Whether you are seeking cutting-edge education, evaluating the latest market innovations, or want to foster new professional connections, the AHIMA20 Virtual Conference is the place to be.
In a year of uncertainty, AHIMA20 has done more than move from a destination to a digital platform, explains CEO Wylecia Wiggs Harris, PhD, CAE. We have reassessed our role as advocates, educators, and stakeholders in the healthcare system.
ONC Chief Medical Officer Discusses Integrating Clinical and Administrative Data
Tom Mason, MD, chief medical officer at the Office for the National Coordinator (ONC), will take part in a panel discussion on clinical and administrative data integration today. We spoke with Dr. Mason about the ONC’s role in the initiative, standardization, and the challenges of data integration.
AHIMA20 Opens New Horizons for a First-Time Attendee
The fact that AHIMA20 became a completely virtual event this year was welcome news to Austin Davert, an HIM student born with osteogenesis imperfect III. We spoke with Davert to find out what drew him to a career in health information and what he’s hoping to learn at AHIMA20.
How to Engage with the AHIMA Foundation at AHIMA20
The AHIMA Foundation’s conference events are the best way for students and professionals to learn more about the health information field. Anisa Tootla, MBA, executive director of the Foundation, previews the Foundation’s presence at AHIMA20 and how you can engage with the Foundation while you're at the event.
Health Information Professionals (HIP) Week is running concurrently with AHIMA20. The HIP Week website features a downloadable toolkit that includes a background for your virtual meetings and other materials your can use to amplify your contributions to the healthcare ecosystem. Check our social mediaaccounts and the hashtag #HIPWEEK20 for daily messages and activities.
Patient misidentification continues to jeopardize patient safety, limit and delay data sharing and interoperability, and adversely affect data quality. Take the pledge to advocate and educate members and other key stakeholders on the importance of naming policies in healthcare organizations.
Podcast: Navigating the AHIMA20 Virtual Conference
AHIMA20 host and emcee Amanda Marijanovic and HI Pitch host Nikitta Foston explore tips for what to wear to a virtual conference, what to eat, how to use social media, and generally how to make the most out of your virtual experience.
Since we’re meeting virtually, online communication plays an even bigger role than usual at AHIMA20. Set yourself up for success by getting familiar now, if you aren’t already, with the your social media tools. And don't forget to follow and use the #AHIMA20 hashtag.
Virtual 101: Maximize Your Power in the Digital Space
From choosing a background to dealing with distractions, and everything in between, the digital conference space can be new and challenging. But we’ve got the answers to help you maximize your experience. Check out our quick and easy tips.
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