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    The Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) is the national professional association for the health information profession in Canada.

    CHIMA represents more than 5,600 health information members from coast to coast to coast. It advocates for the health information profession, monitors industry trends, develops and facilitates continuing education, creates networking opportunities, and connects its members with employment opportunities in the health care sector and beyond.

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    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. We recognize that health data is the story of a person.

    Watch the video or click below to read the plan.

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    Lire le planning (fr)

    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

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    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.

    View the College’s code of ethics

    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.

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    Board of directors

    The Canadian Health Information Management Association and College is pleased to present the board of directors. 

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    Accountability Report 2022/2023 English

    Accountability Report 2022/2023 French


    Accountability Report 2020/2021 English

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    Accountability Report 2019/2020

    Accountability Report 2021/2022 English

    Accountability Report 2021/2022 French


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    Accountability Report 2017/2018


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