Rana Abuzir

Biography

A results-driven health information management leader with 15+ years of experience, she currently serves as Director of Health Information Practice Advancement at AHIMA, where she spearheads Communities of Practice, AI governance initiatives, and high-impact education programs that shape the future of the health information profession.

Her career spans workforce development, program innovation, and industry thought leadership. She led AHIMA's first-ever AI Summit, co-produced the 

Annual Virtual Coding Summit, and launched a nationally recognized apprenticeship program, funded by a $4.9M Department of Labor grant — that credentialed 1,200+ health information professionals across 145+ employers nationwide.

A sought-after speaker and educator, she has presented to C-suite healthcare executives, the Ministry of Health Malaysia, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and national conferences. She is known for bridging technical expertise with practical implementation, building cross-functional partnerships and evidence-based solutions that drive sustainable impact for organizations and professionals across the country.