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October 5-6, 2007

Philadelphia, PA

(in conjunction with AHIMA's Convention & Exhibits)

Pre-Registration for this meeting has CLOSED. You can still attend this meeting by registering on site at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in room 106AB

To advance the work begun at the initial Computer-Assisted Coding (CAC) software standards workshop held in Washington, DC, in September, 2006, AHIMA is again bringing subject matter experts and thought leaders together to advance industry standards. Papers related to enabling technologies for process improvement, automation of coding process factors and environmental issues affecting CAC adoption and use will be presented.  The  keynote address will be delivered by Manisha M. Sheth from the U.S Attnorney’s Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania.  Check the agenda for an excellent lineup of speakers presenting an up-to-the-minute view of issues related to computer assisted coding technology.  

How You Will Benefit

• Attendees will gain the satisfaction of collaborating to help to develop recommendations for CAC software standards
• Subject matter experts, CAC early adopters, and experienced users will acquire a fresh view of the state of the industry and the need for standards
• Everyone will be on the path toward the goal of automated tools being used to capture discrete coded data that can be mutually understood and shared

What You Will Cover

• Status of utility, challenges, and adoption of CAC with the latest research available
• Challenges, successes, and pitfalls experienced in CAC deployment and use
• Results of AHIMA’s current work to create a standard coding process model
• Qualitative research concerning coding professional’s attitudes towards CAC
• Evaluation and Management CPT coding technology adoption and use
• Methods used to evaluate quality in the coding workflow

Who Should Attend

HIM directors, coding supervisors/managers, compliance officers and corporate compliance officers, physicians, information technology professionals,and individuals and software development companies interested in advancing standards and best practices in technology application in the clinical coding process.

Continuing Educational Units

Earn up to 7.5 CEUs.

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Supported by a grant to FORE from 3M Health Information Systems

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