Exhibitor

PROSPECTUS

CONVENTION: OCTOBER 15-19 | BALTIMORE CONVENTION CENTER

EXHIBITS: OCTOBER 16-19 | BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
GOING Big
IN BALTIMORE
DEAR EXHIBITOR,

This years AHIMA Convention is sure to be big in every way. A record

number of abstract submissions have come through, promising to
Inspire BIG Thinking to Launch our Future. We will explore not only
issues in the HIM profession, but also innovations our exhibitors bring
to the marketplace. I hope youll be among them.

Our attendees are as eager as we are to explore how to push the industry
beyond ICD-10 and realize the full potential of rich clinical data. As
an exhibitor, you can step into the spotlight at the only convention that
brings together HIM professionals from every setting and job function.

For this years AHIMA Convention, we are going BIG on:

CONTENT: We are busy shaping content for this years educational

sessions, in keeping with AHIMAs reputation as the industry gold
standard. Our goal is to give attendees the knowledge and insights they
need to succeed in a rapidly changing HIM environment.

CARE: AHIMA volunteers, members and subject matter experts are

committed to improving patient care, and their expertise extends from
acute care to specialty and non-payer settings. Our Convention will
reflect the diversity of our members knowledge, and together we will
tackle the issues that influence virtually every industry function.

COMMERCE: Our work is vital to the HIM industry, now more than
ever. We provide the resources, tools and education to improve HIM
professional practice and standards and we do it with you as our
partner. By exhibiting with us and showcasing your products, you can
help us advance the cause of healthcare information and, as a result, the
quality of care delivered.
From the welcome reception to our high-profile closing speaker, the 2016 EXCITING NEW
AHIMA Convention will engage and invigorate. Its a key opportunity for you ADDITIONS TO
to educate industry professionals and leaders seeking the latest software and/or
THE EXHIBIT
staffing solutions. Join our effort to Inspire BIG Thinking as we set out to make
#AHIMACon16 a meaningful and memorable event.
HALL THIS YEAR:

We invite you to join us in Baltimore! Revamped Job Center

and New Career Fair
Expanded CEU
Opportunities in
the Exhibit Hall

Lynne Thomas Gordon New Tech

Demonstration
MBA, RHIA, CAE, FACHE, FAHIMA Showcase
Chief Executive Officer, AHIMA
New Exhibit-Attendee
Connect Program
New registration offerings
for exhibitors
 2015 AHIMA CONVENTION ATTENDEES

BIG 3%
2% 1%

ATTENDANCE
6% Director/Officer

Manager/Supervisor
28%

BY JOB LEVEL
6%
Executive/President/Vice-President

HIM Technician Role

7%
Educator

Consultant

Who Attends AHIMA?

N/A (not identified)
12%
Clerical/Administrative Support

Just About Everyone.

22% Technology Role
13% Clinician

2%
2% 1%
The AHIMA Conference puts you face-to-face contact with HIM coding 3%
Acute Care Hospital

Consulting Services

professionals, directors, privacy and compliance officers, clinicians, IT Non-provider Setting (e.g. gov, vendor, assoc)
5%

BY JOB SETTING
N/A (not identified)
specialists and more. Its the target audience of your dreams, in one place, Integrated Healthcare Delivery System
8% 31%
sharing ideas and learning how to better manage healthcare data. They Educational Institution

Clinic/Physician Practice
come to the conference with their ears and eyes open, ready to discover Other Provider Setting (e.g. rehab, etc.)
11%
new tools and resources including yours. Long-term Care

Behavioral/Mental Health

Ambulatory Surgery Center

12% 13%
Note: HIE, Home Health/Hospice,
12% Regional Extension Centers Comprise
less than 1% each.

ATTENDEES PURSUE LEARNING IN KEY AREAS:

Academic Degrees Deficiency Systems Interim/Contract Management Security Solutions

Audit Management Digital/Voice Systems Interoperability Solutions Software Compliance
Chart Products & Chart Tracking Systems Document Management Master Patient Index Systems/Services Software Development
Clinical Documentation Improvement Electronic Health Record Systems/Services Patient Portals Software Education & Training
Clinical Information and Clinical Business Global Health Initiatives Population Health Technical Training
Support Systems
Government Audits Privacy & Security Transcription Products/Services
Clinical Vocabularies
Health Information Exchange Quality Management Systems/Services Utilization Management
Coding Consulting Services
ICD-10/Coding Recruitment/Job Placement Web/Cloud-based Applications
Coding Mapping Products/Services
Imaging Solutions Registry Software and Products Workforce Development
Compliance/Risk Management
Informatics Release of Information Services
Data Management Systems/Services
Information Governance Revenue Management
21% OF OUR
ATTENDEES ARE BIG
DECISION-MAKERS, EXPECTATIONS
WHILE 35% ARE
INFLUENCERS. AHIMA Attendees Come for
Education, Innovation & Ideas
AHIMA 2016 is our first show since the ICD-10 implementation, creating a prime
opportunity to explore the positive impact of improved data in the healthcare industry.
Our attendees expect to see innovations and best practices for information quality and the
growing field of information governance. Come be among the solutions they hope to find.

According to a recent Center for Exhibition Industry Research study* these Top 10 Reasons
draw attendees to exhibits:

See New Technology Idea Generation/Planning

Talk to Experts Compare Brands

Discover New Products Competitive Intelligence

Interact with New Products Solution for Existing Problem

Get Questions Answered Gather Info for

on the Spot Upcoming Purchase

In the 2015 AHIMA Convention Attendee Survey, 56% of attendees surveyed indicated
that research on new products and services was the leading reason for visiting the exhibit
hall. And, when it comes to purchasing power, 21% of our attendees indicated that they are
decision-makers, while 35% are influencers.

*CEIR What Attendees Want from Exhibitors, 2013, AC 32.13

BIG THE EXACT
AUDIENCE WE
PLANS ARE LOOKING
Exhibitor Information TO TARGET.
EXHIBIT INSTALL DATES

Friday, October 14 Saturday, October 15 Sunday, October 16

8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.

EXHIBIT HALL HOURS

Sunday, October 16
5:30 7:30 p.m.

Welcome Reception!
Come to the exhibit hall from 5:30 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 16 to connect with attendees in a vibrant,
welcoming atmosphere. The AHIMA exhibit hall is essential to our attendees experience, by combining
networking with product education in a festive social setting. Dont miss it!

Monday, October 17 Tuesday, October 18 Wednesday, October 19

11:30 4:30 p.m. 11:30 4:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
*11:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m. *11:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m. *9:00 10:00 a.m.
*2:00 3:15 p.m. *2:00 3:15 p.m. *12:00-1:00 p.m.

EXHIBITOR DISMANTLE

Wednesday, October 19 Thursday, October 20

1:00 8:00 p.m. 8:00 11:00 a.m.

*Dedicated Exhibit Hall Hours

Hours are subject to change. Please review the final hours contained in the AHIMA 2016 Exhibitor Service Kit.
 THE PERFECT ARENA TO LEARN FROM
AND NETWORK WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS,
COLLEAGUES, AND OUR CLIENTS.

EACH 10 X 10 BOOTH INCLUDES: 2016 BOOTH PRICING

8 high back rail, draped
3 high side rail, draped
7" x 44 exhibitor ID sign
Inclusion in direct post-convention email communication to attendees
AHIMA Exhibitor Directory listing linked to a2z live floor plan
Printed program listing (company description and 3 product
categories) if booth is rented by August 1.
5 complimentary staff badges for each 10 x 10 booth
10 x 10 booth $2800
Corner Premium. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250 per corner
Island Surcharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1500
Special pricing is available for university, non-profit, or first-time
exhibiting companies. Please contact Jim Hawarden, AHIMA Exhibit
Sales, for more information.
View available booth locations at:
http://s23.a2zinc.net/clients/AHIMA/2016AHIMA/Public/EventMap.aspx?shMode=E

Discounted registration fee for exhibit staff who wish to obtain CEUs
Download the application to exhibit at:
http://www.ahima.org/convention/exhibitors
The Standard Booth Package does not include floor covering, furniture, or
a lead retrieval kit. Please see the exhibitor service kit for rental details and
payment information.
BIG
IMPRESSIONS
A Few AHIMA Testimonials
2016 marks the 20th year our organization has
supported the AHIMA Conference as it brings
many benefits. It provides us a supplemental
educational resource for our staff while obtaining
required CEs; allows our clients to come together
from all over the nation to share experiences,
information and network; and delivers
promotional opportunities for vendors at
every level.
Charlie Eckert
Health Information Associates
As a company with many active AHIMA
members as organizational leaders, we look
forward to exhibiting every year. It is the perfect
arena to learn from and network with industry
leaders, colleagues, and our clients. It also
provides opportunity to present our company
expertise to potential clients.
Mary McNerney, RHIA
Enjoin
The AHIMA Convention allows us to network
and connect with so many of our customers
in one place. The AHIMA staff is always
very helpful. They are open to feedback and
suggestions from exhibitors, and they do their
best to accommodate these requests.
Lisa Hanson
HealthPort
 Excite Health Partners Logan University School of Informatics and

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Executive Healthcare Resources Loyola University Health Law Computing - Indianapolis
Experian Programs Scrypt
EzDI/Mediscribes M*Modal Signature Performance
Falcon Consulting Group Maxim Health Information Services SKCS Inc.

NAMES FileSolve McGladrey LLP Southwest Technical College

Find-A-Code McKesson St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital
For The Record MEA|NEA St. Lukes Health System
FormFast MedData, Inc. STAT Imaging Solutions
MedeAnalytics STAT Solutions Inc.
Position Your Company FTI Consulting
FutureNet Technologies Corporation Medicopy Stephens College
MedKoder Stern & Associates, Inc.
Among Healthcares Top 100! GeBBS Healthcare Solutions
H.I.M. On Call MedPartners HIM Stibo Systems
Harmony Healthcare Staffing Medtek.Net, Inc. Streamline Health
HCPro MINDSEEKER, Inc. Tableau Software
HCTec Partners MiraMed Global Services Texas A&M University
PAST AHIMA EXHIBITORS: MiraMed On Call Texas State University
Health Data Management
3M Health Information Systems Charter Oak State University Health Information Alliance MRO The Coding Alliance, LLC
A2iA Chartmaxx By Quest Diagnostics Health Information Associates (HIA) Mytricare.Com By PGBA The Jeffries Group
AAPC ChartWise Medical Systems Healthcare Coding and Consulting National Library of Medicine Trubridge
Access Clinical Architecture Services (HCCS) National Staffing Solutions TruCode
Addison Group Codebusters Healthcare Cost Solutions National Cancer Registrars TrustHCS
AGS Health Coding Concepts, LLC Healthcare Resource Group, Inc. Association T-System
AHA Central Office Coding Network, LLC (The) Healthcare Support Staffing Ochsner Health System UASI
Association for Healthcare CodingAID HealthPort OnBase By Hyland Universal Coding Solutions
Documentation Integrity College of St. Scholastica Himagine Solutions, Inc Optum360 University Alliance
Alabama State University Columbia Southern University HIMOAP Orlando Health University of Alabama
Alpha II COMFORCE HIMSS Communications Ovation Revenue Cycle Solutions University of Central Florida
Altegra Health, Inc. Conifer Health Solutions HRS Oxford HIM University of Cincinnati - Online
American Medical Association Connectwise IFHIMA Panacea Healthcare Solutions Inc. University of Illinois at Chicago
Amphion Medical Solutions Connolly iHealth IMAT Solutions Panasonic System Communications University of Washington Health
Anthelio Healthcare Solutions CSI Healthcare IT iMedX, Inc. Parallon Informatics and HIM Program
ARGO Cymetrix IMO, Intelligent Medical Objects Peak Health Solutions UT Health - School of Biomedical
Artificial Medical Intelligence, Inc. Perry Johnson & Associates, Inc. Informatics
Decision Health Imprivata
Aviacode Pickerson Verisma Systems, Inc.
Diversified Medical Records Services In Record Time, Inc.
BACTES Imaging Solutions Precyse VHC, Inc.
Dolbey IOD Incorporated
Baylor Scott & White Health Privacy Analytics Vincari
Duke University Healty System Iron Mountain
BlueWare Prospective Payment Specialists Vital Records Control
DynaMed Plus | EBSCO Health Jacobus Consulting
Caban Resources Quadramed VITALWARE
eCatalyst Health Solutions Journal of AHIMA
Caduceus International Publishing, RCM Health Care Services Wellstar Health System
Eclat Health Solutions Just Associates
Inc. RecordsOne LLC Western Governors University
EDCO Health Information Solutions Kiwi-Tek
Care Communications, Inc. Regis University Wolters Kluwer
Edelberg & Associates KPMG
Career Step Reimbursement Management WorkBeast
Elsevier Lexicode, A SourceHOV Company
CDI Key Consultants, Inc. ZHealth Publishing/ZHealth
EnableSoft Lexmark Healthcare Consulting
CGI Scanstat Technologies
Enjoin Litmos Healthcare Division
Channel Publishing, Ltd.
 Exhibiting at the AHIMA Convention is a great way to

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boost your companys visibility among HIM professionals.
Amplify your presence and engage your target audience
at the Convention with one of these opportunities:

OPPORTUNITIES MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

Weve designed a variety of digital and interactive options to enhance

Make the Most of Your your visibility in the exhibit hall. Welcome Reception tickets, the
Presence at AHIMA Scavenger Hunt, Product World sessions, and enhanced digital booth
listings on the AHIMA floor plan are just a few examples of how we can
help you maximize your presence. For more information, contact:

Kelli Wondra Jim Hawarden, CEM

Exhibits Manager Exhibit Sales
312-233-1101 469-291-8626
kelli.wondra@ahima.org jim.hawarden@ahima.org

SPONSORSHIPS

The AHIMA Sponsorship Program is designed to help you extend your

reach beyond the exhibit floor, while demonstrating a strong commitment
to the HIM profession. To discuss your organizations objectives and
how AHIMA sponsorships can help your reach them, contact:

Patricia Guerra
Director, Corporate Development & Sponsorship
312-233-1153
patricia.guerra@ahima.org
AHIMA FOUNDATION OPPORTUNITIES MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

The AHIMA Foundation is transforming HIM with workforce Available exclusively to exhibitors, our onsite press room makes your
and leadership development through academics, research and media kits readily available to reporters and editors. Re-branding your
philanthropy to ready HIM professionals for the future. To company or launching a new product? Exhibitors are welcome to schedule
explore opportunities to meet your marketing and philanthropic a media briefing. To help you prepare and organize a media event, we
initiatives by supporting the AHIMA Foundation, contact: will provide a pre-show press list. Exhibitors may also rent a private
room for media briefings, if you prefer. For more information, contact:
Becky Holton
Director of Development Kelli Wondra Jim Hawarden, CEM
312-233-1445 Exhibits Manager Exhibit Sales
becky.holton@ahima.foundation.org 312-233-1101 469-291-8626
kelli.wondra@ahima.org jim.hawarden@ahima.org
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

Extend the impact of your AHIMA exhibiting by integrating SIGNATURE PARTNER

advertising into your promotional plan. Featured opportunities
include the AHIMA Today newspaper (distributed daily during
the convention in print and electronically), the Journal of AHIMA,
and the on-site convention program. For more information
on advertising in AHIMA media channels, contact:
Network Media Partners
Jeff Rhodes
Vice President, Sales
Phone: 410-584-1900 x116
Signature Partner status conveys a deep commitment to the HIM
profession, and it comes with special benefits. Fees support AHIMA
education, research and leadership development activities that
influence the future of HIM. For more information, contact:
Patricia Guerra
Director, Corporate Development & Sponsorship
312-233-1153
patricia.guerra@ahima.org
DELIVERS
PROMOTIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES
FOR VENDORS AT
EVERY LEVEL. BIG
FUTURE

2017
Los Angeles Convention Center
Los Angeles, CA
Convention: October 7-11
Exhibition: October 8-11
2018
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami, FL
Convention: September 22-26
Exhibition: September 23-26