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, 2026, at the Chenal Event Center in Little Rock.

Visit arhima.org to register, and be sure to take advantage of the early registration deadline of March 8, 2026, for the best value. We have an excellent lineup of speakers who will deliver relevant, engaging content designed to inform, inspire, and encourage meaningful interaction among attendees. And yes—we’ll once again be enjoying some delicious meals together!

Hotel information will be shared very soon, so please be on the lookout for additional details.

We also encourage you to visit the Advocacy section and select Take Action on the AHIMA.org website. This is an easy and effective way to engage with our Arkansas leaders in support of key legislation backed by AHIMA. Every voice truly counts.

I look forward to seeing you in less than two months at the conference!

Lee Ann Barton, MPH, RHIA, CCS, CDIP, CHPS
ArHIMA President, 2025–2026