Welcome to Day 3 of the AHIMA21 Virtual Conference. In this issue, capture yesterday’s education highlights; preview our president-elect’s presentation; find out how to visit our Virtual Exhibit Hall; and attend today’s 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 2 of AHIMA21 right here. Check out quick recaps of STORY 1, STORY 2, and STORY 3, as well as other sessions and features of the conference.
AHIMA President/chair-elect Tim Keough, MPA, RHIA, FAHIMA, takes the stage this morning to address the attendees and sponsors of AHIMA21. Hear about AHIMA’s upcoming and emerging priorities and the role members play in realizing that vision.
It’s been a great conference! AHIMA21 wraps up today with more leading-edge education sessions you won’t want to miss. Be sure to schedule time to join AHIMA CEO Wylecia Wiggs Harris, PhD, CAE, as she engages in a conversation with Micky Tripathi, PhD, MPP, National Coordinator for Health IT. This timely conversation will include a conversation on the COVID-19 pandemic and key priority areas for the Biden administration around health IT.
Wylecia Wiggs Harris Named One of Modern Healthcare’s Top Diversity Leaders
We’re proud our CEO, Wylecia Wiggs Harris, PhD, CAE, has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2021’s Top 25 Diversity Leaders, and is one of 10 people named 2021 Diversity Leaders to Watch by the publication.
Check out an at-a-glance overview of key education sessions at AHIMA21 for Wednesday, September 22. Notable topics include sessions on CDI, interoperability and information blocking, and COVID-19. Click each link in the story to schedule a session in your calendar.
Wednesday Plenary Session Focuses on Health Literacy
Presented by the AHIMA Foundation, “HI Professionals: Champions for Patients” features a panel of subject matter experts who will define the scope and challenges of health literacy in the United States; share success stories and use cases that address the issue; and explore how health information professions can positively impact health literacy in collaboration with providers, consumers, advocates, tech companies, and other stakeholders.
You can visit the AHIMA21 Virtual Exhibit Hall and build your supplier and services networks at any time during the conference. Reserve a timeslot with a representative or click the “Talk Now” button when you get to the booth.
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.
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 to the donation site at the link below. Learn more about the Foundation’s latest initiative here.
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.
AHIMA Grace and Triumph Awards to Be Presented Today
Watch the presentation of this year’s AHIMA Grace Award to the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center and the AHIMA Triumph Awards to seven remarkable members. You can learn more about the Grace Award here and the Triumph Awards, sponsored by 3M, here.
AHIMA, the American Medical Informatics Association, and the Electronic Health Record Association released a preliminary report Monday that examines key issues related to the operationalization of the definitions of electronic health information and designated record set. How these definitions will be operationalized by clinicians and developers are critical to successful compliance with the Cures Act Final Rule.
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