Agenda Overview

What’s Offered?

The AHIMA Convention and Exhibit is full of things to do, see, and think about!

Pre- and Post-Convention Programs

	• Workshops	Half-day, hands-on workshops emphasize exchange of information, ideas, strategies, and techniques
	• Networking Receptions	Establish new relationships and access industry leaders at the largest gathering of HIM professionals
	• Coding Community Meeting	National Coding Update and breakout sessions address significant trends and issues within the coding profession
	• Student Academy	Students! Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 12, when we offer FREE sessions designed specifically for student members.
	• Super Sunday Sessions	These popular sessions are focused on your career. Included in your full registration fee, these sessions are packed with useful information to maximize your professional potential.

Educational Programs

• General Session

• Chris Jordan, Artist/Environmentalist
• Linda Avey & Ann Wojicki, 23andMe
• Alan Guttmacher, MC, National Institute of Health
• Wyllie Burke, MD, University of Washington
• Lori Evans, MPH, MPP, Office of Health Information Technology Transformation, New York State Department of Health
• Jonathan Perlin, MD, PhD, MSHA, FACP, FACMP, Clinical Services, HCA
• Linda Kloss, RHIA, CAE, FAHIMA, AHIMA CEO
• Christopher Gardner, Inspiration for the Film, The Pursuit of Happyness
• Wendy Mangin, MS, RHIA, Good Samaritan Hospital, President AHIMA Board of Directors
• PHR Expert Panel : Don Mon, PhD, FHIMAA, AHIMA; Ed Wagner, MD, The Center for Health Studies Group Health Cooperative; Grad Conn, Microsoft; Nancy Ennis-Davenport, National Patient Advocate Foundation

• Educational Track Sessions

Tracks include: Business Continuity, Longterm Care/Care in Community, Coding, Data Collection and Capture, e-HIM Best Practices, EHR Implementation and Planning, Emerging Issues, Executive, HIE, HIM and the Law, Legislative and Advocacy, Management and Development, National Regulatory Requirements, Performance Improvement, PHR Management, Physician Practice, Revenue Cycle, Technology, Work Process Management and Hot Topics.

• Educational Site Visits

Get an upfront view of local HIM departments by attending Seattle Educational Tours. Register early as tours sell out quickly!

• Group Health Cooperative, Sunday, October 12, 9 a.m. - 12 noon
• VA Virtual Tour and Demonstration, Monday, October 13, 1-3 p.m.
• University of Washington Medical Center, Tuesday, October 14, 1-4 p.m.
• Harborview Medical Center, Wednesday, October 15, 9 a.m. - 12 noon

Poster Showcase

Experience a visual representation of critical current and emerging topics illustrated through the Poster Showcase.

Congratulations to the Poster Showcase winners!

Lauree Handlon, Ohio StateUniversity: Graduate Winner

Andrea Dahl, MS, RHIT, Weber State Univeristy: Undergraduate Winner

Linda Darvill, College of St. Scholastica: Graduate Honorable Mention

Rebecca B Reynolds, EdD, RHIA, University of Tennessee: Graduate Honorable Mention

Nicole Santuzzi, MS, RHIA, Ohio State University: Graduate Honorable Mention

LouiseManydeeds Sather & Dan Utech, College of St. Scholastica

Exhibits

• More than 200 exhibitors

• Dedicated exhibit hall hours

• Earn one CEU each day by visiting the exhibit hall

Professional Development

Invest in your career by engaging in professional development opportunities, including a visit to the AHIMA Booth, AHIMA Career Center, and leveraging networking events and receptions.

FORE Not-So-Silent Auction

Be sure to include the Not-So-Silent Auction on your convention agenda!  Auction items have included artwork, jewelry, electronics, and much more! Purchases made at the Not-So-Silent Auction support the FORE Merit Scholarship program. To donate items to the 2008 Not-So-Silent Auction, visit FORE at www.ahima.org/fore/contribute/NSSA.asp.

Pre-Convention Planning Tools

Session Finder - Now Available!

This powerful online tool allows you to search the convention program by day, category, or session type. View session details including date, time, location, learning level, speaker, description, and more.

My Convention Planner -Now Available!

Make the most of your time by using the online Convention Planner to plan your schedule at the 80th AHIMA Convention and Exhibit. Add any of the scheduled sessions to your calendar and customize it with your appointments. Start planning today!

Preliminary Program

Find detailed program information in the preliminary brochure.  Please note the most current information on Educational Sessions can be found in the Session Finder.