Author: Dooling, Julie A

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: July 2012

For many years transcription and coding departments have been two separate and independent structures within health information management (HIM).


While these areas have always been interdependent regarding their need to share documentation, their technology platforms have op....

Author: AHIMA

Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: July 2012

This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.

Author: Bronnert, June; Masarie, Chip; Naeymi-Rad, Frank; Rose, Eric; Aldin, Greg

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: July 2012

Terminologies ensure that the 'languages of medicine' can be understood by both humans and machines.



Electronic health records (EHRs) are the industry standard for documenting patient care. Industry initiatives and government legislation have facilitated EHR i....

Author: AHIMA

Source: AHIMA toolkit

Publication Date: June 02, 2012

Author: De, Suman

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: June 2012

Just as drivers must select the proper road map for planning a trip, healthcare organizations must also manage their code translation process through a defined road map.


This article provides essential guidance to healthcare organizations on adopting best practices that will....

Author: Rihanek, Theresa; DeVault, Kathryn

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: May 2012

Many healthcare organizations use historical coded data in governance and planning activities, contracting, quality improvement, research, and trending. The upcoming implementation of ICD-10-CM/PCS will require organizations to identify the types of coded data that will require conversion in o....

Author: AHIMA

Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: May 2012

This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.

Author: Dimick, Chris

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: May 2012

Large health systems and their IT vendors are creating private information exchange networks at a time when federally funded state operations are gearing up for launch. Is there room for private and public offerings in the new HIE marketplace?

Many state level health information....

Author: AHIMA

Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: April 2012

Editor's note: This brief supersedes the June 2003 and October 2000 practice briefs "Portable Computer Security."



Mobile devices have pervaded the everyday work environment in healthcare. An organization may use mobile devices to improve clinician workflow, bedside infor....

Author: Jenkins, Kristin

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: April 2012

Data are of no value unless they drive action. Action in healthcare has limited positive impact when it is uninformed or uncoordinated.

Publicly available data can help organizations improve healthcare quality. However, getting the most out of these data requires the right tools. A....