About OHIMA

The Ohio Health Information Management Association (OHIMA) is Ohio's professional healthcare organization of 4000 credentialed specialists in the field of health information management (HIM). OHIMA is a non-profit, component state association affiliated* with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and their 103,000 credentialed health information management professionals nationwide. OHIMA is committed to advancing the health information management profession through leadership in education, advocacy, membership engagement and lifelong learning.

Who HIM Professionals Are

A select group of trained professionals who specialize in managing patient health information and medical records, administering computer information systems, and coding the diagnosis and procedures for healthcare services provided to patients. Committed to the timely and accurate collection of health information and its maintenance, storage, retention, and disclosure, HIM professionals ensure such information is kept private, secure, and in accordance with federal and state laws. To learn more about the HIM profession, watch this 2-minute video.

Where HIM Professionals Work

In diverse settings throughout the healthcare industry that span the continuum of care, including:

Hospitals
Ambulatory care facilities
Physician practices
Managed care organizations
Long-term care facilities
Home care providers
Behavioral health facilities
Consulting firms
Information systems vendors
Rehabilitation centers
Colleges and universities
Government agencies
Pharmaceutical companies
Insurance providers
Accreditation organizations
Healthcare research organizations

*OHIMA is a component state association of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). OHIMA is an independent legal entity and not a partner or agent of AHIMA. AHIMA does not review or control, and is not responsible for, any obligation OHIMA may incur or any liability to which OHIMA may be subject.