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Quality Healthcare Through Quality Information

The Washington State Health Information Association (WSHIMA) is the professional organization of specialists in the field of Health Information Management. Read more.


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 qualifications for each of these elected positions. All terms begin on January 1, 2024. Applications are due March 31, 2023.

Watch this short video from Valerie J.M. Watzlaf, Ph.D., MPH, RHIA, FAHIMA, Chair of the 2023 Nominating Committee to learn more.

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  • 2023-2024 WSHIMA Board Election
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  • 2023 Scholarship Opportunities
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  • 2023 WSHIMA Health Data and Information Conference — Time to Register
  • AHIMA Call for Elected Nominations – Deadline March 31, 2023
  • Congratulations September Exam Fee Reimbursement Drawing Recipients
  • Fall In Love With Your Online Learning!
  • In Memory of Char Gore
  • AHIMA Fellowship, Grace Award and AHIMA Triumph Awards

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Journal of AHIMA

Improving Patient Portal Data Management with Innovative Technology
More Than a Silent Epidemic: Lack of Health Literacy Is Blocking Patient Access
Master Charge Capture: Why Automation, Collaboration, & Evaluation Are Key to Success
Clinical Documentation Integrity in a Virtual World
The Coder’s Role in Preventing Claim Denials

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HIM Lessons from the Epicenter of the COVID-19 Outbreak

The Journal of AHIMA first talked to Sally Beahan, MHA, RHIA, senior director of enterprise records and health information at UW Medicine in Seattle, WA, in early March, when Washington state had the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the country. Beahan was joined by colleagues Lenny Sanchez, UW Medicine’s HIPAA/privacy director, and Beth DeLair, UW Medicine’s interim chief compliance officer, for a follow-up interview last week to discuss lessons learned during the first few weeks of the COVID-19 outbreak there. Read more.

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Update coming in the Fall of 2021 as we assess the impact of the Cures Act

Access our publication: Management of Health Information in Washington State Federal and State Regulations (Formerly called the WSHIMA Legislative Manual)

This is a completely new, up-to-date look at the changes the legislation of the last several years has complicated how health care providers and health information managers document and manage health information.

2023 WSHIMA Health Data and Information Conference

April 28 – 29, 2023
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