Joint Presentation from the AHIMA CEE, AHIMA CCHIIM, and CAHIIM Dasantila Sherifi, PhD, MBA, RHIA, CEE Chair, Lori Nobles, RHIA, CHTS-IM, PMP, CPHIMS, CCHIIM Chair, Angela Kennedy, MBA, EDd, RHIA, CAHIIM Chief Executive Officer, Keith Olenik, MA, RHIA, CHP, AHIMA Chief Member Relations and Service Officer, and Mike Niederpruem, PhD, CAE, AHIMA Vice President, Certifications This presentation describes AHIMA's organizational structure and differentiates the role of CEE, CCHIIM, and CAHIIM to assist in identifying which group is best suited to address inquiries. |
Test Development 101 Mike Niederpruem, PhD, CAE, AHIMA Vice President, Certifications, and Jill Khokhar, AHIMA Exam Program Manager This presentation reviews criterion-referenced test development activities in the context of credentialing as they apply to AHIMA certification exams. The intent is to inform the participant regarding test development best practices, and as a prerequisite learning experience for potential item writers interested in contributing content to AHIMA certification exams. |
An Individual's Right to Access Jamie James, MHA, RHIA 1.0 CEU In this presentation, gain an understanding of the January 23, 2020, court order and the impact on an individual’s right to access. You will learn how this court order may change the definition of personal use, the authorization needed and the impact on copy fees. Hear how the industry is operationalizing these changes and the challenges that remain. |
Evidence-based HIM Operations Management Susan Fenton, PhD, RHIA, CPHI, FAHIMA 1.0 CEU The presentation will begin with an introduction to the previously published evidence used for HIM operations management. The methods used for the case study, including ITB approval and the questions used for the interviews and focus groups will be reviewed. The major themes that emerged from the case study will be discussed. The presentation will end with a discussion of the need to modify historical HIM benchmarks (such as the 30 days for release of information), as well as the need for more HIM operations management benchmarks within the healthcare industry. |
Big Data in Healthcare Keith Olenik, MA, RHIA, CHP 1.0 CEU Data is impacting our lives without a doubt and the volume of data we have available to us is growing at an exponential rate. HIM professionals have a unique skill set based on our educational background that sets us up to accept this challenge and tackle the volumes of data that can and will be turned into valuable information. We have an opportunity to help the healthcare industry turn this data into information and ensure there is integrity and value. After you have collected this information a professional development plan can be created to ensure you can meet the demands of your future. |
Mastering Risk Adjustment Kristen Geissler, MS, MBA, CPHQ, PT 1.0 CEU This presentation will cover the various risk adjustment models used in public quality report card and pay-for-performance measures, including which types of measures require risk adjustment. The benefits and limitations of the different models, including specific elements and methodologies — such as types of diagnoses and procedures that impact expected outcomes, including new pushes to use social determinants of health. Also, how documentation and coding can impact risk adjustment accuracy, including discussion of specific strategies to improve awareness, accuracy, and measurement of risk adjustment outcomes. |
Enterprise Revenue Cycle Management for the HI Professional Elizabeth Morgenroth, RHIA, CPC 1.0 CEU As healthcare systems continue to acquire hospitals, ambulatory centers, and professional provider organizations, they also seek to achieve economies of scale by combining like-functions such as revenue cycle operations. Implementation of enterprise practice management systems and health records can be a common catalyst for this organizational change. HIM managers can see this as a challenge or an opportunity. |
How Health Information Supports Addressing the Social Determinants of Health Kate McFadyen 1.0 CEU The moderated discussion will include the differences in social determinants and social needs, and how patient health data, if EHRs were to start collecting information on social needs and determinants, could inform social determinants of health policy decisions at a community and population level. The public health perspective will inform health information professionals about what is still needed in health and public health data, how that data can and should be used, and how personal health and public health intersect. The discussion will also touch on how social determinants of health have been affected by COVID-19. |
Clinical Research Management Systems John Eckman, CPHIMS 1.0 CEU A presentation to characterize the utility of Clinical Research Management Systems to advance data safety and monitoring processes. This presentation will introduce and examine the intersection of clinical research and technology where their enthusiasm for capturing considerable converging data for divergent purposes. A hallmark of HIM is understanding data to be captured seamlessly, completely, accurately, consistently, and in a standardized format to improve the use of electronic health data for research. |