The Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) is the national professional association for the health information profession in Canada.
CHIMA represents more than 5,800 health information members from coast to coast to coast. It advocates for the health information profession, monitors industry trends, creates networking opportunities, and facilitates continuing education for our members. CHIMA also connects members with employment opportunities at organizations within health care and beyond.
CHIMA’s four domains of practice are privacy, data quality, electronic health information management (HIM), and HIM standards.
2023-2028 Strategic Plan
Plan 2028: Beyond the Data
As we look to the future with Plan 2028, we are going beyond the data. This five-year plan is grounded in our dedication to bring visibility and recognition to our professionals, empowering them to make positive impacts to the quality of care and quality of life for all people across this country.
The value of our profession is found in the intersection between clinical knowledge, professional leadership, and service that is empathetic, compassionate, and respectful. The substance of our work provides us the opportunity and responsibility to increase health equity, serve marginalized populations, and support all people living in this country, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, to achieve their desired health outcomes.
20-year vision
We envision an equitable country where quality health information empowers people to make better decisions.
5-year mission
Our mission is to elevate health information professionals to be more recognized and impactful.
Our values
Setting the bar
Challenging the status quo
Putting people first
Earning trust
Leading by example
Go beyond the data with us
Join CHIMA and the Canadian College of Health Information Management Association
Code of ethics
CHIMA looks to Canadian College of Health Information Management’s code of ethics that were created to inspire, guide, and promote ethical conduct among all health information professionals in Canada. It identifies the morals, values, and principles that members of health information profession must uphold.
History of the health information profession
A profession that has innovated since inception in 1912—learn more about the history of the health information profession.
Board of directors
The Canadian Health Information Management Association and College is pleased to present the board of directors.