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75 Years of HIM Education: Remembering Our Legacy, Celebrating Our Future
Author: Maki, Shirley Eichenwald
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: November 2009
Seventy-five years ago—in 1934—the first Masters golf championship was played in Augusta, GA; the first Donald Duck cartoon was released (“The Wise Little Hen”); the first x-ray photo of the entire body was performed in Rochester, NY; and Sister Patricia Thibadeau recei....
HIM Enters an Era of “Powerful Possibilities”
Author: Kloss, Linda L
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: October 2009
Discussing his enthusiasm for the HIM field, he said, “I am fortunate to be coming into the field at this time... I missed all the boring stuff and am getting in it when things are really happening.” I laughed and assured him that those of us who have been around for a while have n....
ARRA and the HIM Workforce
Author: Rollins, Genna
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: October 2009
The success of health IT will hinge on how well it is planned and managed. Provisions in the stimulus bill that promote professional support and fund training offer exceptional opportunities to HIM programs, individuals, and the profession.
For years AHIMA and col....
Professional Practice Experience: Internships open the door to Real-World Lessons
Author: Dimick, Chris
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: October 2009
For senior HIM students, a professional practice internship offers real-life experience and a firsthand look at future careers. But PPEs require sites that volunteer as hosts and HIM professionals to serve as mentors.
Gain an Edge with Early Testing for RHIA, RHIT Exams
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Source: AHIMA Advantage
Publication Date: October 2009
Early testing allows the candidate the optimal window of opportunity for exam
participation—to attempt the exam when the candidate is best prepared. The earlier a student
tests after graduation, the better they are likely to perform on their respective exam.
ICD-10 Coding Training in England: Greater Access to Education Should Aid US Coders with Transition
Author: Huston, Janis L.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 2009
A lack of comprehensive training on ICD-10 and other code sets has contributed to data quality issues in England. US coders, looking ahead to their own transition to the code set, should be encouraged by their access to a strong coding infrastructure.
As professional coders in the U....
Help Wanted: Schools Struggle Placing Students in PPEs
Author: Dimick, Chris
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 2009
Well-trained students make well-trained new hires, which is why professional practice experiences are an important part of HIM education. However, PPE coordinators say it is getting harder to place students in today’s hectic workplace. Yet the benefits, they say, are there for e....
Academic Advisor Newsletter Summer 2009
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: August 2009
quarterly e-newsletter for HIM educators
Enhance your Career with AHIMA Credentials
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Source: AHIMA Advantage
Publication Date: August 2009
ACE Dedicated to Crafting HIM Education, Students
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Source: AHIMA Advantage
Publication Date: June 2009
ACE is a collection of HIM professionals at the top of their game, who volunteer into the program to serve as mentors, author articles, conduct industry interviews, and generally support the HIM profession. As an ACE member, Virginia Bell is able to brush up on some of her HIM skills, as well as offer her expertise to others.
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