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Our Website Team has been working very hard with
our new vendor KnowledgeConnex to bring us to the
forefront of website functionality and they have
done an outstanding job!
You will find the site very easy to navigate as
well as several new enhancements including:
- Online registration for meetings, including
capability to pay by credit card
- Electronic voting
- Polling capabilities
- Online student scholarship applications
- MdHIMA Policies & Procedures and Bylaws
As the site continues to develop we will be
working closely with our vendors and healthcare
organizations to advertise and link their companies
and facilities to our website.
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MdHIMA is proposing several bylaws changes in conjunction
with AHIMA’s recent bylaws changes.
The document is available for your review on our new
website. The comment period is through February 15, 2007.
Any feedback or questions can be directed to MdHIMA
President Mona Calhoun at
mcalhoun@coppin.edu.
The proposed Bylaws Amendments will be presented for vote
at the March 9th Quarterly Business Meeting.
Review the Proposed Bylaws Amendments
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Won’t you consider getting more involved in
MdHIMA in the coming year?
Your input is essential as we begin preparing the
ballot for the 2007-2008 Executive Board. If you are
interested in running for an office or you would
like to nominate a colleague to run, please complete
the nomination form on the website.
Volunteerism is fun and is key to the success of
our organization!
Visit the online nomination form |
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The Data Quality Group has teamed with AHIMA
expert Jennifer Garvin, Ph.D., RHIA, CCS to offer an
impressive day of preparations for the CCS Exam. 6
CEs offered.
Saturday, March 3, 2007
Harbor Hospital
8 – 4:30 pm
See our website for the agenda and registration
form. Early Bird Registration is by January 27th.
Agenda and Registration Form |
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The next Quarterly Business Meeting and
Educational Sessions will be held on:
March 9, 2007
Holly Hills Country Club
Frederick, MD
The agenda is not yet finalized for this meeting.
If you can recommend a terrific speaker or topic,
please contact Linda Williams at lwilliams@shwdc.com
Online registration will be available for this
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Join fellow AHIMA members from across the country on
Capitol Hill to advocate HIM issues. Last year was our best
turnout ever! AHIMA will set up meetings for you with
congressmen’s offices from your home districts to discuss
important issues our profession is focusing on. It’s a great
experience to participate in this dynamic day on “the Hill”.
Visit AHIMA for more details and to register
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Join our MdHIMA Delegates and delegates and colleagues
from around the country for AHIMA’s semi-annual “Team
Talks”.
Several will be conducted throughout the country. The one
nearest to us is:
March 22, 2007
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
Alexandria, VA
If you’re unable to attend the session in Virginia, AHIMA
is also conducting “virtual” Team Talks on March 29 2007.
Visit AHIMA for Team Talk information
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Our favorite meeting of the year is quickly
approaching!
Our Directors are co-chairing the conference this
year and have been working on a diverse agenda of
topics and speakers.
Please consider joining us in Baltimore for this
educational as well as fun annual event.
May 16 & 17, 2007
Baltimore Convention Center
Learn more about the annual meeting |
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Please support MdHIMA by recognizing the outstanding
contributions made by its members.
Visit the online award nomination form!
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Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded each May to
students who are pursuing a career in Health Information
Management.
Visit the online scholarship application
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Please keep your AHIMA profile updated so that our email
information is always current and we can continue to keep in
touch with our members.
Update Your Member Profile
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