Healthcare continues to become more data-driven, making health data analysts more valuable than ever. If you currently work with healthcare data, seek to be recognized as an expert in your field, or want opportunities to expand your skills, potential job opportunities, and earnings, then AHIMA's Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) certification can help you reach your goals. And AHIMA's CHDA Exam Prep Workshop can help you earn this one-of-a-kind certification. Join us for an intensive, two-day, in-person 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. The prestigious CHDA certification provides practitioners with the knowledge to acquire, manage, analyze, interpret, and transform data into accurate, consistent, and timely information, while balancing the "big picture" strategic vision with day-to-day details. CHDA-credentialed professionals exhibit broad organizational knowledge and the ability to communicate with individuals and groups at multiple levels, both internal and external. If your passion lies in health data analysis and you want to elevate your position in the field, then this session is for you. Be ready to earn your credential and new opportunities by attending this important workshop!

Location: Anaheim, CA

Each year, more than 400 health information management (HIM) educators convene to consider academic topics that enable today's HIM students to become tomorrow's dynamic healthcare industry leaders. AOE/FDI is the premier health information education event offering key information on curricula design, accreditation, and leadership skills. Participants will explore the innovation, research, and best practices that academic professionals are using to shape HIM education.

Location: Anaheim, CA

The AHIMA CDI Summit is the premier industry event dedicated to advancing the documentation journey and exploring the challenges presented by today’s complex healthcare environment. With keynote addresses from nationally recognized industry experts, participants in this comprehensive conference will have access to a range of presentations on CDI best practices, innovation, implementation, and ICD-10-CM/PCS. The Summit consists of interactive sessions and real world examples providing critical insights into CDI programs as well as advanced networking opportunities. By attending this two-day meeting, you have the opportunity to access the most up-to-date information and apply it within your organization. Move your CDI program forward with the knowledge gained from the CDI Summit!

Location: Washington DC

The CDIP credential signifies a commitment to improving the quality of healthcare information. To earn the credential, you must pass the CDIP exam. In order to prepare you for the exam, AHIMA offers the CDIP Exam Prep Workshop. This two-day in-person meeting reviews the six domains covered in the exam and increases learning retention through real-world examples and learning activities. It also reviews the knowledge and skills necessary to function in the CDI profession. After successful completion of the workshop, attendees may apply to sit for the CDIP exam immediately. Attend this workshop and join this elite group of professionals!

Location: Washington DC

Demonstrate your mastery level physician practice coding skills with AHIMA's highly regarded Certified Coding Specialist—Physician-Based (CCS-P) credential. Prepare to sit for the exam on your schedule with this virtual exam prep session delivered through four on-demand webinars and one virtual interactive learning session. The webinars review the seven domains covered in the CCS-P exam. During the two-hour virtual interactive learning session participants gain access to additional study tips, test-taking skills, and a Q&A with a coding expert!

Location: Online

Prepare to sit for the Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) certification—one of AHIMA’s most highly regarded credentials—with this self-paced webinar series. These six webinars review the six domains covered in the exam, assess CDI workflow processes, explain how to analyze and develop effective physician queries, and demonstrate how to evaluate CDI metrics and statistics for tracking CDI program effectiveness. The six domains covered in the webinar series and the CDIP exam are:

    Clinical and Coding Practice
    Leadership
    Record Review and Document
       Clarification
    CDI Metrics and Statistics
    Research and Education
    Compliance 

In addition, the content shows how you can assess and apply knowledge of official coding guidelines and MS-DRG assignment. Best of all, this webinar series allows you to study for the CDIP exam when it's convenient for you without traveling, saving you valuable work and study time!

Bundle up and save more than $100! Bundle includes:

    Six webinars
    1 Hour Interactive Learning Session 
    Clinical Documentation Improvement:
       Principles and Practice book
    CDIP exam

Objectives

Examine opportunities for CDI in the outpatient setting

Location: Online

Preparing for the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) means preparing for the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Alternative Payment Models (APMs), two new programs designed to increase the percentage of Medicare reimbursement. In order to optimize performance under MACRA, HIM professionals need to understand not only the payment programs but also the various quality measures and programs that influence them. This webinar reviews the MIPS and APM programs. It will provide guidance on how to optimize reporting under the MIPS and, alternatively, the potential risks and benefits of enrolling in an APM. As a result of the webinar, attendees will know how to prepare their practices for optimal performance under MACRA.

Location: Online

Creating an information governance (IG) program means greater opportunities for your organization. HIM professionals who lead IG programs ensure ongoing success for their people and facilities. This webinar discusses the leadership opportunities created by new programs, the role of information governance in HIM environments, and how to get programs off the ground through leadership support. Attendees learn the skills required of these initiatives and the basic steps to getting started. If you are ready to launch an organization-wide IG initiative, then start with this session.

Location: Online

Release of information (ROI) remains one of the biggest operational challenges in the HIM profession. Users must ensure accuracy, timeliness, and integrity for the release of PHI to remain compliant. This webinar reviews best practices for the release of electronic PHI, including checklists and protocols to put in place. The speaker discusses the challenges of ROI as well as trends and current law changes impacting PHI release. Attendees will take away valuable information and tips to apply within their organizations. Welcome to the electronic age and a new era of PHI release.

Location: Online

Organizations gain a competitive advantage when they are masters of their own data. When HIM professionals know how to control and manage data, they can more easily adapt it for the purposes of the organization. This webinar assists HIM Professionals with the technical aspects of harvesting data from important websites and then analyzing the data using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access. At the conclusion of this webinar, all participants should have the ability to harvest data from external sources and apply basic data analysis procedures for clinical, financial, and administrative purposes. Become the master of your data—register for this important webinar.

Location: Online

Prepare to sit for the Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) certification—one of AHIMA’s most highly regarded credentials—with this self-paced webinar series. These six webinars review the six domains covered in the exam, assess CDI workflow processes, explain how to analyze and develop effective physician queries, and demonstrate how to evaluate CDI metrics and statistics for tracking CDI program effectiveness. The six domains covered in the webinar series and the CDIP exam are:

    Clinical and Coding Practice
    Leadership
    Record Review and Document
     Clarification
    CDI Metrics and Statistics
    Research and Education
    Compliance 

In addition, the content shows how you can assess and apply knowledge of official coding guidelines and MS-DRG assignment. Best of all, this webinar series allows you to study for the CDIP exam when it's convenient for you without traveling, saving you valuable work and study time!

Bundle up and save more than $100! Bundle includes:

    Six webinars
    1 Hour Interactive Learning Session 
    Clinical Documentation Improvement:
       Principles and Practice book
    CDIP exam

Objectives

Examine opportunities for CDI in the outpatient setting

Location: Online

Patient matching is inherently complicated, making it an issue across the entire US healthcare system. How do we solve this critical problem without creating more challenges? This webinar addresses national patient matching initiatives currently underway in the US as well as the importance of patient matching in our healthcare systems. The presenter, based on their own experience, covers best practices in patient matching as well as core strategies and the impact of data conversion on EMPI data integrity. By the conclusion of the webinar, attendees will be able to educate their staff and healthcare leaders in their facilities about the importance—and status—of patient matching.

Location: Online

Solid information governance programs translate to competitive advantage for the healthcare organization.  Organizations with a program in place can increase regulatory compliance and advance business intelligence while decreasing threats to data, reducing costs, and improving healthcare quality.  Healthcare leaders need the confidence to move their organizations forward with IG. AHIMA’s Virtual IG Boot Camp is the solution.  This virtual session is comprised of 2 half-day sessions that provide a deep dive into the application of IG principles and competencies.  Attendees will leave the boot camp with an extensive understanding of how to apply and implement IG at their organization.

Location: Online

Are you ready for the updates to ICD-10-CM codes for rehab, post-acute care settings, and reimbursement? Here is your opportunity to get the most up-to-date information, so you can maximize reimbursement for your facility. This presentation will evaluate the FY 2018 rehab code changes and reimbursement updates. Attendees will focus on ICD-10-CM codes that affect the rehab, post-acute care setting and, potentially, reimbursement. Prepare for a smooth transition to 2018 and ensure your organization is current and compliant with all the code updates. Register for the FY 2018 Rehab, Post-acute Care Code Reimbursement Update webinar.

Location: Online

Do you work with healthcare data but need more in-depth knowledge and the ability to transform that data into meaningful information? As the volume, variety and velocity of data continue to reach unprecedented levels, healthcare organizations must decipher the information that truly counts. This one-day, hands-on workshop explains the processes essential for examining data to uncover hidden patterns, correlations, and other information that can be used to make better decisions. Become the "go to" person within your organization for accurate, dependable information by knowing and understanding how to analyze, interpret and manage data. Each attendee must bring a laptop to this workshop.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Healthcare continues to become more data-driven, making health data analysts more valuable than ever. If you currently work with healthcare data, seek to be recognized as an expert in your field, or want opportunities to expand your skills, potential job opportunities, and earnings, then AHIMA's Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) certification can help you reach your goals. And AHIMA's CHDA Exam Prep Workshop can help you earn this one-of-a-kind certification. Join us for an intensive, two-day, in-person 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. The prestigious CHDA certification provides practitioners with the knowledge to acquire, manage, analyze, interpret, and transform data into accurate, consistent, and timely information, while balancing the "big picture" strategic vision with day-to-day details. CHDA-credentialed professionals exhibit broad organizational knowledge and the ability to communicate with individuals and groups at multiple levels, both internal and external. If your passion lies in health data analysis and you want to elevate your position in the field, then this session is for you. Be ready to earn your credential and new opportunities by attending this important workshop!

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Once again, AHIMA is bringing together a dynamic group of star speakers for the coding event of the year!  HIM and the healthcare environment is moving fast.  Learn about the FY 2018 ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT changes first hand at the opening day general sessions: National ICD-10 Policy Update directly from Nelly Leon-Chisen & Sue Bowman followed by a CPT policy update from the AMA. Choose from educational tracks each day full of updates, processes and first-hand experiences such as: Auditing/Compliance, Physician Practice, Coding/Revenue Cycle/Reimbursement, CDI, ‘Hot’ Topics. End the two-day event with general sessions - Increase Coding Accuracy with Action plans and Diana Jordan and laughter. Take the walk of fame and join us in LA to network and learn through discussions and educational presentations on hot topics and trends coding professionals are facing today and into tomorrow.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

The AHIMA Convention and Exhibit is the health information event of the year, bringing together close to 4,500 healthcare and government leaders and professionals to address and discuss current and emerging industry trends and topics. The Convention provides countless opportunities for you to learn through educational sessions, networking with peers from around the globe, and vendors from the industry—all of which can be taken back to your organization and applied immediately. This year, choose from educational tracks covering informatics, CDI, payment reform, data analytics, information governance, coding, revenue cycle, and many more.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

AHIMA celebrates the Privacy and Security Institute’s 11th anniversary with exciting new changes and a lineup of speakers you cannot miss! This year’s meeting offers opening and closing key note speakers, multiple tracks and key topic areas to learn about from various experts discussing, investigating, and networking significant privacy and security topics. By convening industry experts and seasoned professionals managing a full range of privacy and security issues and topic areas every day, the Institute provides an advanced level learning environment where healthcare professionals come to discuss and network the hottest trends, practices, and challenges in privacy and security today.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Big data can drive entire healthcare organizations by penetrating every application in the enterprise. How do global healthcare companies effectively tackle the new world of big data to improve services and, ultimately, improve delivery of services and enhance patient care? This webinar looks at big data in the healthcare environment: how organizations have evolved, where we are now, and the opportunities for organizational change. The presenter focuses not only on how an organization must adapt but also how its people and their roles within the enterprise are changing. Attendees gain an understanding of big data management and learn how to address unique healthcare data issues, such as the development of complete patient profiles and predictive modeling for better health management.

Location: Online

In today’s digital market, healthcare organizations suffer from the inability to ensure the identity and demographic information of a patient while associating them with the correct medical records. Fortunately, healthcare IT is pivoting to address common patient identification obstacles. This webinar explains how a single identity across the care continuum can eliminate the effects of false processing for patients and providers. It discusses why organizations benefit from a digital unique identifier and reviews methods of strengthening patient authentication from the very first interaction. Finally, the webinar concludes with the findings from a pilot site that incorporated innovative technology into their identity proofing process. If you want to see where patient identity technologies are headed, then join us for this exciting presentation.

Location: Online

The AHIMA CDI Academy is a comprehensive program designed to assist CDI professionals in implementing best practices at their organizations. Whether you are new to CDI or an experienced CDI professional ready to take your program to the next level, the Academy offers unique content you can apply to your situation. The presenter covers both inpatient and outpatient settings, creating an even larger return on investment for participants. During this three-day in-person meeting, you will learn about CDI best practices through real-life examples, exercises, and breakout sessions on specific clinical and coding topics. By encouraging discussion and active learning, this interactive event prepares you to return to your organization with new insights and energy. Includes an introductory webinar and the Clinical Documentation: Principles and Practice publication.

Location: Dallas, TX

In 2017, broad based market research was conducted to identify jobs of the future in both traditional and new workplace settings. This presentation will discuss the research results that will identify core and specialty HIM content considerations for future academic program development. 

Location: Online

Prepare to sit for the Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) certification—one of AHIMA’s most highly regarded credentials—with this self-paced webinar series. These six webinars review the six domains covered in the exam, assess CDI workflow processes, explain how to analyze and develop effective physician queries, and demonstrate how to evaluate CDI metrics and statistics for tracking CDI program effectiveness. In addition, the content shows how you can assess and apply knowledge of official coding guidelines and MS-DRG assignment. Best of all, this webinar series allows you to study for the CDIP exam when it's convenient for you without traveling, saving you valuable work and study time!

Bundle up and save more than $100! Bundle includes:

• Six webinars
• 1 Hour Interactive Learning Session 
• Clinical Documentation Improvement: Principles and Practice book
• CDIP exam

Location: Online

New CMS Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) updates for CY 2018 can affect your OPPS settings and reimbursement. To continue receiving reimbursement payments, organizations need to be informed about the changes prior to implementation. This webinar evaluates the CY 2018 OPPS reimbursement updates with the audience. Attendees learn how to apply the changes to case scenarios. Prepare for a smooth transition to 2018, and ensure your organization is current and compliant with all the code updates.

Location: Online

In 2017, broad based market research was conducted to identify jobs of the future in both traditional and new workplace settings. This presentation will discuss the research results that will identify core and specialty HIM content considerations for future academic program development.

Location: Online

If you want to improve your coding skills and knowledge, this is the program for you. Learn how to analyze documentation in order to select the appropriate CPT code or characters for an ICD-10-PCS or ICD-10-CM code. Each workshop is facilitated by two expert coding faculty members who walk participants through the decision process of identifying correct codes with actual patient health records. Available in one- to four-day sessions, Advanced Coding Workshops allow participants to select the learning path(s) and training they need to advance their coding performance.

Location: Orlando, FL

Have you ever wondered about the data connections made throughout the entire healthcare industry—not just those happening in your own organization? Whether it's terminologies found in the billing system or the data analysis needed for strategic planning, today’s healthcare leaders must understand where and how data affects their organization—internally and externally. The AHIMA Data Institute is an in-depth thought leadership summit exploring the many connections surrounding healthcare data, and how classification and terminologies provide more specificity to that data. As an attendee, you will hear from industry experts on innovative best practices for data management, explained through real-world experiences on critical topics. Get your head around all of healthcare’s data connections at this must-attend industry event!

Location: Orlando, FL

HIPAA and the HITECH Omnibus Rule establish the floor of federal requirements for protected health information (PHI). Yet cyberattacks and breaches continue, spotlighting the need for the privacy, security, and confidentiality of health information. Healthcare organizations are in need of professionals who can advance the management of privacy, security, and confidentiality practices. AHIMA's Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) credential validates an individual's skills and competency in this area. And the AHIMA CHPS Exam Prep Workshop prepares you to earn your CHPS certification. Register for this two day, in-person meeting for an in-depth review of HIPAA, the HITECH Omnibus Rule, and the four domains of the CHPS examination. The bundle includes the workshop [with a practice exam], a voucher to sit for the exam itself, and the Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) Exam Preparation by Example book. Be ready to earn your certification!

Location: Orlando, FL

Solid information governance programs translate to competitive advantage for the healthcare organization.  Organizations with a program in place can increase regulatory compliance and advance business intelligence while decreasing threats to data, reducing costs, and improving healthcare quality.  Healthcare leaders need the confidence to move their organizations forward with IG. AHIMA’s Virtual IG Boot Camp is the solution.  This virtual session is comprised of 2 half-day sessions that provide a deep dive into the application of IG principles and competencies.  Attendees will leave the boot camp with an extensive understanding of how to apply and implement IG at their organization.

Location: Online

New Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) updates for CY 2018 may affect claims processing. In order to prevent any potential disruption, organizations need to review the CPT updates and evaluate if practice-specific changes are necessary. This webinar reviews and discusses the CY 2018 CPT code changes and guidelines. Then, it shows how to correctly apply and use the codes. Prepare for a smooth transition to 2018, and ensure your organization is current and compliant with all CPT updates.

Location: Online

Healthcare continues to become more data-driven, making health data analysts more valuable than ever. If you currently work with healthcare data, seek to be recognized as an expert in your field, or want opportunities to expand your skills, potential job opportunities, and earnings, then AHIMA's Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) certification can help you reach your goals. And AHIMA's CHDA Exam Prep Workshop can help you earn this one-of-a-kind certification. Join us for an intensive, two-day, in-person 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. The prestigious CHDA certification provides practitioners with the knowledge to acquire, manage, analyze, interpret, and transform data into accurate, consistent, and timely information, while balancing the "big picture" strategic vision with day-to-day details. CHDA-credentialed professionals exhibit broad organizational knowledge and the ability to communicate with individuals and groups at multiple levels, both internal and external. If your passion lies in health data analysis and you want to elevate your position in the field, then this session is for you. Be ready to earn your credential and new opportunities by attending this important workshop!

Location: Orlando, FL