Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on health information management across Illinois?
At ILHIMA, volunteers are the backbone of our advocacy, education, and community-building efforts. Whether contributing to our Spring and Fall Meetings, supporting legislative and advocacy initiatives, or helping expand educational opportunities, your time and talents help shape the future of health information — for fellow professionals and the patients and communities we serve. By volunteering with ILHIMA, you’ll not only give back to your profession but also gain valuable experience, connect with peers, and influence health information practices statewide.
Note: Members of all ILHIMA Committees shall be members of AHIMA and ILHIMA.
Advocacy & Legislation Committee (Monthly Commitment — July 1 – June 30)
Monitors proposed legislation and regulations with potential impacts on HI and/or the HI profession. As a committee, makes recommendations to the ILHIMA Board of Directors to watch, support, support with amendment, or oppose proposed legislation and regulatory changes. Inform ILHIMA members about relevant legislative and regulatory actions and involve the members in advocating for or against proposals as appropriate. Advocates for HI issues identified by ILHIMA and/or the AHIMA as priorities.
Career Awareness (As Needed)
Assists with planning career awareness activities such as partnering with HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America), presenting information about the profession to high school and college students, etc.
Education Committee (Monthly Commitment — July 1 – June 30)
Assist with planning of ILHIMA Spring and Fall Meetings, along with various virtual educational opportunities.
Membership Recruitment & Retention (Monthly Commitment — July 1 – June 30)
As a committee, develop and coordinate a membership recruitment and retention program for ILHIMA. This includes developing strategies to build membership and support member engagement.
Mentoring (Spring and Fall Meetings, and Other Times As Needed)
Assists with planning mentoring activities at the Spring and Fall Meetings.
Please complete the online volunteer form below.
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