Awards Committee Review nominations for selection criteria & participates in the presentation of MaHIMA Awards. Categories of Awards include: Distinguished Member, Professional Achievement, Outstanding New Professional, HIM Innovation Award, Champion Award, Outreach & Advocacy Award, Legislator of the Year Award, HIM Advocacy Award, Student Achievement Award, and Retirees. Chair: Janis Tse
Communication Committee Oversees the public communication of the association including: any public relations, MaHIMA Connect, web site, MaHIMA CoP.
MaHIMA Connect MaHIMA’s quarterly electronic news journal with features, best practices and “in the news” about the HIM profession. e-Alert, a periodic newsletter providing essential information that just can not wait.
Education Committee Under the direction of the Director of Education, coordinates meeting in regard to topics, speakers, agendas, and prepares cost estimates. Manages registration at each meeting.
Finance Committee Reviews the financial status of the association and provides financial goals and recommendations. Reviews draft budget before presentation to full membership. This committee consists only of the Board of Directors including President, President Elect, Past President, Former President and Administrative Coordinator Chair.
Legislative Affairs Committee Monitors legislation in the state legislature and works with legislatures as necessary. Organizes State Hill day. Organizes Release of Information workshops. Maintains Medicolegal Guide Chair
Nominating Committee This five member committee solicits nominees for the annual MaHIMA ballot and seeks candidates for AHIMA elections.
Annual Conference Planning Committees:
Program Committee: Responsible for the overall theme of the meeting, creating the speaker agenda and reviewing the proposed topics, etc.
Arrangements and Hospitality Committee: Responsible for the overall set up of the meeting site including the planning of the menus, social events, silent auction and raffles, etc. Chair:
Vendor: Responsible for the soliciting vendors, sponsorship, and exhibitors along with planning the exhibit hall layout, registration and sponsor activities, etc.
Requests to participate on a committee or questions regarding the committees can be sent to Elisa Pelchat
