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Health Information Day at eHealth 2026, presented by CHIMA in Halifax on Sunday June 14. 2026 Shaping The future of Health Information This day will focus on health information governance, privacy, data literacy, and digital innovation, and it's a great opportunity to connect with leaders and colleagues across the sector. Explore how the next generation of health information can improve decision making, build resilient future ready workforce. Several sessions and speakers have already been confirmed. These include: Beyond the Chart: How Coding Accuracy Shapes Performance in Canadian Healthcare (Jodi McMullin) ICD-11 in Canada: Preparing for the Transition (Lesley Barnes) Technology-Enabled HIM: Current State, Emerging Technologies, Governance, and Workforce Capacity (Ron Johnson. Juliana Wu, Lee Vickers, Betsy Nejet, Michelle Mula, Dan Perri, Glenn Lanteigne) Trust Before Intelligence: Governing AI and Health Information (Patrick ...

There is still time to express you interest in being a part of CHIMAs AI & Emerging Technology Advisory Group. This Group is looking for Volunteers to represent each Region. It would be great opportunity for members from NL, to represent our Region on this Advisory Group - to get involved and learn more about AI and other emerging technologies. For more information, please read the message sent from Mahmoud Suleiman CHIMA CEO & Registrar Hello NL members! Please read the below message from our new CEO & Registrar Mahmoud Suleiman: As AI and other emerging technologies are playing an increasingly important role in the health care system, it is imperative that CHIMA, on behalf of the health information profession, provides a framework and recommendations related to the ethical and responsible use of these technologies and prepare for their successful implementation. CHIMA's board has approved the creation of an advisory group with this mandate top of mind. If ...

Hello NL members! Please read the below message from our new CEO & Registrar Mahmoud Suleiman: As AI and other emerging technologies are playing an increasingly important role in the health care system, it is imperative that CHIMA, on behalf of the health information profession, provides a framework and recommendations related to the ethical and responsible use of these technologies and prepare for their successful implementation. CHIMA's board has approved the creation of an advisory group with this mandate top of mind. If you are interested, you are invited to put your name forward with a brief paragraph outlining why you are interested in participating and the perspective and skillset you can bring to be a positive contributor to the advisory group. You are welcome to reach out for a copy of the terms of reference for more information. Please express your interest by emailing shannon.flood@echima.ca by May 22 nd . Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. ...

Reminder: The NL Chapter Community meeting is tomorrow April 14th, 2026, 12:00pm -1:30pm Attend and earn 1.5 CPE Credits Log into your ECHIMA account and register NL Chapter Annual Meeting - Health Information Canada Those who attend will hear Exclusive updates from the Canadian Health Information Management Association CHIMA Follow the career spotlight and journey from an active Chapter Member: Brittany Wiseman Connect with fellow CHIM members Discover meaningful volunteer opportunities in various working groups Share what's happening in your area of the province. Share your questions and comments in meaningful discussion ------------------------------ [Lisa] [Kennedy Walsh] [NL Community Facilitator] ------------------------------

Hello everyone, I am reaching out to share an opportunity to contribute to our Analytics and Technology e-books (two separate publications). We are looking for writers, contributors to our elements (additional items that will be found in the e-books), and reviewers. We are currently seeking subject matter experts with direct experience working in the field related to their area of contribution. For more information, please get in touch with me at Courtney.sabo@echima.ca and include a current resume. Contributors will be eligible to claim CPE credits for their participation in this project! **Please note that while we appreciate all expressions of interest, only applicants with relevant field experience will be selected . Competency areas for Analytics include: · Health care statistics (statistical software systems, equity, diversity and inclusion best practices in research and addressing these to improve health outcomes) ...

You are invited to join the NL Chapter Annual Community Meeting April 14, 2026 12:00pm-1:30pm Be the first to hear exclusive updates from CHIMA Connect virtually with fellow members across the province Gain insights and learn experiences from a HIM professional's in the Career Spotlight Discover meaningful volunteer opportunities in working groups that match your interests Get to know your Community Facilitator Attend and earn 1-1.5 CPE credits Important: An active CHIMA membership is required to attend. You'll be asked to provide your CHIMA user ID during registration. ------------------------------ [Lisa] [Kennedy Walsh] [NL Community Facilitator] ------------------------------

@Janet Pearce I hope this message finds you well! I just watched your presentation on your EPIC Implementation and Overview you hosted for Chapter Education Day in 2024 - great presentation. I'm excited to hear how your Big Bang goes in a couple of weeks, long time in the making and all the hard work will pay off! I hope you consider hosting a post-implementation that reflects on testing, training and lessons learned. I am currently working on the Symbio project in New Brunswick and would love to connect to gain insight on some of the HIM/PA provincial decisions your team made. I can be reached at shannon.janisse@gnb.ca Good Luck with Go Live!! ------------------------------ Shannon Janisse CHIM ------------------------------

You are invited Wednesday March 18, 2 026, for an engaging Ask Me Anything session, Harnessing Clinical Data for AI, Trials and a Learning Health System . This presentation will explore key areas including data access, medical coding, privacy-by-design principles, and the evolving role of AI in health systems. Attendees will also learn how GEMINI - Canada's largest hospital data-sharing network - is advancing research by securely collecting, standardizing, and de-identifying hospital data to support innovation, analytics, and quality improvement. Please click here to join the session. As a member, do you have any questions to ask this panel discussion or anything you are excited to hear about? Please note this session is complimentary for members and is eligible for 1 CPE credit when attended live. We strongly encourage you to join us in real time to take full advantage of the interactive Ask Me Anything format and submit your questions directly to the ...

Welcome to CHIMA's Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Chapter! This online Chapter is a space for members to connect with other health information professionals working in NL. This is a great platform to network, share resources, and meet new people. ------------------------------ Kyla Reimer, CHIM, Manager of Community Engagement, CHIMA ------------------------------