September 23, 2019 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET Physician coders, billers, CDI, hospital coders along with supervisors and managers need to prepare for the FY202 ICD-10-CM code updates. Code Updates to ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. New and revised codes for the 2020 ICD-10-CM code set will be reviewed. Onsite is limited …
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September 27, 2019 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET Calling all hospital coders, billers, CDI along with supervisors, managers and educators who want to learn about the FY 2020 ICD-10-PCS changes. We will discuss ICD-10-PCS guidelines along with new, revised and deleted code changes to ensure revenue and data integrity for your facility. Onsite is …
We thank those members who attended the 2019 Annual Meeting and completed the evaluation. But we want to give the entire membership an opportunity to let us know what location, topics, speakers and how many days you want the meeting to be. Your input is invaluable to us. So please assist us by completing this …
Baltimore, Maryland (July, 2019) – The Maryland HIMSS Chapter is pleased to announce the opening of their annual call for applications of their Health IT scholarships. Every year, Maryland HIMSS awards 1-2 deserving students actively enrolled in a health care information technology and/or computer science related degree program. “We are honored to support the educational advancement for our …
Request for Comment – Proposed MdHIMA Bylaws The MdHIMA Bylaws provide a framework for the management and operation of the business activities of the Association. Over the past year, the Bylaws Committee and other members of the MdHIMA Board of Directors conducted a thorough review of the current Bylaws to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and out-of-date information. Revisions to the Bylaws were then discussed, …
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Inside this Issue: President’s Message MdHIMA/DCHIMA 2019 Annual Meeting CCHIIM Update on HIM Reimagined Certification Recommendation Data Quality Committee Bylaws/Policy & Procedures Committee PR Committee #HIPWEEK19 PGCC HIP WEEK! Coppin State University HIP WEEK! Call For Submissions – Student Poster Boards Free CEUs Follow MdHIMA on Facebook! Submit Items for the e-Newsletter Is Your AHIMA …
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January 29, 2019 MdHIMA members will meet with state elected officials to provide education and firsthand knowledge of the services MdHIMA offers. MdHIMA will be recognized on the floor of the Maryland General Assembly during the sessions. *Registration will close on 1/21/2018 so attendees can be assigned an appointment time in advance of our event …
Inside this Issue: President’s Message Legislative/Advocacy Committee SAVE THE DATE! MDHIMA Annual Meeting! Social Media Committee PHR Committee Report Follow MdHIMA on Facebook! Submit Items for the e-Newsletter Is Your AHIMA Member Profile Current? Click here to read more.
Every year many of us attend the MdHIMA Annual Meeting to obtain CEU’s, network with old friends, make new friends and have a good time learning something new. Putting together a great meeting takes many ideas and more than 1 or 2 people. Each one of you has something that you can contribute to the …
Inside this Issue: Date Correction! – Quarterly Business Meeting Data Quality News Click here to read more.
Inside this Issue: President’s Message Legislative/Advocacy Committee Quarterly Business Meeting Nominating Committee News Membership Committee Update Delegates Report Follow MdHIMA on Facebook! Submit Items for the e-Newsletter Is Your AHIMA Member Profile Current? Click here to read more
AHIMA Foundation announces Registered Apprenticeship Program – Employers Apprenticeships are the Future of HIM! Is your company seeking solutions to the training and development of employees or additional support to assist your organization in advancing healthcare technology? Consider connecting with AHIMA’s Registered HIM Apprenticeship Program. Apprenticeships are paid positions that bridge education and employment. Apprenticeships …
I’m reaching out to you because we are asking for your assistance in a grassroots effort to advance HR 3545 over the next two weeks. Aligned with AHIMA, Delegates from MdHIMA and a few Executive Board members attended the Advocacy Summit in March, 2018 and one of our “asks” this year was for our elected …
Join MDHIMA at the President’s Reception after the annual meeting for a celebration with food, drink and music to round out the year. Ticket prices for members are included in the registration fee. If you would like to invite a guest to attend the President’s Reception, tickets can be purchased for $25.00.
2018 Annual Meeting May 18, 2018 It’s that time again-time to get together with your fellow MdHIMA associates and catch up on what has been happening over the last year. Participate in our Silent Auction to help our students and a 50/50 raffle as well as meet vendors who support HIM and their products. Join …
January 5, 2018 AHIMA NAMES DR. WYLECIA WIGGS HARRIS NEW CEO On behalf of the AHIMA Board of Directors, it is my pleasure to announce that Wylecia Wiggs Harris, PhD, has been selected as AHIMA’s chief executive officer, effective February 5, 2018. Dr. Harris has extensive experience leading and transforming associations. She comes to AHIMA …
To All: I am reaching out to our MdHIMA members to generate interest in our upcoming Health Career and Jobs Fair sponsored by Prince Georges County Executive Rushern Baker III. As you know County Executive Rushern Baker will be one of the Democratic candidates running for the gubernatorial race in the 2018 election year in …
The Annual Meeting Committee is in need of your help so that our Annual Meeting in May 2018 will be fun for everyone. We need assistance with registration, vendors, programs, and much more. You wont be working alone so why not get involved. Meet and network with your membership. If you are interested, please let …
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Westin Hotel Annapolis Maryland attended by the MdHIMA’s Advocacy Committee and board members on November 14, 2017. Alexander & Cleaver Government Relations and Legal Division was proud to host its 22nd Annual Policy Maker Breakfast and Legislative Kickoff. The A&C Team routinely coordinates events like this to provide a steady stream of opportunities for our …
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The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is pleased to provide a model Patient Request for Health Information form to assist patients and providers in understanding and complying with patients “individual right of access” to their information as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This model form is written at an …
Medical Records – Disclosure of Directory Information and Medical Records The new law was sponsored by: Delegates Valentino-Smith, Kelly, West and Morales New Maryland Health Care Law: House Bill (HB) 1468/ Senate Bill (SB) 584 Effective October 1, 2017 The Maryland General Assembly recently unanimously passed through both the Senate Finance and Health/Government Operation Committee …
AHIMA Council for Excellence in Education (CEE) and its volunteers has completed its Executive Summary and recommendations. These recommendations are focused around 4 main areas of HIM: Education, Research, Specialization and Credentials. These efforts will be phased over a period of time and will advance the HIM profession and professionals. Please take this opportunity to …
AHIMA Council for Excellence in Education (CEE) has completed its Executive Summary and recommendations. These recommendations are focused around 4 main areas of HIM: Education, Research, Specialization and Credentials. These efforts will be phased over a period of time and will advance the HIM profession and professionals. Please take this opportunity to view the video …
On Friday, May 5, 2017 the American Health Care Act passed in the US House of Representatives. In light of this passage AHIMA’s Senior Director of Federal Relations, Lauren Riplinger, JD has crafted a summary of the bill H.R. 1628. As we know Senate Republicans are not intending to take up the House bill and …
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