Health Information Management Associations
Group
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Website
www.ahima.org
Mission and objectives
AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) is a health information management (HIM) professional association over 60,000 members strong. Since its founding in 1928, the American Health Information Management Association has remained committed to quality healthcare through quality information.
Group
Ohio Health Information Management Association (OHIMA)
Website
www.ohima.org
Mission and objectives
The Ohio Health Information Management Association has over 2200 members dedicated to the effective management of personal health information needed to deliver quality healthcare to the public. The Ohio Health Information Management Associationis committed to advancing the health information management profession in an increasingly electronic and global environment through leadership in education, advocacy, and lifelong learning.
Health Information Management Resources
Health Information Management Career Profile
Health Information Managers are responsible for acquiring, analyzing, and protecting medical information of patients in their particular healthcare setting, ensuring that all patients receive quality healthcare. Read more . . .
Degree and Program Information for a Health Information Management Career
In order to become a manager of health information, one must obtain either a Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) or a Bachelor of Science (BS). This basic education will prepare students considering furthering their career for graduate studies. Read more . . .
Interview with a Health Information Management Professional
To find out everything else you need to know about a health information management career, Read more . . .
