Welcome to AzHIMA

The Arizona Health Information Management Association (AzHIMA) is an affiliate of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

AzHIMA has over 800 members involved in a variety of healthcare aspects. Our common goal is to provide quality information while providing patient confidentiality. We are responsible for establishing and maintaining policies to meet the mandated standards set forth by the government and other regulatory and accrediting organizations.

Health Information is Human Information.

2023 AzHIMA Annual Meeting

June 8 – 9, 2023

Mesa, AZ
Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West

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AzHIMA partners with The Haugen Group to provide our members with affordable, high-quality education!

HIP Week 2023

April 17 – 21, 2023

AHIMA® is proud to celebrate health information professionals with this annual event!

During Health Information Professionals Week (HIP WEEK®), we encourage health information (HI) professionals and their organizations to join us in raising awareness about the HI profession and recognizing HI professionals’ valuable contributions to healthcare.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Our 2022-2023 Board

Ashley Hendry, MBA, MSL, RHIA

Ashley Hendry, MBA, MSL, RHIA

President/Delegate

Dr. Sandra Brightwell, RHIA, FAHIMA

Dr. Sandra Brightwell, RHIA, FAHIMA

Past President/Delegate

Pamela Hess, DBA, MA, RHIA, CCS, CDIP, CPC

Pamela Hess, DBA, MA, RHIA, CCS, CDIP, CPC

President-Elect/Delegate

Chelsea Kemp, RHIT, CCS, COC, CDEO, CPMA, CRC, CCC, CEDC, CGIC, AAPC Approved Instructor

Chelsea Kemp, RHIT, CCS, COC, CDEO, CPMA, CRC, CCC, CEDC, CGIC, AAPC Approved Instructor

Delegate First Year

Evelyn Thomas, M.Ed-ID, RHIA

Evelyn Thomas, M.Ed-ID, RHIA

Delegate Second Year

Leigh Barthen, RHIT

Leigh Barthen, RHIT

Director of Education

Marjorie Rosen, RHIT, MBAMDR, AHIMA-Approved RCM Trainer

Marjorie Rosen, RHIT, MBAMDR, AHIMA-Approved RCM Trainer

Director of Advocacy

Micki Goad, RHIA

Micki Goad, RHIA

Secretary/Treasurer

Ann Nowlin, RHIT

Ann Nowlin, RHIT

Central Office Coordinator