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1999 House of Delegates--A Yearlong Course of Strategy
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Source: AHIMA Advantage
Publication Date: August 1999
Each year AHIMA's House of Delegates (HOD) meets face-to-face in conjunction with the National Convention. The following article highlights the items on the HOD's ambitious October agenda and describes how key issues fall within the greater context of AHIMA's strategic process.
At i....
2010-2011 Volunteer and Leadership Development House Team Quiz
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Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: November 10, 2011
Quiz includes five multiple choice and five true/false questions about volunteering for leadership roles with AHIMA.
2010 Convention Wrap-up
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....
2011 Convention Wrap-up
Author: AHIMA
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: November 2011
AHIMA held its 83rd Annual Convention and Exhibit October 1–6 in Salt Lake City, UT. Practitioners, educators, students, and exhibitors came together to share ideas, challenges, and solutions and hear about some of healthcare's hottest topics from industry experts.
A full ex....
2015 Environmental Scan Report
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: AHIMA report
Publication Date: January 2015
The top trends/issues and recurring themes captured from the 2014-2015 House of Delegates centred on the following topics:
- Rising healthcare costs and business/economic pressures on providers to deliver better healthcare while meeting mandate requirements;
- HIM workforce; evolution of roles;
- Effects of healthcare reform and regulatory changes; and
- New technologies and consumer access to health information
2016 Environmental Scan Report
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: AHIMA report
Publication Date: January 2016
The 2016 report aims to help stakeholders understand key issues and trends affecting the healthcare and health information management (HIM) industry.
2017 Environmental Scan Report
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: AHIMA report
Publication Date: 2017
This annual scan of the healthcare environment aims to help stakeholders understand key issues
and trends affecting the healthcare and health information management (HIM) industry.
2018 Environmental Scan Report
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: AHIMA report
Publication Date: 2018
Access: the Missing HIM Practice Element (Resolution)
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: Journal of AHIMA | AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: January 1998
Resolution from the 1997 House of Delegates
ACE Presentation
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Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: November 10, 2011
Presentation on AHIMA's Action Community for Excellence (ACE) program
Advocating for Quality Documentation and Adherence to Official Coding Guidelines
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: Journal of AHIMA | AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: January 1998
Background
In August 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) [Public Law 104-191] established the infrastructure and funding for federal fraud and abuse efforts. This legislation authorizes the appropriation of $104 million in 1997, with increases in....
Advocating for Unique Healthcare Identification (Resolution)
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: Journal of AHIMA | AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: January 1998
Resolution from the 1997 House of Delegates:
Advocating for Unique Healthcare Identification
Background Information
During the past few decades, many technological advances in healthcare have occurred. Despite this, the typical health record has not changed significan....
AHIMA House of Delegates Proposed Resolution on Enhancement of HIM Academic Program Accreditation through CHEA Recognition
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: October 19, 2003
AHIMA Press Release Template
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Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: November 10, 2011
AHIMA's 77th Convention and Exhibit: At the Edge of the Sea, on the Brink of the Future
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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....
AHIMA's Directional Strategies: Values, Vision, and Mission (Resolution
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: Journal of AHIMA | AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: January 1998
Background Information
Associations exist to serve the goals of its members who are its community of interest. Unlike the private sector, associations have no stockholders. Its customers are its owners and its owners are its customers. An association's strategic frameworkits....
AHIMA's Whistleblower Policy
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter article
Publication Date: June 2016
AHIMA is committed to the highest possible standards of ethical, moral, and legal business conduct. In line with this commitment, we have a whistleblower policy to provide an avenue for volunteers to raise concerns while assuring that they will be protected from reprisals or victimization for whistleblowing.
Bringing Vision 2006 into Focus: Strategic Options for Education, Certification, and Professional Development (Resolution)
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: Journal of AHIMA | AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: January 1998
Background
In 1996, AHIMA's House of Delegates adopted Vision 2006 as its strategy for moving the health information management profession into the future:
"Resolved, That the American Health Information Management Association and its component organizations and....
Certification Title Name Change of RRA to RHIA and ART to RHIT
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: Journal of AHIMA | AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: January 2000
Background Information
Throughout its history, AHIMA has responded to industry dynamics with corresponding changes to its name and certification titles. The Association of Record Librarians of North America became the American Association of Medical Record Librarians. The Register....
CSA Environmental Scan Webinar
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Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: November 10, 2011
Delegates Debate Issues of Lifelong Learning, Certification
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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....
Embracing Lifelong Learning: The Guiding Principles for Professional Development (Resolution)
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: Journal of AHIMA | AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: January 1998
[Note: an updated House of Delegates resolution on lifelong learning was passed in 2004 and is available here.]
Background Information
In 1996, AHIMA's House of Delegates adopted Vision 2006 as the strategic direction for the profession:
"Resolved, That....
Establishing a Fellowship Program
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: Journal of AHIMA | AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: January 2000
Background Information
The concept of advanced standingrecognition such as fellowship for individuals with substantial professional achievementshas been discussed by AHIMA volunteer leaders for many years. Delegates at the 1997 House of Delegates expressed interest in....
Focus on the Future: Environmental Scan Illuminates the Path Ahead for HIM
Author: Desai, Anna
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: August 2013
Whether planning a summer vacation or the direction of a new business, one must consider the larger external environment. Consider a trip to the grocery store. You’d like to get this done as quickly as possible. You run into some traffic. There’s been an accident on the road you usually take t....
Health and Well-being of Professional Education in Health Information Management (Resolution)
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: Journal of AHIMA | AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: January 2001
Background Information
AHIMA has, since its inception, recognized the importance of education in fostering the profession.
Throughout its history, AHIMA's educational programs have continually faced a core set of challenges in sustaining program viability.
Trends a....
Healthcare Organizations Must Create Consistent Privacy and Security Practices
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....
HIM Professionals Resolve to Lead and Promote Consistent Health Information Privacy and Security Practices
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: September 30, 2012
Intent:
Privacy and security breaches today dominate healthcare media headlines. The magnitude and severity of these breaches encompass incidents ranging from the unauthorized access, use and disclosure of protected health information (PHI) to the lack of administrative, physical and tech....
House Approves Changes to Membership Categories: Issue Forums Envision HIM's Future
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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....
House Approves New Credential, Bylaw Changes, Resolution
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA Advantage
Publication Date: December 2008
House of Delegates 2000: From Bylaws to Byways
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Source: AHIMA Advantage
Publication Date: _None
Will membership dues increase next year? Will CSAs still be defined along state boundaries? How will the House of Delegates conduct its business in the future? Find out the answers to these questions and more in the following report on the 2000 House of Delegates.
Business is no longer bus....
House of Delegates Approves CHDA Certification, Bylaw Changes, Privacy Resolution
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Source: AHIMA Today
Publication Date: October 13, 2008
House of Delegates Forms New Teams to Accomplish its Work
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA Advantage
Publication Date: October 2008
House of Delegates Helping Govern HIM Profession
Author: Lemery, Chrisann
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2017
The AHIMA House of Delegates (House) is tasked with governing the health information management (HIM) profession as identified in the AHIMA bylaws. The delegates are 231 members from the 52 component state associations (CSAs) and the AHIMA Board of Directors. With the focus having been on....
House of Delegates Tackles the Tough Issues
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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....
House of Delegates Toolkit
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: August 2013
This toolkit provides information to orient you to the 2013-2014 HoD and help ensure your success in serving as a delegate. You will find helpful reference documents, a position description, a list of terms and definitions and an overview of the HoD.
House of Delegates to Tackle Full Agenda in 2003 Session
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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....
House of Delegates Welcome Letter
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: August 2013
This welcome letter to the 2013-2014 House of Delegates is intended to help delegates get started, with a brief checklist of items and events to be aware of, and things to do during the early weeks of your term.
House of Delegates Year in Review
Author: Delahoussaye, Elizabeth A
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: October 2016
This has been a busy and engaging year for the members of the House of Delegates (HoD) as we build on the present and prepare for the future.
For those who may not be familiar with the HoD, it is a grassroots AHIMA member forum that governs the health information managemen....
House of Delegates: Yes on CE Standards Changes, No on Dues Proposal
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
House Resolution: Increase Dialogue, Employment Opportunities
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....
House Scanning the HIM Horizon
Author: Delahoussaye, Elizabeth A
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2016
The primary objective of the House of Delegates (House), made up of delegates from AHIMA’s Component State Associations, is to look at professional issues affecting the health information management (HIM) profession both today and in the future. Essentially, this is a venue in which AHIMA....
I-Lead (April 2012)
Author: AHIMA Staff
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: April 2012
AHIMA's monthly communication for state leaders, delegates, and central office executives
I-Lead (August 2012)
Author: AHIMA Staff
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: August 2012
AHIMA's monthly communication for state leaders, delegates, and central office executives
I-Lead (December 2012)
Author: AHIMA Staff
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: December 2012
AHIMA's monthly electronic communication for state leaders, delegates, central office executives, and House Team members.
I-Lead (February 2012)
Author: AHIMA Staff
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: February 2012
AHIMA's monthly communication for state leaders, delegates, and central office executives
I-Lead (February 2013)
Author: AHIMA Staff
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: February 2013
AHIMA's monthly electronic communication for state leaders, delegates, central office executives, and House Team members.
I-Lead (January 2012)
Author: AHIMA Staff
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: January 2012
AHIMA's monthly communication for state leaders, delegates, and central office executives
I-Lead (January 2013)
Author: AHIMA Staff
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: January 2013
AHIMA's monthly electronic communication for state leaders, delegates, central office executives, and House Team members.
I-Lead (July 2012)
Author: AHIMA Staff
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: July 2012
Special edition of I-Lead devoted to welcoming new delegates, discussing how to govern the profession, and explaining the new House structure
I-Lead (June 2012)
Author: AHIMA Staff
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: June 2012
AHIMA's monthly communication for state leaders, delegates, and central office executives
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