Membership Information Membership in our parent organization, the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), is a prerequisite for membership in NYHIMA. When you become a member of AHIMA, you become eligible to join the New York Health Information Management Association. NYHIMA Membership Application (PDF) MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES Active - Health information management professionals holding a valid AHIMA credential. Active NonCredentialed - For non-credentialed members of AHIMA, interested in and committed to the issues of HIM [formerly Associate members.] Corporate - Organizations interested in NYHIMA's mission and health information issues. Senior - Those Active and Active NonCredentialed members who are 65 years or older at the time of membership renewal. Student - Students currently enrolled in an AHIMA-approved health information administration or health information technology program.