Author: Weinert, Victoria Anne

Source: AHIMA Convention

Publication Date: October 02, 2011

Three…two…one…ready or not, here it comes! There’s no turning back. The date has been set and we’ve got to be prepared for the implementation of ICD-10 on Oct 1, 2013. The clock moves forward, but we’re still busy with our day-to-day responsibilities and....

Author: AHIMA

Source: AHIMA

Publication Date: August 2001

With the action items of Vision 2006 largely met and the image marketing campaign well underway, the Association is poised to undertake its next strategic venture—expeditions.

Through a series of critical expeditions, AHIMA will explore new ground for the HIM profession—from....

Author: Sharp, Marcia; Reynolds, Rebecca; Brooks, Keisha N

Source: Educational Perspectives in Health Informatics and Information Management

Publication Date: July 2013

Abstract


This study examines the critical thinking skills of health informatics and allied health students. The Health Sciences Reasoning Test was utilized to investigate the critical thinking skills of 57 graduating seniors in the class of 2011 at a university in the southeastern....

Author: Jackson, Kathryn; Lower, Christi L; Rudman, William J.

Source: Perspectives in Health Information Management

Publication Date: April 2016

Abstract


Concern is growing among industry leaders that students may not be obtaining the necessary skills for entry into the labor market. To gain an understanding of the perceived disconnect in the skill set of graduates entering the health information workforce, a survey was de....

Author: Dixon-Lee, Claire

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: July 1999

As I travel the country meeting many of you, I am very curious about the diversity of jobs, skills, and settings in which you work. The creativity, independence, and resourcefulness that come with career redefinition fascinate me. All of us working under the umbrella of health informat....

Author: CCHIIM

Source: CCHIIM

Publication Date: 2013

Author: Campbell, Robert James

Source: Perspectives in Health Information Management

Publication Date: August 2004

Abstract


Database technology has been a familiar tool in the operations of most HIM departments and a very basic understanding of this technology has usually been adequate enough to allow HIM professionals to work effectively with vendors or information services staff.

Author: Smith, Gail I.

Source: AHIMA Convention

Publication Date: October 02, 2011

Background

Traditionally, coding education involves a scaffolding process that starts with the use of the Alphabetic Index and Tabular List and then progresses to application of coding guidelines, interpretation of documentation and use of resources. This design simulates a process in a....

Author: Donnelly, Jeanne M.

Source: Educational Perspectives (AOE)

Publication Date: July 02, 2000

Abstract: As members of the healthcare team, students must gain an awareness of issues that affect the delivery of healthcare as it relates to their own and other healthcare professions. This article focuses on the steps taken to develop an interdisciplinary course among allied health profess....

Author: Scichilone, Rita A

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: May 1998

New reimbursement methods, managed care, and the ominous specter of fraud and abuse caused by inappropriate coding have significantly affected information management and coding in physician office practices. It used to be commonplace for patients to file their own insurance claims. Now....