Health information management leaders told members of Congress that removal of a nearly two-decade ban on the use of federal funds to adopt a nationwide unique patient identifier would allow collaboration between the HHS and the private sector to identify solutions….
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As skilled nursing facilities prepare for a payment model shift focused on reimbursement based on each patient’s unique medical complexity rather than volume of care given, many are turning to Clinical Documentation Improvement programs for help.
Participation in apprenticeship programs can help ensure health information management (HIM) departments meet the demands of the ever-changing healthcare industry by hiring qualified professionals, upskilling current employees, improving employee retention, and in some cases, increasing revenue at their organization.
By Rita Bowen – On Wednesday, December 5, 2018, I visited Capitol Hill with colleagues from AHIMA and the AMIA to address challenges around patient access to health information and to propose ways to modernize HIPAA to better support patient care.
By Rita Bowen – AHIMA’s 2018 PCIG Institute took place September 22-23. True to its aim to enhance knowledge regarding current trends and issues, the event focused on protecting patient information across all healthcare settings and business operations…
By Beth Friedman – AHIMA held its 90th annual convention and exhibit last week in Miami, Florida. Amid humidity, convention center construction and political banter, attendees found common ground on two important revenue cycle issues: operational performance and payer denials.
AHIMA’s 90th Convention and Exhibit is just around the corner and there is still time to register! Plan to join over 4,000 healthcare professionals and leaders at the most anticipated event in health information.
Register for AHIMA’s 90th Convention and Exhibit and take advantage of early bird pricing through July 23rd to join over 4,000 healthcare professionals and leaders at the most anticipated event in health information.
AHIMA called on Congress to support legislation to ensure healthcare professionals have access to their patients’ entire medical history – a move that could help address the opioid crisis in the US while maintaining the privacy and security of patient information.