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2008 AHIMA Convention Wrap-Up
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Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: November 2008
AHIMA held its 80th Convention and Exhibit October 11–16, 2008, in Seattle, WA. It was a time for members to share ideas, challenges, and solutions and hear about some of healthcare’s hottest topics from industry experts. A full exhibit hall offered a collection of the latest in HIM....
Into the Laboratory: HIM Virtual Lab Offers Students EHR Experience
Author: Dimick, Chris
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 2008
Students often learn about health IT by reading books and looking over someone’s shoulder. Now schools can offer hands-on access to IT programs provided over the Internet.
The scavenger hunt had begun.
Scanning the list of items on her worksheet, Lois Hitchcock carefu....
Academic Advisor September 2008 ICD-10 Special Issue
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: September 2008
This special issue of Academic Advisor is dedicated to ICD-10 and what you, as an educator, need to know to prepare yourself and your students for this transition.
Mastering HIM: An Expanding Field Sparks Interest in Graduate Degrees
Author: Rollins, Gina
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 2008
Changes in technology and management are increasingly requiring—and rewarding—advanced degrees for HIM professionals.
Cheryl Hammen, RHIA, has been in the HIM profession since 1979. She has gained a lot of expertise in those years, but recently she decided to pursue a mas....
Research Training Institute Has Successful Second Year
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA Advantage
Publication Date: September 2008
ACE Member Loves HIM--Fungal Diseases and All
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA Advantage
Publication Date: August 2008
Dwan Thomas-Flowers is a woman of several interests and talents, most focused around the
HIM profession. She says it was a natural progression for her to join the Action
Community for e-HIM Excellence (ACE). The program, which collects the top HIM
professionals and makes them available for a variety of volunteer activities, gives her the
opportunity to tackle diverse HIM interests and issues.
Academic Advisor Summer 2008
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: July 2008
This issue focuses on recruitment strategies, streamlining student advising, involving students with their state associations, and preparing students for a national conference.
Art of Keeping Current: Coding Supervisors Must Meet Today’s Deadlines, Prepare for Tomorrow’s Changes
Author: Dimick, Chris
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 2008
Change is the constant in coding. And while it is a coding supervisor’s job to stay current and implement these changes, sometimes just getting the day-to-day coding work accomplished is a challenge.
Staying ahead of the changes can be difficult, but it is important that manage....
HIM Baccalaureate Degree Entry-Level Competencies And Knowledge Clusters: Gap Analysis Worksheet
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: February 21, 2008
FORE Supports 2016 Education Blueprint Plans
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA Advantage
Publication Date: February 2008
Building a New Vision of HIM Education
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA Advantage
Publication Date: February 2008
CAHIIM web site
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Source: External web site
Publication Date: December 02, 2007
Inaugural Research Training Institute Prepares Attendees for Future Exploration
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA Advantage
Publication Date: December 2007
New Blueprint for HIM Education
Author: Wilhelm, Carol Ann; Dixon-Lee, Claire
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 2007
The shift to electronic practice has enlivened the profession and opened doors to new work settings. There remains a critical need for HIM professionals to guide and manage EHR implementations in acute care settings, but the marketplace for HIM graduates is expanding to additional markets such....
Spotlight on Education and Training
Author: Kloss, Linda L
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 2007
It’s September, and students are back in school. Therefore the first Journal issue of the fall focuses on education. When we discuss education at AHIMA, we always think in two dimensions: the academic preparation of HIM experts and continuing education for those already in the field. The....
Tips for Trainers
Author: Dimick, Chris
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 2007
The time had come in the physicians’ meeting to discuss HIM issues, and Wilson was in charge of bringing the room up to speed.
Wilson, then the coding quality manager at Charleston, SC-based Roper St. Francis Healthcare, was new to public speaking and training. For a moment,....
Choosing the Right Coding Credential
Author: Buck, Stacie L
Source: AHIMA community resource
Publication Date: January 02, 2007
As the demand for qualified coders has increased, so has the number of coding programs and coding certifications available to coding professionals seeking to demonstrate their coding proficiency. The business of offering credentials is indeed a lucrative one with many organizations competing....
Achieving HIM Excellence: Creating a Learning Path for Long Term Care Professionals
Author: Husher, Jamie; Sundby, Jennifer; Spohn, Renae
Source: AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: October 31, 2006
Background
The Good Samaritan Society owns or manages Christian Communities of Care in 24 states, employs 24,000 staff members, and serves more than 28,000 residents. Healthcare services of the Society include skilled nursing, sub-acute care; home health care; adult day care; and Alzheim....
Establishing Professional Development Goals: the Means to Your Future
Author: Giannangelo, Kathy
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: October 2006
HIM professionals can invent their future through professional development goals. Last month this column outlined resources that HIM professionals can use to develop skills for the changing healthcare environment.1 This month’s column details three fundamental steps HIM professional....
HIM Laboratory: Delivering e-HIM Technology to Colleges and Universities -- Virtually
Author: Kersten, Sandra K.; Saigal, Mohit; Owens, Kathie
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 2006
The e-HIM® Virtual Lab offers students important exposure to core HIM technologies, with minimal IT support required.
HIM students can expect to work with health IT upon graduation. In most organizations, managing or supporting clinical documentation, reimbursement, risk assessment,....
Skills for an e-HIM Environment
Author: Fenton, Susan H.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 2006
Preparing for e-HIM® will likely require education and training, as HIM professionals may encounter concepts and applications they may not have studied in their HIM programs. The following chart lists some skills and technologies used in e-HIM and lists outlets where training may be found.
Back to School: Advanced Degrees High on HIM Professionals' Education Lists
Author: Carol, Ruth
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 2006
Changing practice and new opportunities are sending HIM professionals back to school in degree-granting programs. The benefits begin immediately.
They do it to meet the demands of a changing workplace, move up the management ladder, or pursue new avenues in the field. Some do it for pers....
Work Force and Education: Promoting New Competencies, Curriculum, and Tools for the New Era
Author: Dixon-Lee, Claire
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 2006
Healthcare’s successful transition to an electronic health record will depend upon a work force capable of innovating, implementing, and using health communications and information technology. A planned approach is needed to train clinicians and existing health information specialist....
Master Plan: Why Professional Development Plans Make a Difference
Author: Clarke, Zada; Hill, Angela M.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 2006
Professional development plans help you chart your professional course, then help you steer there. Keep them simple and revisit them regularly.
We remember being told a long time ago that for a sailboat that has no port in mind, there is no such thing as a fair wind.
If you don....
Coders Wanted, Experience Required
Author: Scichilone, Rita A
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 2006
A recent AHIMA survey confirms a critical need for qualified clinical coding professionals. It also reveals the high value employers place on experience and credentials.
Opportunities abound for skilled coders throughout the US-particularly in the Southwest-but candidates need demon....
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