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AHIMA E-Alert (November 10, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: November 10, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA Comments on Proposed Procedure Code Modifications Presented at the ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting Held September 2011
Author: Bowman, Sue E
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: November 10, 2011
Comments on the proposed procedure code revisions recommended for implementation
AHIMA Comments on Proposed Diagnosis Code Modifications Presented at the ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting Held September 2011
Author: Bowman, Sue E
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: November 10, 2011
Comments on the proposed diagnosis code revisions recommended for implementation
AHIMA E-Alert (November 3, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: November 03, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA E-Alert (October 27, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: October 27, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA E-Alert (October 20, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: October 20, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA E-Alert (October 13, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: October 13, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA Special E-Alert (October 5, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: October 05, 2011
Top Stories from AHIMA’s 83rd Convention and Exhibit
AHIMA Special E-Alert (October 4, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: October 04, 2011
Top Stories from AHIMA’s 83rd Convention and Exhibit
AHIMA Special E-Alert (October 3, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: October 03, 2011
Top Stories from AHIMA’s 83rd Convention and Exhibit
Telling the HIM Story in Meaningful Use
Author: Rode, Dan
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: October 2011
The term "meaningful use" is used freely within Washington and throughout the healthcare industry. For HIM professionals it is not a new concept, but the term has proliferated in the last few years with the creation of the ARRA-funded EHR incentive program.
At some point the talk wi....
“Meaningful Privacy” – Does Today’s Privacy Environment Really Provide Privacy?
Author: Rode, Dan; Rhodes, Harry B.
Source: AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: October 02, 2011
Background
To build and maintain the public’s trust in health IT requires comprehensive privacy and security protections that are based on fair information practices and set clear rules on how patient data can be accessed, used and disclosed, and that are adequately enforced....
Advocacy and Influence at the American Health Information Management Association
Author: Rode, Dan
Source: AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: October 02, 2011
Background
At most AHIMA conventions various AHIMA staff present both environmental updates as well as technical updates through presentations at the General Assembly, Education Sessions, Breakfast Briefings and a host of other venues. The majority of these sessions are targeted to speci....
AHIMA E-Alert (September 29, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: September 29, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA Comments on ONC's Proposal to Establish Metadata Standards to Support Nationwide Electronic Health Information Exchange
Author: Viola, Allison F.
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: September 23, 2011
AHIMA E-Alert (September 22, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: September 22, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA E-Alert (September 15, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: September 15, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA Special E-Alert (September 8, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: September 08, 2011
AHIMA announces new CEO
AHIMA E-Alert (September 8, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: September 08, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
HIM’s Changing Functions: Multiple Initiatives and Legislation Will Broaden HIM Responsibilities
Author: Rode, Dan
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 2011
ARRA-HITECH has had a major impact on the HIM profession over the last two years. However, the profession has also felt the effects of regulatory changes from Medicare legislation and budget act provisions passed in the last decade.
These changes will have a short- and long-term imp....
AHIMA E-Alert (September 1, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: September 01, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA E-Alert (August 25, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: August 25, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA E-Alert (August 18, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: August 18, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA E-Alert (August 11, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: August 11, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA E-Alert (August 4, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: August 04, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA E-Alert (July 28, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: July 28, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA E-Alert (July 21, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: July 21, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA E-Alert (July 14, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: July 14, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert (July 7, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: July 07, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
Privacy and Security Take Center Stage: Events in May Affect HIM’s Privacy and Security Obligations
Author: Rode, Dan
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 2011
While many HIM issues have been raised this spring, confidentiality, privacy, and security have cast a shadow on all of them, reminding HIM professionals of their data stewardship responsibilities as new rules and requirements are published. Thus in May three events occurred that will affect H....
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert (June 30, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: June 30, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert (June 23, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: June 23, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
Testimony of the American Health Information Management Association to the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics – Standards Subcommittee
Author: Zeisset, Ann M.
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: June 17, 2011
Testimony by AHIMA staff member on what AHIMA and HIM professionals are doing toward the full implementation and use of the upgraded HIPAA transactions as well as ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert (June 16, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: June 16, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert (June 9, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: June 09, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert (June 2, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: June 02, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA Advantage Special E-Alert (May 27, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: May 27, 2011
OCR Releases Accounting of Disclosure Proposed Rule
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert (May 26, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: May 26, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert (May 19, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: May 19, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert (May 12, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: May 12, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert (May 5, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: May 05, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert (April 28, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: April 28, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert (April 21, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: April 21, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert (April 14, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: April 14, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert (April 7, 2011)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: April 07, 2011
weekly electronic newsletter covering the latest news of interest to the HIM professional
AHIMA Comments on Proposed Procedure Code Modifications Presented at the ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting Held March 2011
Author: Bowman, Sue E
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: April 01, 2011
Comments on the proposed procedure code revisions recommended for implementation
AHIMA Comments on NQF eMeasure Format Review
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Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: April 01, 2011
AHIMA Comments on Proposed Diagnosis Code Modifications Presented at the ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting Held March 2011
Author: Bowman, Sue E
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: April 01, 2011
Comments on the proposed diagnosis code revisions recommended for implementation
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: March 31, 2011
March 31, 2011 [Excerpts] Version 5010 Test Education Week -- April 4-8
The healthcare industry has less than a year to prepare for the Version 5010 transaction set change on January 1, 2012. Is your healthcare provider or health plan organization prepared for the transition? A....
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: March 24, 2011
March 24, 2011 [Excerpts]
AHIMA Members Ready for 2011 Hill Day
The briefing sessions are complete, the advocacy information is prepared, the information packets are ready for distribution, the final appointments are being made, and the weather looks to be sunny a....
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: March 17, 2011
March 17, 2011 [Excerpts] Accountable Care Organizations – Are You Ready? AHIMA Needs You
To address the highly anticipated regulation for Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) AHIMA is forming a multidisciplinary volunteer team to review and provide feedback. Section 3022 of the....
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: March 10, 2011
March 10, 2011 [Excerpts]
Call for Volunteers: AHRQ Patient Safety Common Formats for SNFs
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) announced the availability of a new beta version of the Common Format for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) for p....
Recommendations on Error Correction During Code Freeze
Author: Bowman, Sue E; Leon-Chisen, Nelly
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: March 07, 2011
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: March 03, 2011
March 3, 2011 [Excerpts]
AHIMA Responds to Meaningful Use Stage 2 Request for Comments
The Office of the National Coordinator Health Information Technology Policy Committee Meaningful Use Workgroup published a request for comments on the proposed stage 2 measures from t....
HIM in the Spotlight: PCAST Report and Other Initiatives Bring HIM to the Forefront
Author: Rode, Dan
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2011
In early December the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) released "Report to the President Realizing the Full Potential of Health Information Technology to Improve Healthcare for Americans: The Path Forward." The council's path represents some significant departu....
AHIMA comments regarding the development of a Medicaid Quality Measurement Program: Initial core set of Health Quality Measures for Medicaid-Eligible Adults
Author: Viola, Allison F.
Source: AHIMA Advocacy and Policy
Publication Date: March 01, 2011
AHIMA comments regarding the development of a Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Program for the Medicare Part C and D Programs
Author: Viola, Allison F.
Source: AHIMA Advocacy and Policy
Publication Date: February 25, 2011
AHIMA Comments on Meaningful Use Stage 2 Draft Recommendations
Author: Viola, Allison F.
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments | AHIMA Advocacy and Policy
Publication Date: February 24, 2011
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: February 24, 2011
February 24, 2011 [Excerpts] House Passes Continuing Resolution with Funding Cuts
After a marathon session in the House of Representatives last week, the house passed HR 1, the “Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011.” The bill passed the House largely along party lines with....
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: February 17, 2011
February 17, 2011 [Excerpts] CMS to Modify Meaningful Use Group Practice Registration Process
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will implement protocols in May that allow eligible professionals (EPs) to designate a third-party (such as a practice....
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: February 10, 2011
February 10, 2011 [Excerpts] AHIMA Hill Day Registration Grows
More than 100 AHIMA members have registered for 2011 Hill Day to advocate for AHIMA and the HIM profession. Don’t miss this great opportunity to join your fellow AHIMA members for the fun in Washington, DC. AHIMA’s Team T....
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: February 03, 2011
February 3, 2011 [Excerpts] Bill Introduced to Cut Federal Spending Impacts ARRA-HITECH
On January 24 Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH), introduced HR 408, the “Spending Reduction Act of 2011,” Public Law 111-5. The formal intent of the bill is to reduce federal spending by $2.5 tril....
The Year That Was and the Year to Be
Author: Asmonga, Donald D.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2011
The second session of the 111th Congress began with the Democrats in firm control of the House and Senate. Working from their position of power enabled the Democrats to pass healthcare reform.
Although Congress was mired in contentious debates, AHIMA still advocated for its public po....
Medicaid Measures Open for Comment: HHS Publishes Initial Measures for Quality Program Starting January 2012
Author: Viola, Allison F.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2011
In March 2010 President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), which includes many provisions calling for the implementation of quality measurement programs. One program that must be established by January 2012 is the Medicaid Quality Measurement Program, w....
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: January 27, 2011
January 27, 2011 [Excerpts] AHIMA Hill Day Preparations Continue
Interested in coming to Washington to meet with your representatives and senators to discuss important AHIMA and health information management issues? Join us for AHIMA’s Team Talks and Hill Day on March 28 (Team Talks)....
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: January 20, 2011
January 20, 2011 [Excerpts]
Meaningful Use Workgroup Issues Request for Comments Stage 2
The Health IT Policy Committee is seeking public comments on stage 2 objectives on a draft document of preliminary recommendations. The Policy Committee will consider all of these c....
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: January 13, 2011
January 13, 2011 [Excerpts] Vogt Urges CMS, ONC to Work to Clarify Compliance Concerns
On Tuesday, January 11, AHIMA member Nancy Vogt, RHIT, CHC, CHP, director of corporate compliance at Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, WI, testified to the Office of the National Coordinator for HIT....
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: January 06, 2011
January 6, 2011 [Excerpts]
Get Ready Free Webinars Kick Off Final Year of HIPAA Transaction Compliance
In January, HIPAA covered entities will have less than a year left to prepare for the HIPAA Transaction’s X12-Version 5010 upgrade effective on January 1, 2012. This tran....
Continuity of Cares: Last Year’s HIM Issues Continue Strong in 2011
Author: Rode, Dan
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2011
It always is helpful to look back at what transpired over the past year in order to prepare for the coming one. Certainly many of the significant initiatives and events coming out of Washington in 2010 will reverberate well into 2011.
A New Congress Convenes
The 2010 midterm ele....
AHIMA Comments: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities and Hospice Services
Author: Viola, Allison F.
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: December 21, 2010
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.12 issue 48
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: December 16, 2010
Volume 12, Issue 48 [Excerpts]
December 16, 2010
Happy Holidays from AHIMA!
Look for your next issue of e-alert on January 6, 2011!
Presidential Council Recommends New Road to Interoperability
Last week in a press conference that included both Health and Human Se....
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.12 issue 47
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: December 09, 2010
Volume 12, Issue 47 [Excerpts]
December 9, 2010 Senate Passes Red Flags Clarification
On November 30, the Senate passed by unanimous consent S. 3987, the Red Flag Clarification Act. Introduced by Senator John Thune (R-SD), the legislation would amend the Fair Credit Reporting Ac....
Summary of September 2010 ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting
Author: Bowman, Sue E
Source: AHIMA Advocacy and Policy
Publication Date: December 02, 2010
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.12 issue 46
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: December 02, 2010
Volume 12, Issue 46 [Excerpts]
December 2, 2010
CMS Issues Final Regulation for Home Health
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final regulation that sets forth an update to the Home Health Prospective Payment System. The rule incorpor....
AHIMA Comments to ONC on Personal Health Records
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: December 02, 2010
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