Your Vote Is Vital! Did you know that there are two past presidents on the AHIMA ballot and the elections opened Monday, July 12? I encourage you, our membership, to vote and support our local candidates. Here is a link to the candidate bios—2021 AHIMA Ballot Candidates | AHIMA.
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The AHIMA Election runs from July 12 at 8 a.m. CT through July 26 at 5 p.m. CT. All members, with the exception of students, are eligible to vote. Members will be voting on positions on the following bodies: AHIMA Board of Directors: 1 President/Chair-elect and 3 Directors Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and …
No cost virtual member session to hear what the members want for the upcoming year. July 15, 2021 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Please complete the following questions to help with planning an interactive modifier educational session this May. The survey will close on Monday, April 12, 2021, at midnight.
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 …
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!
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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!
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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: …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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