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AHIMA 2009: A Thorough Account
October 7, 2009 1:07 PM by Cheryl McEvoy
I'm about to head off to the final round of general sessions at the AHIMA Convention and Exhibit, which means it's time for some overall reflections. The general consensus among attendees has been that this year's sessions have been particularly informative. Read More...
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AHIMA 2009: The Health Information Bill of Rights
October 6, 2009 8:41 AM by Cheryl McEvoy
At a news conference yesterday, the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) unveiled its Health Information Bill of Rights, a set of seven principles designed to protect and promote patient access to personal health information. Craig Read More...
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AHIMA 2009: Busy Day for All
October 5, 2009 11:06 PM by Lisa Algeo
Well, my feet hurt, my brain hurts and I can barely keep my eyes open at this point, but it was all well worth it. My first day at the AHIMA 2009 conference did not disappoint. Busy is an understatement, and I even got a bit of a cardio workout in-with Read More...
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AHIMA 2009: Hometown Hospitality
October 5, 2009 10:08 AM by Cheryl McEvoy
They say everything's bigger in Texas, and that even goes for their welcomes. Following yesterday's pre-conference events, attendees at the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Convention and Exhibit were treated to a Welcome Reception Read More...
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AHIMA 2009: The Next Generation
October 4, 2009 1:22 PM by Cheryl McEvoy
My first day at the 2009 American Health Information and Management Association (AHIMA) Convention and Exhibit is off to a great start. I attended the Student Academy this morning, where Barbara Black, director of human resources, and Gwen Hughes, director Read More...
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AHIMA 2009: Off to Grapevine
October 2, 2009 10:11 AM by Cheryl McEvoy
Anytime someone mentions this year's American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Convention and Exhibit, I immediately think of the song, "I Heard it Through the Grapevine," because, well, the event's being held in Grapevine, TX. Problem Read More...
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HIMSS 09: Visualizing Solutions
April 7, 2009 11:01 PM by Cheryl McEvoy
Today was my final day of coverage at the Healthcare Information Management and Systems Society (HIMSS) Convention. The conference officially wraps up tomorrow, but alas, the ADVANCE office calls. I must say I'm bummed to be missing tonight's soiree at Read More...
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Grider Says Tearful Goodbye
April 7, 2009 4:35 PM by Lynn Jusinski
Deborah Grider, CPC, CPC-I, CPC-H, CPC-P, COBGC, CEMC, CCS-P, said an emotional goodbye as she passed the gavel to incoming AAPC National Advisory Board (NAB) President Terry Leone, CPC, CPC-P, CIC. Grider received several standing ovations during today's Read More...
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Proficiency Exam Required for CPCs for ICD-10
April 6, 2009 8:23 PM by Lynn Jusinski
I just got out of a great session on preparing for ICD-10. AAPC CEO/President Reed Pew told the audience this morning that AAPC will be offering intensive training over the next 4 years and beyond to get ready for ICD-10. Pew added another big announcement: Read More...
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Enthusiasm Abounds at AAPC!
April 6, 2009 1:12 PM by Lynn Jusinski
It's the second day at the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) conference in Las Vegas, and the attendees are currently chowing down on breakfast. Yesterday's welcome session was high energy and humorous. AAPC directors took on roles in a skit Read More...
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