Â鶹´«Ã½ Membership Types

Membership Types and Benefits

Professional - $149 Dues

Additional state dues of $50 apply when affiliating with CHIA (California Health Information Association) or NYHIMA (New York Health Information Management Association)

  • The Journal of Â鶹´«Ã½ subscription
  • Free Toolkits
  • Member Exclusive Online Community
  • Local Component Association (CA)
  • 5 Complimentary CEUs annually (See the full breakdown in the Professional CEU Table)
  • 50% off credential maintenance
  • Preferred pricing on all Â鶹´«Ã½ products and Career Assist, Â鶹´«Ã½'s Career Center
  • Access to member exclusive town halls (offering 1 CEU* per event, with up to 4 CEUs annually)
    *must attend live event to attain CEU

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Professional Membership Eligibility:

Professional members in good standing are entitled to all Professional membership privileges including the right to vote. This membership type is valid to anyone residing both inside and outside the territories of the United States.

Benefits Include:

CONTENT: Get constant and relevant industry content keeping you informed

  • TheÌýJournal of Â鶹´«Ã½, our digital magazine that delivers best practices in health information and keeps readers current on emerging issues
  • Toolkits, that provide practice guidance on critical topics in health information
  • Advances in Health Information Science and Practice (AHISP), a scholarly, peer-reviewed journal linking practice, education and researchÌý
  • Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s member exclusive newsletters and SmartBriefs, for the latest industry news, policy updates, and best practices

COMMUNITY: Connect with a global community of HI professionals to share insights and network with

  • Engage with Â鶹´«Ã½, fellow HI professionals, and other content on Access, our members-only online community platform
  • Get complimentary* membership to your local component association (CA) and connect with professionals through networking, volunteering and events (*some exceptions may apply)
  • Â鶹´«Ã½ in-person events, including our annual conference

CAREER: Career advancement resources designed to help you stand out, elevate your credibility, and allow you to excel

  • Use member exclusive discounts to obtain and maintain Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s career-enhancing credentials
  • Free learning opportunities that provide you with four (4+) continuing education units annually (8+ toward recertification bi-annually)
  • Find your next job with early access to postings in our Career Assist Job Board. In addition, access career guidance resources such as resume reviews, career coaching, interview tips and priority listing in employer searches
  • Brand Builder, aÌýmember-exclusive site that provides tools and tips to help you build your professional brand and create the powerful story of your value when interviewing or looking to take your career to the next level setting you part from the competition.

+SAVINGS: Get all the resources you need for your learning journey in one trusted place and get substantial member discounts on all of it

  • Discounted exam, exam prep and recertification fees
  • Discounts on Â鶹´«Ã½ publications, webinars, and related products to stay current on industry trends and advancements
  • Special discounts on travel, entertainment, and insurance services through our Affinity Programs
  • See how your membership pays for itself with included CEUs: Professional CEU Table

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Professional Global - $123 Dues

  • The Journal of Â鶹´«Ã½ subscription
  • Free Toolkits
  • 5 Complimentary CEUs annually (See the full breakdown in the Global CEU Table)
  • 50% off credential maintenance
  • Preferred pricing on all Â鶹´«Ã½ products and Career Assist, Â鶹´«Ã½'s Career Center
  • Access to member exclusive town halls (offering 1 CEU* per event, with up to 4 CEUs annually)
    *must attend live event to attain CEU

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Global Professional Eligibility:

You are eligible for Â鶹´«Ã½ Global membership if you live outside of the United States. As a member of Â鶹´«Ã½, you are willing to abide by the Code of Ethics and attest to your eligibility as a Global professional member.

CONTENT: Get constant and relevant industry content keeping you informed

  • The Journal of Â鶹´«Ã½, our digital magazine that delivers best practices in health information and keeps readers current on emerging issues
  • Toolkits, that provide practice guidance on critical topics in health information
  • Advances in Health Information Science and Practice (AHISP), a scholarly, peer-reviewed journal linking practice, education and research
  • Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s member exclusive newsletters and SmartBriefs, for the latest industry news, policy updates, and best practices

COMMUNITY: Connect with a global community of HI professionals to share insights and network with

  • Engage with Â鶹´«Ã½, fellow HI professionals, and other content on Access, our members-only online community platform
  • Â鶹´«Ã½ in-person events, including our annual conference

CAREER: Career advancement resources designed to help you stand out, elevate your credibility, and allow you to excel

  • Use member exclusive discounts to obtain and maintain Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s career-enhancing credentials
  • Free learning opportunities that provide you with five (5+) continuing education units annually (10+ toward recertification bi-annually)
  • Find your next job with early access to postings in our Career Assist Job Board. In addition, access career guidance resources such as resume reviews, career coaching, interview tips and priority listing in employer searches
  • Brand Builder, a member-exclusive site that provides tools and tips to help you build your professional brand and create the powerful story of your value when interviewing or looking to take your career to the next level setting you part from the competition.

+SAVINGS: Get all the resources you need for your learning journey in one trusted place and get substantial member discounts on all of it

  • Discounted exam, exam prep and recertification fees
  • Discounts on Â鶹´«Ã½ publications, webinars, and related products to stay current on industry trends and advancements
  • Special discounts on travel, entertainment, and insurance services through our Affinity Programs
  • See how your membership pays for itself with included CEUs: Global CEU Table

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Student - $49 Dues

Additional state dues of $20 apply when affiliating with CHIA (California Health Information Association)

  • The Journal of Â鶹´«Ã½ subscription
  • Free Toolkits - Student Resources
  • Local Component Association (CA)
  • Member Exclusive Online Community
  • Preferred pricing on all Â鶹´«Ã½ products and Career Assist, Â鶹´«Ã½'s Career Center
  • Access to member exclusive town halls (offering 1 CEU* per event, with up to 4 CEUs annually)
    *must attend live event to attain CEU
  • To be eligible for student membership a student cannot hold an Â鶹´«Ã½ credential. Students must be currently enrolled full time or part time in a formal certificate or degree granting program directly relevant to Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s purpose. This membership is only valid inside the territories of the United States. Student membership eligibility is limited to four years total. Membership must be renewed annually.

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Student Membership Eligibility:

To be eligible for the discounted student membership rate a student must not hold an Â鶹´«Ã½ credential or have registered for an exam and must be currently enrolled full time and part time in a formal certificate or degree-granting program (including, but not limited to, CAHIIM-accredited or PCAP/ACCP-approved coding programs). An individual can be a Student member for up to four years if all eligibility requirements are met. This membership is only valid inside the territories of the United States.

Benefits Include:

CONTENT: Get constant and relevant industry content keeping you informed

  • Student Resource Page, designed to provide our student members with all the tools they need to succeed. Â鶹´«Ã½ strives to empower students through a variety of resources as they complete their studies and enter the profession. To learn more please visit the following link: /education-events/academic-center/student-resources/
  • The Journal of Â鶹´«Ã½, our digital magazine that delivers best practices in health information and keeps readers current on emerging issues
  • Toolkits, that provide practice guidance on critical topics in health information
  • Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s member exclusive newsletters and SmartBriefs, for the latest industry news, policy updates, and best practices

COMMUNITY: Connect with a global community of HI professionals to share insights and network with

  • Engage with Â鶹´«Ã½, fellow HI professionals, and other content on Access, our members-only online community platform including a career mobility and emerging professional communities
  • Get complimentary membership to your local component association (CA) and connect with HI professionals through networking, mentoring, volunteering and events
  • Â鶹´«Ã½ in-person events, including our annual conference

CAREER: Career advancement resources designed to help you stand out, elevate your credibility, and allow you to excel

  • Use member exclusive discounts to obtain Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s career-enhancing credentials
  • Find your next job or internship with early access to postings in our Career Assist Job Board. In addition, access career guidance resources such as resume reviews, career coaching, interview tips and priority listing in employer searches
  • Brand Builder, a member-exclusive site that provides tools and tips to help you build your professional brand and create the powerful story of your value when interviewing or looking to take your career to the next level setting you part from the competition.

+SAVINGS: Get all the resources you need for your career journey in one trusted place and get substantial member discounts on all of it

  • Discounted exam, exam prep and recertification fees
  • Discounts on Â鶹´«Ã½ publications, webinars, and related products to stay current on industry trends and advancements
  • Special discounts on travel, entertainment, and insurance services through our Affinity Programs

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Professional Emeritus - $49 Dues

Additional state dues of $25 apply when affiliating with CHIA (California Health Information Association) or NYHIMA (New York Health Information Management Association)

  • The Journal of Â鶹´«Ã½ subscription
  • Free Toolkits
  • Local Component Association (CA)
  • Member Exclusive Online Community
  • Up to 20% discount
  • Preferred pricing on all Â鶹´«Ã½ products and Career Assist, Â鶹´«Ã½'s Career Center
  • Access to member exclusive town halls (offering 1 CEU* per event, with up to 4 CEUs annually)
    *must attend live event to attain CEU

In recognition of service to the profession, current Â鶹´«Ã½ members age 65 and over are eligible for Emeritus membership.

For more information or to be moved to this membership category, please visit our Contact Us page and use the Submit A New Request Button to make this request so that a member of our Customer Relations team can follow up with you.

Group Membership

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Â鶹´«Ã½ group membership is available for qualifying organizations.

For more information on this membership option and pricing please email Carl Aiello, Vice President of Global Sales atÌý Carl.Aiello@Â鶹´«Ã½.org