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Laws and Regulations Governing the Disclosure of Health Information (2002 update)
Author: Hughes, Gwen
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: November 2002
This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
Notice of Privacy Practices (2002 update)
Author: Hughes, Gwen
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: November 2002
This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
AHIMA's 74th National Convention and Exhibit: Turning Knowledge@AHIMA into HIM Excellence
Author:
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2003
Nearly 3,700 HIM professionals gathered in San Francisco in September to strengthen their professional skills and prepare for healthcares turbulent future. AHIMA's 74th National Convention and Exhibit featured an exceptional number and range of educational and general sessions, product de....
2003 OIG Work Plan Highlights Aberrant Coding Patterns: Plan Puts New Spin on 2002 Work Plans, Introduces New Projects
Author: Prophet-Bowman, Sue
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2003
This article includes highlights of the OIGs 2003 Work Plan. The plan can be found in its entirety on the OIG Web site at http://oig.hhs.gov/ publications/workplan.html.
Many of the projects described in the 2003 Work Plan of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Hea....
Preventing Risk in Long-term Care: Lessons Learned
Author: Wright, Amy
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2003
If you or a loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse, please call for a free consultation. This refrain is familiar to Floridians and is quickly moving to other states where laws allow large punitive or damage awards for malpractice lawsuits.
Long-term c....
Advocacy Efforts Key to Progress: Member Involvement Needed More than Ever
Author: Rode, Dan
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2003
AHIMAs advocacy process continues as we move issues ahead into the new year. There are a variety of issues, appointments, budgets, and more hanging over the heads of our newly elected members of Congress, state legislatures, and federal and state administrators. Advocacy for HIM is also....
HIM on the Front Lines of Change: Marching Toward the National Health Information Infrastructure
Author: Rollins, Gina
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2003
What will it take to get the much-needed national health information infrastructure (NHII) up and running? Plenty of support from HIM professionals is vital, plus renewed attention to standards and information technology. Learn how each of these factors contribute to making the NHII a reality.....
Using Procedure-based Risk Adjustment to Better Predict Outcomes
Author: Burrington-Brown, Jill
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2003
When an organization assesses its quality of care, applying benchmarks can be difficult when the population of the organization is different from the benchmarking organizations. How can an organization use benchmarking data that reflects the reality of its population?
Pr....
Beginnings: "if you do not organize now, you perhaps never will"
Author: Zender, Anne
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2003
Research Offers First Look at Keys to Compliance Success
Author: Prophet-Bowman, Sue
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2003
What makes a corporate compliance program effective? Without clear measures of effectiveness, the answer is murky. But a recent study shows that certain best practices may be keys to success.
The first study assessing the elements of an effective compliance program was highligh....
Managing the Transcription Revolution: Industry Forces Shape Future of Field
Author: Faulkner, Scott D.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2003
Have you worried about your transcription program lately? If youre a typical HIM director, the answer is likely yes. You may be wondering how to monitor the quality of your transcription services. You may be deciding which kind of new technology is right for your organization....
Celebrating the Past, Shaping the Future
Author: Siegel, Barbara
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2003
Twenty years ago, I thought technology was going to save the world of HIM. When I graduated from Rockland Community College, ICD-9 was just being implemented. This was followed by DRGs, which created recognition for medical record professionals. But the technology supporting HIM functions was....
On the Line: Professional Practice Solutions
Author: Burrington-Brown, Jill
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2003
When is it legal to disclose protected health information (PHI) to clergy?
Is faxing patient information legal under HIPAA?
Does HIPAA allow clinicians in our home health facility to pull their own records?
What is a "shadow record?"
Jill Burrington-Brown (jill.burrington-b....
How to Have Them at 'Hello': Job Tips for New Grads
Author: Hjort, Beth M.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2003
How can you ensure your resume and interview attract the most attention for a coveted HIM position? Susan Parker, MEd, RHIA, helped students and recent graduates to discover some secrets to job-hunting success in How to Have Them at Hello. Parker, president of Seagate C....
Another Layer of Regulations: Research Under HIPAA (HIPAA on the Job series)
Author: Amatayakul, Margret
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2003
HIPAA presents special challenges to providers who perform research. According to the Institute of Medicine, approximately 80,000 biomedical research studies using about 23 million volunteers are conducted per year. Most have some federal funding either through National Institutes of Health or....
Defining the Designated Record Set
Author: Hughes, Gwen
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2003
This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
Perfecting the Communication Process
Author: Burrington-Brown, Jill
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2003
Most of us do not think of communication as a process but rather as a talent or ability that only a few people possess. But when communication is considered a process, anyone can be an effective communicator.
The work of Stanford University computer science professor Terry Wino....
Commitment to Progress through e-HIM
Author: Kloss, Linda L
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2003
Consensus is growing for a national health information infrastructure (NHII). As financial resources permit, all types of healthcare organizations are moving from paper to electronic health records (EHR). More than ever, the HIM profession must be visible and vocal advocates for this transform....
Wilensky: Major Changes Ahead for Healthcare, But HIM Future is Bright
Author: Jeffries, Jane; Zender, Anne
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2003
After a decade of stable spending, healthcare expenditures are on the rise, according to Gail Wilensky, PhD. If the industry doesnt reexamine its course, we can expect healthcare spending to leap to 17 or 18 percent of the gross domestic product, an increase of up to 6 percent.
Shot in the Arm for Public Health: Weak Systems Require Reinforcement at All Levels
Author: Dixon-Lee, Claire
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2003
Bioterrorism has become a real threat in the US and around the world. Is our public health system robust enough to handle the surveillance and reporting activities needed to protect citizens? Today, the answer is no. But efforts already in progress at local and national levels may be able to....
New e-HIM Initiative Will Reinvent HIM Practice, Support Infrastructure
Author: Jeffries, Jane
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2003
Convention attendees received a powerful call to action in one of the Conventions general sessions, E-HIM: The Imperative, The Opportunity. AHIMA Executive Vice President and CEO Linda Kloss, RHIA, CAE, explained the forces behind the healthcare industrys migration to a....
Information Infrastructure Promises Better Healthcare, Lower Costs
Author: Marchibroda, Janet; Gerber, Ticia
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2003
What forces have propelled the need for a national health information infrastructure (NHII) into the spotlight? In the article, take a closer look at the origins of the NHII, the benefits it will yield, and the initiatives providing the strongest support.
The healthcare system in the US h....
Where to Find Answers to Your Coding Questions
Author: Brouch, Kathy L.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: January 2003
For more information on physician queries, see the "Developing a Physician Query Process" practice brief in the October 2001 Journal of AHIMA and in the FORE Library: HIM Body of Knowledge in the Communities of Practice at www.ahima.org.
Is obtaining an answer to a coding question a daunting t....
Taking Data to the Next Level
Author: Jeffries, Jane
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2003
When I hear statistics on mortality or morbidity, I automatically think of the methods used
to collect and tabulate the data and the hard work that goes on behind the scenes. Im glad to be a part of that process. Joyce Frazier, RHIA,
medical systems specialist,....
Copy Cost Questions Require Closer Look
Author: Dunn, Rose T
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2003
Moving Toward a Unified Information Security Program
Author: Ruano, Michael
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2003
Is your organization up to the challenge of creating a unified information security program?
A unified information security program has been all but mandated for healthcare organizations by the federal government. HIPAA requires that electronic, paper, and oral patient identif....
Plenty of CPT Changes for 2003: Latest on Additions, Revisions, and Deletions
Author: O'Hara, Karen
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: January 2003
The 2003 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) includes approximately 428 code changes, so as always, it is important to stay current. To assist you in using the new edition, the following provides a brief summary of the changes for 2003. The complete list of changes can be found in Appendix B....
Success at Every Level: a Career Ladder for Privacy Officers
Author: Hughes, Gwen
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2003
Considering a career in privacy? AHIMAs Career Progression Ladder for Privacy Officers reveals the education, skills, and support you need to succeed.
The HIPAA privacy rule requires that covered entities designate a privacy official responsible for the development and implemen....
Teach Your Attorney Healthcare Contracting
Author: Le, Huan N.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2003
Medicare regulations, HIPAA compliance, and the threat of litigation have made it impossible to draft a one-page healthcare contract. Standard language alone now extends to up to four pages. Its a good idea to hire an attorney for contract negotiations and drafting, but even then, you mi....
Tackling the Training Mandate: How to Get Your Work Force Privacy Training Under Control and Under Way
Author: Nutten, Sandra
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2003
One of the privacy rules biggest tasks is work force training. In this article, we offer helpful tips for getting started and staying on track.
Training your work force on the HIPAA privacy rule isnt only federal lawits the foundation on which the entire orga....
Sample Policy: Protecting Patient Privacy from Outside Callers
Author: AHIMA
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2003
Background: It is customary for family members, legal guardians, and friends of patients at [name of hospital] to telephone the hospital, inquire in person about the condition of a patient, or to request other health information. Privacy regulations require that a patients identity or oth....
On the Fast Track to Privacy Rule Compliance (HIPAA on the Job)
Author: Amatayakul, Margret
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2003
Whether your privacy rule compliance efforts began two years ago or yesterday, youre probably concerned about the April 14, 2003, implementation date. In this article, well explore some of the ways you can make the most of the time remaining.
Dont Skip the Assessm....
ARLNA in the 1930s: the Starts Beckon Onwards
Author: Jeffries, Jane
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2003
By Line, By Hour: Keeping the Transcription Machine Running
Author: Beahan, Sally
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2003
From Many to One
To attract qualified medical transcriptionists (MTs), we offer an incentive program, allow employees to telecommute if they live within a 100-mile radius of the medical center, provide equipment, including a computer, chair, phone lines, and reference materials, and offe....
2002 Advocacy Efforts Focused on HIPAA, Coding: Congress Has Full Agenda
Author: Asmonga, Donald D.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2003
The clock is ticking on HIPAA, the healthcare system is facing critical work force shortages, Medicare is in financial straitsthe signs are ominous. But in 2003, AHIMAs advocacy efforts will remain constant and straightforward.
This past year, AHIMA dedicated itsel....
On the Line: Professional Practice Solutions (2/03)
Author: Dougherty, Michelle
Source: AHIMA Q and A | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2003
Q: I recently heard a group of HIM professionals discussing record completion policies. One professional was discussing her organizations newly adopted policy of defining a delinquent medical record as a record that was missing any one of five items: discharge summary, final diagnoses wi....
Leading the Mad Dash to HIPAA Compliance
Author: Squazzo, Jessica
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2003
When many HIM professionals might have shuddered at the thought of taking on HIPAA implementation, LaVonne Wieland, RHIT, decided to stare it right in the face. For Wieland, the information privacy director for HealthEast Care System in St. Paul, MN, the privacy director position seemed like a....
Restriction Requests Pose New Challenges: HIM Departments Should Prepare Now for Patient Queries
Author: Bowen, Rita K.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2003
Creating a process to handle patients requests for restrictions on the use or disclosure of their health information may be one of the last items on your HIPAA checklist. Heres how to take care of it.
One of the benefits extended to patients under the HIPAA privacy rule i....
Spelling Out the Value of Our Credentials
Author: Siegel, Barbara
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2003
Remember eating alphabet soup when you were young? What fun it was finding words or even making up new ones. We did not know then that a part of our future was spelled out before us.
Since 1928, our HIM credentials have demonstrated professionalism and expertise. Remember when....
Protecting Verbal PHI: a Plan
Author: Birnbaum, Cassi L
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2003
Does your organization have a policy in place for protecting patient health information (PHI) over the phone?
This article will discuss how a workgroup at Childrens Hospital and Health Center (CHHC) in San Diego, CA, implemented a policy to protect verbal PHI and how your....
Using Benchmarking for Performance Improvement
Author: Hughes, Gwen
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2003
This practice brief has been retired. It is made available for historical purposes only.
Privacy -- an AHIMA Organizational Value
Author: Kloss, Linda L
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2003
Ten years ago, AHIMA drafted model federal legislation to protect confidential medical record information. We aimed to raise Congress awareness that protection for this most personal information was sorely lacking and that the absence of uniform legal protection was a barrier to the use....
Diverse Local Group Collaborates on Compliance Issues: Workgroup Focuses on Code Sets, Transactions
Author: Becker, Joanne
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: February 2003
Sometimes starting small can mean big results. A few months ago, I joined Iowas regional HIPAA Strategic National Implementation Process (SNIP) workgroup. The goal of local and regional SNIP workgroups is to create as much collaboration as possible to ensure compliance by all covered ent....
Major Changes for Heart Failure Codes in 2003: New Codes Put Sharper Focus on Diagnosing, Preventing Heart Failure
Author: Casey, Patricia E.; Zeisset, Ann M.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: February 2003
Are you up to date with the latest revisions to the heart failure codes? A revision of the heart failure codes, effective October 1, 2002, was originally presented at the May 2001 ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee meeting. At that meeting, representatives from Kaiser Permanente e....
Elements of Electronic Note Style
Author: Payne, Thomas H.; Hirschmann, Jan V.; Helbig, Susan
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2003
Has your organization taken note of its electronic note style? Each year, more healthcare organizations adopt electronic health record (EHR) systems and, at the same time, implement a system of electronic note writing.
In many EHR systems, notes can be dictated, entered using....
Regulations Governing Research (2003)
Author: Burrington-Brown, Jill
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2003
This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
Preparing for HIM's Future Today
Author: Hicks, Jewelle E
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2003
Plans for the Future
Adkisons day-to-day responsibilities require a wide range of strengths and skill sets. By staying current on her computer skills and performance-improvement techniques, as well as honing her organizational and communication expertise, Adkison has been able....
Tomorrow's Transcription Tools: What New Technology Means for Healthcare
Author: Weber, Joe
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2003
What does the future hold for the transcription industry? In the third installment of the Journals series on transcription, take a look at the new technology aimed at boosting productivity, improving accuracy, and, in some cases, asking physicians for direct information input.
The y....
Observation Services Present Compliance Challenges
Author: Prophet-Bowman, Sue
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2003
Observation services have been a top fraud and abuse target of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services, primarily due to the complexity of the Medicare billing regulations and the potential for abuse. New regulations regarding reimbursement for thes....
Driving Change through Rapid Demonstrations
Author: Kloss, Linda L
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2003
The American healthcare system is in crisis and consumers are taking notice. Insurance costs are rising at double-digit rates and employers are passing along more of the cost to employees, leading to a recent nationwide strike at GE earlier this year. One in seven Americans is uninsured and fe....
ICD-9-CM Committee Discusses Code Proposals for 2004: Approved Changes Would be Effective October 1, 2003
Author: Prophet-Bowman, Sue
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: March 2003
The ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee, cosponsored by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), met in December 2002, in Baltimore, MD. Donna Pickett, RHIA, from NCHS, and Patricia Brooks, RHIA, from CMS, cochaire....
VA Puget Sound Reaps Benefits of Automation
Author: Burrington-Brown, Jill
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2003
What is it like to work in a fully automated healthcare system? As a visitor, I was doubly curious, because the topic of my management practicum in 1977 was preparing the Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System MPI for computerization. This was a sophisticated practicum at the time bec....
Major Healthcare Issues Intensify in 2003: Infrastructure, Coding, Privacy, Work Force Remain Top Priorities
Author: Rode, Dan
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2003
Many of last years most important healthcare issues have carried over into 2003. This article will focus on this years chief legislative and federal administrative issues, including infrastructure, privacy and security, and work force and education.
Building an Informati....
Computer Recycling: Are you Legally Prepared
Author: Harford, Joseph P.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2003
None of these methods of disposal address healthcare organizations environmental or legal responsibilities. But how do you know if your organization is legally positioned to handle disposal of computer equipment? This article will address these concerns.
What Is Legal?
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Information Everywhere: How the EHR Transformed Care at VHA
Author: Graham, Gail; Nugent, Linda; Strouse, Kathleen
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2003
How does the nation's largest integrated healthcare system manage health information? Here, learn how HIM professionals helped the Veterans Health Administration take advantage of EHR technology to improve care.
Think of a healthcare system with 163 medical centers, more than 850 ambulato....
Clinic EHR Streamlines HIM Department
Author: Hagland, Mark
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2003
Is your clinic or medical group thinking about implementing an EHR? Plan for plenty of changesin staffing, processes, and the delivery of care. Here, learn how a variety of clinics weathered the conversion.
When the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ, planned to open a new hospital....
Get Ready for the HIPAA Olympics
Author: Cannon, Jeanne
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2003
HIPAA compliance might be one of the biggest challenges of the decade for covered entitiesand not only because of all the new requirements. Simply reading and interpreting the regulations has proven to be a monumental task. So how can a HIPAA team leader make staff enthusiastic about lea....
On the Line: Professional Practice Solutions (3/03)
Author: Hjort, Beth M.
Source: AHIMA Q and A | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2003
Q: When is it appropriate to separate files for select types of medical records? What practice guidelines are available?
A: Circumstances, reasons, and applicable laws affect decisions to create separate medical record files within varying types of healthcare organizations. Org....
Turning a Physician Practice on its Head: Kaiser Leader Reveals the Challenges, Benefits of EHR
Author: Rollins, Gina
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2003
Kaiser Permanente, the largest nonprofit health maintenance organization (HMO) in the US, is on the forefront of developing and implementing an electronic health record (EHR). The effort involves both the Kaiser health plan and the Permanente Federation, which is the partnership among the Perm....
Preparing for a New Generation of HIM
Author: Siegel, Barbara
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2003
Earlier generationsour grandparents and parentstell stories of how technology changed their lives. Born at the turn of the 20th century, my grandparents witnessed the successes of Alexander Graham Bell and the Wright brothers. My parents were mesmerized by talking movies and televi....
Association Marches Onward: a Nation Goes to War
Author: Squazzo, Jessica
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2003
Taking the Initiative with Nursing Home Quality
Author: Mitchell, Sue
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2003
When the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued its highlights of 2002, the listing of significant accomplishments included the departments efforts to improve quality of care. Discussion of quality improvement efforts focused on the departments initiatives in measurin....
Think You're Ready? Don't Forget the Self-insured Health Plan (HIPAA on the Job)
Author: Amatayakul, Margret
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2003
Many providers are putting the finishing touches on their HIPAA privacy compliance activitiesbut may have overlooked their self-insured health plan or assumed that their third-party administrator (TPA) was taking care of HIPAA compliance. Now is the time to take a closer look at your sel....
Understanding the Minimum Necessary Standard (2003 update)
Author: Hjort, Beth M.; Hughes, Gwen
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2003
This practice brief has been retired. It is made available for historical purposes only.
Letters of Agreement/Contracts (2003 update)
Author: Rhodes, Harry B.; Hughes, Gwen
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2003
This practice brief has been retired. It is made available for historical purposes only.
Exploring the Body of Knowledge: an Association's Expedition
Author: Siegel, Barbara
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2003
One of the monumental expeditions in history is that of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, who left the shores of the Missouri River in 1804. To this day, the body of knowledge gained during this journey captures our imaginations. The lessons learned guide us as we explore new horizons and ne....
Are You Ready to Be a Privacy Officer?
Author: Sobel, David A.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2003
As an HIM professional, you may be asked to serve as your organizations first privacy officer. While serving as privacy officer will give you the opportunity to play a new and more profound role in safeguarding patients privacy rights, it will also provide you with new challenges.....
Is Your NPP Your Best Defense?
Author: Lee, Michael R.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2003
In the event of a privacy-related legal challenge, the content of your organizations notice of privacy practices (NPP) will be a focal point for both plaintiff and defense arguments with respect to the protected health information (PHI) disclosure activities of your organization. Is your....
Advocacy Flowers with April Showers: Privacy, Security, E/M, ICD-10-CM Top Concerns
Author: Rode, Dan
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2003
This month marks a milestone for HIM professionals with the actual, as opposed to regulatory, beginning of the HIPAA privacy rule. In addition, the recently published final security rule will keep HIM and privacy professionals busy. This article will discuss HIPAA deadlines, old and new, and o....
Champions for Consistency
Author: Jeffries, Jane
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2003
Wouldnt it be helpful to know how your peers at healthcare organizations throughout your state are handling HIPAA? Even better, wouldnt it be helpful for the healthcare consumers in your state to encounter consistent behavior at each facility they visit?
Thanks to the Ten....
Health Information Confidentiality: a Moving Target
Author: Carol, Ruth
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2003
Redisclosure of Patient Health Information (2003 update)
Author: Rhodes, Harry B.; Hughes, Gwen
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2003
This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
Record Reviews, Clinician Education Form Best Defense
Author: Pinder, Ray
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2003
We have all heard stories about attorneys winning large settlements for their clients due to lack of or insufficient documentation in the medical record. Many HIM professionals have taken steps to teach the basics to physicians, nurses, and other health professionals that have documentation re....
Legal Roles Give New Perspectives
Author: Zender, Anne
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2003
I could have retired by now, but I don't regret having any of these experiences. Richard Jeske, RHIT, HIM supervisor,
Alaska Native Medical Center, Anchorage, AK
HIM supervisor Richard Jeske, RHIT, hasnt spent his entire career working in health information ma....
Transition Management: Striking a Balance
Author: Helbig, Susan
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2003
Life in todays healthcare organizations is challenging for everyone involvedpatients, providers, third-party payers, vendors, and HIM professionals. As HIM professionals, we are constantly in a state of transition in some area of our practice, which can be both challenging and rewa....
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