Maryland Health Information Management Association

**Who We Are** The Maryland Health Information Management Association (MdHIMA), formerly the Maryland Medical Records Association, is a professional healthcare organization of over 1,000 specialists in the field of health information management. MdHIMA was founded in 1930 and is a component association of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). We are committed to excellence in the management of health information for the benefit of patients and providers. MdHIMA exists to serve its members, the health care industry, and the public by supporting activities and providing services which contribute to quality and efficiency within the healthcare system. **Mission** MdHIMA, in alliance with AHIMA, supports and promotes the HIM profession through professional development, education, technology, member engagement, and advocacy of patient privacy and confidentiality of health information. **Vision** MdHIMA serves the healthcare industry and public, by supporting and providing resources and services that contribute to producing the highest quality and efficiency within our healthcare system. MdHIMA initiatives: Strategy - Improve Board communications with membership. - Implement a strategy for embracing students Governance - Evaluate compliance with CA affiliation agreement - Review and revise MdHIMA bylaws Operations - Standardize policies and procedures; revise Board policy and procedure manual - Create a volunteer pool to strengthen volunteer ranks