ADVANCE Perspective: HIM : August 2008

If You Just Had a Little More Time August 26, 2008 5:09 PM by Lynn Jusinski: It all adds up--even 5 measly minutes a day. With all of the short-term obligations, it's easy for long-term goals and career aspirations to get lost in the melee. HIM departments are abuzz with activity--many are transitioning to EHRs or some form of Read More...
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Calling All Teams August 22, 2008 11:58 AM by Lisa Algeo: It's that time again. For the last 8 years, at the end of July, I've reminded you that you've got to be in it to win it. And this year is no exception. It's time to enter your department in the 2008 HIM Team of the Year contest . If you're chosen by our Read More...
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Can ICD-10 Finally Be Happening? August 20, 2008 9:04 AM by Lynn Jusinski: There's some movement on the ICD-10 front. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed replacing ICD-9 codes with ICD-10 codes by October 2011. According to HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt, "We are taking a giant step forward toward developing Read More...
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