Why does CHIMA charge members for professional education sessions?
As a not-for-profit association, our primary goal is to serve our members and advance the mission of CHIMA in the most effective and sustainable way possible. While the base membership cost covers essential operational expenses, providing comprehensive and specialized professional education programs incurs additional expenses.
By charging separately for professional education, we are able to allocate resources specifically to enhance the quality and relevance of these programs. This allows us to bring in expert speakers, develop high-quality materials, and organize impactful events tailored to the diverse needs and interests of the health information profession.
Moreover, separating professional education fees enables us to maintain transparency in our financial structure and ensures that members who may not be interested in specific professional education offerings are not burdened with additional costs. This approach allows us to offer a more flexible and customizable membership experience, empowering each member to choose the level of engagement that best aligns with their professional goals and interests.
We have launched our Annual Team Learning Subscription (ATLS) for employers, helping offset the ongoing professional education expenses for our members. We are pleased that over 850 members now participate in this subscription service. We encourage you to learn more at https://www.echima.ca/atls/ and approach us about participation.
