With the launch of our new membership model we are now offering some really exciting new benefits! Your membership now includes access to a variety of products worth 4 CEUs and one annual credential maintenance fee. Make sure to check out all the other great benefits listed in the tabs below.
Quality Industry Information
- Access to 4 CEUs: Your membership includes access to a variety of products that allow you to earn up 4 CEUs annually.
- Journal of AHIMA: An award-winning publication delivered to you digitally 12 times per year. The Journal is a great tool to stay on top of industry developments, news, and best practices. Learn more about this benefit.
- E-newsletters: Provide information on industry news, products, services, events, and updates.
- Toolkits: Free toolkits provide practice guidance on the hottest topics challenging HIM today, including ICD-10, EHR, and more.
- AHIMA HIM Body of Knowledge™ (BoK): Research and gain knowledge with AHIMA’s online library. It includes industry articles, government publications, practice briefs, white papers, and position statements. Learn more about this benefit.
- New Member Orientation: Tools to help you take advantage of everything AHIMA has to offer. Maximize your investment by utilizing the New Member Kit to help you navigate your AHIMA member benefits. Or use the workbook “You're the Boss: Put Your AHIMA Membership to Work” to help you map out your first year of AHIMA membership. It is a great tool to use on your own or with an AHIMA mentor.
- MyAHIMA: Members can access their favorite member-only areas of the Web site with one convenient log in. Access your member benefits, update your profile, print your membership card, and renew your membership.
Networking Opportunities
- Engage Communities: Network and learn from your peers in these online communities. Learn more about this benefit.
- Volunteering Opportunities: Getting involved in your professional association provides benefits for you and for your profession. It allows you to give back to your professional field while building relationships and creating opportunities.
Career Enhancing Tools
- AHIMA Mentor Program: Learn from lifelong professionals or take an up-and-coming talent under your wing to help navigate their career path.
- Career Assist: Job Bank: Access a career coach, post your resume, and find a job on AHIMA’s job board.
- Career Prep Webinars: For more seasoned professionals: we want to empower you to seek that promotion or apply for that new position you’ve had your eye on. With archived seminars that teach you interview tips, resume building, networking, and so much more.
- Career Prep Workbook: Walk through the job search process from the start: map out your career, prepare yourself for that perfect job, start searching, and finally, accept the job you deserve!
Savings
- Member Discounts: Save up to 20 percent on AHIMA products and services including career-enhancing credentials.
- Credential Maintenance Fee: As a member you save more than 50 percent off your credential maintenance fees.
- Affinity Programs: AHIMA membership provides you with special discounts on valuable services, including shipping and insurance.
- AHIMA Foundation: Improves HIM by supporting people, research, and resources that advance the profession. The Foundation awards merit scholarships and offers financial assistance through the Health Information Relief Operation (HIRO) Fund.
Additional Resources
- AHIMA Website: AHIMA.org provides you with a one-stop place to stay on top of industry news and access member benefits, industry resources, and so much more.
- HIM Career Map: The HIM Career Map will help you to better understand the HIM profession, chart your next career step, or map out a whole career-long plan for yourself. With detailed information including roles and responsibilities, average salaries, and career pathways.
- AHIMA ResourceConnect: Are you looking for a new product, service, or solution for your facility or HIM department? AHIMA's online resource directory, AHIMA ResourceConnect, can help you search, find and connect with industry vendors and suppliers. Visit today!
- Salary Snapshot: A salary study that allows you to see and compare salary data across many different demographics.
- Social Media: Stay connected with AHIMA and its network through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Dues & Credential Maintenance Fees
Global/oUS membership dues are $109 with no AHIMA credential. If applicable you will pay $50 for your first credential and $10 for each additional one. Please note that if a customer doesn’t pay membership dues for both years of their two-year recertification cycle they are required to pay the non-member recertification fee.
You are eligible for one of the AHIMA Global/oUS membership if you live outside of the United States. As a member of AHIMA you are willing to abide by the Code of Ethics and share a common interest in AHIMA’s purpose.