The California Office of Health Information Integrity (CalOHII), with support from the California Health Care Foundation, has created the State Health Information Guidance (SHIG). The SHIG is an authoritative but non-binding guidance from the State of California written in plain language for a general audience. It explains when, where, and why mental health and substance use disorder information can be exchanged and also provides clarification of state and federal laws.  

The SHIG grew out of comprehensive research, drawing from a broad group of stakeholders that reflect cross-industry insights and experience, to get a clear understanding of the problems different groups were facing in the field. The result of the research is the SHIG, a guidance containing 22 scenarios derived from real user stories, which clarify how laws apply to actual situations that arise for care providers.  

The SHIG is applicable to Physical Health Care Providers, Mental Health Care Providers, Substance Use Disorder Providers, Emergency Service Providers, Caregivers and Care Coordinators, Social Services, Law Enforcement, and Payers.  Learn more and view available SHIG resources here.

Thank you to all who attended CHIACon17 and helped make this year's event a huge success. We hope to see you again at #CHIACon18 in San Diego to celebrate "HIM: The New Frontier; Build, Transform, Lead".  

Watch the CHIACon17 slideshow and share what you enjoyed most, what "Ah-ha" learning moment you had, or who you met.

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!