AHIMA Foundation Rebrands Online Perspectives in Health Information Management  Research Journal; Launches New Web Site

CHICAGO, August 27, 2009—Striving to continue the advancement of health information management (HIM), the American Health Information Association (AHIMA) Foundation has rebranded and increased the frequency of Perspectives in Health Information Management, its scholarly, peer-reviewed research journal. The journal now offers timely information on current grant and research opportunities and helps better inform HIM professionals about their profession’s ever-evolving changes within the healthcare industry.  The publication also has a new Web site with increased functionality and a new design.

“AHIMA is pleased to announce a new look for the online journal that will now be published on a quarterly basis and by special topic areas,” said William J. Rudman, PhD, Perspectives editor and project director of the AHIMA Foundation Policy and Research Institute. “This is an exciting time to be in the field of HIM and we hope Perspectives in Health Information Management will change and expand to meet the needs of our profession.”

This Web site offers a greater experience for authors and visitors with enhanced features such as increased search capabilities and better organization. The new format also provides authors with information on upcoming issues in order to facilitate submission of research articles.

Visit Perspectives in Health Information Management for more information about upcoming issues.

About AHIMA Foundation

The AHIMA Foundation is the philanthropic and charitable arm of AHIMA (the American Health Information Management Association). The Foundation was established in 1962 as the nonprofit entity of AHIMA as its sole corporation. The Foundation leads the field in professional health information management and research and development. www.ahimafoundation.org