OHIMA Membership Benefits 101: Member Resources & Discounts

by Donna Edmondson, BS, RHIA & Jenny Evans, MSHI, RHIA, CCS

Each life has been affected by this pandemic and now, more than ever, we need to feel this sense of community.

Did you know that as a member of OHIMA and AHIMA, you are entitled to the following benefits?

• You automatically receive a State Association Membership at no extra cost when you become an AHIMA member

• Access to OHIMA website  www.ohima.org

• On the website you have access to:
• Mission and Vision Statement of OHIMA 
• Events and Education 
• Member-only resources such as scholarship opportunities 
• HIM related blog and other relevant HIM resources 
• HIM Career Link 
• Links to Ohio Regional Associations

• What does a membership get you? 
• Access to 4 free CEUs just by renewing your membership
• Discounts on products and seminars for both OHIMA and AHIMA
• Students and New members have a discounted membership fee
• Access to Engage Communities, HIM Library, and current responses to global HIM topics
• Career Assist and HIM Career Map

• Eligible for a new graduate or established professional scholarship
• Network with other HIM professionals and continue life-long learning

OHIMA and AHIMA are here for you and continuing to improve Health Information Management!

Get involved today! Complete the Volunteer Form on the Call for Volunteers page by 5/31/20!

About the Authors

Donna Edmondson, BS, RHIA is the Director of Government Audits & HIM at UC Health-West Chester Hospital. Jenny Evans, MSHI, RHIA, CCS is Instructor and Clinical Coordinator for the Master of Science Health Informatics Program at The University of Findlay. Both serve as Project Leaders for the Membership Engagement strategy on the OHIMA FY19-20 Board of Directors.