Our History

The HIMAA was established in 1959 and was originally called the Alberta Association of Medical Record Librarians. The founding meeting was held May 01, 1960 at the RAH in Edmonton. 59 members were present.

Later the name was changed to the Alberta Health Record Association and served our association until September 2004 when the name was changed to the Health Information Management Association of Alberta (HIMAA) to reflect a similar change at the national association level as well as ongoing changes in the profession as a whole. We currently represent over 375 health record professionals across Alberta.

Vision (Motto)

Leaders in Quality Health Information Management

Mission Statement (Philosophy)

The Health Information Management Association of Alberta is an organization of skilled health information management professionals committed to the ethical management of personal and health information for the benefit of all.

Our Goals

1. To promote the use of health information in evaluating and improving the quality of health and health care.
2. To develop, maintain, and enhance the standards for health information management.
3. To promote the advancement of health information management expertise.
4. To strengthen and maintain the viability of the Association.

Strategic Directions

1. Enhance and increase membership services.
2. Promote health information management expertise.
3. Strengthen the viability of the Association.