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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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Stress Management
October 12, 2009 3:16 PM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC
My daughter transferred to a new school this year. She had no interest in transferring to this school, but like all parents I overruled her objections so she can be prepared to compete in the highly competitive world we live in. The curriculum at the Read More...
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The Virtual Lab
October 6, 2009 3:03 PM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC
I have been learning how to use the American Health Information Management Association virtual lab applications for the HIT program. The virtual lab simulates various HIM functions, such as release of information, master patient index (MPI), chart deficiencies Read More...
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ICD-10 Anxiety
September 21, 2009 7:34 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC
I try to attend coding updates annually, and I always learn something new. I attended a workshop this week on the 2010 ICD-9 changes. The amount of information is just mind-boggling. It is a good thing I don't have to perform coding for a living. The Read More...
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Fall into the Season
August 17, 2009 7:17 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC
Next week marks the beginning of the fall semester at the community college where I teach in the medical assisting program. I am looking forward to meeting new students and getting back in front of the class. It's such a good feeling to see these excited 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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Reaping the Rewards
June 30, 2009 8:57 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC
I have often discussed why I switched careers and went into education. I wanted to make a difference in the lives of students by sharing what I have learned over my 20 years in health information. Today, I learned how I impacted the life of a student Read More...
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Honey, Is There Something Wrong?
June 22, 2009 9:34 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC
My husband was on his way out of town this weekend. As he was getting ready for the trip early Friday morning, I made my trek to the bathroom. It was around 5 a.m. and I was still in a zombie state when my husband asked, "Is everything all right?" I hesitated Read More...
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Technology in the Classroom
June 15, 2009 8:11 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC
The online teaching environment requires the use of techniques to enhance the learning experience for students. It is easy for students to get bored with the material being presented during class. Unlike the traditional classroom I cannot see that some Read More...
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Social Networking
June 8, 2009 7:46 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC
The number of social networking sites continues to grow. I must admit that I have never been a social butterfly and for most of my life I have been painfully shy. I am not sure how this occurred because of come from a family of six children. I was the Read More...
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First AAPC Chapter Meeting
May 26, 2009 7:41 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC
I attended my first AAPC local chapter meeting last week. The meeting was an informal session on the daily duties of a coder. Coders shared their stories on a typical day at the office. Some people had a dual role of office manager/coder and others functioned Read More...
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Fame and Privacy
May 18, 2009 10:55 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC
The major news outlets have done stories on actress Farrah Fawcett's battle with cancer. I watched part of her documentary and felt compassion for someone going through a horrible illness in public. The price of fame comes with a high cost. In addition Read More...
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Certifiable
May 12, 2009 9:03 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC
Over the last 6 months my behavior can best be described as certifiable. This is an old school term that means that I have been totally off my rocker. I have not been the most pleasant person to live with these few months. My husband was just about ready Read More...
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Looking Forward to Summer
May 5, 2009 8:35 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC
I am definitely looking forward to summer. This is the time of the year when students are preparing for their final exams and submitting projects. The level of anxiety among students is extremely high. Not to mention that they are preparing to go on externships. Read More...
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Online Scams
April 27, 2009 9:47 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC
With the economy in a continuing spiral, there are unscrupulous people out there who are taking advantage of the desperation of those unemployed. I am solicited by advertisements to earn money online by working from home. They usually promise the potential Read More...
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