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AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 34
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: August 27, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 34 [Excerpts]
August 27, 2009
HHS, FTC Publish Breach Notification Rules
The Department of Health and Human Services and the Federal Trade Commission published their expected breach notification rules in the Federal Register earlier this week-HH....
AHIMA Comments in Response to the National Quality Forum (NQF) National Voluntary Consensus Standards for Ambulatory Care Using Clinically Enriched Administrative Data Performance Measures
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: August 26, 2009
AHIMA Comments on Proposed Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Calendar Year 2010 Payment Rates
Author: Bowman, Sue E
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: August 26, 2009
AHIMA Comments on Proposed Changes to the Medicare Program; Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for Calendar Year 2010
Author: Viola, Allison F.
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: August 26, 2009
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert (Special issue, August 24, 2009)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: August 24, 2009
HHS breach notification rule effective September 23, 2009
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 33
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: August 20, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 33 [Excerpts]
August 20, 2009 FTC Issues Final Rule for Breach Notification
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released a final rule requiring vendors of personal health records (and entities that offer third-party PHRs) to notify consumers when the security....
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 32
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: August 13, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 32 [Excerpts]
August 13, 2009
Senate Approves Francis Collins to Head NIH
Francis S. Collins, MD, PhD, the former director of the National Human Genome Research Institute, has been approved by the Senate to lead the National Institutes of Health....
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 31
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: August 06, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 31 [Excerpts]
August 6, 2009
HHS Moves HIPAA Security Enforcement to OCR
Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius has announced a move of the enforcement of the HIPAA security regulations to the HHS Offic....
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 30
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: July 30, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 30 [Excerpts]
July 30, 2009
FTC Announces Delay in Red Flags Rule Enforcement
On the eve of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) Red Flags Rule becoming effective, the Commission has announced that it will hold back on enforcing t....
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 29
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: July 23, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 29 [Excerpts]
July 23, 2009
Linda Kloss to Step Down as AHIMA Chief Executive
Last week AHIMA CEO Linda Kloss, RHIA, CAE, FAHIMA, announced her plans to step down as leader of the organization and that the Association’s Board of Directors....
Letter to State Legislators Concerning Workforce Legislation
Author: Rulon, Vera
Source: AHIMA Advocacy and Policy
Publication Date: July 22, 2009
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 28
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: July 16, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 28 [Excerpts]
July 16, 2009
Health Reform Legislation Still Plodding Forward
Arguably one of the most important goals of the Obama Administration is to pass legislation reforming our nation’s healthcare system. Congress has taken up the ch....
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 27
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: July 09, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 27 [Excerpts]
July 9, 2009
AHIMA Comments on Skilled Nursing Facilities Inpatient Prospective Payment System
AHIMA submitted comments last week in response to a notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Federal Register [74FR22208] for th....
AHIMA Comments on NQF Draft HITEP Phase II Report
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: July 07, 2009
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 26
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: July 02, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 26 [Excerpts]
July 2, 2009
AHIMA Comments on ONC Meaningful Use Definition
In response to a call for comments from the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) regarding the draft definition for meaningful use of certificated electronic health r....
Summer Healthcare Forecast: Reform, ARRA Make for an Unsettled Season in DC
Author: Rode, Dan
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 2009
The summer forecast calls for heat and activity—at least in Washington, where Congress and the Obama administration continue to work on healthcare reform, ARRA’s healthcare provisions, and privacy and security issues.
AHIMA Comments on CMS SNF PPS for Skilled Nursing Facilities
Author: Viola, Allison F.
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: June 30, 2009
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 25
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: June 25, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 25 [Excerpts]
June 25, 2009
Senate HELP Continues Health Reform Mark-Up: House Publishes Draft Bill
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee has continued its mark-up of healthcare reform, the “Affordable Healthc....
AHIMA Comments on FY2010 IP-PPS Proposed Rule
Author: Bowman, Sue E
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: June 22, 2009
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 24
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: June 18, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 24 [Excerpts]
June 18, 2009
ONC Releases “Meaningful Use” Draft Definition
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT released a draft definition for the “meaningful use” of EHRs prepared by a workgroup of....
AHIMA Comments on ONC Meaningful Use Draft Definition
Author: Viola, Allison F.
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: June 11, 2009
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 23
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: June 11, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 23 [Excerpts]
June 11, 2009
Cantwell Reintroduces Allied Health Reinvestment Act
Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) has reintroduced the “Allied Health Reinvestment Act,” legislation to amend the Public Health Service Act to promote and....
AHIMA Comments on ONC Regional Extension Draft Program Description
Author: Viola, Allison F.
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: June 11, 2009
AHIMA Comments on October 2010 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Proposals Presented at March 2009 C&M Committee Meeting
Author: Bowman, Sue E
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: June 10, 2009
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 22
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: June 04, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 22 [Excerpts]
June 4, 2009
AHIMA Responds to FTC Breach Rule
AHIMA submitted comments related to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) April 20 Proposed Rule for Health Breach Notification last week. The FTC rule will apply to non-....
Everything’s Coming up ARRA: HIM-related Provisions of Stimulus Bill Blooming as Spring Turns to Summer
Author: Rode, Dan
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) includes funding, regulations, and guidance requirements for most federal administrative departments, states, and other state-related entities. HIM professionals will be affected by many of these, either directly or indirectly through thei....
AHIMA Comments to FTC on Healthcare Breach Notification Rulemaking
Author: Rode, Dan
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: May 29, 2009
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 21
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: May 28, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 21 [Excerpts]
May 28, 2009
ONC Release Stimulus Time Table
Citing its obligations to “act swiftly but thoughtfully” the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) recently released an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) impl....
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 20
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: May 21, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 20 [Excerpts]
May 20, 2009
Proposed CMS Budget for FY 2010 Includes ICD-10 Conversion Funds
The proposed $3.5 billion discretionary budget for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) includes $62.5 million to begin CMS conversion t....
AHIMA Testimony on Personal Health Records
Author: Mon, Donald T.
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: May 20, 2009
AHIMA Comments on Breach Guidance
Author: Rode, Dan
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: May 19, 2009
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 19
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: May 14, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 19 [Excerpts]
May 13, 2009
Registration Is Open for CMS' ICD-10-CM/PCS Implementation and General Equivalence Mappings Conference Call
Providers may now register for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) ICD-10-CM/PCS Implement....
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 18
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: May 07, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 18 [Excerpts]
May 7, 2009
Red Flags Rule Delayed until August 1
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has delayed the enforcement date of the Red Flags rule until August 1. The final rule was published in the November 9, 2007 Federal Register . Th....
Recovery and Privacy: Why a Law about the Economy Is the Biggest Thing since HIPAA
Author: Rode, Dan
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: May 2009
When Congress passed the final stimulus bill in February, healthcare received more than just money. Among the billions were major new privacy and security requirements.
Those who followed the Congressional debates on the stimulus bill in the mainstream press probably were surprised t....
ARRA Opportunities and Omissions: New Legislation Seeks to Jumpstart Health IT, but Issues Remain
Author: Asmonga, Donald D.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: May 2009
AHIMA has worked with Congress for several years on passing health IT legislation that would help reduce medical errors, improve healthcare quality, increase administrative efficiencies, and provide a secure and private environment for the electronic exchange of health information. With th....
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 17
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: April 30, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 17 [Excerpts]
April 30, 2009
National Coordinator Opens Discussion on "Meaningful Use"
Noting that he was not a technician but rather a user and policy expert on health information technology (HIT), newly named National Coordinator for HIT Davi....
AHIMA Statement on Meaningful Use [highlights]
Author: Fuller, Sandra R.
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: April 29, 2009
AHIMA Statement on Meaningful Use
Author: Fuller, Sandra R.
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: April 29, 2009
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 16
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: April 23, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 16 [Excerpts]
April 23, 2009
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Personal Health Record Breach Notification Rule
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act establishes the first federal requirements on health data breach reporting and notific....
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 15
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: April 16, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 15 [Excerpts]
April 16, 2009
Log On to the Journal for Privacy Week
Join the Journal of AHIMA on its Web site daily during Health Information Privacy and Security Week 2009 as a different guest writer explores the hottest privacy and security....
Public Law 111-5, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Author: Asmonga, Donald D.
Source: AHIMA regulation analysis
Publication Date: April 12, 2009
Summary of March 2009 ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting
Author: Bowman, Sue E
Source: AHIMA Advocacy and Policy
Publication Date: April 12, 2009
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 14
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: April 09, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 14 [Excerpts]
April 9, 2009 HHS Nomination Stalled Until After Congress’ Spring Recess
President Barack Obama’s nomination of Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services seemed to be on a fast track for approval....
AHIMA Responds to OMB Review Request for CMS OASIS Collection Requirements
Author: Brennan, Rich; Manard, Barbara; Viola, Allison F.; Alwan, Majd; Kirby, Annessa
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: April 08, 2009
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 13
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: April 02, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 13 [Excerpts]
April 2, 2009 Joint Commission’s Updated Hospital COP-related Requirements
In January 2009, The Joint Commission posted 165 new and revised requirements as part of its hospital deeming application to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (....
Year of Health Information Transformation: Change Comes Quickly in the First Months of 2009
Author: Viola, Allison F.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2009
The first several months of 2009 brought sweeping changes, some surprises, and a renewed support for healthcare reform. This article provides an overview of the latest HIM developments in Washington.
Jumpstarting Health IT Implementation
Just wee....
AHIMA Comments on ICD-9-CM Procedure Code Proposals Presented at March 2009 Coordination & Maintenance Committee Meeting
Author: Bowman, Sue E
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: April 01, 2009
AHIMA Comments on October 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code Proposals Presented at March 2009 Coordination & Maintenance Committee Meeting
Author: Bowman, Sue E
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: April 01, 2009
AHIMA Responds to AHRQ Colorado Regional Health Information Exchange (CORHIO) - Point of Care Exchange System Evaluation: Point of Care Questionnaires and Focus Groups
Author: Rode, Dan
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: March 30, 2009
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 12
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: March 26, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 12 [Excerpts]
March 26, 2009
Be Prepared for Changes in Accounting for All Disclosures
Covered entities and their business associates that use electronic health records (EHRs) will be required to account for all disclosures of protected health....
Guidance on the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act: Implications for Investigators and Institutional Review Boards
Author: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office for Human Research Protections
Source: Government (U.S.)
Publication Date: March 24, 2009
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 11
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: March 19, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 11 [Excerpts]
March 19, 2009
It's Official-ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Rules Effective March 17
March 17 marked a significant step for AHIMA as the final rules for the adoption and implementation of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS became effective along....
Analysis of Health Care Confidentiality, Privacy, and Security Provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law 111-5
Author: Rode, Dan
Source: AHIMA regulation analysis
Publication Date: March 15, 2009
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 10
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: March 12, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 10 [Excerpts]
March 12, 2009
ICD-10 and Electronic Transaction Standards Final Rules Become Effective March 17
On January 15, the US Department of Health and Human Services released two final rules that will facilitate the United States' ongoin....
Reports And Other Submission Requirements Public Law 111-5,
Author: Asmonga, Donald D.
Source: AHIMA regulation analysis
Publication Date: March 10, 2009
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 9
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: March 05, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 9 [Excerpts]
March 5, 2009 Sebelius Nominated for HHS Secretary, Appoints DeParle to Key Health Post
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius has been nominated by President Barack Obama as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services. The Kansas Democrat fills the....
Health IT—Good for Healthcare, Good for the Economy: AHIMA Outlines the Benefits of Including Health IT in the Economic Stimulus Package
Author: Rode, Dan
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2009
Congress has lost no time developing ways to stimulate the economy, heeding President Obama’s call that the healthcare industry and health IT be key targets for stimulus investment.
In December AHIMA met with its advocacy partner the American Medical Informatics Associa....
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 8
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: February 26, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 8 [Excerpts]
February 26, 2009
President Obama Gives First Congressional Address, Cites Need for Healthcare Reform
President Barack Obama gave his first address to a joint session of the US Congress on February 24. Although not an official Stat....
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 7
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: February 19, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 7 [Excerpts]
February 19, 2009
President Obama Signs Stimulus Package
On February 17, President Obama signed the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009." The final conference agreement on HR 1 passed the House and Senate o....
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 6
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: February 12, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 6 [Excerpts]
February 12, 2009
Senate Passes Stimulus Package, House-Senate Conference to Commence
On February 10, the U.S. Senate passed its version of HR 1, the "American Recovery and Investment Act." Senate and House leaders will now confere....
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 5
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: February 05, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 5 [Excerpts]
February 5, 2009
What the Stimulus Package Means for HIM
The U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 1, the "American Recovery and Investment Act," on January 28. Although hoping for bipartisan support for the legislation, the bill....
Analysis of the Final Rule, January 16, 2009, Health Insurance Reform: Modifications to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Electronic Transaction Standards
Author: Rode, Dan
Source: AHIMA regulation analysis
Publication Date: February 02, 2009
Advocacy Continues amid a Sea of Change
Author: Asmonga, Donald D.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2009
Over the past several months, Washington, DC, has seen a lot of changes—a new president, a new White House staff, key federal appointees, and more than 50 freshman members of the House and Senate.
However, even among this change, AHIMA expects some of its key advocacy i....
Analysis of the Final Rule: HIPAA Administrative Simplification: Modification to Medical Data Code Set Standards to Adopt ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS
Author: Rode, Dan
Source: AHIMA regulation analysis
Publication Date: February 02, 2009
New Year for the PHR Community Education Campaign
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA Advantage
Publication Date: February 2009
AHIMA Kicks off New Congressional Campaign
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA Advantage
Publication Date: February 2009
AHIMA Comments on the AHRQ Proposed Data Inventory Project
Author: Viola, Allison F.
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: January 30, 2009
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 4
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: January 29, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 4 [Excerpts]
January 29, 2009
Three House Committees Pass Economic Stimulus Package with Health IT Dollars
Last week in the House of Representatives, three committees passed economic recovery legislation that contained $20 billio....
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 3
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: January 22, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 3 [Excerpts]
January 22, 2009
$20 Billion Allotted for Health IT in Economic Stimulus Proposal
HHS Publishes ICD-10-CM/PCS Final Rule
HHS Publishes HIPAA Transaction Final Rule
AHIMA Members Influence Cong....
AHIMA Comments on "Health Information and Communication Investment Recommendations" as presented to Congress and the Obama Administration
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: January 21, 2009
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 2
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: January 15, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 2 [Excerpts]
January 15, 2009
Rep. Wu Reintroduces Work Force Legislation
Senate HELP Explores Health IT Options, Reviews Daschle Nomination
2009 ICD-10-CM Files Posted to NCHS Web Site
Senators Stabenow a....
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert (Special issue, January 15, 2009)
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: January 15, 2009
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released a final rule for replacing the 30-year-old ICD-9-CM code set with ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.
AHIMA Comments on NQF's Call for Action on the Proposed Recommendation Letter "Key Outcomes of a Public Private Measurement & Improvement Infrastructure"
Author: Viola, Allison F.
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: January 09, 2009
AHIMA Advantage E-Alert v.11 issue 1
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: January 08, 2009
Volume 11, Issue 1 [Excerpts]
January 8, 2009
2009 ICD-10 Files Posted on the CMS Web Site
HHS Secretary Announces New Privacy Principles
Congress Returns for Its 111th Session
AHIMA to Launch Congressional Introductory C....
AHIMA’s Advocacy Priorities for 2009
Author: Rode, Dan
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2009
The media has been rife with stories on the changes to come from the incoming 111th Congress and the new presidential administration. Healthcare reform appears to be high on the agenda. However, the current state of the healthcare industry is a mix of great needs and great expectations, co....
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