Benefits of AHIMA Membership

Member Benefits

Benefits

  • Journal of AHIMA Print and Digital Editions: An award-winning publication delivered to you in print form and digitally 11 times per year. The Journal is a great tool to stay on top of industry developments, news, and best practices.

  • AHIMA Mentor Program: Learn from lifelong professionals or take an up-and-coming talent under your wing to help navigate their career path.

  • Career Assist: Job Bank: Access a career coach, post your resume, and find a job on AHIMA’s job board.

  • E-newsletters: Provide information on industry news, products, services, events, and updates.

  • Engage Communities: Network and learn from your peers in these online communities.

  • Member Discounts:Save up to 20 percent on AHIMA products and services including career-enhancing credentials.

  • Toolkits: Free toolkits provide practice guidance on the hottest topics challenging HIM today, including ICD-10, RAC, EHR, and more.

  • AHIMA HIM Body of Knowledge™ (BoK): Research and gain knowledge with AHIMA’s online library. It includes industry articles, government publications, practice briefs, white papers, and position statements.

  • Legislative Voice: AHIMA represents its more than 67,000 members' interests to lawmakers at the state and federal levels.

  • AHIMA Foundation: Improves HIM by supporting people, research, and resources that advance the profession. The Foundation awards merit scholarships and offers financial assistance through the Health Information Relief Operation (HIRO) Fund.

  • Automatic Component State Association (CSA) Membership: As a member of your CSA, you can connect on a local level through volunteering and events.

  • Volunteering Opportunities: Getting involved in your professional association provides benefits for you and for your profession. It allows you to give back to your professional field while building relationships and creating opportunities.

  • Advocacy Assistant: This online tool is designed to assist members with advocacy at the federal, state, and local levels. Users can easily contact legislators and appropriate publications.

  • New Member Orientation: Tools to help you take advantage of everything AHIMA has to offer. Maximize your investment by utilizing the New Member Kit to help you navigate your AHIMA member benefits. Or use the workbook “You're the Boss: Put Your AHIMA Membership to Work”  to help you map out your first year of AHIMA membership. It is a great tool to use on your own or with an AHIMA mentor.

  • MyAHIMA: Members can access their favorite member-only areas of the Web site with one convenient log in. Access your member benefits, update your profile, print your membership card, and renew your membership.

  • Affinity Programs: AHIMA membership provides you with special discounts on valuable services, including credit cards, shipping, insurance, and cell phone coverage.

  • Career Prep Webinars: For more seasoned professionals: we want to empower you to seek that promotion or apply for that new position you’ve had your eye on. With archived seminars that teach you interview tips, resume building, networking, and so much more.

Resources

  • AHIMA Website: AHIMA.org provides you with a one-stop place to stay on top of industry news and access member benefits, industry resources, and so much more.

  • HIM Career Map: The HIM Career Map will help you to better understand the HIM profession, chart your next career step, or map out a whole career-long plan for yourself. With detailed information including roles and responsibilities, average salaries, and career pathways.

  • Salary Study: A biennial salary study that allows you to see and compare salary data across many different demographics.

  • Social Media: Stay connected with AHIMA and its network through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.  

Student Member Benefits

Benefits

  • Journal of AHIMA  Digital Editions: An award-winning publication delivered to you digitally 11 times per year. The Journal is a great tool to stay on top of industry developments, news, and best practices.

  • AHIMA Mentor Program: Be paired up with an experienced professional to help guide you on your career path.

  • Career Assist: Job Bank: Access a career coach, post your resume, and find a job on AHIMA’s job board.

  • Engage Communities: Network and learn from your peers in these online communities.

  • Member Discounts:Save up to 20 percent on AHIMA products and services including career-enhancing credentials.

  • Toolkits: Free toolkits provide practice guidance on the hottest topics challenging HIM today, including ICD-10, RAC, EHR, and more.

  • AHIMA HIM Body of Knowledge™ (BoK): Research and gain knowledge with AHIMA’s online library. It includes industry articles, government publications, practice briefs, white papers, and position statements.

  • Legislative Voice: AHIMA represents its more than 67,000 members' interests to lawmakers at the state and federal levels.

  • AHIMA Foundation: Improves HIM by supporting people, research, and resources that advance the profession. The Foundation awards merit scholarships and offers financial assistance through the Health Information Relief Operation (HIRO) Fund.

  • Automatic Component State Association (CSA) Membership: As a member of your CSA, you can connect on a local level through volunteering and events.

  • Volunteering Opportunities: Getting involved in your professional association provides benefits for you and for your profession. It allows you to give back to your professional field while building relationships and creating opportunities.

  • Advocacy Assistant: This online tool is designed to assist members with advocacy at the federal, state, and local levels. Users can easily contact legislators and appropriate publications.

  • New Member Orientation: Tools to help you take advantage of everything AHIMA has to offer. Maximize your investment by utilizing the Student New Member Kit to help you navigate your AHIMA member benefits. Or use the workbook “You're the Boss: Put Your AHIMA Membership to Work”  to help you map out your first year of AHIMA membership. It is a great tool to use on your own or with an AHIMA mentor.

  • MyAHIMA: Members can access their favorite member-only areas of the Web site with one convenient log in. Access your member benefits, update your profile, print your membership card, and renew your membership.

  • Affinity Programs: AHIMA membership provides you with special discounts on valuable services, including credit cards, shipping, insurance, and cell phone coverage.

  • Career Prep Webinars:As a student member just starting out in the profession, we want to prepare you to land that first job and begin your HIM career. With archived seminars that teach you interview tips, resume building, networking, and so much more.

  • E-newsletters: Provide information on industry news, products, services, events and updates, with two student specific e-newsletters, Student Connection and Student E-alert.

  • Student Advisory Council (SAC): The members of the SAC represent AHIMA’s student population, taking part in shaping future programs for students, and initiating new activities relevant to student membership.

  • Student Academy: An all-day event that takes place at Annual Convention and Student members can attend for free. This workshop is focused on first-time health information job seekers, and packed with useful information to maximize your professional potential.

  • AHIMA Foundation Merit Scholarships: Annual merit scholarships are awarded to both undergraduate and students pursuing their master’s or doctoral degrees in areas related to health information.

  • New Graduate Membership: Student members automatically get discounted New Graduate Membership for one year upon graduation.

Resources

  • AHIMA Website: AHIMA.org provides you with a one-stop place to stay on top of industry news and access member benefits, industry resources, and so much more.

  • HIM Career Map: The HIM Career Map will help you to better understand the HIM profession, chart your next career step, or map out a whole career-long plan for yourself. With detailed information including roles and responsibilities, average salaries, and career pathways.

  • Salary Study: A biennial salary study that allows you to see and compare salary data across many different demographics.

  • Social Media: Stay connected with AHIMA and its network through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.