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HI&T Week
November 9, 2009 7:36 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC

November is not only the start of the holiday season, but also the time of year when HIM professionals celebrate Health Information and Technology (HI&T) Week. This is our week to pat ourselves on the back and celebrate the achievements made during Read More...

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HIT Jobs in High Demand
October 26, 2009 7:08 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC

The introductory course I teach in health information technology (HIT) gives students the basics on health information. This week I did a lecture on the diversity of career options available in HIT. Students coming into the program are usually familiar Read More...

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Wal-Mart and the Electronic Medical Record
July 6, 2009 7:21 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC

I attended a workshop this past week on the implementation of the electronic medical record (EMR). The cost of implementation of an EMR can be out of reach for many rural hospitals and small physician practices. One vendor is filling the gap for physician Read More...

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What the Inauguration Means to Me
January 19, 2009 2:13 PM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC

The inauguration of Barack Obama is a historic event that has generated excitement across the country. I watched the pre-inaugural events this weekend and our nation has high expectations of this president. The problems that our country faces are mind Read More...

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