Community

Connect Through CHIA Component Groups

CHIA Component Groups (CGs) are the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and grow with California’s health information professionals who share special interests; no geographic boundaries required. Whether one is passionate about privacy and security, AI, coding, compliance, or emerging trends, CGs are a dynamic way to engage in focused conversations, share resources, and shape the future of California’s HI community.

All CHIA members, including emerging and new health information professionals, are encouraged to join CGs as a complimentary dual-member benefit. Interested in starting a group or getting involved? Apply here and explore the full FAQ.

Committees and Task Forces

CHIA's committees play an invaluable role in facilitating CHIA's strategic initiatives. Dedicated volunteers are essential in building a strong association that is effective across the ever-changing health information (HI) landscape. CHIA task force service is a special way for member volunteers to network, discover resources, and provide guidance through this unique leadership opportunity. Without the commitment of its member-volunteers, CHIA’s vision would remain simply ‘a vision’.

Learn More

Volunteer Opportunities

Member involvement in volunteer roles is essential in building a strong association, one that provides optimal educational, networking, resources, and leadership opportunities for members. Volunteering with CHIA connects members with health information (HI) peers and colleagues and provides exposure to innovative ideas and meaningful ways to support the HI community. CHIA offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. Choose an opportunity based on personal or professional interests, specific involvement, or the time commitment.

Learn More

Legislation & Advocacy

The CHIA Legislative and Advocacy Committee plays a key role in advancing CHIA's advocacy initiatives. The committee is charged with monitoring and informing CHIA members of pertinent legislation and regulations in California. The committee actively tracks health information related bills proposed by the California legislature annually. It assesses the potential impact of new legislation and regulations on health information industry practices. The committee consults with other professional healthcare associations on issues of mutual interest. In coordination with the Executive Office and the Board of Directors, this community provides input and feedback to legislators regarding bills and regulations as they are proposed.

Learn More

Elected Leadership

CHIA seeks qualified and experienced members for elected leadership positions. The benefits of serving in these leadership roles are numerous. An elected CHIA member-leader positively affect the growth and direction of the HI profession because they can influence policy and legislation at the early stages of development. Through networking with CHIA members and key HI professionals, the association officers and Board of Directors speak for the California HI community.

Learn More

Awards and Scholarship Programs

The CHIA Awards and Scholarship Fund offers CHIA Emerging Professional (Student), CHIA Professional members, and California’s CAHIIM-accredited programs, a variety of scholarships, awards, and grants. The purpose of these programs is to promote the importance of HI professional credentials, strengthen the HI profession, promote the value of AHIMA and CHIA membership, identify and engage future leaders, and support health information-related research. .

Learn More

Recognition Awards

CHIA has a long and cherished tradition of honoring the excellence, dedication, and service of California's health information professionals whose steadfast efforts have enriched the health information (HI) field and/or have contributed to the professional development of others. As part of CHIA's commitment to encourage, nurture and celebrate exceptional volunteer and professional leadership, the CHIA Recognition Awards honor exemplary service, reward contributions that build the HI knowledge base, recognize excellence in preparing future HI professionals, and encourage new talent and leadership.

Learn More

Proud Past Presidents

CHIA’s Proud Past Presidents are available as a resource to CHIA members. Annually, the CHIA Past Presidents host an ‘Information Hub’ at the CHIA Convention & Exhibit (CHIACON) where participants can visit with these dedicated experts, discover more about the benefits of CHIA membership involvement, and make donations to CHIA Awards & Scholarships. Donate today.

Donate Now!