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PHIMA e-Alert – March 5, 2021

Inside this issue:

  • PHIMA – Important Dates
  • Distinguished Member Award Deadline Extended
  • 2021 PHIMA Corporate Sponsors

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PHIMA Call for Nominations

The PHIMA Nominating committee is currently soliciting candidates for the PHIMA ballot for the offices of:

  • President-Elect
  • 1st Year Director
  • 1st Year Delegates (1) and Alternate
  • Secretary
  • AHIMA Nominating Committee

Due to the critical nature of these positions and their resulting impact on the present and future of PHIMA and our profession, we would like to have at least one candidate for each office from each of the regions.  As an officer you have the additional bonus of being able to network with the other members of the Board and enjoy the commitment with people you like and respect.

If you, or someone you know, are interested in running for one of these positions, please review the present PHIMA Officer Guidelines.  If you think you qualify to run for an office, please contact your regional president, regional nominating chair or myself.   Complete the nomination form. Please note that membership status and willingness to run will be verified by the Nominating Committee before a name is placed in nomination.

A brief description of the duties for each office is included with the Officer Guidelines.  Board meetings are either held in central Pennsylvania or by conference call.  More information is available upon request.  If you would like more information on a PHIMA office or candidate qualifications,  please do not hesitate to contact Margie Stackhouse craftldy27@gmail.com or your local president:

Central Pennsylvania (CPHIMA)
President: Tami B. Bowman, RHIA

Lehigh Valley (LVHIMA)
President: Mary Beth McFadden, RHIA

Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPHIMA)
President: Lisa Wheeler, RHIT

Southeastern Pennsylvania (SEPHIMA)
President:  Sherine Koshy, MHA, RHIA, CCS

Western Pennsylvania (WPHIMA)
President:  Erin Jack, RHIA, CHC, CHPC

Won’t you consider placing your name on PHIMA’s ballot?   We look forward to your participation.

Deadline for submission of a nomination is February 10, 2021.

Complete the Nomination Form

PHIMA e-Alert – December 11, 2020

Inside this issue:

  • PA School Counselors Association Conference
  • Donate and Be Entered to Win a Prize!
  • Checking In – How Resilient Are You?

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Join Us as a PHIMA Corporate Sponsor!

Join Us as a PHIMA Corporate Sponsor!

 

Are you looking for ways to promote your company and services you provide? Consider becoming a corporate sponsor of the Pennsylvania Health Information Management Association (PHIMA). PHIMA is a component state association of AHIMA with over 3000 members.

Benefits of corporate membership include: *

  1. Access to weekly e-Alerts which highlight association activities, industry news and current affairs. Recognition of corporate sponsorship is included with each e-Alert.
  2. Listing on the PHIMA website Vendor Showcase page. Information posted depends on level of sponsorship.
  3. Discounts for PHIMA job bank postings.
  4. Discounts and preferred booth location at the PHIMA Annual Conference in the spring.
  5. Member rate for webinars and workshops.
  6. Sponsorship opportunities for webinars with appropriate recognition in marketing materials. The ability to introduce a speaker and provide a 5 minute presentation about your company.
  7. One “spotlight” write up or free ad in an e-Alert.
  8. Sign and ribbon recognition at PHIMA events.

*Benefits are dependent on level of membership: Gold, Silver, and Bronze.

We hope you will consider joining PHIMA as a corporate member. Corporate Sponsorship goes into effect once payment is received.

Read more about PHIMA Corporate Sponsorship here or complete the online application.

If you have any questions, please contact Executive Director, Linda McLinden, RHIA at lmclinden@phima.org.

Thank you for your support of PHIMA!

 

PHIMA e-Alert – November 20, 2020

Inside this issue:

  • PHIMA Student Scholarship Donations and a Chance to WIN!
  • Save the Date(s) – Complimentary Educational Opportunities

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PHIMA Student Liaison Opportunity

As an AHIMA/PHIMA student member, you have the unique opportunity to apply to become a 2020-2021 PHIMA Student Liaison.

What does the Student Liaison do? You have the chance to gain invaluable knowledge of the PHIMA Board process and volunteer experience. You will also participate in specific projects offering you project management experience and a way to build your resume.

If you are currently a full-time student in a PA CAHIIM accredited HIM program and eager to network with HIM professionals, build your resume, and volunteer, please click here to review detailed information online.

Interested? Contact your Program Director at your school and request that they recommend you for the 2020-2021 PHIMA Student Liaison.

If you have any questions, please contact PHIMA First Year Director Michele Maier at michele.maier@optum360.com.