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Hello HIM Professionals, I am writing to you to let you know about some nice perks AHIMA offers its members. I know as a HIM professional you are all looking to be the best at what you do. Whether it is medical records, auditing, coding, or education, it is all very...

SDHIMA will be having a virtual fall meeting in hopes of increased attendance across the state! SAVE THE DATE9/28/262 pm to 3:30 pm Please attend with an open mind, ideas and suggestions, and your volunteer spirit! We look forward to seeing you there! Here is the...

The newly elected SDHIMA Board of Officers were announced and will serve a 2-year term from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028: Director of Education, Sarah K. Anderson, and Secretary, Amy Zell. Thank you to Director of Education, Rachel Brown, and the Education...

As an eligible voting member of the South Dakota Health Information Management Association (SDHIMA), we invite you to participate in the SDHIMA Board of Directors election. You will be required to enter your AHIMA ID as your password. Please enter your AHIMA ID (WITH...

The dates are set for the SDHIMA Spring Meeting!  On April 30 - May 1, 2026 our annual meeting will be held in Madison, SD. Open Positions (beginning 07/01/2026): President-Elect Secretary Director of Education The call for nominations and job descriptions can be...

The 2026 Spring SDHIMA Conference Registration is OPEN! The conference will be held in Madison, SD, at the DSU Beacom PREMIER Complex on April 30 and May 1, 2026.  It’s going to be a fun-filled occasion with insightful education sessions, prizes, and a wonderful...

Inside this Issue: President’s Message Call for Board Nominations Volunteer Opportunities 2026 SDHIMA Annual Spring Conference Achievement Awards SDHIMA Credential Lottery Scholarships AHIMA Recertification Policy AHIMA Member Townhalls Volunteer Position with AHIMA...

Join us on April 30 and May 1, 2026, for the 2026 Spring SDHIMA Conference, held again at the DSU Beacom PREMIER Complex. It’s going to be a fun-filled occasion with insightful education sessions, prizes, and a wonderful opportunity to connect (or reconnect) with HIM...

Inside this Issue: President’s Message AHIMA Conference 2025 From Minneapolis, MN AHIMA26 – San Antonio, TX, October 4-6, 2026 SDAHO 2025 Annual Convention Highlights AHIMA Leadership Symposium for Component Association (CA) Leadership AHIMA 2025 House of Delegates...

President’s Message Pam Schmitt, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC As my Presidential term comes to an end, it is bittersweet.  While it is nice to have some of my duties in the rearview mirror, in several ways I feel like I am just starting to gain some traction.  Becoming...

Town Hall | April 22, 2025 | 1 p.m. CT AHIMA April Member Town Hall Join us for our quarterly AHIMA Member Town Hall on April 22 at 1 p.m. CT, an exclusive event designed to keep members informed and provide updates on initiatives impacting our community. During this...

Inside this Issue: President’s Message 2025-2026 SDHIMA Board Election: Time to Vote 2025 SDHIMA Annual Spring Conference Volunteer Opportunities SDHIMA Credential Lottery SDHIMA Awards AHIMA Recertification Policy Update - POSTPONED AHIMA Member Townhall Silver...