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IaHIMA - the Iowa Health Information
Management Association - is a state organization
affiliated with the national organization American
Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). There
are nearly 53,000 members in AHIMA - approximately 600
of whom are members of the Iowa association.
As the membership organization of health
information management professionals in Iowa, IaHIMA is
the leader in developing, promoting and advancing the
Health Information Management profession in Iowa. IaHIMA
is committed to the quality of health information for
the benefits of the patients, providers and other users
of health information.
IHIMA supports its membership's goal of
quality patient care through the effective management of
health information.
As an organization, IaHIMA:
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provides innovative, educational and
professional support for its diverse membership.
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maintains an active role in
determining and influencing national, state and
local policy initiatives.
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establishes a fiscally responsible
structure that incorporates the flexibility to meet
changing needs.
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continually assesses the healthcare
environment and rapidly responds through
communication and action.
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