Welcome to THIMA
As the membership organization of health information management professionals, the Tennessee Health Information Management Association (THIMA) fosters the professional development of its members through education, representation, and lifelong learning. These commitments promote quality health information for the benefit of the public, healthcare consumers, providers, and other users of clinical data.
Tennessee’s association has approximately 2,600 members. There are seven local associations: Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, Middle TN, Mid-East, Upper East, and West TN.
THIMA is a component state association of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). To join THIMA, you must be a member of AHIMA and designate Tennessee as your state association. Learn more about AHIMA membership and join today!
2020 THIMA Virtual Annual Meeting
The virtual meeting, which consists of recorded sessions, is now available!
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Wednesday Afternoon Speakers
![Marcia Sharp – Building Blocks for Leadership]( "Marcia Sharp – Building Blocks for Leadership")
Marcia Sharp – Building Blocks for Leadership![Heather Kennedy – API – What and Why]( "Heather Kennedy – API – What and Why")
Heather Kennedy – API – What and Why![Michael Meline – Cybersecurity Demystified: The Enablement of the Organization Through Proper Cybersecurity]( "Michael Meline – Cybersecurity Demystified: The Enablement of the Organization Through Proper Cybersecurity")
Michael Meline – Cybersecurity Demystified: The Enablement of the Organization Through Proper Cybersecurity![Paul Merrywell – Cybersecurity Demystified: The Enablement of the Organization Through Proper Cybersecurity]( "Paul Merrywell – Cybersecurity Demystified: The Enablement of the Organization Through Proper Cybersecurity")
Paul Merrywell – Cybersecurity Demystified: The Enablement of the Organization Through Proper Cybersecurity![Karen Proffitt, MHIIM, RHIA, CHP – Leading with Credibility, Confidence, Courage – You Got This!]( "Karen Proffitt, MHIIM, RHIA, CHP – Leading with Credibility, Confidence, Courage – You Got This!")
Karen Proffitt, MHIIM, RHIA, CHP – Leading with Credibility, Confidence, Courage – You Got This!![Donna Coomes, MBA, RHIA, CHC, CHPS, CHDA, CPHI, CPHQ, CCS – Current Challenges in Ensuring Patient Privacy and Security]( "Donna Coomes, MBA, RHIA, CHC, CHPS, CHDA, CPHI, CPHQ, CCS – Current Challenges in Ensuring Patient Privacy and Security")
Donna Coomes, MBA, RHIA, CHC, CHPS, CHDA, CPHI, CPHQ, CCS – Current Challenges in Ensuring Patient Privacy and Security![Shannan Swafford, DHA, MBA, RHIT, CHDA, CCS – Validity of Analytics Through Reference Data Management]( "Shannan Swafford, DHA, MBA, RHIT, CHDA, CCS – Validity of Analytics Through Reference Data Management")
Shannan Swafford, DHA, MBA, RHIT, CHDA, CCS – Validity of Analytics Through Reference Data Management![Elizabeth Delahoussaye, RHIA, CHPS – Court Ruling and OCR Fines – Tips on Supporting Patient Right of Access]( "Elizabeth Delahoussaye, RHIA, CHPS – Court Ruling and OCR Fines – Tips on Supporting Patient Right of Access")
Elizabeth Delahoussaye, RHIA, CHPS – Court Ruling and OCR Fines – Tips on Supporting Patient Right of Access![Moshe Starkman – A Value-based Approach to Combating the Opioid Crisis]( "Moshe Starkman – A Value-based Approach to Combating the Opioid Crisis")
Moshe Starkman – A Value-based Approach to Combating the Opioid Crisis![Bertram Lansiquot – Get CONNECTED for Renown Career Opportunities]( "Bertram Lansiquot – Get CONNECTED for Renown Career Opportunities")
Bertram Lansiquot – Get CONNECTED for Renown Career Opportunities![Jackie Kirkey, RHIA – Federal Employment as a Career Option]( "Jackie Kirkey, RHIA – Federal Employment as a Career Option")
Jackie Kirkey, RHIA – Federal Employment as a Career Option![Monique Pasley – Embrace the Journey to Realize Your Opportunity]( "Monique Pasley – Embrace the Journey to Realize Your Opportunity")
Monique Pasley – Embrace the Journey to Realize Your Opportunity![Janice Watkin, RHIA, CHPS, CCS – Breach Notifications – When and How]( "Janice Watkin, RHIA, CHPS, CCS – Breach Notifications – When and How")
Janice Watkin, RHIA, CHPS, CCS – Breach Notifications – When and How
Click Here to Watch a Message from THIMA Past President Seth Johnson, RHIA
See what attendees are already saying about the meeting:
- “I am really enjoying this meeting, including the exhibits. I really enjoyed your interview with Dr. Gray and will purchase the books that he mentioned.”
- “Thanks to all who worked to make this virtual conference a big hit.”
- “I think this virtual meeting is going extremely well! Thanks to everyone for all their hard work involved in this endeavor – I am grateful!”
- “Wanda I really enjoyed your interview time with Dr. Gray today! My favorite yesterday was the Starkman presentation. I am loving this platform.”
- “I am learning so much and hopefully will be able to use the notes I now have time to create in future. In person is great, but I never have time when at the meeting to really ‘absorb’ everything I get to hear. This method is working well for me.”
THIMA 2020 Election Results
Congratulations to our election winners! Watch the video below to learn who won the election, and thank you to all the candidates who were on the ballot!
Click Here to Watch a Message from THIMA President-Elect Laritha Boone, MBA-HCM, RHIA