Minnesota Health Information

“Management dues are performed by an independent contractor.”

“The membership of the mnhima is divided into four basic classes of ahima members: active, student, honorary and emeritus members. Active membership of mnhima is composed of professionals in the health information management profession or its related fields who meets the qualifications set forth in the ahima bylaws and who designates minnesota as their component state association. Active members in good standing shall be entitled to full membership privileges including the right to vote on matters before the members. Any full or part-time student formally enrolled in a cahiim-accredited or ahima-approved program, including those that are pending accreditation/approval, or enrolled in another course study acceptable to ahima, who meets the qualifications set forth in the ahima bylaws is eligible for student membership. A student may retain this type of membership until the first qualifying examination for which he or she is eligible, after which time the student shall be transferred to active membership. Student members shall have the same rights and privileges as active members, except that student members shall not have any voting privileges or be eligible to serve as an officer or director ofr mnhima/ahima or to serve in the house of delegates. Any invidual who has made a significant contribution to health information management science or rendered distinguished service in the health information management profession or its related fields may be awarded honorary membership in mnhima by the board of directors. Honorary members shall have no formal responsibilities or voting rights and shall be exempt from the payment of dues. An honorary member may hold no other type of membership in mnhima; however, honorary members who are active members at the time of their appointment shall retain their voting privileges. In recognition of their service to the profession, ahima members that are age 65 and over are eligible for recognition as a member emeritus in ahima and in mnhima and shall be eligible for senior member dues status. Members emeritus in good standing shall have all membership privileges available to active members, including the right to vote.”

“All active members are provided a ballot to vote for the organization's board of directors.”

“Active members in good standing shall be entitled to the right to vote on matters before the members.”

“A copy of the form 990 is presented in electronic form to the entire board of directors for review prior to filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy applies to the following: 1. All mnhima board members and to all leadership of the annual meeting committee. 2. Other committees that have a fiduciary relationship with respect to mnhima and are in a position to influence its policies or financial decisions. 3. The mnhima executive director and to any other persons (including any employees or contractors) whom the board determines have a fiduciary relationship with respect to mnhima and are in a position to influence its policies or financial decisions. Each board member shall disclose financial interest and fiduciary responsibilities regularly through mnhima's conflict and duality of interest questionnaire as follows: 1. The member shall complete the questionnaire prior to taking office as a board member. 2. The member shall complete the questionnaire at the beginning of his or her term of office. 3. The member shall supplement the information provided on the questionnaire at any time that he or she acquires any new interest or fiduciary responsibility that is reportable. A board member who suspects that he or she has a potential conflict or duality of interest in a matter should report the fact immediately to the board chair. This includes entering into or renewing an arrangement that involves a potential or actual conflict or duality of interest with mnhima. In addition, any other individual who suspects that a board member has a potential conflict or duality of interest should report that fact immediately to the board chair.”

“A salary study was conducted across like health information management associations through the united states that have an executive director that does similar tasks and duties. A group of members of the minnesota health information management association conducted the salary study and established the contract with the ed.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. The organization's form 990 is also available on guidestar.”

“The primary purpose of mnhima as a member association is to commit to excellence in the management of health information for the benefit of patients and providers. Its mission is to lead the health informatics and information management community to advance professional practice.”