Author: Baldwin, Kevin; Burton, Benjamin W; Cothran, Carey L.; DeMasters, Dana; Grady, Reginald; Halpert, Aviva M.; Hofman, Judi; Kadlec, Lesley; O'Dell, Rosann M; Pearson, Sandra; Deanna, Peterson; Rode, Dan; Rose, Angela Dinh; Schmidt, Peg

Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: April 2015

The advancement of technology has changed the practice of medicine. It has evolved the physician-patient relationship from solely a face-to-face interaction into real-time online encounters, from e-mails to virtual appointments. Patient portals represent such a technological advancement, leadi....

Author: Rode, Dan

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: September 2013

As the traditionally lax, vacation-filled summertime winds down and people return to business, it's worth noting that AHIMA staff has remained very busy on Capitol Hill working to identify any proposed legislation or amendments with the potential to hinder ICD-10-CM/PCS (ICD-10) implementa....

Author: Rode, Dan

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: July 2013

The spring season in 2013 saw continued developments on Capitol Hill concerning issues of interest to the health information management profession, including support for ICD-10-CM/PCS, better regulation of the RAC Audit program, and a renewed effort to move forward patient identifiers.
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Author: Rode, Dan

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: June 2013

Former American Major League Baseball catcher, outfielder, and manager Lawrence Peter “Yogi” Berra had a saying: “It ain’t over, ‘til it’s over.” These words reach beyond the walls of the baseball diamond and relate to the current state of policy a....

Author: Rode, Dan

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: May 2013

This month's Journal of AHIMA takes a closer look at the importance of consumer engagement. HIM professionals have an obligation to the consumer to help maintain the integrity, security, and accessibility of health data and support the consumers' right to access their information in a secu....

Author: Rode, Dan

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: April 2013

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has published the long-awaited final omnibus rules covering many HITECH Act requirements in the January 25, 2013 Federal Register (78FR5566). The rule is officially titled “Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notific....

Author: Rode, Dan

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: March 2013

The US healthcare industry is now a mere six months from the point in time that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has suggested for ICD-10-CM/PCS readiness testing to begin. Many health plans have said they are already prepared-or will be ready when the time comes-to test transact....

Author: Rode, Dan

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: February 2013

Members of the AHIMA staff and ICD-10 Implementation Coalition recently met with the incoming House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee and Health Subcommittee Vice Chairman, Michael Burgess, MD. Discussion included considerations for how to reach out to those physician groups....

Author: Rode, Dan

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: January 2013

As AHIMA welcomes the new year, the association continues to work on several ongoing developments in the HIM profession-as well as the additional opportunities and challenges that 2013 presents the US healthcare industry. Though the work is not yet done, HIM professionals and AHIMA staff h....

Author: Rode, Dan

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: November 2012

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), along with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC), formally released three final rules around the the time of the Labor Day holiday. Appropriately enough, the arrival of these final rules spells out much work ahead for t....