Illinois Health Information Management Association

What Illinois Health Information Management Association does

The Illinois Health Information Management Association (ILHIMA) is a nonprofit membership association founded in 1928 as the Illinois component state association of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Headquartered in Illinois with 11-50 employees, ILHIMA serves health information management (HIM) professionals across the state through a three-tier regional structure: the statewide parent body, three regional chapters (CAHIMA serving the Chicago metropolitan area, CIHIMA serving Central Illinois, and SILHIMA serving Southern Illinois), and local meeting networks. The association's mission centers on continuing education, credential maintenance support, legislative advocacy, and professional development for credentialed HIM professionals (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CDIP) and HIT/HIA students.

ILHIMA's core offerings include the annual Fall Meeting and Student Symposium, virtual education programs delivered through the third-party elearningconnex platform (CODING Series, ROI Bootcamp, on-demand webinars), a HIM Career/Job Board, the Professional Practice Experience (PPE) placement program, and the ILHIMA Policy Summit for advocacy training. Technology infrastructure is entirely outsourced to vendors including KnowledgeConnex for event registration and payments, and elearningconnex for virtual education delivery. The association does not develop proprietary technology products. Revenue is generated via event registration fees ($5-$180 per attendee depending on member status), virtual education program fees, and exhibitor/sponsorship packages ($100-$1,500 per slot) from healthcare technology vendors and academic institutions.

The association operates as a community-led, volunteer-governed organization with an elected Board of Directors that includes a President, President-Elect, Past President, Advocacy Directors, Education Directors, and delegates to the AHIMA House of Delegates. Membership is administered through AHIMA, where members select Illinois as their Component Association. Pricing is tiered with significant AHIMA member discounts. The association maintains active legislative engagement at the Illinois state level, tracking and educating members on bills covering behavioral health records, reproductive health privacy, and immigrant access.

Name

Illinois Health Information Management Association

Legal name

Illinois Health Information Management Association

Website

https://ilhima.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ILHIMA is a nonprofit membership association serving Illinois health information management professionals through continuing education, legislative advocacy, and professional development. A component state association of AHIMA, it operates three regional chapters and delivers events, virtual education, and credential maintenance support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Danville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: ILHIMA membership is facilitated through AHIMA, where members select Illinois as their Component Association. Membership fees are paid to AHIMA, with ILHIMA as the state component receiving support and member benefits.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue generated from Fall Meeting, Student Symposium, and other educational events. Fall Meeting registration: $40 (member), $180 (non-member), $5 (student member), $20 (professional emeritus). Student Symposium: Free for AHIMA student members, $20 for non-members.
3. Virtual Education Programs: Revenue from virtual education courses and bootcamps. ROI Bootcamp: $100 (member), $150 (non-member), $20 (student). Coding Series: 6 CE hours each for continuing education credit.
4. Exhibitor and Sponsorship Revenue: Exhibitor registration fees ($100 per exhibitor), sponsorship opportunities (Breakfast $500, Break $500, Lunch $1,500), and corporate sponsorships from organizations like CSS, University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ILHIMA is a nonprofit membership association that delivers continuing education, professional development, networking, and state-level legislative advocacy for health information management (HIM) professionals in Illinois. It operates annual conferences (Fall Meeting, Student Symposium), virtual education courses, regional chapter programming, and a policy summit, with credential maintenance (CEUs) as a central value proposition.

Product overview

ILHIMA provides a portfolio of educational programs and professional services for health information management professionals in Illinois. The core offerings include the annual Fall Meeting conference, Student Symposium, Virtual Education platform (webinars and bootcamps), and a Coding Series featuring expert instructors. Supporting services include career resources through the Job Board, Professional Practice Experience placement coordination, quarterly Member Town Halls, and advocacy programming including the Policy Summit. The association also supports regional chapters (CAHIMA, CIHIMA, SILHIMA) and offers exhibitor/sponsorship opportunities at its events. All programs provide continuing education credits for HIM credential maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ILHIMA Coding Series Clinical coding webinar series featuring expert instructors Lynn Kuehn and Dianna Foley, providing continuing education credits through specialized workshops on trauma coding and cancer coding for HIM professionals.
• ILHIMA Fall Meeting Annual continuing education conference offering educational sessions, networking, and professional development for health information professionals, with topics including artificial intelligence, coding, release of information, and leadership.
• ILHIMA Student Symposium Day-long event designed to inspire and prepare the next generation of health information professionals through mentoring, career pathway exploration, and peer networking opportunities for HIT/HIA students.
• Virtual Education On-demand and live virtual educational offerings including webinars, bootcamps, and certification prep sessions available through eLearningConnex platform, providing continuing education units for HIM professionals.
• Virtual Release of Information (ROI) Bootcamp Virtual education bootcamp offering 6.0 CE hours covering Release of Information topics, delivered as a live and recorded on-demand session for HIM professionals.
• HIM Careers / Job Board Career resource center providing job postings, AHIMA career mapping tools, and member spotlight features for health information professionals seeking career advancement.
• Professional Practice Experience (PPE) Program connecting HIT/HIA students with healthcare facilities for professional practice experience placements, offering both virtual and in-person hosting opportunities.
• Member Town Halls Quarterly virtual town hall meetings providing members opportunities to engage with the board, receive updates, ask questions, and share feedback on ILHIMA initiatives.
• ILHIMA Policy Summit Annual advocacy-focused event designed to equip health information management professionals with knowledge and tools to influence policy and advocacy efforts.
• Regional Associations (CAHIMA, CIHIMA, SILHIMA) Network of regional associations serving health information professionals across Chicago Area (CAHIMA), Central Illinois (CIHIMA), and Southern Illinois (SILHIMA) with local meetings, education, and networking.
• Exhibitor Program Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities at annual meetings providing companies visibility, attendee interaction, and recognition through various sponsorship tiers including breakfast, break, and lunch sponsorships.

Quantifiable outcome

• Member registration for Fall Meeting discounted by more than 50%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ascentient, Inc.minorOthers · 17 September 2026Exhibitor at 2026 Fall Meeting. Ascentient is a managed technology and cybersecurity partner dedicated to helping healthcare organizations reduce risk, improve operational efficiency, and support sustainable growth. Provides IT managed services, cybersecurity solutions, Microsoft 365 expertise, and cloud services.
• DatavantminorOthers · 17 September 2026Exhibitor at 2026 Fall Meeting. Datavant is a health data platform company that makes the world's health data secure, accessible, and actionable. Enables more than 60 million healthcare records to move between thousands of organizations.
• DolbeyminorOthers · 17 September 2026Exhibitor at 2026 Fall Meeting. Dolbey delivers cutting-edge CDI and CAC solutions to healthcare organizations. Ranked #1 for Computer-Assisted Coding for the 10th year in a row in the 2026 Best in KLAS report.
• KIWI-TEKminorOthers · 17 September 2026Exhibitor at 2026 Fall Meeting. KIWI-TEK provides coding and revenue cycle solutions for hospitals, health systems, and physician practices. Founded in 2002, it is the nation's largest independently owned coding company.
• Midwest Medical Record Association (MMRA)minorOthers · 17 September 2026Exhibitor at 2026 Fall Meeting. MMRA provides professional ROI (Release of Information) services to the healthcare community. Founded in 1994, it was established by HIM professionals to provide quality and timely services.
• The Growth MotivatorminorOthers · 17 September 2026Exhibitor at 2026 Fall Meeting. Personal and professional growth brand founded by Dr. Lisa L. Campbell providing books, coaching, speaking, and transformational growth experiences for individuals and organizations.
• University of Illinois at Chicago, Health Information Management ProgramsminorOthers · 17 September 2026Exhibitor at 2026 Fall Meeting. UIC offers BS in Health Information Management, RHIT to RHIA completion programs, MS in Health Information Management, and joint degree programs with Health Informatics.
• VerismaminorOthers · 17 September 2026Exhibitor at 2026 Fall Meeting. Verisma helps healthcare providers handle requests for disclosure of confidential patient information with advanced technology, administrative services, and industry experts. Operates a patented, cloud-based platform.
• KnowledgeConnexcoreTechnology or IntegrationEvent registration platform provider for ILHIMA. KnowledgeConnex provides online registration, payment processing (credit card and check), and event management services. Payments are made payable to KnowledgeConnex.
• elearningconnexcoreTechnology or IntegrationVirtual education platform hosting ILHIMA webinars, coding series, ROI bootcamp, and on-demand continuing education courses with CE tracking.
• Moraine Valley Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for 2026 Fall Meeting and Student Symposium. Located in Palos Hills, IL. ILHIMA supports Moraine Valley students by collecting donations for the campus food pantry during the meeting.
• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational parent organization. ILHIMA is a Component State Association of AHIMA. ILHIMA delegates participate in AHIMA House of Delegates. Members receive AHIMA member rates for events and access to AHIMA resources including Journal of AHIMA and advocacy materials.
• Chicago Area Health Information Management Association (CAHIMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional ILHIMA chapter serving Cook, DuPage, Kane, McHenry, Kendall, Will & Lake counties. Provides local CE, networking, and leadership development for Chicago-area HIM professionals.
• Central Illinois Health Information Management Association (CIHIMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional ILHIMA chapter serving central Illinois. Hosts quarterly educational meetings at various central Illinois institutions including Illinois State University, Danville Area Community College, and Illinois Central College.
• Southern Illinois Health Information Management Association (SILHIMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional ILHIMA chapter serving southern Illinois. Hosts in-person fall business and education sessions.
• CSS (College of St. Scholastica)minorOthersCorporate sponsor of ILHIMA. CSS is a healthcare-focused educational institution.
• University of Wisconsin-ParksideminorOthersCorporate sponsor of ILHIMA. University offering health information management programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• California Health Information Management Association (CHIA): California's AHIMA component state association, serving the largest HIM professional population in any US state. Operates a comparable model of CE delivery, regional chapters, advocacy, and student programs, but at materially greater scale — a useful reference point for ILHIMA's potential ceiling.
• Texas Health Information Management Association (THIMA): Texas AHIMA component state association providing education, advocacy, and networking for HIM professionals. Comparable in mission, structure, and program mix (annual meetings, virtual CE, advocacy, student outreach), differing primarily by Texas's larger geography and membership base.
• Pennsylvania Health Information Management Association (PHIMA): Pennsylvania's AHIMA component association serving HIM professionals across the state with continuing education, advocacy, and chapter programming. A structurally analogous peer differing primarily by regional chapters and employer base.
• Arizona Health Information Management Association (AZHIMA): Sister component state association of AHIMA serving Arizona HIM professionals. Operates with the same governance model (elected board, volunteer leadership, regional meetings, advocacy), delivers continuing education, and competes with ILHIMA only by geography — making it a structurally identical peer.
• New York Health Information Management Association (NYHIMA): New York's AHIMA component association delivering CE programming, advocacy, and member services for HIM professionals statewide. Comparable in mission, board-led volunteer structure, and program portfolio, with the key differentiator being New York's denser healthcare employer base.
• Florida Health Information Management Association (FHIMA): Florida's AHIMA component state association offering continuing education, annual convention, advocacy, and student engagement for HIM professionals. A structurally analogous peer with a similar community-led GTM motion and revenue mix anchored on events and sponsorship.
• Ohio Health Information Management Association (OHIMA): Ohio's AHIMA component association providing continuing education, advocacy, and networking for Ohio HIM professionals. Closely comparable in size, structure, and program mix to ILHIMA, operating annual meetings, virtual education, and student pipeline programs.

Others

• Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM): The accreditor of HIM and health informatics programs whose standards ILHIMA's partner schools (UIC, Illinois State, etc.) must meet. CAHIIM is not a competitor but a structural enabler of ILHIMA's student pipeline and CE relevance, and is included here as an ecosystem participant rather than a peer.

Broad incumbents

• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA): The national parent organization of ILHIMA and the credentialing authority for HIM professionals. AHIMA administers membership, sets CE standards, and runs national events (AHIMA26 in San Antonio, AHIMA27 in Phoenix, AHIMA28 in Chicago), making it the umbrella body whose platform, policies, and dues structure directly determine ILHIMA's operating context.
• Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS): A large international healthcare IT professional association that overlaps with ILHIMA's audience (health information professionals, coders, CDI specialists) but operates at much broader scope — including informatics, digital health, and health IT leadership. Useful as a broader-incumbent reference for how a healthcare professional association scales.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ILHIMA1
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ILHIMASocialMedia
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Illinois-Health-Information-Management-Association-ILHIMA/300512636720471?fref=ts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/illinois-health-information-management-association-52bab1177
• Instagraminstagram.com/ilhima1

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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