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...
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Congratulations to Kendra Wichman Congratulations to Arkansas Tech University-Ozark student, Kendra Wichman, for winning a $500 scholarship offered by the Altus Rotary! ResourcesResources AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation...
Call for Nominations 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 Chair,...
ArHIMA Awards Take this opportunity to honor those in our field that have made contributions to the career of Health Information Management, improvement of our state association, and/or influenced your career. ArHIMA recognizes the outstanding accomplishments and...
Advocacy Action Items Visit the AHIMA Action Center to participate in the ongoing campaigns! It’s easy to make your voice heard! Take Action! ResourcesResources AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the...
ArHIMA Scholarships The 2023 ArHIMA Martha Wilbers/Faye Arnold Scholarship application is available! Scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate students and the deadline for submission is February 1, 2023. Scholarships will be announced at the April...
November 2022 Member Spotlight Our November 2022 Member Spotlight is Theresa Rogers! Read More ResourcesResources AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the Legal Manual News In the News Call for Nominations...
October 2022 Member Spotlight Our October 2022 Member Spotlight is Lori Lewis! Read More ResourcesResources AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the Legal Manual News In the News October 2022 Member...
ArHIMA Newsletter — September 2022 The ArHIMA Newsletter for September 2022 is now available. ArHIMA Newsletters ResourcesResources AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training Modules Foundation Legal Manual Access the Legal Manual News In the News...
President’s Message for October 2022 Be sure to read the October 2022 President’s Message from ArHIMA President Melissa Zavadil, RHIT, CCS, CPMA, CRC, COC. Read the President's Message ResourcesResources AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources...
Career Insights: Susan Parker Susan Parker, MEd, RHIA, FAHIMA (Retired), served ArHIMA as the 1984-1985 President. Read Susan’s career insights by clicking below. More Information ResourcesResources AHIMA Access Advocacy Advocacy Resources Advocacy Training...
August 2022 Member Spotlight Our August Member Spotlight is Tia Brewer! Read More! ResourcesResources AHIMA Access Advocacy Foundation Legal Manual Access the Legal Manual News In the News August 2022 Member Spotlight August 12, 2022July Member Spotlight July 12,...
July Member Spotlight Our July Member Spotlight is Bryce Miller! Read More! ResourcesResources AHIMA Access Advocacy Foundation Legal Manual Access the Legal Manual News In the News July Member Spotlight July 12, 2022July 2022 President’s Message July 6,...
July 2022 President’s Message Click below to read the July 2022 ArHIMA President’s Message from Melissa Zavadil, RHIT, CCS, CPMA, CRC, COC. Read the President's Message ResourcesResources AHIMA Access Advocacy Foundation Legal Manual Access the Legal...
ArHIMA Newsletter — June 2022 The ArHIMA Newsletter for June 2022 is now available. ArHIMA Newsletters ResourcesResources AHIMA Access Advocacy Foundation Legal Manual Access the Legal Manual News In the News ArHIMA Newsletter — June 2022 June 22, 2022Board...
Board Announcement2022-2023 Melissa Zavadil, RHIT, CCS, CPMA, CRC, COC, was recently inducted as the President of ArHIMA. She is employed by Administrative Consultant Services, LLC and provides consultation for all aspects of hospital outpatient coding and clinical...
President’s Message – June 2022 Well, it is summer and you’re just as awesome as ever! I am happy to have this opportunity to talk with you once more before I leave the position as your ArHIMA President. It has been an absolute pleasure. I will be serving in the...
June Member Spotlight Our June Member Spotlight is Brenda Huntsinger! Read More! ResourcesResources AHIMA Access Advocacy Foundation Legal Manual Access the Legal Manual News In the News June Member Spotlight June 7, 20222022 AHIMA Grace Award June 7, 20222022 AHIMA...
2022 AHIMA Grace Award Recognize Your Organization’s Accomplishments by Applying for the 2022 Grace Award! The Grace Award honors healthcare organizations that demonstrate significant contributions to the healthcare industry, communities, and the HI field and for...
2022 AHIMA Triumph Awards Honor Your HIM Professionals’ Contributions with the 2022 Triumph Award! The Triumph Awards are designed to recognize those special individuals who have made a difference in the HI profession. The Triumph Awards honor leaders in the HI field,...
2022 Annual Convention The 2022 ArHIMA/MoHIMA Joint Annual Convention was held at the Branson Convention Center with 285 attendees and 25 exhibitors participating. This was the first time ArHIMA has held a convention jointly with another state and it proved to be a...
Exciting Update from Arkansas Tech Beginning this fall, there will be an online option for those wishing to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management! The master’s degree in Health Informatics is already offered all online. These are wonderful...
May Member Spotlight Our May Member Spotlight is Nancy Edwards! Read More ResourcesResources AHIMA Access Advocacy Foundation Legal Manual Access the Legal Manual News In the News May Member Spotlight May 6, 20222022 Scholarship Recipients May 2, 20222022 Award...
2022 Scholarship Recipients ArHIMA Graduate Scholarship Recipient – Kyle Johnston, RHIA, CCS Kyle Johnston is pursuing a Master of Science in Health Informatics degree at Arkansas Tech University. Kyle has been in the profession for 12 years with the first 10 spent as...
2022 Award Recipients Student of the Year Award Recipient – Shauna Graham Arkansas Health Information Management Association (ArHIMA) established the Student of the Year Award in 2021 and recently recognized its first recipient, Shauna Graham, at the annual convention...
April Member Spotlight Our April Member Spotlight is Elijah Blackburn! Read More! ResourcesResources AHIMA Access Advocacy Foundation Legal Manual Access the Legal Manual News In the News April Member Spotlight April 11, 2022Advocate, celebrate and recognize HI...
Advocate, celebrate and recognize HI Professionals this HIP Week 2022 Health information professionals see a world where the information that makes up every individual’s health story can be trusted no matter when or where it is accessed throughout their lifetime. Join...
AHIMA Spring Student Open House Tuesday, April 5, 2022,10:00 am -12:30 pm CT AHIMA will host its semiannual student open house on Tuesday, April 5. Attend this free virtual event to learn more about: Careers in health information AHIMA certifications How to...
March Member Spotlight Our March Member Spotlight is President Tina Cikanek! Read More ResourcesResources AHIMA Access Advocacy Foundation Legal Manual Access the Legal Manual News In the News March Member Spotlight February 28, 2022Career Insights from ArHIMA Past...
Career Insights from ArHIMA Past President Melinda Wilkins, PhD, RHIA, FAHIMA, is the Past President selected for this quarter to share her Career Insights. Mindy was twice elected to serve ArHIMA as President in 1993-1994 and 2003-2004. ArHIMA is proud to highlight...
February Member Spotlight Our February Member Spotlight is Mollie McCammon! Read More ResourcesResources AHIMA Access Advocacy Foundation Legal Manual Access the Legal Manual News In the News February Member Spotlight January 24, 2022Call for Nominations January 14,...
Call for Nominations The ArHIMA Nominating Committee wants YOU to suggest fellow ArHIMA members and/or yourself as possible candidates for the ArHIMA Executive Board positions for the next fiscal year, July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023. Nominations are due by January 31,...
Dr. Melinda Wilkins Featured on the AHIMA HI Pitch Podcast On this episode of the HI Pitch podcast, hear from Melinda A. Wilkins, PhD, RHIA, FAHIMA, the 2021 recipient of AHIMA’s Distinguished Member Triumph Award and professor/program director for the Arkansas Tech...
January Member Spotlight Our January Member Spotlight is Twilla Phillips! Read More ResourcesResources AHIMA Access Advocacy Foundation Legal Manual Access the Legal Manual News In the News January Member Spotlight January 3, 2022Convention Update December 7,...
Convention Update The 2022 convention will be held in conjunction with the Missouri Health Information Management Association in Branson, MO, on April 4th – 6th. This will be an in-person event and registration information will be sent in early February. Mark...
President’s Message Click to read the December President’s Message. President's Message ResourcesResources AHIMA Access Advocacy Foundation Legal Manual Access the Legal Manual News In the News President’s Message December 6, 2021December Member Spotlight...
December Member Spotlight Our December Member Spotlight is Jaime Jester! Read More ResourcesResources AHIMA Access Advocacy Foundation Legal Manual Access the Legal Manual News In the News December Member Spotlight November 29, 2021November Member Spotlight November...
November Member Spotlight Our November Member Spotlight is Erin Holloway! Read More ResourcesResources AHIMA Access Advocacy Foundation Legal Manual Access the Legal Manual News In the News November Member Spotlight November 10, 2021Career Insights from an ArHIMA Past...
Career Insights from an ArHIMA Past President Susan Wallace, MEd, RHIA, CCS, CDIP, CCDS, CRC, FAHIMA, ArHIMA’s President from 1987-1988, shares her Career Insights. Read More ResourcesResources AHIMA Access Advocacy Foundation Legal Manual Access the Legal Manual News...
Scholarship Deadline is February 1st! The deadline to apply for the ArHIMA and ArHIMSS Scholarships is February 1st. Click below to access information and applications. Information & Applications ResourcesResources AHIMA Access Advocacy Foundation Legal Manual...
Support the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act The bipartisan “Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act” has recently been introduced in the US Senate. We need your outreach to build support for this important legislation. Prior authorization...
ArHIMSS Donates Over $24,000 to Provide Scholarships to Students The ArHIMA Board would like to thank Arkansas HIMSS Chapter for their generous donation to continue the Blankenship, Johnson, and Wilkins Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to a student...
ArHIMA Board Creates Additional Awards to Highlight Our Members/Volunteers The ArHIMA Board met in June for a Leadership Retreat and discussed additional ways to recognize our members/volunteers. ArHIMA had only two awards, Distinguished Member and Living Legacy,...
October Member Spotlight Our October Member Spotlight is Amber Simpson, RHIA, CCS, CCDS, CRC! Read More! ResourcesResources AHIMA Access Advocacy Foundation Legal Manual Access the Legal Manual News In the News October Member Spotlight September 30, 2021AHIMA Fall...
AHIMA Fall Student Open House AHIMA will host its semiannual student open house on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, from 10:00 am-12:30 pm CT. Attend this free virtual event to learn more about: Careers in health information AHIMA certifications How to successfully...
Urge Congress to Support the Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 The ArHIMA Legislative Committee requests you to contact your Congressional representatives to support the Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021. This year, one of AHIMA’s...
September Member Spotlight Our September Member Spotlight is Heather Beshoner, RHIA! Read More! ResourcesResources AHIMA Access Advocacy Foundation Legal Manual Access the Legal Manual News In the News September Member Spotlight September 20, 2021The AHIMA Foundation...
The AHIMA Foundation 2021 Health Literacy Scholarship Essay The AHIMA Foundation seeks innovative ideas that support our vision of Health Literacy for Health Equity. The AHIMA Foundation 2021 Health Literacy Scholarship Essay is open to current undergraduate,...
PPE Site Supervisors Needed Are you interested in possibly hosting a health information technology (HIT) or health information management (HIM) student for their Professional Practice Experience (PPE)? Every year HIM and HIT programs begin the search for field-based...
Dr Wilkins Named AHIMA’s Distinguished Member Melinda Wilkins, PhD, RHIA, FAHIMA, received the highest honor bestowed upon a member by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). The Professor and Program Director of the graduate program in Health...
AHIMA “Living the Pledge” Campaign and CA Competition We are excited to present to you the AHIMA Naming Policy “Living the Pledge” campaign and competition. The campaign and CA competition will run until Friday, August 20th. Many ArHIMA members in 2020 took the pledge...
Board Announcement – 2021-2022 Tina Cikanek, MBA, RHIA, CCS Tina Cikanek, MBA, RHIA, CCS was recently inducted as the President of the ArHIMA. She is a nine-year veteran Health Information Management Program Director and Instructor at NorthWest Arkansas...
President’s Message It is with a profound sense of humility that I accept the honor of becoming ArHIMA’s President for the 2021-2022 term. I am grateful to Lisa Daniels for her leadership during this challenging past year as we navigated the pandemic along with...
HIM Students Enjoyed the Virtual Convention The Student Health Information Management Association (SHIMA) at Arkansas Tech University (Russellville campus) met during our recent virtual state convention. They watched the sessions together and enjoyed lunch, games, and...
Coding Roundtable Message – Mentoring Matters Are you new to the HIM field and looking for guidance? Are you interested in helping others and sharing your knowledge with the next generation of HIM leaders? How about another 2021 New Year’s resolution to add to...
2021 Scholarship Recipients Graduate Scholarship Recipients Mollie Tanner Born and raised in Arkansas, Mollie Penick Tanner graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management. Beginning her career at CHI St....
Annual HIP Week Health Information Professionals Week Set for April 18-24, 2021 The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) will honor and celebrate health information professionals during the 32nd annual Health Information...
Registration Now Open – 2021 Virtual Annual Convention! Registration is available for the 2021 ArHIMA Virtual Annual Convention. Click here to access agenda and registration form. ResourcesResources AHIMA Access Advocacy Foundation Legal Manual Access the Legal...
ArHIMA Silent Auction The Arkansas Health Information Management Association proudly continues to support and recognize Arkansas students pursuing a health information degree enrolled in a two-year, four-year, or graduate program. Silent Auctions have been held at...
No Patient Left Alone Act This bill that has passed both houses of the legislature. It will become effective as soon as the governor signs it. Click here to read the bill. ResourcesResources AHIMA Access Advocacy Foundation Legal Manual Access the Legal Manual News In...
Patient Identification and Matching Naming Policy Pledge As professionals committed to excellence in the management of health information for the benefit of patients and providers, we have a responsibility to ensure that health data is accurate, complete, and...
2020 House of Delegates Meeting Summary Welcome The Speaker of the House, Christine Williams, RHIA, welcomed the 221 delegates and guests to the first Digital AHIMA House of Delegates meeting at 12:05 pm CT. The GHIMA President, Stephanie Mercer, RHIT, CSS, welcomed...
ArHIMA Delegate Reports The Role of the HI Professional in Shaping Health Equity – Lisa DanielsDiscussion was held regarding the social determinates that affect the health equalities and how COVID has helped force the progression of facing a lot of the...
AHIMA20 House of Delegates Report Two tools to raise the profile and increase the influence of AHIMA members were calls to action during Saturday’s AHIMA House of Delegates meeting. AHIMA practice director Julie Pursley, MSHI, RHIA, CHDA, FAHIMA, and Keisha Tolbert,...
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