You’ve joined AHIMA now what? Here are the AHIMA benefits that help you get started and make the most out of your membership.
MyAHIMA
MyAHIMA allows members to access their favorite member-only areas of the Web site with one convenient log in. This includes:
- The Journal of AHIMA digital edition
- AHIMA Communities of Practice (CoP)
- Update your profile
- Renew your membership
- Access the AHIMA Body of Knowledge (BoK), Advocacy Assistant, and Career Assist: Job Bank
- And much more
Automatic Membership in a Component State Association (CSA)
Automatic membership in a Component State Association (CSA): As a member of your CSA, you can connect on a local level through volunteering, coding roundtables, events, and meetings.
Affinity Programs
AHIMA membership provides you with special discounts to valuable services.
FedEx: AHIMA members are now eligible to receive valuable discounts of up to 26 percent on select FedEx® shipping services. Enroll in the FedEx Advantage Program online, or call (800) MEMBERS.
Liberty Mutual: We’re always looking for ways to help out our members. So we’ve arranged for Liberty Mutual to provide them with a special discounted rate on Auto Insurance and Home Insurance. Discounts and savings are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state.
Marsh US Consumers: AHIMA members can purchase the following Marsh Affinity Group Services insurance plans: Professional Liability Insurance, Group Term Life Insurance, Disability Income, Customized Major Medical, Short-Term, and Long-Term Care Medical Plans. For more information, including rates and policies, contact Marsh directly at (800) 503-9230.
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As a member of AHIMA you need to connect with other members, receive important information and much more. Here are the benefits that help you get connected.
Journal of AHIMA:
The award-winning Journal of AHIMA is delivered 11 times per year in both print and digital formats. It includes industry news, practical guidance, career information, CE quizzes, and updates on professional resources. 
E-newsletters
Weekly, monthly, and quarterly content-specific e-newsletters offer the latest Association and industry news. 
Communities of Practice (CoP)
The CoP is an amazing online tool our members use to reach out to other members to network, problem-solve, and stay informed on the latest trends in all HIM-related topics. 
HIM Body of Knowledge™ (BoK)
The BoK is an extensive, online, and searchable library of articles, practice briefs, position statements, government publications, and much more at your fingertips. 
Volunteer
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 connecting with your peers.
Action Community for E-HIM Excellence (ACE)
Action Community for E-HIM Excellence (ACE): ACE members lead and influence e-HIM® within organizations, communities, states, and at the national level. Joining the community begins with recognition or self-nomination. 
Legislative Voice
Legislative Voice: AHIMA represents members' interests to lawmakers at the local, regional, and national levels.
Advocacy Assistant
AHIMA's Advocacy Assistant is an online tool designed to assist members with advocacy at the federal, state, and local levels. Users can easily contact legislators and appropriate publications.
Your AHIMA membership helps you get ahead. Take advantage of these benefits to help you rise to the top of your profession.
Career Prep Webinars
If you are just staring out in the profession, we want to prepare you for landing that first job and beginning that career in HIM. 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. Please click here to access instructions on accessing the archived versions of these webinars.
AHIMA Mentor Program
Take advantage of the AHIMA mentor program to be paired with an experienced mentor who can answer your questions, provide insight, and offer guidance about advancing your career in HIM. Interested members should e-mail Erin Duvic.
Career Assist: Job Bank
Need a job, a resume, a network, an interview, or advice? Visit AHIMA's Career Assist: Job Bank to contact a Career Coach, post your resume and search available HIM-specific positions. AHIMA's Career Assist: Job Bank marks an individual as an AHIMA member in an employer's resume search results —and for the first 48 hours, only AHIMA members can access new job posts.
Discounts on Professional Development
Members receive up to 20 percent off AHIMA professional development products including: publications, audio seminars, webinars, web-training, online continuing education quizzes, and much more.
Discounts on Career-Enhancing Credentials
AHIMA credentials offer a competitive edge with employers, potential employers, colleagues, and peers. AHIMA members receive discounts on certification exam registrations, exam prep tools, and certification maintenance.
Discounts on In-Person Meetings
Discounts on In-Person Meetings: Members receive up to a 20 percent discount on meeting registrations for the opportunity learn and connect with others in the industry at AHIMA Convention, ICD-10 Academies, and many other events.
Toolkits
A toolkit provides practice guidance on some of the hottest topics challenging HIM today. Toolkits also include helpful tools such as sample templates for policies and procedures, forms, and workflow processes to name a few. They are created with the in depth knowledge and experience of subject matter experts throughout the industry. Some of the topics covered include ICD-10, RAC, and EHR. Click here to see all the available toolkits that are free to members and take advantage of one today.
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