Author: Scichilone, Rita A

Source: AHIMA Convention

Publication Date: October 10, 2001

Sample format for tracking and analysis of auditing data-pictures work best!



Aggregate Data Findings from MEDPAR Database for XYZ Hospital Target DRGs DRG Cluster XYZ National Variance
 
Number of Discharges in _ DRG Total for Grou....

Author: Rhodes, Harry B.

Source: AHIMA practice brief

Publication Date: March 1997

This practice brief has been retired. It is made available for historical purposes only.

Author: Pitsikoulis, John; Doty, Laura

Source: Journal of AHIMA - website

Publication Date: July 15, 2016

“Productivity” is defined as the effectiveness of productive effort, measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input, easily defined and applicable in many manufacturing scenarios. For the line worker in a manufacturing plant, output is basically the number of widgets or com....

Author: McFadden, Norman; Daniel, Bryan; Hoyt, Robert; Snider, Dallas

Source: Perspectives in Health Information Management

Publication Date: January 2017

Abstract


The United States has more than 1,000 free medical clinics. Because these clinics do not bill Medicare or Medicaid, they are not eligible for federal reimbursement for electronic health record (EHR) adoption. As a result, most do not have EHRs or electronic disease regist....

Author: Kintu, Peter; Nayunja, Miriam ; Nzabanita, Amos ; Magoola, Ruth

Source: IFHRO Congress | AHIMA Convention

Publication Date: October 15, 2004

Background

Planning, monitoring, and evaluation of healthcare programmes provides a strong foundation for the realisation of quality health service delivery systems. This involves regular collection, analysis, and interpretation of health information to guide proper decision-making and d....

Author: AHIMA

Source: AHIMA Advantage

Publication Date: June 2006

What’s that sound? It could be your cell phone ringing…but it’s really a reminder to update your technology skills. Here’s the connection: Your cell phone may have the latest bells and whistles, but do you know how to use them? Likewise, are you a proficient user of the....

Author:

Source: External web site

Publication Date: January 01, 2004

Author: Butler, Mary

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: October 2014

If a brazen television show producer were looking to cash in on the popularity of shows about hoarders, observing a health information management (HIM) department could be a good place to start.


Stories about hoarding records abound. Some hospitals have reinforced their fl....

Author: Quinsey, Carol Ann

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: September 2007

Capturing data digitally is one thing. Producing it later is another. Any organization required to produce electronic documentation for any reason—whether for discovery in a legal proceeding or disclosure in support of ongoing patient care—knows that producing documentation....

Author: Hoyt, Robert; Linnville, Steven; Thaler, Stephen; Moore, Jeffrey

Source: Perspectives in Health Information Management

Publication Date: January 2016

Abstract


Following the passage of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act of 2009, electronic health records were widely adopted by eligible physicians and hospitals in the United States. Stage 2 meaningful use menu objectives include a digi....