Price Transparency Updates Live & Recorded Virtual Event Overview Presentation will include a high-level overview of the hospital price transparency initiative. Requirements for compliance of posting the machine readable file and tips on how to avoid receiving the...
Register by 9/22 to Join OHIMA’s Virtual Coding Seminar Live Stream at the Member Rate ArHIMA has partnered with OHIMA (Ohio) to bring to our members OHIMA’s 2026 Virtual Coding Seminar at discounted member pricing! Use the promo code ARHIMA2026 during registration to...
Congratulations to Our Newly Credentialed Members Join us in congratulating our newly credentialed members: Shannon Baxter, CHDA Wendy Childers, CCS Dana Bailey, RHIT Lucky Perrino, CCA Irene Urbina, CCA Ann Marie Applegate, CHDA ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA...
Telehealth Unplugged: Mastering Professional Fee Telehealth Documentation and Coding Live & Recorded Virtual Event Overview Dear Health Information Professional, As telehealth rules continue to pivot, keeping your facility compliant while securing proper...
July 2026 Health Information Workplace Survey Dear ArHIMA Members, The ArHIMA Board invites you to participate in an important national research initiative examining the evolving Health Information (HI) workforce. Earlier this year, ILHIMA published “Beyond...
President’s Message — July 2026 Dear ArHIMA Members, It is both an honor and a privilege to serve as President of ArHIMA once again for the 2026–2027 term. Having previously served in this role, I am grateful for the opportunity to continue working alongside...
Newly Credentialed Members Congratulations to our newly credentialed members! The ArHIMA Board of Directors would like to congratulate these individuals for their newly acquired AHIMA credentials. Join us in celebrating these outstanding accomplishments and the...
President’s Message — June 2026 As my term as President of ArHIMA comes to a close on June 30, I want to express my sincere gratitude to our members, volunteers, and Board of Directors for their support, collaboration, and dedication to our profession and...
AHIMA Membership: What You’re Missing Might Surprise You Need a career boost? All the membership benefits from AHIMA might just surprise you. If you have never been a member of AHIMA or have not been a member in a while, now is the time to join! When you join...
It’s ArHIMA Election Time! The ArHIMA Election will be open from Monday, March 9, at 9:00 a.m. through Friday, March 20, at 11:59 p.m. Please verify your email address is current in your AHIMA Profile. The election platform will look a little different this year...
ACTION ALERT: Email Your Members of Congress and Ask them to Repeal Section 510 Congress is beginning its Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget process, and we need you to take action to urge your members of Congress to repeal the ban on a unique patient identifier in the...
ArHIMA Mourns the Passing of Elizabeth “Elsa” Crocker Elizabeth “Elsa” Crocker devoted her career to the field of Health Information Management. During her time at UAMS, she served as Clinical Services Manager and made a lasting impact through her leadership and...
President’s Message — February 2026 Dear ArHIMA Members, Registration is now open for the 2026 ArHIMA Conference! Our theme this year is Cultivating Connections: Growing the Future of Health Information, and the Board is excited to welcome you on April 2–3,...
Call for Silent Auction Donations Hello! I am asking for your consideration of a donation to the Arkansas Health Information Management Association (ArHIMA) annual state convention Silent Auction. ArHIMA proudly supports and recognizes Arkansas students pursuing...
Registration Now Open: 2026 ArHIMA Conference Dear ArHIMA Members, The ArHIMA Executive Board is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 ArHIMA Conference! Our theme this year is Cultivating Connections: Growing the Future of Health Information...
Holiday Greetings Wishing you a season of peace, joy, and well-deserved rest! ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the 2023 Legal Manual News In the News Holiday Greetings...
Scholarship Application Deadline is December 31st Dear ArHIMA Members, I hope this message finds you well! We are excited to inform and remind you about the various scholarships available through ArHIMA, designed to support and encourage the growth and education of...
Change to Board Leadership Dear ArHIMA Members, I hope you are enjoying this holiday season! I am writing to inform you that Brenda Bourg, President-Elect, has resigned from her position due to increased job responsibilities that will require more of her time. We wish...
President’s Message — November 2025 Dear ArHIMA Members, Last month, I had the honor of participating in the AHIMA House of Delegates meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I was joined by Arkansas Delegates — Sherry Slay, Amber Simpson, President-Elect Brenda...
OCR Shares a New and Updated FAQ August 11, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, issued deregulatory guidance in the form of two frequently asked questions (FAQs). The updated material comes alongside to support the Centers...
A Message from President Lee Ann Barton — August 2025 Dear ArHIMA Members, It is with great enthusiasm and excitement that I step into my role as your President for 2025-2026. I look forward to working alongside a talented group of HIM professionals dedicated to...
ArHIMA 2026 Annual Meeting The ArHIMA Executive Board is happy to announce the 2026 ArHIMA Conference will be held April 2 and 3, 2026 at the Chenal Event Center in Little Rock! We reviewed the valuable survey feedback provided by the 2025 participants, and many of...
ArHIMA Legal Manual for Health Information Management Do you ever have questions about record retention, personal representatives, disclosures for specific activities, judicial proceedings, or employee medical records? The ArHIMA Legal Manual can help! Access to the...
Advocacy Initiative Dear ArHIMA Members, Arkansas has slipped in the Grassroots Rankings for Advocacy. We can do something about it though! There are two new Advocacy initiatives available on AHIMA.org: Support the Health Care Workforce Innovation Act of 2025 Support...
April 2025 Member Spotlight Our April 2025 Spotlight is Lee Ann Barton! More Information ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the 2023 Legal Manual News In the News April 2025...
ArHIMA Election is Now Open! It is time to vote! The ArHIMA election is now open and will be open until March 30, 2025, at midnight. If you are an active ArHIMA member, you may access the ballot by going to https://my.ahima.org/votingcenter or by signing...
Free CEU Opportunity from Haugen Consulting Group Hi ArHIMA Members! We’re excited to share a free on-demand webinar from Haugen Consulting Group that we think you will find valuable! This session provides 1 AAPC & AHIMA-approved CEU and covers key updates to...
Free Professional Development Opportunity Southern New Hampshire University has reached out to offer a free professional development opportunity. Join Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) for a dynamic webinar designed to help you sharpen your communication skills...
Help to Make a Difference With the ArHIMA Silent Auction Hello! I am asking for your consideration of a donation to the Arkansas Health Information Management Association (ArHIMA) annual state convention Silent Auction. ArHIMA proudly supports and recognizes Arkansas...
March 2025 Member Spotlight Our March 2025 Spotlight is Haley Castillo! More Information ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the 2023 Legal Manual News In the News March 2025...
Exciting News! ArHIMA 2025 Conference Registration Is Now Open! Dear ArHIMA Members, We hope this email finds you well. We are thrilled to announce that registration for the upcoming ArHIMA conference is now open! This year’s conference promises to be an...
Important Advocacy Opportunity We have the opportunity to advocate for an important healthcare workforce issue that impacts HIM. AHIMA asks constituents to urge their members of Congress to cosponsor HR 935, the Health Care Workforce Innovation Act of 2025. This...
February 2025 Member Spotlight Our February 2025 Spotlight is Lauren Spikes! More Information ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the 2023 Legal Manual News In the News...
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Kathy Trawick Dear ArHIMA Members, It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Dr. Kathy Trawick, an extraordinary leader, mentor, and advocate for health information management. Dr. Trawick dedicated over 30 years to our...
HIPAA Security Rule NPRM On December 27, 2024, HHS, through the OCR, issued a proposed rule to modify the HIPAA Security Rule. Click here to read more of the notice from HHS Read the Fact Sheet The proposed rule is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register...
December 2024 Member Spotlight Our December 2024 Member Spotlight is Daniel Childers! More Information ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the 2023 Legal Manual News In the...
November 2024 Member Spotlight Our November 2024 Member Spotlight is Heather Mayfield! More Information ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the 2023 Legal Manual News In the...
A Message from President Maggie Wolfe — November 2024 Three months into being President of ArHIMA, and I just want to brag on the Board members that are representing you with their talents and commitment to this organization. I want to thank Bryce Miller and his...
October 2024 Member Spotlight Our October 2024 Member Spotlight is Morgan Craig! More Information ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the 2023 Legal Manual News In the News...
Legislative Committee Update Hello members! I wanted to share some news from the Legislative committee. Just some tips that might help you keep up to date in the privacy and compliance world. AHIMA has released a new item in the Body of Knowledge under Privacy and...
Professional Development Opportunity Hello Valued Members: I hope this email finds you well. Bringing to you a free professional development opportunity concerning the Security Risk Tool. What is the Security Risk Assessment Tool (SRA Tool)? ASTP, in collaboration...
Your Arkansas Delegates Want You to Get Involved Your Arkansas Delegates want you to get involved! The following is information regarding the MATCHIT Act AHIMA asks constituents to urge support on Capitol Hill for vital legislation, HR7379, the Patient Matching and...
Serve in the Arkansas Health Information Management Association by Running for Office Have you ever thought of serving as an elected officer or a committee leader? Your experience as an HIM leader can help serve others in our state. Consider running for office for the...
September 2024 Member Spotlight Our September 2024 Member Spotlight is Jacob Blalock! More Information ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the 2023 Legal Manual News In the...
August 2024 Member Spotlight Our August 2024 Member Spotlight is Sarah Blalock! More Information ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the 2023 Legal Manual News In the News...
A Message from President Maggie Wolfe — July 2024 Dear AHIMA Members, It is an honor and privilege to assume the role of President of the Arkansas Health Information Management Association (ArHIMA). I am excited to serve alongside our newly elected board to serve as...
July 2024 Member Spotlight Our July 2024 Member Spotlight is Jennifer Wiedower! More Information ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the 2023 Legal Manual News In the News...
June 2024 Member Spotlight Our June 2024 Member Spotlight is Cassandra Garman! More Information ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the 2023 Legal Manual News In the News June...
A Message from President Bryce Miller — June 2024 Dear ArHIMA Members, As my term as president comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve shared over the past year. It has been a privilege to serve as your president and...
May 2024 Member Spotlight Our May 2024 Member Spotlight is Stacey Butler! More Information ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the 2023 Legal Manual News In the News June 2024...
ArHIMA Video Contest Please check out our ArHIMA Video Contest webpage. You need to answer the following question: “Why are AHIMA credentials important, and how will earning an AHIMA credential help your career?” The winning video will receive an AHIMA...
April 2024 Member Spotlight Our April 2024 Member Spotlight is Tracy Davis! More Information ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the 2023 Legal Manual News In the News April...
March 2024 Member Spotlight Our March 2024 Member Spotlight is Daniel Gonzalez! More Information ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the 2023 Legal Manual News In the News...
A Message from President Bryce Miller — March 2024 Dear Members of ArHIMA, I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits in the New Year. As we navigate through the challenges and opportunities presented to us, I am pleased to update you on the latest...
February 2024 Member Spotlight Our February 2024 Member Spotlight is Kristen Borth! More Information ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the 2023 Legal Manual News In the News...
ArHIMA Annual Convention Registration is Open The Arkansas Health Information Management Association (ArHIMA) proudly invites you to the 2024 Annual Convention. The meeting will be at the Wyndham Fort Smith from Wednesday, April 10 through Friday, April 12 in Fort...
ArHIMA Annual Meeting Exhibitor Registration Please join us at the 2024 ArHIMA Annual Convention. Our meeting will be held at the Wyndham Fort Smith from April 10 – 12, 2024 in Fort Smith, AR. Register Early! $750 per booth for all payments received on or before...
January 2024 Member Spotlight Our January 2024 Member Spotlight is Vicki Buchanan! More Information ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the 2023 Legal Manual News In the News...
A Message from President Bryce Miller — October 2023 Dear Members of ArHIMA, I trust this message finds you all well and thriving. As we journey through the second quarter of this year, I am pleased to share with you some exciting updates from AHIMA 2023 and our...
Career Insights from Past President, Melissa Zavadil More Information ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the 2023 Legal Manual News In the News Career Insights from Past...
A Message from President Bryce Miller — July 2023 Dear Members of ArHIMA, I hope this letter finds you all in good health and high spirits. It is with great honor and enthusiasm that I address you as the 2023-2024 President of ArHIMA. As we embark on this exciting...
A Message from President Melissa Zavadil — June 2023 It seems like yesterday that I was setting with our ArHIMA 2022 leadership team working on our vision for our membership and the direction we want to take our organization. What an incredible responsibility it is to...
AHIMA23 Conference Alert: Early Bird Registration Now Open Join us at the Baltimore Convention Center this October to connect with your community of health information professionals, engage in conversations about the future of healthcare, and learn about trending...
June 2023 Member Spotlight Our June 2023 Member Spotlight is Paula Alonso! Read More ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the 2023 Legal Manual News In the News June 2023...
Career Insights from Past President, Chris Merle More Information ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the 2023 Legal Manual News In the News June 2023 Member Spotlight May 23,...
Career Insights from Past President, Tonya Mays More Information ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the 2023 Legal Manual News In the News June 2023 Member Spotlight May 23,...
New Mentorship Program Offered by AHIMA AHIMA announced its new mentorship program, AHIMA M2M Connect. The mentoring program is an opportunity for emerging HI professionals to enrich and expand their understanding of career possibilities at the intersection of...
Career Insights from Past President, Tina Cikanek More Information ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the 2023 Legal Manual News In the News Career Insights from Past...
AHIMA 2023 Advocacy Summit Update Melissa Zavadil and Bryce Miller, ArHIMA’s President and President-Elect respectively, represented Arkansas as AHIMA members from 40 states and Puerto Rico held 169 meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, as part of the 2023 AHIMA...
May 2023 Member Spotlight Our May 2023 Member Spotlight is Julie Lonon! Read More ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the 2023 Legal Manual News In the News May 2023 Member...
Alert: Housing is Now Open for AHIMA23 Conference Book your hotel room now and pay later! Oct. 8 – 10, 2023Baltimore Convention CenterBaltimore, MD If Data Could Talk, What Would it Say? As health information professionals know, health data is much more than it...
ArHIMA Video Contest Please check out our ArHIMA Video Contest webpage. You need to answer the following question: “Why are AHIMA credentials important, and how will earning an AHIMA credential help your career?” The winning video will receive an AHIMA...
2023 Award Recipients Living Legacy Award Recipient Chris Merle, MS, RHIA, CCS, CDIP, CCDS, CRC, CIC ArHIMA presented Chris Merle, MS, RHIA, CCS, CDIP, CCDS, CRC, CIC, with the Living Legacy Award. This award is the highest honor bestowed upon a member. Chris has been...
2023 Scholarship Recipients ArHIMA Martha Wilbers/Faye Arnold Scholarship Recipient Matana Ferguson Matana Ferguson, a student at the NorthWest Arkansas Community College, always knew she wanted to work in the medical field as she has many relatives who are...
President’s Message – April 2023 This year at our annual meeting we are celebrating the completion of 75 years of service to our members who use their hearts and talent for healthcare all across the natural state… Read the President's Entire Message...
April 2023 Member Spotlight Our April 2023 Member Spotlight is Cris Waters! Read More ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the 2023 Legal Manual Access the Legal Manual (will...
ArHIMA Legal Manual Update Webinar Virtual Event Overview The ArHIMA Legal Manual for HIM has been updated! The Legal Manual provides information regarding state and federal legislation, regulation, and professional best practices for all legal aspects of managing,...
AHIMA Spring Student Open House — March 23, 2023 Thursday, March 23, 2023, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CDT Attention HI Students! Join us to learn about the dynamic collection of resources AHIMA has for Health Information students and discover how you can use them to excel in...
ArHIMA eNews – March 2023 The ArHIMA Newsletter for March 2023 is now available. Read It Now! ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the 2023 Legal Manual Access the Legal Manual...
March 2023 Member Spotlight Our March 2023 Member Spotlight is Jacque Osburn! Read More ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the 2023 Legal Manual Access the Legal Manual (will...
February 2023 Member Spotlight Our February 2023 Member Spotlight is Rebecca McDade! Read More ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the 2023 Legal Manual Access the Legal...
ArHIMA Annual Meeting Registration Please join us at the 2023 ArHIMA Annual Convention. Our meeting will be held at the Riverfront Wyndham in North Little Rock, AR from April 5 – 7, 2023. We are looking forward to hosting our first in-person convention in...
Spring Student Open House — Save the Date! Thursday, March 23, 2023, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CDT Learn about the dynamic collection of resources AHIMA has for Health Information students and discover how you can use them to excel in your career journey. Plus, hear AHIMA...
ArHIMA Annual Convention Registration is Open The Arkansas Health Information Management Association (ArHIMA) proudly invites you to the 2023 Annual Convention. The meeting will be at the Riverfront Wyndham from Wednesday, April 5 through Friday, April 7 in North...
SDOH Survey Results AHIMA released a study today conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago that examines the operational realities of how social determinants of health (SDOH) data is collected, coded, and used in real-world healthcare scenarios. NORC surveyed...
AHIMA Grassroots Advocacy Award ArHIMA is excited to announce the revamp of the AHIMA Grassroots Advocacy Award. This award will be presented at each annual AHIMA Advocacy Summit to the top state in federal advocacy and policy engagement for the previous year. The...
January 2023 Member Spotlight Our January 2023 Member Spotlight is Mary Bowlan! Read More ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the Legal Manual News In the News January 2023...
December 2022 Member Spotlight Our December 2022 Member Spotlight is Heather Duke! Read More ResourcesResources Advertising AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the Legal Manual News In the News December...
$100,000 Available for AHIMA Foundation Scholarships Currently enrolled health information students pursuing associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in health information management (HIM) or health informatics (HI) are encouraged to apply beginning in...
AHIMA Call for Elected Nominations – Deadline March 31, 2023 AHIMA is seeking qualified candidates who are passionate about driving the profession forward and making a real impact on the future of Health Information. Learn more about the descriptions, duties, and...
AHIMA Advocacy Summit 2023 The 2023 AHIMA Advocacy Summit is where health leaders and policymakers come together to address important key policy issues related to health data and health information. This two-day event, taking place March 20–21, 2023, in Washington,...
Coding Hernia Repair Procedures Webinar Join a member of the Arkansas Coding Roundtable for a presentation on coding hernia repair procedures. ArHIMA President Melissa Zavadil, RHIT, CCS, CPMA, CRC, COC, will discuss the anatomy and physiology of abdominal hernias,...
Call for Nominations Deadline is Approaching The ArHIMA Nominating Committee is responsible for preparing the 2023 ballot. If you would like to place your name on the ballot or would like to nominate someone for an elected position, contact Bryce Miller, Committee...
CMS Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes Proposed Rule The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization...
One Member’s Struggle to Help Her Mama We all have stories to share when it comes to the interoperability of health information…or maybe the lack of it. One of our members recently shared on social media the story of her mother and the struggle to get relevant...
President’s Message – December 2022 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ArHIMA members! It truly amazes me every year just how fast the months can come and go so quickly. I am not one who dwells in the past. Instead, I choose to reflect just long enough to acknowledge...
Proposed Rule on Alignment of 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA This proposed rule is a culmination of multiple years of work in Congress on Jesse’s Law to simplify the process in which patients give consent to providers to release Substance Use Disorder (SUD) information while...
Act Now to Urge Your Members of Congress to Repeal Section 510 in the Labor-HHS Appropriations Bills As Congress is working to pass a final federal budget before the end of the year, we need your help to urge Congress to finally repeal Section 510 from the Fiscal Year...
