About Us

NHIMA is a professional healthcare organization of approximately 500 members affiliated with the field of Health Information Management (HIM).

NHIMA is a component association of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). The association is governed by a voluntary elected Board. Several committees and task forces assist the Board.

Mission

Empowering people to impact health in Nebraska, in a world where trusted information transforms health and healthcare by connecting people, systems, and ideas. We see the person connected to the data, ensuring their information stays human–because when information stays human, it stays relevant. This perspective is critical to the success of all modern health organizations.

Vision

A world where trusted information transforms health and healthcare by connecting people, systems, and ideas. We see the person connected to the data, ensuring their information stays human–because when information stays human, it stays relevant. This perspective is critical to the success of all modern health organizations.

*Not Pictured: Heather Smolik and Julie Sheldon

Interested in Becoming a Member?

To become a member of NHIMA, you must join the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and select Nebraska as your Component Association (CA).

2023 NHIMA Annual Conference

April 21, 2023

Kearney, NE
Holiday Inn

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

AHIMA22

2022 AHIMA House of Delegates

Health Information Management Legal Guide

A Guide to Effectively Managing Health Information in Nebraska

Board Community