Author: Butler, Mary

Source: Journal of AHIMA - website

Publication Date: March 2015

The HIM Problem


Trying to find the best way to advocate for the ICD-10-CM/PCS transition with physicians and legislators.


The HIM Problem Solvers


Dr. Paul Isaacs, MD, CDIP, senior director of health solutions, FTI Consulting; and Linda Renn, RHIT, CCS,....

Author: Rode, Dan

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: March 2007

This month AHIMA will hold its Capitol Hill Day, when HIM professionals from around the country visit the offices of their representatives in the US Senate and House of Representatives. While there are many ways in which HIM professionals can influence Congress, a face-to-face meeting is....

Author:

Source: AHIMA Advantage

Publication Date: September 2002

Once Chrisann Lemery tried it, she was hooked. As an HIM professional frequently frustrated by confusing regulations, she began questioning regulatory agencies and third-party payers.
"I realized that my questions were taken seriously and they were listening," says Lemery, MS, RHIA, medic....

Author: Rode, Dan

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: March 2003

Many of last year’s most important healthcare issues have carried over into 2003. This article will focus on this year’s chief legislative and federal administrative issues, including infrastructure, privacy and security, and work force and education.

Building an Informati....

Author: Asmonga, Donald D.

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: February 2007

Last year saw a number of HIM issues take center stage in Washington, and we expect the whirlwind of activity to continue this year. However, 2007 will see changing elements that will define how we proceed in the 110th Congress and beyond. The 2006 elections will have lasting effects on t....

Author: Asmonga, Donald D.

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: March 2002

Despite an eventful year, the AHIMA Policy and Government Relations team dedicated itself to advocating for AHIMA members and monitoring those issues that may impact the HIM profession. This article will provide you with a snapshot of AHIMA’s activities in 2001, Congressional activity and....

Author: Journal of AHIMA Staff

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: September 2015

The long and winding road that AHIMA members have journeyed toward ICD-10-CM/PCS implementation took some exciting and unexpected turns this year during an otherwise frustrating wait.


The ICD-10 grassroots campaign launched by AHIMA during the 2014 Leadership Symposium resulted i....

Author: Rulon, Vera

Source: AHIMA Advocacy and Policy

Publication Date: July 22, 2009

Author: Kloss, Linda L; Detmer, Don E.

Source: AHIMA testimony and comments

Publication Date: February 01, 2006

February 1, 2006
George W. Bush
President, United States of America
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. President:
Congratulations on your State of the Union address. As associations that work on both a national and interna....

Author: Kloss, Linda L

Source: AHIMA testimony and comments

Publication Date: January 03, 2005

January 3, 2005

Michael Leavitt, Administrator
US Environmental Protection Agency
Ariel Rios Building
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Dear Mr. Leavitt:
Congratulations on your nomination as Secretary of the Department of Health and Hu....