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Your Link to Get Involved

WE NEED YOU! Please consider becoming an active volunteer on the 2021-22 MdHIMA Executive Committee Positions Available:  President-Elect, Delegate, Director, Secretary and Treasurer Q:  How do I get on the Ballot? A:  Follow this link to self-nominate or nominate someone you know.   Why should I get involved? Here are some great reasons from our current and …

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eNews from MdHIMA Issue 66 – Winter 2021

Inside this issue: President’s Message AHIMA Nominating Committee Outreach Data Quality Committee Delegate Reports Naming Policy Pledge QBM Hot Topic Follow MdHIMA on Facebook Submit items for the e-Newsletter Is Your AHIMA Member Profile Current? Click here to read more!

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Your Opinion Matters! MDHIMA 2021 Annual Meeting Survey

The 2021 MDHIMA Annual Meeting Committee is planning for our annual meeting. We are tentatively planning to hold the annual meeting April 29 – 30, 2021. To finalize the plans, we need to hear from you. Please let us know your preference for an in-person or virtual meeting or postponing our annual meeting until the fall …

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Walk Through of the Evolving Covid-19 Coding Guidelines

February 4, 2021 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET This Coding Educational Session is focusing on providing information regarding Covid-19 evolving coding guidelines. The session will walk through the history of coding guidelines, review AHIMA/AHA FAQ’s issued, and specifically review coding of Covid-19 and Sepsis, Covid-19 and Syndrome (sequela) conditions along with exposure/screening and other …

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MDHIMA Call for Board Nominations

The MDHIMA Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for the Board. We want you to nominate a colleague or yourself for an elected MDHIMA Board position for 2021-2022. All eligible voting members are invited to take part in the nomination process. Working on the Board is a very rewarding experience. Bringing your knowledge, energy, and expertise …

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MDHIMA October 2020 Quarterly Meeting

October 9th, 2020 is your opportunity to learn about the events affecting Health Information Management! October 9, 2020 8:30 AM – 4:05 PM ET You are encouraged to attend the Maryland Health Information Management Association’s (MDHIMA) October 9th Quarterly Business meeting to learn what is occurring in our profession. This year MDHIMA was not be …

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The AHIMA Foundation Scholarship Program Is Open Through September 30th

Apply Online Today! The AHIMA Foundation Scholarship Program will accept applications through September 30th for its flagship program that provides financial assistance to aspiring and current health informational professionals. “The AHIMA Foundation supports the education and advancement of health information professionals who play a key role in delivering vital services that impact the healthcare journey,” said Anisa …

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Free Coding Clinical Review Live Webinar

Following the success of our COVID-19 coding and CDI education webinars, we are offering FREE quarterly live webinars on various current HIM topics. Please mark your calendar and register for our upcoming FREE Coding Clinic Review Live Webinar on Wednesday, August 5th at noon or Wednesday, August 12th at noon. Attendees who complete the webinar can earn one AHIMA-approved CEU. Each 2020 Q1 Coding Clinic Review …

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AHIMA Election – TIME TO VOTE!

The 2020 AHIMA Election is underway. Currently 1.76% of the membership has cast their vote. We encourage you to vote on or before the July 27- 5:00 p.m. CT deadline, and contact your colleagues to cast their vote. Let’s increase the voter turnout this year and make history! Cast your vote today! Thank you. AHIMA Election – 2020 Polls are …

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Call for Nominations

MdHIMA needs your suggestions: Distinguished Member & Volunteer of the Year (July 2019-June 2020) Nominees for the Distinguished Member Award and Volunteer of the Year award must: be an active member of MdHIMA have demonstrated excellent service have provided innovative and important contributions to the HIM profession     Nominating Committee Candidates Nominees for candidates to be …

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Contact Tracer Recruitment

We’ve been retained by the Institute for Public Health Innovation to recruit 400 COVID-19 Contact Tracers in Fairfax County, VA. The Institute for Public Health Innovation is one of the region’s leading health organizations that develops multi-sector partnerships and innovative solutions to improve the public’s health and well-being across Maryland, Virginia and the District of …

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Registration for the MdHIMA June 12, 2020 Virtual QBM Is Now Open!

June 12, 2020 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM ET Cost: FREE CEUs Possible: 5 Virtual Through GoToMeeting   These are challenging times for everyone as we attempt to navigate this pandemic, COVID-19.  MdHIMA wants you to know we are standing with you and “WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER”.  You have given of yourselves, time and …

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Save the Date: June 12, 2020 Virtual QBM

At the request of our membership, the MDHIMA Annual Meeting is being postponed until Sept. 17 – 18, 2020. However, we recognize the need and importance for our members to have opportunities to get continuing education hours. Therefore the Education/Arrangements Committee is working diligently to host a Virtual QBM on June 12, 2020. Stay tuned, more details to come!

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MdHIMA 2020 Annual Meeting is being rescheduled to September 17-18, 2020

MdHIMA leadership and Annual Meeting Committee surveyed our membership to determine your preference for postponing the annual meeting or hosting a virtual meeting. The majority who responded to the survey wanted to postpone until the fall. Therefore, we are postponing the annual meeting until September 17 – 18, 2020 at the Maritime Conference Center in …

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COVID-19: New ICD-10-CM Code- Interim Coding Guidance

The 2019 Novel Coronavirus presents a challenge in making sure that everyone across the country is capturing the coding of these cases with the same codes. The CDC and CMS has issued official diagnosis coding guidance for health care encounters and deaths related to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) previously named 2019-nCoV. Please review, discuss and establish …

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2020 MDHIMA Annual Meeting Agenda Is Now Available

Click here for the 2020 MDHIMA Annual Meeting agenda. This year’s theme is: “Transforming information into Quality Care through Innovation, Integration and Motivation”. There will be topics on data analytics, long-term care, technology, coding, revenue cycle management, career mapping and much more! We will also feature a poster session by students from our HIT and HIM …

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MDHIMA Quarterly Newsletter February 2020

eNews from MdHIMA Issue 64– Winter 2020 Inside this Issue: Silent auction; Annual Meeting 2020 President’s Message Silent Auction/Fundraising Committee MDHIMA Annual Meeting 2020 MD AHIMA updates Follow MdHIMA on Facebook Submit items for the e-Newsletter Is Your AHIMA Member Profile Current? Click here to read the newsletter.

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Scholarship Information- Award Nominations

  Call for MdHIMA Scholarship Applications! Need money to help pay for your HIM career? 2020 Scholarships submissions are due by April 4, 2020. MDHIMA is awarding two $1,000 scholarships. These winners will be announced at the joint MdHIMA/DCHIMA April Annual meeting. If you would like to apply for a scholarship, click the link below:   …

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Call for MDHIMA Annual Meeting Silent Auction Donations

At the MdHIMA 2020 Annual Meeting at the Maritime Conference Center in Linthicum Heights, MD, April 21-22, 2020, we will once again sponsor a Silent Auction. We are non-profit [Section 501C-6] and funds raised will be specifically used to encourage and promote ongoing education and professional development for students and MdHIMA members through scholarships and …

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MdHIMA Fall e-Newsletter

Greetings One and All, Welcome Fall 2019! As we look back over the past several months there has been substantial changes within AHIMA, along with the MdHIMA Board. AHIMA introduced the new vision of “ A world where trusted information impacts health and healthcare by connecting people, systems, and ideas.” In the coming weeks, MdHIMA …

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ICD-10-CM Code Updates for FY 2020

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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ICD-10-PS Changes for FY 2020

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 …

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MDHIMA 2020 Annual Meeting Brief Survey

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 …

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Maryland HIMSS Chapter Announces Annual Health IT Scholarship Program

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 …

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MdHIMA Proposed Bylaws Amendments

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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Distinguished Member/Volunteer Award

Please support MdHIMA by recognizing the outstanding contributions made by its members. Click on the link below to complete the online nomination form. Learn More

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MdHIMA ENews Spring 2019

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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Coppin State University Announces HIP Week Events!

hipweek@coppin.edu

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MdHIMA Advocacy Day with Maryland General Assembly

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 …

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MdHIMA ENews Winter 2018

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.

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  • Your Link to Get Involved February 11, 2021
  • eNews from MdHIMA Issue 66 – Winter 2021 January 28, 2021
  • Your Opinion Matters! MDHIMA 2021 Annual Meeting Survey January 25, 2021
  • Walk Through of the Evolving Covid-19 Coding Guidelines January 18, 2021
  • MDHIMA Call for Board Nominations January 12, 2021
  • MDHIMA October 2020 Quarterly Meeting September 21, 2020
  • The AHIMA Foundation Scholarship Program Is Open Through September 30th August 25, 2020
  • Free Coding Clinical Review Live Webinar July 29, 2020
  • AHIMA Election – TIME TO VOTE! July 20, 2020
  • Call for Nominations July 14, 2020

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