Kansas Health Information Management Association

**KHIMA** - Promotes professional development of its members & students through educational opportunities. - Supports our National Association, The American Health Information Management Association “AHIMA” who: - Provides career, professional development and practice resources. - Sets standards for education and certification. - Advocates public policy that advances HIM practice. - Facilitates member communication. - Promotes the contributions of its members. **Mission Statement** Empowering people to impact health in Kansas. **Vision Statement** Improved health through trusted information in Kansas. **KHIMA Values** - Respect the opinions and diversity of our members and stakeholders. - Deliver valued educational opportunities, services and products. - Promote the public’s right to confidential and accurate health information. - Encourage and celebrate the contributions of members - Embrace the code of ethical health information management practices. - Facilitate networking of health information professionals. - Support our National Association, The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Proactively promote the technological advancement of health information systems that enhance the delivery of quality healthcare and exchange of quality health information.