Author: Mangin, Wendy L

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: November 2008

With 2008 drawing to a close, and with it the end of my term as AHIMA president, I want to reflect on what it means to be really engaged in one’s profession. Each of us has busy and fulfilling professional lives. We give 100 percent to our employers each and every day, and our....

Author: Mangin, Wendy L

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: October 2008

We have much to celebrate as 2008 begins to wind down. AHIMA has achieved several milestones.

First and foremost, this year marks AHIMA’s 80th anniversary. The association’s mission is as relevant today as it was eight decades ago: advancing the vision of quality health i....

Author: Mangin, Wendy L

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: September 2008

I recently had the privilege of hearing retired UPS chairman and CEO Michael Eskew speak at a chamber of commerce dinner in my hometown of Vincennes, IN. A native of Vincennes, Eskew graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and completed the Adv....

Author: Mangin, Wendy L

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: August 2008

Managing patient records has become more complex for medical practices. Electronic health records, quality reporting, and coding and documentation compliance all affect how a practice manages its patient information.


While improved information holds great promise for patient c....

Author: Mangin, Wendy L

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: July 2008

In early April, 170 HIM professionals gathered in Washington, DC, for AHIMA’s annual Capitol Hill Day, a wonderful opportunity to interact with elected officials and discuss key legislative issues.

For those who did not have the opportunity to participate this year, here are sa....

Author: Mangin, Wendy L

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: June 2008

An important focus for AHIMA’s Board of Directors is setting the future course for the association. In the spring, we engaged members in this important work at Team Talks.

This year’s Team Talks participants discussed four important drivers of change that must be a focus....

Author: Mangin, Wendy L

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: May 2008

By now I hope everyone has heard or seen an “It’s HI Time America” radio spot or public service announcement. This FORE-sponsored public service campaign was launched January 28 and will continue rolling out across the country throughout the first half of 2008.

The....

Author: Mangin, Wendy L

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: April 2008

When you work at a community hospital with 240 beds, you quickly learn who the go-to people are who can help your department reach its goals. For me, this person is Chuck Christian, director of information systems at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Over the years, Chuck and I have worked on....

Author: Mangin, Wendy L

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: March 2008

This January, AHIMA’s Board of Directors, along with representatives from the FORE Board, held a strategic work session to explore the meaning and relevance of AHIMA’s mission, vision, key priorities, and strategies.

We looked at “drivers of change” and discu....

Author: Mangin, Wendy L

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: February 2008

We have heard EHR experts encourage HIM professionals to “get a seat at the table.” No one can argue that HIM expertise benefits discussions on implementing a new imaging system, defining the legal electronic record, or starting a health information exchange. But exactly how can we....