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Recognize an Outstanding Health Information Educator
Nominations are open through May 31 for the AHIMA Council for Excellence in Education (CEE) Making Dreams Come True award to recognize a health information educator who has made a difference in students' lives. An awardee will be selected and receive the award at the Virtual AOE21 Symposium, taking place July 26–28.
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May 3, 2021
HI Pitch Podcast: Gearing Up for AHIMA’s Grace & Triumph Awards
On this episode of HI Pitch, Laura Shue, MPA, CHDA, CPHIMS, chair of the Triumph Awards Committee, and Diana Flood, MS, RHIA, CMHP, chair of the Grace Awards Committee, discuss the upcoming Grace and Triumph awards, as well as important information regarding nomination applications.
April 28, 2021
April 27, 2021
Success Requires a Shot of Emotional Intelligence
Many studies support that it is not skill or knowledge that separates effective from nominal performance. Instead, it is low emotional intelligence that separates the unsuccessful from the highly successful.
April 26, 2021
Have You Considered a Career in the Field of Healthcare Data and Analytics?
Healthcare data and analytics is one of the fastest growing job markets as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and accelerated digitization of healthcare services.
April 21, 2021
CMS and CDC/NCHS Discuss Possible Biannual ICD-10-CM/PCS Code Implementation Dates
The ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee met March 9-10 this year to discuss proposals for new or modified ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes.
April 19, 2021
HI Pitch Podcast: AHIMA Joins G20 HDP
On this episode of HI Pitch, Lauren Riplinger, vice president of policy and government affairs at AHIMA, offers an in-depth look at the G20 Health & Development Partnership (G20HDP), an influential policy organization AHIMA recently joined.
April 15, 2021
The Diversity of HIM Graduate Job Opportunities and the Skills Necessary for Post-Grad SuccessEducation: Where Does It Get Us?
There are myriad departments and opportunities within hospitals for which the HIM skill set is well suited.
April 13, 2021
Under the Dome: AHIMA Public Policy Statement on Affordability
In this Under the Dome column, Lauren Riplinger, JD, vice president of policy and government affairs at AHIMA, discusses AHIMA's public policy statement on affordability. As the cost of care rises, policymakers have increasingly focused on the need for greater transparency in healthcare prices and health plan coverage.
April 12, 2021
AHIMA Releases New Policy Statement on Affordability
A policy statement on the subject of affordability has been approved by AHIMA’s Board of Directors.
April 8, 2021
Education: Where Does It Get Us?
In today’s healthcare arena, the requirements for educated professionals have increased dramatically. But the field of health information management has not kept pace.
April 7, 2021
AHIMA Submits Comments on Code Proposals
AHIMA submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the National Center for Health Statistics on code proposals discussed at the March ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee meeting.
April 6, 2021
Improving ICD-10-CM Coding for Social Determinants of Health
Ensuring adequate capture of SDOH information is essential for improving healthcare quality and reduce costs.
Events
July 26-28, 2021 | Virtual Event
Assembly on Education Symposium
Health information leaders attend the Assembly on Education (AOE) Symposium to guide the future of health information education. Our shared knowledge empowers students to uncover opportunities to impact health.
Job Board
Find your next job on the Career Assist Job Board. AHIMA members receive early access to job postings and priority listing in employer searches.
Journal of AHIMA
Health information is critical to healthcare evolution. Join the conversation as we explore leading trends in the industry. Subscription to AHIMA’s online Journal is included with membership.
HIM Body of Knowledge
The HIM Body of Knowledge provides resources and tools to advance health information professional practice and standards for the delivery of quality healthcare.
