Ohio Health Information Management Association - FAQs - Annual Meeting - March 31

You may be able to immediately find the answer to your question in the list below or by viewing drop-down menu items from the 2008 Annual Meeting directory button. If you still have questions, please contact us.

How many continuing education credits can I get from attending the meeting?
If you attend all three days of the meeting including Monday's roundtable breakfast and Exhibits, you can obtain a total of 17 CEUs approved by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). The Wednesday Coding session also has been approved by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) for 5 CEUs. View Annual Meeting program for breakdown of CEUs by day.

How far in advance do I need to register for the meeting?
Your meeting registration must be mailed (postmarked) by March 14, 2008 to receive the reduced Early Bird rates. Registrations without payment will not be processed. After March 14th, you may register by mail or onsite at the meeting but must pay the late fee charges and/or onsite fee. Refer to the General Information section of our program for details.

Is lunch provided?
Yes, lunch is included in your registration fee IF you mark the lunch order box on your registration form. Lunch is not included if you register onsite.

Will I receive confirmation that I registered for the meeting?
No. Registration confirmations will not be sent for the meeting. The only exception is that you will receive confirmation if you register for the Monday HealthPort roundtable breakfast due to the limited spaces available.

In the event that your meeting registration has not been received by the Central Office by the time of the meeting, there will be appropriate follow-up to track your registration and payment. You will be able to attend meeting but will be ultimately responsible for payment in the unlikely event registration/payment cannot be found.

Can I pay with a credit card?
No, only checks or money orders are accepted.

What is your federal tax ID number?
Our Federal Tax Identification Number is: 31-0918571.

What should I wear?
Casual business wear is appropriate and a light jacket or sweater is recommended--some meeting rooms tend to be cool.

I am interested in exhibiting at the meeting, where can I find that information?
Please refer to the Exhibit Hall section of our site.

Who qualifies for the Student fee pricing?
To qualify for the student rate, you must be an active STUDENT member of AHIMA, living in or choosing Ohio as your state association. Note that "New Graduate" membership status does not qualify for the student rate.

All student registrations will be verified in the AHIMA database. You will be contacted for balance payment if you register as a student but do not meet the criteria.

Is there a discount if I attend all 3 days of the meeting?
Yes! If you register for all 3 days, you can deduct $30 from your total registration fee. Note that this discount does not apply to student or onsite registrations.

How do I receive the discounted convention hotel room rate?
The convention room rate at the Hilton Columbus at Easton is $169 +tax. Reservations must be made by March 4, 2008 to receive this rate and are subject to availability if the room block has been filled. Thus you are strongly encouraged to make your reservations early. If making online reservations, please use group code OHI. A printable reservations form is also available.

When is the Exhibit Hall open?
The Exhibit Hall will be open April 1-2, 2008:

Tuesday, 4/1: 8:00am - 9:30am & 11:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday, 4/2: 8:00am - 1:00pm

How can I sponsor an event and how much does it cost?
Sponsorships start with a $300 bronze level and extend to the $1000 gold level. Details can be found in the Sponsorship Donation form.