Author: AHIMA

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: November 2010

AHIMA held its 82nd Annual Convention and Exhibit September 25–29 in Orlando, FL. Attendance this year reached a high water mark that matches the best-attended conventions from previous years such as Seattle and Philadelphia. More than 5,000 practitioners, educators, students, and exhibit....

Author: AHIMA House of Delegates

Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution

Publication Date: June 18, 2010

Preamble

Whereas, October 1, 2013, has been set by the United States Department of Health and Human Services as the date for adopting the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS (ICD-10-CM/PCS);
Whereas, ICD-10-CM/PCS provides significant improvements in reporting diagnostic and procedural data an....

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Source: AHIMA Today

Publication Date: October 05, 2009

Members Brainstorm Best Practices, Pass Resolutions

Volunteer leadership, e-HIM best practices, bolstering the HIM workforce, and facilitating the implementation of the EHR were just a few of the industry issues on the minds of members of the AHIMA House of Delegates (HoD) during its 63r....

Author: AHIMA House of Delegates

Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution

Publication Date: October 04, 2009

Submitted By the Tennessee Health Information Management Association
Endorsed By the Missouri Health Information Management Association and Pennsylvania Health Information Management Association
Background

AHIMA has a long history and established role in promoting docume....

Author: AHIMA House of Delegates

Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution

Publication Date: October 04, 2009

Preamble

Whereas, strong volunteers in leadership roles and a leadership model are critical and necessary to the success of the AHIMA federation, which includes the American Health Information Management Association and the AHIMA Foundation boards and committees, the Commission on Certif....

Author: AHIMA

Source: AHIMA Advantage

Publication Date: December 2008

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Source: AHIMA Today

Publication Date: October 13, 2008

Author: AHIMA House of Delegates

Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution

Publication Date: October 12, 2008

In 2007 and 2008 a number of patient privacy breaches have made the headlines. From the many highly publicized breaches of celebrities' health information to the 3000 electronic patient records on a laptop stolen from the trunk of a car, it is obvious that the privacy and security standards a....

Author: AHIMA

Source: AHIMA Advantage

Publication Date: October 2008

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Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: January 2008

House of Delegates Keeps Eye on Future

Members of AHIMA’s House of Delegates voted on resolutions and discussed issues that will have far-reaching implications for all members in years to come.

The House voted on three resolutions related to HIM issues. The group also discus....

Author: AHIMA House of Delegates

Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution

Publication Date: October 07, 2007

ubmitted by AHIMA's Physician Practice Council Preamble

Whereas, the healthcare industry is in transition to electronic health records (EHRs) and EHRs need to yield quality documentation and data in order to support patient care, health information exchange, quality management, compliance....

Author: AHIMA House of Delegates

Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution

Publication Date: October 07, 2007

Intent

This resolution is intended to advance AHIMA's commitment to being a leader in the management of health information for patient care, quality measures, reimbursement, and all other uses. While standards are being developed and adopted that address the technology of health informati....

Author: AHIMA House of Delegates

Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution

Publication Date: October 07, 2007

Resolution from Tennessee HIT/HIM Educators, AHIMA HIM Education Strategy Committee and THIMA Board of Directors


A Blueprint for Quality Education in Health Information Management
Background

The healthcare industry is in a state of transition with the adoption of....

Author: AHIMA House of Delegates

Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution

Publication Date: September 24, 2007

Personal health information is a valuable resource to individuals, their families, and the doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who provide treatment and care. For example, in case of an emergency, having knowledge about a patient's allergies, medications or pre-existing condit....

Author: AHIMA House of Delegates

Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution

Publication Date: September 24, 2007

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Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: January 2007

Preamble
Whereas, it is acknowledged that the health care industry is in transition to electronic health records and most health care organizations have health records that are in a hybrid state;
Whereas, for evidentiary and business purposes it is required that healthcar....

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Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: January 2007

From e-HIM® to technology to building the work force, there’s no shortage of issues whose outcome will affect the future of the HIM profession. These issues and more were on the agenda for the AHIMA House of Delegates during its annual meeting on Sunday. In addition, the members voted on four a....

Author: AHIMA House of Delegates

Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution

Publication Date: October 08, 2006

ubmitted by AHIMA's Electronic Health Record Practice Council
Preamble
Whereas, it is acknowledged that the health care industry is in transition to electronic health records and most health care organizations have health records that are in a hybrid state,

Whereas, for eviden....

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Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: January 2006

Nearly 4,000 HIM professionals from all walks of life and a record number of exhibitors gathered in San Diego, CA, in October 2005 to discuss what lay ahead for the HIM field. Together—at the edge of the sea, on the brink of the future—they made AHIMA’s 77th Convention and Ex....

Author: AHIMA House of Delegates

Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution | AHIMA Advantage

Publication Date: August 02, 2005

In May, the House of Delegates passed a resolution sponsored by the Florida Health Information Management Association designed to bridge the gap between education and employment. This resolution intends to facilitate the employment of graduates from CAHIIM (Commission on Accreditation for Healt....

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Source: Journal of AHIMA | AHIMA HoD Resolution

Publication Date: January 2005

Whereas, the healthcare and technology environment will continually change the HIM professionals’ role;

Whereas, data shows that individuals who continually advance their educational standing are rewarded with the highest compensation;

Whereas, the most sought-after pr....

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Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: January 2005

Lifelong learning and AHIMA certifications were at the top of the minds of members of AHIMA’s House of Delegates at the AHIMA convention.
Delegates voted on two action items, considered industry hot topics during issue forums, and honored recipients of this year’s Triumph Award....

Author: Zender, Anne

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: January 2004

From CE requirements to membership dues to the future of education and ethical practices, participants in the October 2003 House of Delegates meeting discussed issues that affect all members. This article looks at the highlights of the day’s work.
New Standards for CE Maintenance

Author: AHIMA House of Delegates

Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution

Publication Date: October 19, 2003

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Source: AHIMA Advantage

Publication Date: August 2003

In between the tutorials and special sessions, the tours and vendor booths at AHIMA's 75th Anniversary National Convention and Exhibit in Minneapolis you will have the opportunity to witness the important work of the House of Delegates. This year's session will take up an array of issues that w....