Support the AHIMA Foundation at Convention
If you plan to attend this year’s AHIMA
Convention and Exhibit in Salt Lake City,
UT, be sure to reserve time on your schedule for all of the exciting programs that the
AHIMA Foundation will be hosting.
Silent Auction
The annual AHIMA Foundation Silent
Auction, supported by Medwrite and IOD
Incorporated, is an important contributor
to the Student Merit Scholarship program, and we encourage you to visit and
bid often in the spirit of this charitable
cause. In addition, the Foundation is also
currently accepting donations for auction
items through our online donation form,
and we would like to have a large display of
unique items to encourage many donors to
place bids. More information on supporting the Silent Auction can be found on the
AHIMA convention Web site.
» 2010 AHIMA Foundation Silent Auction in Orlando, FL.
AHIMA Foundation Booth
The AHIMA Foundation booth is conveniently located in the Silent Auction
area. You are invited to stop by to learn
about AHIMA Foundation programs and
research initiatives, make a contribution to
the future of the HIM profession, network
with colleagues, and enjoy the auction
throughout convention.
AHIMA Foundation
Research Workshop
October 3
2–4 p.m.
Join the AHIMA Foundation for an informative, interactive session to discuss and
learn more about exciting HIM research
projects, as well as the Foundation’s
research agenda. During this session, a
panel of AHIMA researchers and Foundation research collaborators will present on
studies related to HIM. Research topics
covered in the session will include clinical
informatics , performance measurement,
electronic data methods, and comparative
effectiveness research.
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We look forward to seeing you at all of
these exciting Foundation events in Salt
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HIRO Fund
AHIMA Foundation Second
Annual Golf Outing “Fun-Raiser”
October 1
1–6 p.m.
Wingpointe Golf Course,
Salt Lake City, UT
This special event, supported by Presenting
Sponsor Optum, brings together AHIMA
members and corporate partners for an
afternoon of networking, friendly competi-
tion, and outdoor fun. All golfers and spon-
sors participating in the outing will enjoy 18
holes of golf (with golf carts provided and
clubs available for rent), a boxed lunch, a
19th hole reception, transportation to and
from the golf course, and the knowledge
that you are supporting an important indus-
try cause. Visit the Foundation Web site for
more information on the golf outing, and to
download a registration form.
Thought Leaders Lecture Series
Thought Leaders is a lecture series
established by the AHIMA Foundation
that presents an opportunity for HIM
professionals to engage with industry and
opinion leaders on thought-provoking and
cutting-edge topics. The Thought Leaders
lecture at this year’s convention will take
place on October 4 during the General
Session, and was made possible through
the generous philanthropic support of
both Healthport and Precyse Solutions.
The featured lecturer is Gail Collins, first
woman appointed editor of the New York
Times’ editorial page and New York Times
syndicated opinion columnist and blogger,
who will address the topic of “When
Recently AHIMA and the AHIMA
Foundation announced the creation
of the Health Information Relief Opera-
tion (HIRO) Fund, an ongoing recovery
source to assist HIM professionals whose
lives and communities have been shat-
tered by natural or man-made catastro-
phe. Provided they meet the eligibility
requirements, AHIMA members in
recently-declared disaster areas are
invited to submit an application for up to
$500 to assist in their efforts to return to
work while recovering from the disaster.
