Latest News
Coming in 2021: AHIMA Access
We’re excited for early 2021, as that’s when we’ll be able to introduce you to AHIMA Access. What’s Access? Access is an up to date, modern, robust digital community platform where members can engage with AHIMA, fellow HI professionals, and other content.
January 19, 2021
HI Pitch Podcast: AHIMA’s 2021 Advocacy Agenda
Lauren Riplinger, AHIMA’s vice president of advocacy, public policy, and government affairs, discusses AHIMA’s 2021 advocacy agenda and details a number of important issues her team will advocate for at the federal level.
January 19, 2021
CEO's Message: Out of the Wilderness
Resolve is a state of mind, often born of struggle and reflection. And from struggle and reflection comes grace and wisdom.
January 19, 2021
Drawn to a Career in Healthcare
Austin Davert doesn’t waste much time worrying about things he can’t do or the ways in which his life is different than his peers. Instead, he celebrates the achievements he worked for years to accomplish—such as staying on track to graduate from Davenport University this spring with a degree in HIM.
January 19, 2021
Implementing Computer-Assisted Coding at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
In January of 2019, SMH embarked on a computer-assisted coding implementation to increase the productivity of coders and clinical documentation improvement specialists.
January 4, 2021
AHIMA Letter to Congressional Leadership
AHIMA has sent a letter to Congressional leadership of the 117th Congress, encouraging the new Congress to ensure health information is fully considered and prioritized in future health policy.
Focus On: Patient Identification and Matching
As the leading advocate for the adoption of a nationwide patient identification strategy, AHIMA recognizes that eliminating patient identification and matching (PIM) errors is essential to better safety and care outcomes.
Focus On: Social Determinants of Health
As the leading voice of health information, AHIMA believes that health information professionals bring a uniquely comprehensive view to using SDOH data.
Events
March 24–25, 2021 | Virtual Event
2021 AHIMA Middle East Conference: Creating Impact and Success with Quality Data
AHIMA has helped chart the future of healthcare in the Middle East since 2016. Health information is at the core of every patient interaction and paves the way forward for healthcare transformation.
Job Board
Find your next job on the Career Assist Job Board. AHIMA members receive early access to job postings and priority listing in employer searches.
Journal of AHIMA
Health information is critical to healthcare evolution. Join the conversation as we explore leading trends in the industry. Subscription to AHIMA’s online Journal is included with membership.
HIM Body of Knowledge
The HIM Body of Knowledge provides resources and tools to advance health information professional practice and standards for the delivery of quality healthcare.
