WHIMA Wisconsin Health Information Management Association

11/02/2026

Ready-to-Use Presentation: Introducing Students to HIMT Careers!

WHIMA is a leader in promoting HIMT career opportunities to middle school and high school students through HOSA. We want to encourage our educators and members to visit local schools and share what an HIMT career is all about. Because of our passion, we have done the work for you and created a complete presentation you can use when speaking with middle school and high school students, including those with HOSA chapters!
The presentation is titled "What is HIMT?"
To get access to this presentation, please email your request to Terea Pearson, Executive Office Coordinator, at [email protected].

10/30/2026

📣 🖥️ There’s still time to join WHIMA for an informative session with nationally recognized expert Rose Dunn, MBA, RHIA, CPA, CHPS, FACHE, FHFMA, FAHIMA!

Discover how accurate documentation, coding specificity, and disease hierarchies influence risk adjustment—and what HIM, coding, and CDI professionals can do to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance.

NEW DATE: Nov. 6th
The Fundamentals of Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs)
Join WHIMA for The Fundamentals of HCCs with Rose Dunn, MBA, RHIA, CPA, CHPS, FACHE, FHFMA, FAHIMA: https://champ.ly/VrlIcX4H.
What will you learn?
✔️ Understand how HCCs are structured and how risk adjustment is applied in Medicare Advantage and ACA programs.
✔️ Explore what influences a patient’s Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF), including documentation, disease hierarchies, and coding specificity.
✔️ Discover how HIM, coding, and CDI professionals can improve the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of risk-adjusted data.
📅 November 6, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:30 PM CT
🎓 Intermediate Level

10/30/2026

🎉 Welcome to the WHIMA Community and Family! 🎉
We’re excited to welcome our newest WHIMA members. Whether you are new to the association or returning, we are happy to have you as part of our health information community.
To help you stay connected and make the most of your membership, we encourage you to explore the New Members’ Toolkit, where you can learn more about WHIMA and the many benefits available to you.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with the WHIMA Executive Office at 785-531-0647 or [email protected].
We’re glad you’re here and look forward to connecting with you! 👏

10/28/2026

📚 Students: Your HIM Career Starts Now—Get Connected!

Don’t wait until graduation to start building your professional future! AHIMA/WHIMA student membership connects you with the people, resources, and opportunities that can help you stand out as you enter the health information management profession.
Make your student years count! With membership, you can:
• Build Your Network: Connect with HIM professionals who can offer insights, guidance, and career connections.
• Get Career-Ready: Explore career planning tools and resources to help you prepare for your next step.
• Gain Experience: Discover volunteer and leadership opportunities that strengthen your resume.
• Save on Your Future: Access discounts on exam materials and receive 50% off professional membership for two years after graduation.
All this for just $49 per year—about $4 a month - the cost of a cup of coffee!. Membership is available to both full-time and part-time students.
🚀 Your future in HIM is too important to put on hold. Join AHIMA/WHIMA today, start making connections, and become part of the community shaping the future of health information!
Take action now: Visit https://champ.ly/MIo3GX-L to explore student membership and get connected.

10/27/2026

NEW DATE: Nov. 6th
The Fundamentals of Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs)
Join WHIMA for The Fundamentals of HCCs with Rose Dunn, MBA, RHIA, CPA, CHPS, FACHE, FHFMA, FAHIMA: https://champ.ly/VrlIcX4H.
What will you learn?
✔️ Understand how HCCs are structured and how risk adjustment is applied in Medicare Advantage and ACA programs.
✔️ Explore what influences a patient’s Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF), including documentation, disease hierarchies, and coding specificity.
✔️ Discover how HIM, coding, and CDI professionals can improve the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of risk-adjusted data.
📅 November 6, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:30 PM CT
🎓 Intermediate Level

10/23/2026

🌟 Help Shape the Future of Healthcare!
Wisconsin HOSA needs volunteer judges for its Regional Leadership Conference (RLC) on January 9, 2027!
As a judge, you'll witness future healthcare professionals demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and preparation while making a meaningful difference in their educational journey: https://champ.ly/vWmXLZxC.
💻 Virtual judging via Zoom
⏰ Most volunteer commitments are just 2–4 hours!
📅 Sign up by November 15, 2026.
👉 SIGN UP TO BE A VIRTUAL JUDGE
For a description of roles and responsibilities, click HERE.
Email Jenny Tuesburg, Event Personnel Coordinator, at [email protected] for a PDF version of the Judge Sign-Up Form or with any questions about judging.

10/22/2026

📣 💥 New Webinar - New Learning Opportunity!
WHIMA Webinar: CPT Coding for Transgender Care | January 26

Navigate the Complexities of CPT Coding for Transgender Care! Join WHIMA on January 26 for an informative webinar exploring the unique challenges of coding for transgender care, including diagnosis coding, reimbursement concerns, and CPT procedure coding using actual operative reports.

Presenter: Kim Huey, MJ, CCS-P, PCS, CHC, CPC-M, CPC, CPCO, COC, an experienced coding and reimbursement consultant with more than 40 years in the healthcare industry and extensive expertise in coding, compliance, and education.

Webinar Details

📅 Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2027
🕛 Time: 12:00–1:00 PM CT
🎓 CEU: 1 AHIMA-approved CEU
📚 Level: Intermediate

Registration Rates

WHIMA Member: $24
Non-Member: $30
Student:$12

Group discounts available!

Register today to strengthen your coding knowledge and gain practical insights into this challenging area of CPT coding. https://www.elearningconnex.com/courses/whima-webinar-cpt-coding-for-transgender-care/

10/21/2026

🎙️ A Message from Your WHIMA President
Have less than five minutes? Take a moment to hear from WHIMA President Charley Wessberg, MS, CCS - https://champ.ly/JbTGQZuA
In this brief message, Charley highlights key elements of WHIMA’s strategic plan, shares updates on the House of Delegates, WHIMA and AHIMA education, thanks our dedicated volunteers, Board members, and members, and offers a few simple challenges to help WHIMA and HI Professionals move forward.
💙 Listen today and discover how you can make a difference in WHIMA’s future!
WHIMA

10/20/2026

Read the new WHIMA e-Alert at https://champ.ly/errtWOYH.

10/19/2026

WHIMA in Action: Wisconsin Represented at HOD and AHIMA 2026

WHIMA was proudly represented at the AHIMA 2026 Conference and House of Delegates (HOD), where Wisconsin members contributed their voices to important discussions shaping the future of health information management. From serving as HOD representatives and sharing expertise as speakers to supporting the Data for Better Health – Hunger Hero initiative, Wisconsin professionals demonstrated their commitment to advancing the HIM profession and improving health outcomes. The conference also provided valuable opportunities for learning, collaboration, and networking with colleagues from across the country. With over 20 professionals from Wisconsin in attendance, WHIMA’s presence reflected the strength, engagement, and dedication of Wisconsin’s HIM community!