Welcome to Day 2 of the AHIMA21 Virtual Conference. In this issue, capture yesterday’s education highlights; preview our CEO’s presentation; learn how to visit our Virtual Exhibit Hall; and plan to attend our Tech Demos. Whether you are seeking leading-edge education, evaluating the latest market innovations, or want to foster new professional connections, the AHIMA21 Virtual Conference is the place to be.
We recap the significant events of Day 1 of AHIMA21 right here. Check out quick recaps of David Pogue’s keynote; the speech by AHIMA President Katherine Lusk, MHSM, RHIA, FAHIMA; and other sessions.
Dr. Megan Ranney Discusses Disparities During Plenary Session
A practicing emergency physician, researcher, and national advocate for innovative approaches to public health, Megan L. Ranney, MD, will present “Using Digital Health to Improve Health and Reduce Disparities” during the Day 2 plenary session starting at 9:10 a.m. CT.
AHIMA CEO’s Speech to Focus on a Profession in the Spotlight
AHIMA CEO Wylecia Wiggs Harris, PhD, CAE, will address AHIMA21 attendees today at 11:05 a.m. CT. Her talk will focus on how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, critical regulations governing health information, and the stratospheric rise of virtual health services have shined a white-hot spotlight on the health information profession.
Physician-scientist and entrepreneur Daniel Kraft, MD, will be the mainstage speaker at AHIMA21 at 12:50 p.m. CT. Kraft’s talk is titled “The Future of Health and Medicine: Where Can Technology Take Us?” Be sure to listen to his guest spot on the AHIMA HI Pitch podcast.
Check out an at-a-glance overview of key education sessions taking place Tuesday, September 21. Notable topics include artificial intelligence from Frontiers Health; analytics from College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME); and ICD-10/IPPS and CPT Code updates with a live Q&A. Click each link in the story linked below to schedule a session in your calendar.
AHIMA Foundation Launches Health Literacy Campaign for Consumers
The AHIMA Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the Health Literacy for Health Equity campaign, a multi-year initiative designed to help consumers exercise greater control over their health information for themselves and loved ones. The campaign kicks off this week with a video that explains the reasons and goals for the initiatives.
AHIMA21 Blog: The Value of a Complete Medical Coding Quality Audit Program
Angela Knight, CHCAF, CHTSIM, RHIT, explains why a strong medical coding quality audit program is one of the top defenses against risk, exposure, and low reimbursements. This post was sponsored by Savista, a prominent provider of healthcare revenue cycle management services and a sponsor of the AHIMA21 Virtual Conference.
AHIMA21 Blog: A Different Perspective on HIM Audits
Daniel Land, RHIA, CCS, argues that patient safety indicators (PSI) factor significantly into the healthcare ratings used by consumers to make decisions about where to seek care. As such, health information management professionals play a unique role in mitigating risk associated with PSI reporting and healthcare ratings. This post was sponsored by AMN Healthcare, the industry’s most experienced mid-revenue cycle provider and a sponsor of the AHIMA21 Virtual Conference.
Visit the AHIMA21 Virtual Exhibit Hall and build your supplier and services networks at any time during the conference. Note the need to reserve a live appointment with a representative or simply visit during a company’s on-site hours will vary among sponsors.
Join our exhibitors and sponsors for demonstrations and discussions about their products, solutions, and services during the Tech Demo sessions. Discover exciting product and service features that will benefit your professional community. Click the link below to view the Tech Demos scheduled throughout the conference.
Winner of ‘Living the Pledge’ Competition Announced
The Minnesota Health Information Management Association (MNHIMA) is the winner of the 2021 AHIMA Living the Pledge competition. Learn how MNHIMA advocates for patient matching policies to its members and legislators. Thank you to everyone who entered the competition.
Donate to the AHIMA Foundation With text2give During AHIMA21
Your next donation to the AHIMA Foundation is as easy as sending a text. Text ahima21 to 243725, or go directly to the donation site at the link below. Learn more about the Foundation’s latest initiative here.
AHIMA21 Blog: Transforming Healthcare Through APIs and Third-Party Applications
Speaker Jaime James, MHA, RHIA, discusses one of the fastest growing software technologies in the world: application program interfaces. She co-presented with Christine Rys, RHIA, on Monday afternoon.
In this post, speaker Debra Primeau, MA, RHIA, FAHIMA, discusses the impact new interoperability regulations will have on health data and information. She will co-present the session “A Whole New World of Interoperability” this afternoon.
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