Jean S. Clark, RHIA is the current President of IFHRO. She is a past president of AHIMA.

Margaret A. Skurka, MS, RHIA, CCS is the regional director of Americas of IFHRO. She is a past president of AHIMA.

Individuals can support IFHRO by becoming Associate members, for more information click here.

The Korean Medical Record Association (KMRA) is now preparing the 15th International Federation Heath Records Organizations (IFHRO) Congress that will be held at Coex Convention Center, Seoul, Korea, May 27–30, 2007.  To submit papers click here.

For more information, go here.

AHIMA has an alliance with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA). CHIMA has co-sponsored the Assembly on Education Summer Symposium, and the Health Information Management & Technology Week. For details on this organization, click here.

AHIMA works with the Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA).  They offer to AHIMA members a discount rate on their Journal. Click here for more information on HIMAA. To order the Journal, go here.

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