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Professional Associations continued 3. Professional Association of Health Care Office Management (PAHCOM) - Click  to link to the PAHCOM website.Motto: "PAHCOM Shares Knowledge." PAHCOM is a communications network and support system dedicated to enhancing productivity and efficiency. PAHCOM members enjoy increased knowledge of basic health care management principles, continuing education, and networking opportunities designed to solve medical management problems. PAHCOM offers the Certified Medical Manager (CMM) credential for individuals who have worked in the medical practice management field for a minimum of three years. 4. American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Click to link to the AHIMA website.The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) represents more than 46,000 specially educated health information management professionals who work throughout the healthcare industry. Health information management professionals serve the healthcare industry and the public by managing, analyzing, and utilizing data vital for patient care -- and making it accessible to healthcare providers when it is needed most. |