Author: Rhodes, Harry B.

Source: AHIMA practice brief

Publication Date: March 1997

This practice brief has been retired. It is made available for historical purposes only.

Author: Fuller, Sandra R.

Source: AHIMA practice brief

Publication Date: May 1998

This practice brief has been retired. It is made available for historical purposes only.

Author: AHIMA Staff

Source: AHIMA Q and A

Publication Date: June 02, 1998

Q: What processes need to be developed to standardize data collection?


A: The list includes, but is not limited to, the following processes:
Appropriate education and training programs
Timely and appropriate communication of data definitions to those ....

Author: AHIMA Staff

Source: AHIMA Q and A

Publication Date: June 02, 1998

Q: How do you "validate" a data collection instrument?

A: The purpose of validating the data collection instrument—including paper forms and computer screens—is to:
ensure that the data collected will support the intent of collecting the data....

Author: Moczygemba, Jackie; Biedermann, Sue E.

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: April 2000

The master patient index (MPI) is a powerful tool in healthcare organizations that HIM professionals are largely responsible for managing and maintaining. This article takes a look at MPI core elements and practice patterns in acute care facilities.


Mergers and....

Author: McLaughlin, Mark

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: January 2001

HIPAA's provisions have brought healthcare clearinghouses into the spotlight. What is a clearinghouse, and how is its role affected by the new regulations? This article answers these questions.

A clearinghouse is typically used to collect, validate, and distribute insurance c....

Author: Dougherty, Michelle

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: April 2002

In recent months, anthrax outbreaks and concern over bioterrorism threats have created a greater need for the US to have a system to monitor and report public health information in a timely manner. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are developing standards for a new approach....

Author: Levin, Jerry

Source: In Confidence (newsletter)

Publication Date: November 02, 2003

Access to patient information and the associated security and privacy issues required under HIPAA has set off a firestorm of concerns around technologies developed to address and simplify compliance. Executives charged with shepherding these technologies have been overwhelmed with the respons....

Author: Moyer, Rich

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: November 2003

Is your organization using its data warehouse to its fullest potential? The author provides some pitfalls to avoid and some tips that may help improve care and use resources more efficiently.
Most healthcare organizations have invested in building a data warehouse. But once the warehouse....

Author: Dougherty, Michelle

Source: AHIMA Q and A | Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: May 2004

Q: The October 2003 Journal of AHIMA published an article on cutting and pasting entries into the EHR. Our EHR does not allow entries to be cut and pasted. Is this functionality missing from our EHR?
A: No. The question you raise is not an issue of missing functionality but one of using....