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To be the professional community that improves healthcare by advancing best practices and standards for health information management and the trusted source for education, research, and professional credentialing.
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AHIMA Values:
The public’s right to accurate and confidential personal health information
Innovation and leadership in advancing health information management practices and standards worldwide
Adherence to the AHIMA Code of Ethics
Advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration with other professional organizations
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New Web Site Creates Greater Awareness of HIM
AHIMA has launched a new Web site to help individuals understand and manage their personal health information. As a component of the Association's image marketing program, http://www.myPHR.com is the next step in creating a broader awareness of the HIM profession. The Web site includes:
A listing of common information and reports contained in a health record
Information on how a health record is used to ensure quality healthcare
Explanation of health information privacy rights
Information on how to maintain, access, amend, transfer, and obtain copies of a health record
Downloadable personal health record forms
Frequently asked questions
Links to helpful consumer sites
Consumers are a powerful voice in influencing healthcare industry legislation and business practices and, therefore, can be strong allies and advocates for the HIM profession. MyPHR.com represents a great opportunity to raise the awareness of the profession by demonstrating the important connection between their personal health information and the HIM professionals who manage it.
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