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Scholarship Application
The AHIMA Foundation Scholarship Program is now open. Learn more about Scholarships and submit your application today.
HIRO Fund
The AHIMA Foundation's HIRO Fund helps Health Information Professionals impacted by COVID-19.
AHIMA Foundation / Trust HCS Survey
We recently conducted a pulse survey among health information (HI) professionals to assess the impact of COVID-19.
Success Spotlight
"Your generous support is of great help as I pursue my dream of returning to school to attain my first college degree."
- laine Ahmed, AHIMA Foundation Merit Scholarship
"I am so grateful. This money will help me pay for textbooks for the upcoming semesters."
- Alyssa Dugan, AHIMA Foundation Merit Scholarship
"I have accepted a full-time position at Michigan Health Information Network as an Operations Analyst."
- Maegen Myers, AHIMA Foundation Merit Scholarship
"I plan on pursuing a Masters Degree in Health Administration. This award will help me continue to succeed in my career in HIM."
- Alyssa E. Spiteri, AHIMA Foundation Merit Scholarship
"I am a first-generation college student and I am incredibly grateful to be receiving this scholarship."
- Allie Marttila, AHIMA Foundation Merit Scholarship
"The apprenticeship program proved to be a great employee development opportunity for both the employees/apprentices and the managers/mentors."
- Shalina Richie, RHIA, HIM Coordinator & Privacy Officer
"It is my promise that I will continue to learn and gain knowledge to aid me in being a great HIM professional."
- Mariah Hilton, AHIMA Foundation Merit Scholarship
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“We stand against racial disparities, in any venue, particularly those that limit access to care. We stand against ideologies and institutions that promote racial bias and injustice. We stand with those who promote racial understanding and harmony with equal justice for all.”
-The AHIMA Foundation
Resources
The Journal of AHIMA
If Patients Only Knew
Health information professionals talk about their ideas for involving patients in the identity management process. Educating patients on the health risks of misidentification might help them to feel less guarded about sharing additional identifiers when they receive care.
Perspectives in Health Information Management
Characteristics of Individuals Using a Patient Portal via Mobile Technology
This study explores characteristics of individuals using a patient portal in Ohio, with a particular focus on those who choose to access the portal via a mobile application.
Perspectives in Health Information Management
Paving the Way: A Cost and Outcome Evaluation Framework for the Transition from the 10th to the 11th Version of the International Classification of Disease
Countries worldwide, including Canada, need tools for informed decision-making on the adoption of ICD-11.
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Provide Greater Financial Security
Health data is a vital element of health care, including efforts to curb the pandemic.
By doing their jobs effectively, health Information professionals, enable providers more time to focus on patient care. Health Information professionals are making a tremendous difference as our world tries to curb COVID-19.