Deborah Collier, RHIA; CHIA President 2015-17 

During the empowering CHIA Convention & Exhibit in Sacramento, it was my pleasure to pass the gavel onto Brian Faust, MLS, RHIA our next CHIA President. 

As the outgoing CHIA President, I respectfully thank the CHIA Board for their hard work and commitment to their various roles and responsibilities over the past year and a half. I also thank all of you --- our supportive members and volunteers. It has been my pleasure to work with a group of talented individuals who are dedicated and engaged in promoting the health information management profession and growth of our Association. Looking back to move forward, I c onclude what a tremendously rewarding journey, honor, and privilege it was to serve as CHIA President. 

I look forward to supporting Brian and the CHIA Board this coming year, to carry on with the activities and initiatives for our association, profession, and member services.

Congratulations Brian, and enjoy the journey serving as President for CHIA.

Several presentation materials have been updated. If you were a CHIA Convention registrant, you can access the materials online. Use the link provided in pre-convention emails or in the final onsite convention program (page 4). You can also access the updated materials through the convention app. Attendees may access and download materials until July 15, 2017.

The purpose of the CHIA Scholarship Program is to promote the importance of the HIM professional credentials, strengthen the HIM profession, promote the value of AHIMA and CHIA membership, and to identify and engage future leaders. CHIA encourages all members, students and HIIM Program Directors to apply for and learn more about CHIA scholarship opportunities. 

• Exam Fee Reimbursement - Deadline Aug 31. Provides partial reimbursement ($100) for AHIMA's RHIT or RHIA exam fee. 
• Student Scholarships - Deadline Mar 1. Awarded to students enrolled in HIA/HIT programs, or members pursuing a specialty or additional credential.
• HIIM Program Grant - Deadline Mar 1. Supports improvements in teaching and learning and help meet special needs of HIM programs.
• FAME Program - Provides financial assistance to CHIA members who wish to attend a CHIA-sponsored educational program and who, without this assistance, would be unable to do so due to financial limitations.

Each year, the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) presents the Assembly on Education Symposium/Faculty Development Institute (AOE/FDI). More than 400 health information educators come together to network, learn, and share best practices. 

Key topics such as curriculum competencies, academic leadership, and instructional tools and technology are presented through engaging sessions and exhibits. AOE/FDI is your opportunity to earn CEUs and learn strategies to help you improve your teaching techniques. 

Learn more and register at ahima.org/aoe.

July 27-28 | Anaheim, CA 

As health care evolves into a data-driven world, organizations will be seeking health data analysts who understand how to interpret and provide value to data and analytics. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the number of jobs in this field with grow 22 percent by 2022, twice as fast as employment overall. 

The prestigious CHDA certification provides health care professionals with the knowledge to acquire, manage, analyze, interpret, and transform data into meaningful information. Learn more about the two-day, in-person workshop and register now!