The technologies for processing health information evolve quickly, and the AHIMA Foundation equips the health information workforce with the tools necessary to drive the field forward. We provide unemployed and underemployed professionals with opportunities to increase their skills and expand their career trajectories. Our leadership and training efforts make sure health information professionals have the knowledge base necessary to process health information and make sure health consumers and providers have the information they need to make critical healthcare decisions.
Our Impact
"It is my promise that I will continue to learn and gain knowledge to aid me in being a great HIM professional"
-Mariah Hilton, AHIMA Foundation Merit Scholarship
"I plan on pursuing a Masters Degree in Health Administrations. This award will help me continue to succeed in my career in HIM"
-Alyssa E. Spiteri, AHIMA Foundation Merit Scholarship
"I am so grateful. This money will help me pay for textbooks for the upcoming semesters"
-Alyssa Dugan, AHIMA Foundation Merit Scholarship
Giving
Provide Greater Financial Security
Health data is a vital element of health care, including efforts to curb the pandemic.
By doing their jobs effectively, health Information professionals, enable providers more time to focus on patient care. Health Information professionals are making a tremendous difference as our world tries to curb COVID-19.