Advance your knowledge of ICD-10 implementation strategies, challenges, and preparedness. Join AHIMA for this premier healthcare event—dedicated to the transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS and the application of CAC technology. Leading industry experts will share firsthand insights, lessons learned, and best practices for implementation, equipping attendees with implementation strategies to leverage opportunities, mitigate risks, and employ data analytics to achieve high-quality clinical documentation and ensure a successful, cost-effective transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS and/or CAC. Also hear the latest information on the ICD-10-CM/PCS delay and how this delay has affected other organizations’ implementation planning and preparation.

Location: Washington DC

HIPAA is about more than protecting PHI from unauthorized disclosure. It is actually about ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of HIPAA protected health information. Understanding the potential risks to all three of these pillars is key to meeting the regulatory obligations of both Covered Entities and their Business Associates. This session will walk participants through the process of identifying a potential privacy/security violation, how to determine whether or not a breach has occurred, how to assess the low probability of compromise, what reporting looks like, how the breach could have been prevented, and what a potential penalty/resolution agreement might look like. Analyzing breaches that have been reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) since HITECH was put into effect provides historical information that is helpful in assisting organizations in their assessments.

Location: Online

Accessible and accurate health information informs healthcare decision making in support of quality care. Empowered consumers play a key role in improving the quality of health information. This session will explore the patient’s contribution to improving the quality of health information throughout the care continuum. In addition, will learn how data integrity can be improved by addressing health literacy as well as leveraging digital solutions.

Location: Online

Experience a dynamic training program that teaches proficiency in the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems and prepare to train other coding professionals in these systems.

Location: Columbus, OH

This face to face meeting exclusively for educators (full-time, part-time, or adjunct) will provide didactic instruction on data analysis, information governance, and project management. Group working sessions to integrate content into actionable lesson and activity planning follows the didactic phase of the program.

Location: Duluth, MN

The HITECH Act and the recent Omnibus Rule, coupled with the greatly increased enforcement of HIPAA, clearly demonstrate that the proper handling of a security incident is necessary to avoid harm both to one’s patients or clients or to the covered entity or business associate itself. The potential for harm from a mishandled breach is staggering, ranging from seven-figure civil money penalties from DHHS, reporting to the DHHS website of a breach of unsecured (readable) PHI involving more than 500 individuals, lawsuits, bad publicity, and licensure and accreditation sanctions. This potential for harm is particularly true because HIPAA requires the breaching entity to mitigate (lessen) the harm of a breach. Failure to mitigate can greatly increase the penalties for the breach. If AHIMA has the capability to allow webinar attendees to download a file, the webinar will provide attendees a checklist to follow to ensure that they handle breaches properly.

Location: Online

This must-attend meeting for new and experienced coding professionals is being held early in 2014 to provide critical information, best practices and lessons learned to help you through the transition. Get the latest coding regulatory updates just prior to compliance, share and learn from your colleagues to develop winning strategies for ICD-10 implementation, CDI and CAC integration and RAC preparation.

Location: New Orleans, LA

Experience a dynamic training program that teaches proficiency in the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems and prepare to train other coding professionals in these systems.

Location: Nashville, TN

When the long-awaited final HIPAA rules were published, much attention was directed to provisions affecting business associate liability and agreements and notices of privacy practices. An important, but frequently overlooked provision of the final rule affects patients’ rights to request restrictions on the use and disclosure of their protected health information. Although this patient right was in place prior to the final rule, revisions significantly impact organizations’ billing and accounts receivable procedures and impact nearly every area of healthcare administration, from registration to patient care and payment. Whether you have one or one hundred requests for restrictions, you should be able to identify the roles of your healthcare team in identifying restricted information and protecting it from unauthorized uses or disclosures. This webinar explains the difference between the original and revised regulations for patients’ requests for restrictions, examines the regulatory language in detail, and explains the operational impact of complying with the revised provisions. Policy and procedural implications, such as methods for flagging information in the electronic medical record, coding and billing procedures, education and training, payer contracting, and managing downstream providers are among the many considerations that will be discussed. Questions healthcare organizations should address in revising their policies, procedures, business associate agreements, contracts, educating and training Workforce members, and configuring their electronic medical record will be reviewed. Participants will leave the webinar with an understanding of the complexity of the new provisions and clear steps that should be taken to ensure their organization is prepared to receive and comply with patients requests for restrictions on protected health information.

Location: Online

This face to face meeting exclusively for educators (full-time, part-time, or adjunct) will provide didactic instruction on data analysis, information governance, and project management. Group working sessions to integrate content into actionable lesson and activity planning follows the didactic phase of the program.

Location: Palos Hills, IL

For 10 years, the Long-Term and Post-Acute Care (LTPAC) Health IT (HIT) Summit has remained the premiere health IT conference for individuals within the LTPAC industry. By convening HIT leaders, policy makers, leading LTPAC providers, vendors, and professionals the Summit has advanced initiatives facing LTPAC HIT. The Summit showcases real world implementation successes, acceleration of health IT skill sets in the LTPAC workforce, and engagement in patient-centric healthcare, and debuts current research, studies, and data on LTPAC HIT use, and adoption. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this exciting summit.

Location: Baltimore, MD

The HITECH Act and the recent Omnibus Rule, coupled with the greatly increased enforcement of HIPAA, clearly demonstrate that the proper handling of a security incident is necessary to avoid harm both to one’s patients or clients or to the covered entity or business associate itself. Proper handling includes proper reporting of HIPAA breaches. Failure to report is itself a HIPAA violation constituting willful neglect, which carries the greatest civil money penalty. So knowing how, when, and to whom to report breaches is crucial.

Location: Online

Experience a dynamic training program that teaches proficiency in the ICD-10-CM coding system and prepare to train other coding professionals in this system.

Location: Baltimore, MD

Experience a dynamic training program that teaches proficiency in the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems and prepare to train other coding professionals in these systems.

Location: Denver, CO

The goal for the audience would be to successfully develop and implement an ICD-10 Contingency Coding Staff Recruitment and Retention Plan. The audience should be able to proactively address the projected decrease in the number of qualified HIM coding professionals by successfully developing a framework to achieve a stretch goal via team engagement and implementation of a proactive ICD-10 Contingency Coding Staff Recruitment and Retention Strategy Plan.

Location: Online

As healthcare transforms from Fee-for-service to Fee-for-value, this transition to value-based care and reimbursement (VB) will require healthcare organizations to change and will impact revenue cycle management. Contrary to what some industry oracles have predicted, the impact of VB is not focused on the revenue cycle by itself. Instead, VB impacts the organization as a whole by requiring new access to data, the ability to use that data to manage risks and outcomes, the management of patient populations, and reduction in the cost of care. The impact will require new technologies coupled with organizational changes, including new roles and accountabilities. Thriving as a revenue cycle leader through this transformation requires strategic thinking and evolution not as much in the revenue cycle itself but in its interaction with the healthcare organization as a whole.

Location: Online

Do you want to become certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security? If so, then take advantage of this extensive 2 ½ day preparation workshop! HIM professionals can expect to prepare to sit for the exam by reviewing the knowledge and skills needed for designing, implementing and administering comprehensive privacy and security programs. PLUS, receive a free voucher* to sit for the exam!
*Free voucher must be used within 90 days of workshop completion.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Experience a dynamic training program that teaches proficiency in the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems and prepare to train other coding professionals in these systems.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Educators are the key to a strong workforce. Now, more than ever, workforce demands are increasing awareness of the HIM profession. Join more than 400 faculty and staff members from across the nation for the 2014 Assembly on Education Symposium/Faculty Development Institute (AOE/FDI) as they discuss the changing world of health information. AOE/FDI is the premier conference for health information educators and the primary forum for leadership in health information management (HIM) education. The 2014 FDI and AOE Symposium will be held in Chicago, Illinois, July 26 – 30. All full-time, part-time, and adjunct faculty are encouraged to attend.

Location: Chicago, IL

The workshop is an extensive 2 day face to face meeting designed to prepare the healthcare professional to sit for the CHDA Examination. Through in-class, in-depth examples and exercises, you will review the three domains covered in the exam, Data Management, Data Analytics and Data Reporting.

Location: Chicago, IL

Experience a dynamic training program that teaches proficiency in the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems and prepare to train other coding professionals in these systems.

Location: Chicago, IL

The AHIMA CDI Summit is the premier industry event dedicated to leading the documentation journey and exploring the challenges presented by today’s complex healthcare environment. Alongside keynote addresses from nationally recognized industry experts, participants in this comprehensive two-day conference will have access to a range of presentations on best practices, innovation, implementation, and ICD-10-CM/PCS. The Summit is committed to interactive sessions, showcasing real world examples, advancing networking opportunities, and providing critical insights to move CDI programs forward. Don’t miss out on this exciting Summit.

Location: Washington DC

Whether your facility is a small regional hospital or a multisite IDN, your data is growing and information is flowing. PHI moves in and out of HIM to almost every other department, and external requestors. Inefficiencies in capturing, storing and managing PHI is HIM’s worst nightmare, impeding HIM processes, delaying coding, and ultimately obstructing patient care. A vendor neutral archive (VNA) solution enables organizations to optimize information flow by capturing, organizing and managing PHI regardless of source system. This technology is emerging as a solution for escalating data storage and management needs. Widely used by medical imaging departments, now is the time for HIM to better understand how VNAs can support their information management needs too. This webinar introduces the newest VNA technology, covers the HIPAA legal requirements for storage and walks attendees through the value a VNA provides HIM. Real-world experience from an organization using VNA technology is shared along with a vendor checklist and peer-to-peer advice. From moveable shelves to vendor neutral archives; HIM storage options have come a long way. And just in time! Your EHR generates massive data files every day, and the flow of PHI among and between healthcare providers just keeps growing. Safely storing, protecting and sharing patient information has never been more complicated. This session provides HIM professionals with a clearer picture of how Vendor Neutral Archives (VNAs) reduce the complexities of sharing, storing and managing healthcare data with minimal financial impact. Speakers differentiate new storage options and describe how VNAs extend beyond simply storing data and images, but also enhance an organization’s journey to health information exchange (HIE). Tips of evaluating and selecting VNA technology specifically for HIM requirements are also provided.

Location: Online

Prepare to sit for the Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner exam by reviewing the knowledge and skills necessary to function in the clinical documentation improvement profession. After successful completion of this extensive 2 day workshop, attendees may apply to sit for the CDIP exam immediately.

Location: Washington DC

Lynne focuses on the importance of an organization’s internal audiences. These audiences should have a general understanding of the importance of hardwiring and validating behaviors that will positively impact the patient experience. Leaders need to be vigilant about understanding how their department’s work impacts Value Based Purchasing, core measures and HCAHPS. What is measured can be improved. What leaders are held accountable for WILL improve. Leaders need to apply solid communications principles to keeping metrics in front of their team, rewarding improvements and coaching those who are not seeing the desired outcomes. Lynne will share evidence-based results in an interactive presentation.

Location: Online

Today, public reputation and standing in the community depend on securely protecting patient information — and avoiding negative headlines. In this presentation, we will outline practices for HIPAA compliance, starting with some background on HIPAA and then discussing the implications of the Omnibus Final Rule on these strategies.

Location: Online

The workshop is an extensive 2 day face to face meeting designed to prepare the healthcare professional to sit for the CHDA Examination. Through in-class, in-depth examples and exercises, you will review the three domains covered in the exam, Data Management, Data Analytics and Data Reporting.

Location: San Diego, CA

Privacy and security principles must permeate all aspects of the healthcare industry where health information exists. Every day, privacy and security officers must balance confidentiality, privacy, and security issues of healthcare reform, advances in technology, and workflow accommodations with the complexities of regulatory disparity and laws such as HIPAA and the Final HITECH Omnibus Rules. Consumer education is critical and consumer trust issues continue in an environment of information pervasiveness, a lack of industry standards, and mandated reporting of health information breaches. Participants will learn from a line-up of experts investigating critical industry privacy and security topics. Join us for this advanced-level meeting to expand your knowledge and stay abreast of the “hottest” privacy and security trends today!

Location: San Diego, CA

Establish the relevance and importance of using social media to facilitate the collaboration of healthcare professionals on key business and clinical challenges that results in improvements to operations and/or healthcare delivery.

Location: Online

The HITECH Act and the recent Omnibus Rule dramatically changed the HIPAA business associate relationship. Most AHIMA members are either employed by covered entities, such as hospital HIM Directors, or business associates, such as a transcription services or billing services, and are directly affected by these changes. This presentation will inform attendees of these changes and how to comply with them. These changes to the HIPAA business associate relationship greatly expand the definition of a business associate to include literally hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of new business associates; require business associates not only to comply with the terms of the business associate agreement but also, now, to comply with relevant provisions of the HIPAA Security, Privacy, and Breach Reporting Rules; and greatly increase the potential liability of both covered entities and business associates. The changes require updated business associate contracts and raise questions, such as whether covered entities should now audit their business associates’ compliance.

Location: Online

A hospital’s ability to thrive while transitioning to value-based reimbursement and new care delivery models demands an innovative approach to improving emergency department (ED) performance and outcomes. As health care reform, tightening budgets and higher quality of care expectations escalate, healthcare leaders realize that electronic health record (EHR) by itself is not enough to achieve goals. Because the ED is the primary patient entry point and arguably the most expensive place to receive care, optimizing technology investments in this setting is critical to achieve enterprise-wide success. This course focuses on how to increase ROI on existing technology investments, improve operational performance, and optimize finances and reimbursement in the ED. The key to improving ED throughput is a structured, systematic approach to technology implementation, adoption and the related processes. This webinar examines this compelling idea of applying Lean concepts to IT in the ED to drive value. The presentation will cover:

Location: Online

Do you want to become certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security? If so, then take advantage of this extensive 2 ½ day preparation workshop! HIM professionals can expect to prepare to sit for the exam by reviewing the knowledge and skills needed for designing, implementing and administering comprehensive privacy and security programs. PLUS, receive a free voucher* to sit for the exam!
*Free voucher must be used within 90 days of workshop completion.

Location: Chicago, IL

Driven by new and evolving models of accountable care, most healthcare organizations have a mandate to better leverage data for operational efficiencies. Business Intelligence (BI) is emerging as a leading contender in achieving these objectives, along with other initiatives such as data interoperability and patient engagement. For healthcare Providers getting started with BI and even those looking to expand their existing BI programs, the sheer variety of tools and packages available in the market can be confusing. New technological advances such as big data, predictive analytics and mobile BI make the landscape even more challenging. There are a myriad of vendors offering analytic tools, data visualization tools, data integration tools and pre-built provider-specific analytics that address different areas of need. Many vendors offer on-premise and software-as-a-service options and have varying levels of functionality that can be purchased.

Location: Online