The Mark of a Leader

Doug Keeley, CEO and Chief Storyteller of The Mark of a Leader

The Mark of a Leader is an amazing look at leadership through the power of stories, using a unique multimedia presentation format. Based on the belief that leadership is the “secret sauce” in organizations and that leading is everyone’s job, The Mark of a Leader shows how many of the worlds’s greatest leaders and companies have changed the world and what we can learn from them. Led by Doug Keeley, the amazing stories will challenge you and inspire you to make an even greater mark as a leader on your team and community. This high energy, interactive session will kick off our conference with a bang.

AHIMA Prime Time

CCHIT's New Era: Certification Under ARRA

Mark Leavitt, MD, PhD, Chairman of CCHIT

The health information technology (HIT) provisions of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) provides approximately $34 billion in incentives for adoption and meaningful use of certified electronic health records (EHRs). Dr. Mark Leavitt, chair of the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology, will describe the impact of this landmark legislation and how federal efforts are being developed. He will then discuss how certification is expanding and evolving to meet the higher expectation of ensure the deployment of health IT achieves its promised benefits in quality, safety, and efficiency.

E-HIM Forges Ahead

Gail Graham, Deputy Chief Officer, Health Information Management, and Director of Health Data and Informatics for VHA

Widespread adoption of EHRs systems has transformed the field of health information management (HIM). Expanding work with the standards setting world, legislative efforts, and health data sharing has created new opportunities for HIM professional. Hear how one organization’s HIM professionals’ roles have expanded to include participation in these efforts.

Leadership and the ICD-10 Strategic Advantage

Harry Reynolds, Vice President IS Planning and Inform ration Compliance, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina

Compliance with the data standards and ICD-10 rules will be an industry-wide challenge, but compliance isn’t enough. Full stakeholder collaboration must start now to improve communication and coordination of the cross-industry work to be done. This requires leadership and vision that expects improved data, increased efficiency, and full return on their information investments. As leaders, how do we see beyond what must be done to what can be accomplished.

Secondary Data Use and Data Strategies: Will They Ever Come Together?
Moderator: Don Mon, PhD, FHIMSS, AHIMA

Justine Carr, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Quality, Patient Safety, Compliance and Medical Affairs at Cartias Christi Health Care System

Floyd Eisenberg, MD, MPH, FACP, National Quality Forum

Rachel Richesson, PhD, MPH, Informaticist and Assistant Professor, USF College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics

HIM Unplugged

Linda Kloss, RHIA, CAE, FAHIMA, AHIMA CEO

Federal Update

David Blumenthal, MD, MPP
National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, HHS

Dr. Blumenthal—the new HHS National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (HIT)—will provide a update on the Obama administration’s implementation of a nationwide HIT infrastructure. Don’t miss this highly placed speaker talking about an increasingly important topic. Dr. Blumenthal previously served as a physician and as the director of the Institute for Health Policy at The Massachusetts General Hospital/Partners HealthCare System in Boston, MA. He was also the Samuel O. Their Professor of Medicine and Professor of Health Care Policy at Harvard Medical School.

The Last Lecture

Jeffrey Zaslow, The Wall Street Journal columnist and co-author of the current international bestseller The Last Lecture

The Last Lecture by Pausch and Zaslow, has been translated into 36 languages, is a #1 New York Times best-seller and has topped best-seller lists around the world. More than 4 million copies are in print in the US alone, and countless people claim lessons in the book changed their lives. The book received intense media coverage, including appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show and an hour-long ABC prime-time special hosted by Diane Sawyer.Wall Street Journal journalist, Jeffrey Zaslow, was drawn to Randy Pausch’s story. While the Wall Street Journal covers the heart of the financial world, Zaslow tends to its readers’ hearts. People face thousands of emotionally charged transitions in their lives, and most come without a roadmap. That’s the territory of Zaslow’s column—from finding a spouse to losing a job, from a child’s first crush to an old person’s last wishes.

Physician Adoption of EHRs

Dr. Mark R. Chassin, MD, MPP, MPH, President of The Joint Commission

As Joint Commission president, Dr. Chassin oversees the activities of the nation’s predominant standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare. Previously, Dr. Chassin was the Edmond A. Guggenheim Professor of Health Policy and founding chairman of the Department of Health Policy at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, and executive vice president for Excellence in Patient Care at The Mount Sinai Medical Center. Before that, Dr. Chassin served as Commissioner of the New York State Department of Health.

Dr. Chassin has been recognized for his contributions to the fields of quality measurement. He is a member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences and was selected in the first group of honorees as a lifetime member of the National Associates of the National Academies, a new program that recognizes career contributions. He is a recipient of the Founders’ Award of the American College of Medical Quality and the Ellwood Individual Award of the Foundation for Accountability.

Dr. Chassin received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Harvard University and a Master’s in Public Policy from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. He also holds a Master’s in Public Health from the University of California at Los Angeles.

Closing Remarks

Vera Rulon, RHIT, CCS, MS, FAHIMA, Pfizer, Inc., AHIMA Board of Directors President

Electronic Document Management

How Do I Make ROI Work For Me? The Roadmap to Profitability!

ARRA: Everything You Need To Know to Lead Your Organizational Efforts on the Economic Stimulus

7:45–8:45 a.m.               Registration

8:45–9 a.m.                     Welcome

9–10:30 a.m.                   ARRA Overview and NPRM Process

                                           Allison Viola, MBA, RHIA

Attendees will gain an understanding of the political process surrounding a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), public comment periods, and how AHIMA responds to each. In addition, gain a drill down into the HITECH portion of ARRA and an overview of incentives, and then review community outreach and the latest information on meaningful use and certified technology.

10:30–10:45 a.m.            Networking Break

10:45 a.m.  –12 noon       Accounting of Disclosure Update

                                              Lou Ann Wiedemann, MS, RHIA, CPEHR

This session will provide additional understanding to members regarding how ARRA affects accounting of disclosures. Covered entities using electronic health records (EHRs) will have to supply individuals with an accounting of disclosures from those records made for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations purposes during the three years that preceded the request.

12 noon–1:15 p.m.        Lunch—on Your Own

1:15–2:15 p.m.               Breach Notification Update

                                          Harry B. Rhodes, MBA, RHIA, CHPS, CPHIMS, FAHIMA

This session will review the changes to breach notification requirements. Previously, covered entities were obligated to mitigate harm caused by unauthorized disclosures of protected health information, but not required to give notice to the individuals whose information was inappropriately disclosed. Learn how covered entities and business associates will be required to notify individuals when security breaches occur with respect to "unsecured" information.

2:15–3:15 p.m.             Building a Breach Response Team

                                        Harry B. Rhodes, MBA, RHIA, CHPS, CPHIMS, FAHIMA

This session will assist attendees in developing their breach response team. In order to comply with the new breach notification requirements the implementation of an organization breach response team is a key factor for success. Learn how you can take the lead in your organization.

3:15–3:30 p.m.               Networking Break

3:30–4:30 p.m.               Patient Access to Online Records

                                           Lydia Washington, MS, RHIA, CHPS

This session will focus on the impact of allowing patients’ access to their records online. A key function of health information management (HIM) is the ability to provide information to patients regarding their healthcare. In the past, HIM professionals typically provided this information in paper form. Is your organization prepared to open access to patient scheduling modules or visit histories? Identify best practices for this new requirement.

 4:30–5 p.m.                  Where You Need to Be
                                        Question and Answers        

            Closing

Half-day, hands-on workshops that emphasize exchange of information, ideas, strategies, and techniques.

National Coding Update and breakout sessions address significant trends and issues within the coding profession.

On Sunday, October 4th from 9:30am - 5:30pm AHIMA exhibitors will present hour long sessions on their products and services.  Find out specifically how these companies can meet your requirements!  Plus, earn one CEU per session.  Product World is open to all registered convention attendees at no additional charge.  Product World sessions include:

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