Membership Help expand our network of healthcare internal audit professionals by developing strategies to recruit members, enhance volunteerism, and recognize member contributions to AHIA. Conduct member surveys and use the feedback to develop strategies to improve member benefits and satisfaction, as well as recruit new members.Time commitment: 1–2 hours per month

Awards Assure professional recognition is provided for advancements in the practice of healthcare internal auditing and contributions to AHIA. Solicit nominations for AHIA’s annual awards and make recommendations on award recipients to the AHIA Board. Time commitment: 5 hours over 3-months

Editorial Committee Monitor the quality of AHIA’s quarterly journal, New Perspectives. Review potential articles, provide input on content and appearance, review bi-annual LSU survey questions and publication of results, assess reader and author feedback, and recommend “Author of the Year” award to Board.Time commitment: 1 – 2 hours per month

E-News Guide the transition of E-News to our members’ timely resource for current and breaking news on healthcare internal auditing and related industry topics. Determine content and, as you read relevant articles and communications from other organizations, share this information with your peers by capturing the highlights (2 – 3 sentences) for publication in E-News.Time commitment: 2 hours per month (includes meeting and writing one summary)

Emerging Issues Contribute your experience and knowledge of the events and other trends shaping healthcare and healthcare internal auditing to periodic discussions that will guide AHIA’s strategies and give direction to the content of AHIA’s education and publications. Time commitment: 1 hour per month

White Papers Develop the structure and resources (i.e., academics, professional service firms, and AHIA members) to periodically produce research or “white papers” on emerging issues and other topics relevant to our profession. Time commitment: 1 - 2 hours per month

Audit Library The AHIA audit library is a valuable resource and you can contribute to its quality by identifying gaps in this knowledge base, screening submissions, and awarding prizes for best contributions.Time commitment: 2 hours per month

Subject Leadership Program—Start-up The Subject Leadership Program is a new initiative to identify members with a depth of knowledge and experience in a subject area of importance to auditors in the healthcare industry. These unique individuals will be called upon to help AHIA strengthen members’ skills. Subject Matter Leaders (SML) will be formally identified and asked to, for example, promote conversation about their subject (in the List Serve and on LinkedIn), promote contribution of quality materials to the Audit Library, contribute to or solicit submission of New Perspectives articles, E-News articles, and educational programs. Right now, you can contribute to the development and maintenance of this program. Time commitment: 3 hours per month

IT Auditing and CAATs Contribute your expertise to the AHIA’s initiatives to increase IT auditing and CAATs knowledge and skills. Advise on Tech Talk and library content and education programs. Time commitment: 1 – 2 hours per month

EHR Users Connect EHR users through user group meetings and enhance members Electronic Health Record (EHR) auditing skills through education programs and other communications. Develop connections with EHR vendor firms to increase focus on internal auditing. Time commitment: 1 – 2 hours per month

Annual Conference Session Moderators and Meeting Arrangements Volunteers Fill one or more roles at the annual conference – assist with registration, introduce session speaker, greet members at general sessions, etc. Time commitment: 1 hour at the conference

Webinars Assist in identifying topics of interest and engaging practitioners to develop and present information in a webinar format. Time commitment: 1 – 2 hours per month

Regional Seminars and CAE Roundtables Join or establish a new committee to organize a seminar or roundtable in your area. Using existing tools, committee members identify topics, recruit speakers, make facility arrangements and manage the event. Time commitment: 10 – 15 hours over a 4 -6 month period