attendees get policy insights around groundbreaking topics like AI, ICD-11 truths, and the importance of patient matching, while during the two-day event, March 11-12, in Washington, DC. for the unique opportunity to meet with members of Congress and their staff on Capitol Hill ..read more

Explore the impact of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) with Dr. Medell Briggs-Malonson, chief of health equity, diversity, and inclusion at UCLA Health System. Join her and AHIMA President/Chair-elect Maria Caban Alizondo for an engaging discussion on using SDOH data and the journey to improve healthcare outcomes. Register for the free webinar on Feb 16 at Noon CT ..read more

Join the AHIMA Advocacy Summit, March 11-12, 2024, in Washington, DC. Unite with healthcare leaders and policymakers and advocate for change. Network with peers, embark on an exclusive Capitol Hill opportunity, and collaborate with industry leaders to help shape public policy for the benefit of health information professionals, patients, and communities. Don't miss your chance to make a meaningful impact.  now to get Advocacy Summit updates.  ..read more

AHIMA submitted comments to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Center for Health Statistics on ICD-10-CM code proposals discussed at the March ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee meeting and being considered for implementation on October 1, 2024 ..read more

thought leaders and guest presenters recently convened for the third virtual coffee break, “Using SDOH Data to Improve Health and Healthcare Outcomes”. Aida Somun, Chief Operating Officer, PCCI Lead, Social Health Practice, Kaiser Permanente shared successful strategies and tactics they’ve implemented to collect SDOH data and discussed opportunities and challenges facing healthcare professionals as their organizations screen for and collect SDOH data ..read more

AHIMA submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule. Comments focused on proposed updates to MS-DRGs and the Promoting Interoperability Program ..read more

With cybersecurity threats on the rise, healthcare data security is a top priority. Join our Dec 5 webinar featuring AMN Healthcare's Information Security Director and explore hidden vendor cybersecurity risks, delve into the evolving healthcare landscape, witness case studies on trust, and learn about the impact on HIM & CDI professionals. Don't miss out on your chance to gain insights that could help safeguard your private healthcare data ..read more

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AHIMA submitted comments to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Center for Health Statistics and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on ICD-10-CM/PCS code proposals discussed at the March ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee meeting ..read more