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Minnesota's Health Information Management Association Our name was officially changed to the Minnesota Health Information Management Association on Jan 1, 1992.

MNHIMA Vision: The Minnesota Health Information Management Association together with AHIMA will set the standard and be the recognized leader in health information management practices technology, education, research, and advocacy. HIM professionals take care of your personal health information, ensuring it is protected, private and available when you need it. Our expertise is essential for the appropriate gathering and sharing of data and information required by health care providers to provide patient care, to support reimbursement, and to protect consumers. Our History: The Minnesota Health Information Management Association (MNHIMA) is Minnesota's health information management association representing over 3300 professionals. We were originally established on June 20, 1935 in Duluth, Minnesota as the State Record Librarians Association. Our name was later changed to the Minnesota Medical Record Association, when we incorporated as a 501 (c)(6) not-for-profit corporation on March 10, 1976. We are a component state association affiliated with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Membership in MNHIMA: Membership in MNHIMA has no separate state dues. Members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) who select Minnesota as their state association are automatically a member of MHIMA. You get two professional memberships for the price of one! Plus, as a member of MNHIMA, you'll get reduced pricing on Annual Meeting registration fees, our Legal Manual, and other members-only opportunities. And, as an active member of AHIMA, you have the right to vote and to hold office in MNHIMA. In order to be a member of MNHIMA, you must be/remain a member in good standing with AHIMA. To join the Minnesota Health Information Management Association, visit the AHIMA Membership Page. For further questions about membership, you may also contact our Executive Director at ExecutiveDirector@mnhima.org.

11/25/2025

🎓We are now accepting applications for MNHIMA Scholarships!!

For more information and to apply, go to ➡️ https://www.mnhima.org/mnhima-scholarship-application/

Scholarship link: MNHIMA Scholarship Application - MNHIMA

11/24/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended the Latour/Eichenwald Forum. Your participation and engagement helped make the event a meaningful and energizing gathering.

A special thank-you to Andrea Pastor, MBA, RHIA, FACHE Chief Ambulatory Officer at Rainy Lake Medical Center, for sharing her inspirational perspective on rural healthcare. Her insights and commitment to improving access and quality of care in rural communities left a lasting impact on us all.

11/24/2025

🌟 Make an Impact—Volunteer with MNHIMA! 🌟

MNHIMA invites YOU to get involved and make a difference in our HIM community! We’re looking for enthusiastic members to join our Education, Marketing & Communications, Advocacy, and Coding & Data Quality Committees.

✨Volunteering is a great way to connect with peers, share your expertise, and help strengthen the HIM profession in Minnesota, AND even earn CEUs! No matter your experience level, your time and perspective are valuable!

👉🏻Ready to get involved? ➡️ https://www.mnhima.org/members/volunteer/ . You can also contact our Executive Director at executivedirector@mnhima.org.

✨Your involvement matters—join us in shaping the future of HIM in Minnesota!

11/21/2025

🎙️ Call for Speakers — MNHIMA 2026 Annual Meeting

Theme: Beyond Boundaries: Shaping the Next Era of Health Information Management
Dates: April 22‑23, 2026
Format: Virtual
Audience: Health information management professionals across Minnesota and beyond – including coding, informatics, privacy/security, revenue cycle, data analytics, and leadership roles.

Why Speak at MNHIMA 2026?
▪️Share your expertise, best practices, case studies, or innovative ideas with a dedicated audience of HIM professionals.
▪️Raise your profile as a thought leader within the Minnesota HIM community.
▪️Help advance the profession by equipping attendees with actionable insights to achieve HIM success.
▪️Contribute to the conversation on pushing past boundaries to shape the future of HIM.
▪️Earn CEUs!

We Are Looking For Presentations That:
🔹Align with the “Beyond Boundaries: Shaping the Next Era of Health Information Management” theme.
🔹Offer practical takeaways: 3‑5 clear learning objectives for participants.
🔹Cover one or more of these HIM domains: data governance, informatics, analytics, privacy/security, clinical foundations, law/compliance, and leadership.
🔹Are delivered during our live virtual meeting or pre-recorded to be watched on demand.

Suggested Topics (but not limited to):
🔸Leveraging analytics and data governance to drive HIM strategy
🔸Integrating AI/machine learning in coding or HIM workflows
🔸Clinical documentation and operational performance
🔸Privacy, security, and HIM in an era of interoperability
🔸Building high‑performing HIM teams in the remote/hybrid environment
🔸Navigating revenue cycle challenges: coding, audit, compliance
🔸Preparing the next generation of HIM professionals
🔸Leadership, change management, and collaboration between HIM and other departments

👉🏻 Please submit the following by December 5th, 2025, via our online form: https://www.mnhima.org/continuing-education/speakers-bureau/. You can also email MNHIMA’s Executive Director at executivedirector@mnhima.org.

11/20/2025

It’s been a fantastic day at the MNHIMA Fall Conference on the Duluth campus of the College of St. Scholastica! 🍂

11/20/2025

🔷 Registration is now OPEN for the MNHIMA Webinar on 2026 CPT Updates!!! 🔷

This webinar on Wednesday, December 17th, is an essential event for healthcare professionals eager to stay abreast of the latest changes in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes. These updates, which are revised annually by the American Medical Association, play a critical role in ensuring accurate billing, compliance, and efficient healthcare delivery.

The webinar will cover significant amendments, including new codes, revisions, and deletions, providing attendees with the knowledge needed to navigate this complex landscape effectively. Participants can expect expert insights into how these changes impact clinical practice and administrative processes, fostering an environment of learning and adaptation.

This event is a valuable opportunity for medical coders, billing specialists, and healthcare administrators to enhance their understanding and improve their professional practice.

For more information and to register, go to ➡️ https://www.elearningconnex.com/courses/mnhima-2026-cpt-coding-update/

11/19/2025

🍁Don’t miss your chance to attend the MNHIMA Fall Meeting TOMORROW!!!

MNHIMA and The College of St. Scholastica are excited to welcome everyone to the Fall Education meeting, which will be held both in-person on the Duluth campus of the College of St. Scholastica as well as virtually, on November 20, 2025, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

⭐️Earn 5 CEUs! ⭐️

💰Pricing:
MNHIMA Member: $75
Non-Member: $100
Student: $5

🍂After the meeting, all attendees (virtual attendees too) are welcome to attend the Latour Eichenwald Forum, which will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The Forum will also be providing 1 CEU to the attendees.

🍂LaTour Eichenwald Forum information: This year, we welcome Andrea Pastor, Chief Ambulatory Officer at Rainy Lake Medical Center. Andrea received both her bachelor’s degree in HIM as well as her MBA with a focus on rural healthcare from the College of St. Scholastica. She has been in leadership for 20 years, ranging from HIM to organizational leadership to now executive leadership. In addition, Andrea is a transformational coach with Capstone Leadership Solutions.

🍂Register Here! ➡️ https://www.elearningconnex.com/courses/mnhima-fall-meeting/

🍂If you have any questions regarding the educational meeting, please feel free to reach out to Sue Nathe at executivedirector@mnhima.org or contact David Marc at dmarc@css.edu for questions regarding the Forum.

11/19/2025

Congratulations to our members for their recent achievements! 👏🏻

11/18/2025

SAVE THE DATE! 📆

Registration is opening soon for the MNHIMA Webinar on 2026 CPT Updates!!

This is an essential event for healthcare professionals eager to stay abreast of the latest changes in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes. These updates, which are revised annually by the American Medical Association, play a critical role in ensuring accurate billing, compliance, and efficient healthcare delivery.

The webinar will cover significant amendments, including new codes, revisions, and deletions, providing attendees with the knowledge needed to navigate this complex landscape effectively.

Participants can expect expert insights into how these changes impact clinical practice and administrative processes, fostering an environment of learning and adaptation.

This event is a valuable opportunity for medical coders, billing specialists, and healthcare administrators to enhance their understanding and improve their professional practice.

11/18/2025

‼️The next Town Hall is TOMORROW ‼️

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in open forums, ask questions, and share feedback with the Board and committee leaders. In addition, each session will provide important and -related updates and highlight key upcoming events. As an added bonus, attendees will be eligible for prize drawings!

While it is FREE to attend, we ask that you please RSVP. Prior to the Town Hall, you will receive a meeting invitation, which will include the link to join. RSVP here ➡️ https://www.mnhima.org/members/rsvp/

11/17/2025

🍁MNHIMA and the College of St. Scholastica are excited to welcome everyone to the Fall Education meeting, which will be held both in-person and virtually at the College of St. Scholastica on November 20, 2025, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

⭐️Earn 5 CEUs! ⭐️

💰Pricing:
MNHIMA Member: $75
Non-Member: $100
Student: $5

🍂After the meeting, all attendees (virtual attendees too) are welcome to attend the Latour Eichenwald Forum, which will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The Forum will also be providing 1 CEU to the attendees.

🍂LaTour Eichenwald Forum information: This year, we welcome Andrea Pastor, Chief Ambulatory Officer at Rainy Lake Medical Center. Andrea received both her bachelor’s degree in HIM as well as her MBA with a focus on rural healthcare from the College of St. Scholastica. She has been in leadership for 20 years, ranging from HIM to organizational leadership to now executive leadership. In addition, Andrea is a transformational coach with Capstone Leadership Solutions.

🍂Register Here! ➡️ https://www.elearningconnex.com/courses/mnhima-fall-meeting/

🍂If you have any questions regarding the educational meeting, please feel free to reach out to Sue Nathe at executivedirector@mnhima.org or contact David Marc at dmarc@css.edu for questions regarding the Forum.

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