Author: Smith, Sherry P.

Source: Educational Perspectives (AOE)

Publication Date: July 02, 2000

Abstract: This study identified a problem with the current system for obtaining computers for students in the Health Information Management (HIM) Department in the School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS) at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG). Several key factors were implicated as problemati....

Author: Harris, Susie T.; Bell, Paul D; Woodward, James Anthony

Source: Educational Perspectives in Health Informatics and Information Management

Publication Date: October 2016

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The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) made a strategic decision in the 2000s to advocate for increased numbers of health information management (HIM) professionals educated at the graduate level. Many universities are developing master’s-deg....

Author: Horn, Kelli

Source: CodeWrite | AHIMA newsletter article

Publication Date: January 2014

While some individuals pass the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) examination the first time, many do not. The annual pass rate has remained below 50 percent for at least the last three years. According to AHIMA, the pass rate for first-time test-takers was 48.5 percent in 2010, 47.8 perc....

Author: AHIMA

Source: AHIMA Advantage

Publication Date: February 2009

Author: AHIMA

Source: AHIMA Advantage

Publication Date: February 2008

Author: Emery, Lynnda J.; Harvey, Carolyn; Andersen, Catherine M.

Source: Perspectives in Health Information Management

Publication Date: February 2006

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Developing research proposals that protect human participants and understanding the institutional review board (IRB) approval process require high-level application of many skills. The purpose of this article is to describe how faculty can use formative evaluation tech....

Author: Sharf, Jerry

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: July 1998

Financial considerations are an important part of any decision to continue education. Here's a guide to navigating the many financial aid options available for postsecondary education.
College and training programs can be expensive, and for the most part, students take the r....

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Source: AHIMA Advantage

Publication Date: October 2009

Early testing allows the candidate the optimal window of opportunity for exam participation—to attempt the exam when the candidate is best prepared. The earlier a student tests after graduation, the better they are likely to perform on their respective exam.

Author: Gibbs, David; Hewitt, Barbara; McLeod, Alexander

Source: Educational Perspectives in Health Informatics and Information Management

Publication Date: April 2016

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The use of gamification and simulation in medical education is increasing in efforts to accelerate and improve learning outcomes. The purpose of this literature review is to examine game design elements for possible inclusion in an electronic health record (EHR) simulatio....

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Source: Educational Perspectives in Health Informatics and Information Management

Publication Date: April 2015

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The newly approved and released health information management (HIM) curriculum competencies defined by the AHIMA Foundation provide requirements needed for today’s emerging professionals to be successful in the HIM field. However, these competencies provide a challe....