Understanding the HIE Landscape Author: AHIMA Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA Publication Date: January 2013 The health information exchange (HIE) landscape has changed dramatically since HIE and the Nationwide Health Information Network (NwHIN) was first conceptualized in 2001. The National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS) published recommendations in 2001 on nationwide electronic hea....
Using Medical Scribes in a Physician Practice Author: AHIMA Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA Publication Date: November 2012 With the push to develop and deploy electronic health records (EHRs) and the need for more detailed documentation, there is a growing concern in the medical community regarding the time expended to capture information-electronic or otherwise. The time providers spend during a patient visit capt....
Electronic Documentation Templates Support ICD-10-CM/PCS Implementation Author: AHIMA Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA Publication Date: October 2012 This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
Consumer-Facing Health Information Practices - Retired Author: AHIMA Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA Publication Date: September 2012 Increased adoption and use of health information technology by healthcare providers has made greater consumer access to health information possible, as well as increased general engagement in health maintenance and care. The opportunities for improving quality and efficiency afforded by this ne....
Verbal/Telephone Order Authentication and Time Frames (2012 update) Author: AHIMA Source: AHIMA practice brief Publication Date: August 2012 Editor’s note: This update replaces the June 2010 practice brief “Verbal/Telephone Order Authentication and Time Frames.” It is important for a healthcare facility to review and understand all applicable federal and state laws and accreditation standards when de....
Climbing Higher: Bridging the Gap to Advanced Degrees in HIM Author: AHIMA Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA Publication Date: August 2012 This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
Data Quality Management Model (2012 update) - Retired Author: AHIMA Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA Publication Date: July 2012 This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
Transitioning to ICD-10-CM/PCS in the Classroom: Countdown to 2014 Author: AHIMA Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA Publication Date: June 2012 This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
10 Security Domains (2012 update) Author: AHIMA Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA Publication Date: May 2012 This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
Mobile Device Security (Updated) - Retired Author: AHIMA Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA Publication Date: April 2012 Editor's note: This brief supersedes the June 2003 and October 2000 practice briefs "Portable Computer Security."Mobile devices have pervaded the everyday work environment in healthcare. An organization may use mobile devices to improve clinician workflow, bedside infor....