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AHIMA 2009: A Thorough Account

Cheryl McEvoy — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:07:00 GMT

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)

AHIMA 2009: The Health Information Bill of Rights

Cheryl McEvoy — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:41:00 GMT

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)

AHIMA 2009: Busy Day for All

Lisa Algeo — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:06:00 GMT

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)

AHIMA 2009: Hometown Hospitality

Cheryl McEvoy — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:08:00 GMT

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)

AHIMA 2009: The Next Generation

Cheryl McEvoy — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:22:00 GMT

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)

AHIMA 2009: Off to Grapevine

Cheryl McEvoy — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:11:00 GMT

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)

ACE 09: Telling Transcription's Tale

Cheryl McEvoy — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:23:00 GMT

The story at ACE today is all about...well, THE story. More specifically, how to show the value of narrative text so transcription can stay relevant in the switch to EHRs. But the "story" theme went beyond the record; in fact, it can represent several...(read more)

ACE 09: Take Charge

Cheryl McEvoy — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:58:00 GMT

I'm happy to report this morning went off without a hitch, but whoo-whee it's been a whirlwind of a day! After a quick jolt of coffee, attendees filed into the Tennessee Ballroom for the opening keynote speech. Donna Hartley, a former Miss Hawaii turned...(read more)

ACE 09: Expect the Unexpected

Cheryl McEvoy — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:59:00 GMT

I usually have good luck when traveling. I've only temporarily lost baggage once (it was sent to another carousel), and my plane's landed ahead of schedule more times than I can count. So when I decided to carry on my bags for the flight to Nashville,...(read more)

MTs: Get Thee to Tennessee!

Cheryl McEvoy — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:06:00 GMT

I'm off to Nashville tomorrow for the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity's (AHDI) Annual Convention and Expo (ACE), and I couldn't be more excited to toss off the headphones (those interviews don't transcribe themselves!) for a few days...(read more)

Lots of Laughs at NCRA

Lynn Jusinski — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:59:00 GMT

The last sessions are winding down at NCRA in New Orleans, and today was filled with learning and laughs. In the morning, attendees listened to sessions on advocacy, the importance of CTRs and a plethora of advanced abstracting topics culled from recent...(read more)

Registry Down Under

Lynn Jusinski — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:48:00 GMT

Today's sessions opened up with a view of the past and present in clinical staging. Donna Gress, RHIT, CTR, technical specialist with the American Joint Committee on Cancer, touted the value of clinical staging, went through the T, N and M category assessments...(read more)

NCRA First Day

Lynn Jusinski — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:58:00 GMT

In the heat of New Orleans, registrars gather to garner CE credits, network and take in numerous educational sessions. This morning, registrars listened to an enthusiastic presentation by keynote speaker Millicent St. Clair, who encouraged registrars...(read more)

HIMSS 09: Visualizing Solutions

Cheryl McEvoy — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 03:01:00 GMT

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)

Grider Says Tearful Goodbye

Lynn Jusinski — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:35:00 GMT

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)