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Odds of Success: Predicting Registered Health Information Administrator Exam Success
Author: Dolezel, Diane; McLeod, Alexander
Source: Perspectives in Health Information Management
Publication Date: January 2017
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to craft a predictive model to examine the relationship between grades in specific academic courses, overall grade point average (GPA), on-campus versus online course delivery, and success in passing the Registered Health Information Administ....
AHIMA World Congress: Empowering Members Around the Globe
Author: Butler, Mary
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2017
Long before the Zika virus or Ebola outbreaks became a threat in the United States, public health has been an international endeavor. According to some estimates, the Spanish flu—which peaked between 1918 and 1920—killed more than half a million Americans and 50 million people worldwide i....
HIM as the Middleman to Informatics and Data Analytics
Author: Kadlec, Lesley; Kirby, Annessa
Source: AHIMA blog post | Journal of AHIMA - website
Publication Date: October 06, 2016
We hear so much about the amount of data available in healthcare today. But we are just beginning to understand the importance of analyzing that data to make decisions. As buzzwords like “information governance” and “data analytics” are becoming more mainstream, the analysis of data i....
AHIMA Timeline (Name Changes, Credentials Awarded)
Author: AHIMA Staff
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: 2015
1928
(Oct. 11):
Association of Record Librarians of North American (ARLNA) founded
1929:
Bulletin of the Association of Record Librarians of North America published
1933:
Registered Record Librarian (RRL) credential est....
Value of In-Person Exam Preparation Workshops in Obtaining an AHIMA Credential
Author: Noblin, Alice; Walden, Amanda; Safian, Shelly C
Source: Educational Perspectives in Health Informatics and Information Management
Publication Date: 2015
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to gauge the test-taking success of people who attended RHIA, RHIT, CCS, and CCS-P exam preparation workshops. Information available from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Newly Credentialed Professionals website....
Power of Data Analytics is Within Reach
Author: Birnbaum, Cassi L
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: October 2015
Data are the lifeblood of our healthcare ecosystem, with the potential of enabling organizations to improve care, manage chronically ill patients, lower costs, achieve compliance, support research, increase patient safety, and meet operational and strategic initiatives. Although health inf....
Earning HIM Cred: the CHDA Credential
Author: Butler, Mary
Source: Journal of AHIMA - website
Publication Date: April 2015
As health information management (HIM) professionals find themselves constantly inundated with more data, they will need to update their skills to stay on top of it. And one of the best ways to do just that is by earning AHIMA’s Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) credential.
Top Ten Challenges of Passing the CCS Examination (And How to Overcome Them)
Author: Horn, Kelli
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2015
Hundreds of coders and students desire to take the next step in their career by obtaining the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential. This examination represents high-level achievement and proficiency in inpatient and outpatient coding and associated concepts. Benefits of certificat....
Tips for Breaking into the Health Information Management Industry - Retired
Author: Camp, Michelle; Comfort, Angie; Endicott, Melanie; Howard, Artis; Kozee, Renee; Munive, Roberta; Novelli, Staci
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: November 2014
Whether it is a first job or a career change, finding that first health information management (HIM) job following graduation is one of the biggest challenges that new graduates face. While some may find that breaking into the HIM industry takes time and persistence, it is a career choice that....
Certification Connection Fall 2014
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: October 2014
The quarterly newsletter for HIM certified professionals, containing information on professional development, industry news, continuing education, announcements, upcoming events, and other tools for success.
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