The California Health Information Association (CHIA) is California’s health information management association. Founded in 1949, CHIA is a state affiliate of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). CHIA is committed to your success and provides membership benefits and resources to enhance your career. CHIA membership offers opportunities that can help you achieve more and successfully reach your career goals.

To qualify for membership in CHIA you must first be a member of AHIMA. CHIA members pay dues annually to both AHIMA and CHIA. Your CHIA membership anniversary date will match your AHIMA membership anniversary date.

While CHIA does not offer a group enrollment option, we do have a Corporate Partnership program. This program is designed for vendors or institutions who want to increase their visibility with our members and stay up to date with CHIA.

Why Join CHIA?

Membership in CHIA is an important investment in your health information management (HIM) career. CHIA provides an outstanding selection of member-only benefits, professional development resources, and networking opportunities. Benefits include:

  • CHIA Journal subscription (included)
  • Automatic membership in the Component Local Association (CLA) where you live or work
  • Professional development and networking at the national, state and local level
  • Member discounts on educational programs
  • Member discounts on publications
  • Eligibility to apply CHIA student scholarships
  • Eligibility to apply for Foundation for Active Member Education (FAME) grants
  • Eligibility for CHIA Recognition Awards
  • Eligibility to apply for RHIA and RHIT Exam Fee Reimbursement
  • Mentor program for both mentors and mentees
  • Online training programs
  • Leadership and volunteer opportunities
  • Advocacy in California and nationally
  • JobLine
  • E-mail notifications of HIM topics and late breaking news
  • Active members are entitled to all membership privileges including the right to vote
  • Student members receive student discounts on selected educational programs and services

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