Thank you for visiting ArHIMA online. Here you will find information about our association, education in health information management, and helpful links for HIM professionals and consumers. You can contact the central office of ArHIMA via email at centraloffice@arhima.org.

ArHIMA is a component state association of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), the premier association of health information management (HIM) professionals. There are approximately 50,000 members of AHIMA, and approximately 500 members of ArHIMA. These HIM professionals are dedicated to the effective management of personal health information needed to deliver quality healthcare to the public and work in all levels of health care settings, health maintenance organizations, insurance companies, law firms, and information systems companies.

The majority of ArHIMA members are Registered Health Information Administrators (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technicians (RHIT). RHIAs are managers as well as information specialists. Individuals who earn a bachelor's degree from an accredited college program are entitled to sit for a certification exam. RHITs are skilled in analyzing health information. Successful completion of an associate's degree from an accredited college program qualifies one to sit for the RHIT credentialing examination. Anyone interested in the activities of the association may join. For more information on ArHIMA membership, click here.

Calendar of Events

August 22, 2008  Board & Committee chair meeting in Russellville

September 20, 2008  CCS Prep at ATU Technology Center in Russellville

October 11-16, 2008  AHIMA National Convention and Exhibits in Seattle, WA

October 31, 2008 Board & Committee chair meeting in Russellville

November 2-8, 2008 HI&T Week

December 12, 2008  Board & Committee chair meeting via teleconference

February 20, 2008 Board & Committee chair meeting in Little Rock

February 20, 2008 Strategic Planning meeting in Little Rock

May 6-8, 2009 ArHIMA Annual Convention at Peabody Hotel in Little Rock

April 20-23, 2010 ArHIMA Annual convention at newly remodeled Holiday Inn City Center in Fort Smith

Go to Events Calendar for more information.

     

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