Author: McNabb, Joanne; Rhodes, Harry B.

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: April 2014

A Massachusetts man who was turned down for a job discovered that there was a false diagnosis of severe depression in his medical record. He ultimately learned that the information had been entered by a psychiatrist who was submitting fraudulent bills to insurers.


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Author: Sherek, Penny D; Gray, Emmlee

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: April 2014

The healthcare industry has made, and will continue to make, immense advancements with technology and therefore impact the practice of medicine. Consumer-centric healthcare and the way in which providers communicate with patients go hand-in-hand with the use of technology. One concentrate....

Author: Highfield, Linda; Ottenweller, Cecelia; Pfanz, Andre; Hanks, Jeanne

Source: Perspectives in Health Information Management

Publication Date: April 2014

This article presents a case study in the redesign, development, and implementation of a web-based healthcare clinic search tool for virtual patient navigation in underserved populations in Texas. It describes the workflow, assessment of system requirements, and design and implementation of two online portals: Project Safety Net and the Breast Health Portal.

Author: McWay, Dana C; Smith, Jody

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: March 2014

Now that physicians are offering medical advice over e-mail and social media, HIM must reexamine processes for a complete and accurate health record

Author: AHIMA Advocacy and Policy Team

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: March 2014

Efforts from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) in the area of patient-generated health data began in 2011. With mobile health on the rise and the “meaningful use” EHR Incentive Program progressing throughout the US healthcare system, these efforts continue to grow in importance to the future of healthcare and health information.

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Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: February 2014

Still think that senior citizens don’t know the difference between a computer mouse and the ones that like hiding out in floorboards? Think again.


According to a survey conducted by Accenture, more seniors than ever are picking up a mouse in their quest for online health informa....

Author: Washington, Lydia

Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: February 2014

The purpose of this Practice Brief is to understand the relationship between health information management and consumer/patient engagement, and examine how HIM professionals can advance and support engagement. Its focus is on policies and practices that enable the individual’s access to and use of health information.

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Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: January 2014

In a now-famous, if not profound interview with Conan O’Brien, comedian Louis C.K. decried the widespread adoption of cell phones and smartphones. Louis C.K. argued that they help people avoid feelings of sadness and isolation by offering countless distractions, depriving people of “the ability....

Author: AHIMA Advocacy and Policy Team

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: January 2014

Standards are a foundational element for managing health information without regard for the type of media used in its capture and use.


The year 2014 is expected to be one of collaboration between standards organizations as the world recognizes the need for use of standards....

Author: Kennedy, Angela

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: January 2014

Last year was one of both challenges and opportunities, and this new year is shaping up to follow suit. The final countdown to ICD-10-CM/PCS is on. While the road to ICD-10 has not been easy, the transition will lead to better quality of care for all consumers. With the greater level of d....