From Records to Health Information: What RIM Professionals Can Learn from Healthcare’s Information Governance Journey
Healthcare and records management professionals face many of the same challenges, including governance, retention, privacy, compliance, data quality, and lifecycle management. This interactive session will explore the similarities and differences between Health Information Management (HIM) and Records and Information Management (RIM), highlighting lessons learned from healthcare’s information governance evolution that can be applied across industries.
Attendees will gain practical insights into governance strategies, information stewardship, digital transformation, and emerging trends such as AI governance. Participants will leave with actionable ideas and real-world examples to help strengthen information governance programs within their own organizations.
Optional Tour: Church History Library Preservation Facilities
Presenters
 | Tara Walton, MS, RHIA, CHPS (HIM Operations Manager for Intermountain Health Canyons-Desert Region) Tara Walton is a Health Information Management operations leader with 20 years of experience in healthcare information management, regulatory compliance, and operational performance. As a Regional Manager of HIM Operations at Intermountain Health, she leads teams focused on the integrity, accessibility, and stewardship of health information. Tara is also an adjunct instructor at the CUNY School of Professional Studies and currently serves as President of UHIMA |
 | Rauna Gale, RHIA (Revenue Cycle Solutions Trainer for Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care) Rauna Gale is a Revenue Cycle Solutions Trainer at Solventum, adjunct instructor at Weber State University, and President of UHIMA (2025-2026). With extensive experience in HIM, coding, compliance, CDI, and revenue cycle operations, she is passionate about education, leadership, and helping healthcare organizations achieve excellence through accurate documentation, coding, and data-driven decision-making. In her free time, she likes to travel and spend time with her large family. |
Date
Thursday, 17 September 2026, from 11:15 AM – 1:15 PM
- 11:15–11:45: lunch
- 11:45–12:30: presentation
- 12:30–1:15: tour of conservation lab
Presentation will be streamed online, but the tour will be in-person only.
Location
The Church History Library (Nauvoo Room)
15 East North Temple Street
Salt Lake City, UT
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Parking
Specific instructions on where to park will be sent to registrants.
Cost
Free for members of the ARMA Utah – Salt Lake Chapter, and first-time visitors.
$15 for returning non-members.
Lunch will be provided.
