How Financial Stewardship is Shaping the Future of AHIMA
Tom Mehs
Chief Financial Officer
AHIMA is on solid financial ground, thanks to thoughtful planning and dedicated stewardship. In this update, Tom Mehs, AHIMA Chief Financial Officer, shares how strategic changes and a focus on transparency have strengthened the financial health of AHIMA. Learn how these efforts support the AHIMA mission and help shape a bright future for the health information profession.
Whether you’re new to the HI field or looking to take the next step in your career, Kimberly McGhee, RHIT, CRCR, shares valuable insight on staying open to new paths, building community, and embracing what’s ahead.
Don’t miss the July 29 AHIMA Member Town Hall for a live, members-only event where you’ll hear updates from AHIMA leadership and have the chance to ask your questions directly. Join Maria Caban Alizondo, Cris Iaboni, and Dana Perrino for an engaging conversation, and earn a complimentary CEU for attending live.
In a new Journal of AHIMA article, Trayanna Whiting, MSN, MS, RN, NI-BC, CHDA, Education Director of Data Analytics and Informatics at AHIMA, explores the growing role of health informatics in health information management. The piece also highlights new offerings to support professionals, including a microcredential launching this fall and a refreshed CPHI certification expected in early 2026.
Health information isn’t just data; it’s the story of someone’s life. This white paper shows how AHIMA professionals are using SDOH data to write that story with more accuracy, empathy, and purpose than ever before.
We’ve improved our email system to make sure you never miss important updates, career resources, or member news. Some members haven’t been receiving our emails, and we want to make sure that doesn’t happen to you. These updates are designed to keep you informed and supported throughout your HI journey. Want to tailor what you receive? Click below to confirm your email and customize your preferences.
We’re proud to honor Nanette B. Sayles, EdD, RHIA, CCS, CDIP, CHDA, CHPS, CPHI, CPHIMS, FAHIMA, and Leslie L. Gordon, MS, RHIA, CPHQ, FAHIMA, volume editors of Health Information Management Technology, 7e (HIMT) for their contributions to the HI profession.
Could this new RHIA exam pathway open more doors for experienced HI professionals? CCHIIM is proposing a change for RHITs with a related degree and experience. The open comment period is now live through August 4, so take a moment to review the proposal and share your feedback today.
Register now to save $100 and secure your spot at the year’s biggest event in HI. Join us in Minneapolis for expert-led sessions, networking, and 20+ CEUs.
FREE Webinar: The MATCH IT Act: Charting a Path to Accurate Patient Matching
Patient mismatching affects care delivery, safety, and rising costs. Join the Patient ID Now coalition and AHIMA for a FREE live webinar on July 8, 2025, at Noon CT to explore how the MATCH IT Act proposes stronger standards and clearer definitions.
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