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NHIMA News and Views — May 22, 2023

NHIMA News and Views — May 22, 2023The latest information from the NHIMA Board, AHIMA, and other entities that impact Health Information Management Professionals.Inside this Issue: President's Message: A Year of Renewed Focus and Growth Professional Practice...

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NHIMA Annual Business Meeting

NHIMA Annual Business MeetingJoin us for 2023 NHIMA Virtual Annual Business meeting on June 16, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. CST. During the meeting, the NHIMA Board will review the Board activity for the past year, along with announcing the newly elected officers, providing a...

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AHIMA Advocacy — Take Action Today

AHIMA Advocacy — Take Action TodayPatient ID Week 2023 - Urge Congress to Repeal Section 510 in FY24 Labor-HHS Appropriations BillIt's Patient ID Week! Write to your members of Congress to ask that they repeal Section 510 of the Labor, Health and Human Services,...

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2023-2024 NHIMA Board Election

2023-2024 NHIMA Board ElectionAs an eligible voting member of the Nebraska Health Information Management Association (NHIMA), we invite you to participate in the NHIMA Board of Directors election. You will be required to enter your AHIMA ID. The election will run...

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Alert: Housing is Now Open for the AHIMA23 Conference

Alert: Housing is Now Open for AHIMA23 ConferenceBook your hotel room now and pay later! Oct. 8 – 10, 2023Baltimore Convention CenterBaltimore, MD If Data Could Talk, What Would it Say? As health information professionals know, health data is much more than it...

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Nebraska Governor’s Proclamation Signing for HIP Week

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Nominate an NHIMA Member for the Distinguished Member Award

Nominate an NHIMA Member for the Distinguished Member AwardGreat News! The NHIMA Distinguished Member nomination deadline has been extended to March 24, 2023. Please take a few minutes to nominate an NHIMA member for the NHIMA Distinguished Member Award. This award...

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2023 NHIMA Annual Conference

2023 NHIMA Annual ConferenceFinally! We are coming back together for an in-person NHIMA Annual Conference. Please join us for the 2023 NHIMA Annual Conference on April 21, 2023, at the Holiday Inn in Kearney, NE. This one-day conference will include pertinent and...

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NHIMA e-Alert — February 27, 2023

NHIMA e-Alert — February 27, 2023Inside this Issue: Health Information Management Legal Guide NHIMA is Looking for Candidates for Board Positions Revenue Cycle and Coding Resources Job Board Upcoming Events Virtual Education

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NHIMA Newsletter — February 2023

NHIMA Newsletter — February 2023Inside This Edition Presidents Message Announcements: Professional Practice Experience Social Media and Membership Engagement Committee Updates News and Views: Information Governance and Advocacy Committee Request Call for Volunteers...

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AHIMA Grassroots Advocacy Award

AHIMA Grassroots Advocacy AwardThe AHIMA Grassroots Advocacy Award recognizes the top state or district (relative to Component Association membership numbers) that has exhibited significant grassroots and advocacy engagement on policies areas identified by the AHIMA...

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NHIMA is Looking for Candidates for Board Positions

NHIMA is Looking for Candidates for Board PositionsThe open positions for this election are President-elect, Treasurer, First Year Director, and Nominating Committee. The Treasurer and Director positions are both two-year commitments and generally require a touch more...

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Nominate an NHIMA Member for the Distinguished Member Award

Nominate an NHIMA Member for the Distinguished Member AwardPlease take a few minutes to nominate an NHIMA member for the NHIMA Distinguished Member Award. This award recognizes someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the Nebraska HIM Association. Click...

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NHIMA Book Club Discussion

NHIMA Book Club DiscussionThe NHIMA Social Media and Membership Engagement Committee invites you to join us for our first annual NHIMA book club discussion.  The “Dare to Lead” by Brene Brown discussion will take place on February 23rd at 7 pm Central via Zoom. Please...

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2023 NHIMA Annual Conference Exhibitor Registration is Open

2023 NHIMA Annual Conference Exhibitor Registration is OpenPlease join the exhibitor show at the 2023 NHIMA Annual Conference, which will be held on April 21, 2023, at the Holiday Inn in Kearney, NE. It's been a few years since NHIMA held an in-person conference, so...

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NHIMA 2023 CPT Updates

NHIMA 2023 CPT UpdatesJoin us for this timely educational webinar where Dianna Foley, RHIA, CCS, CHPS, CDIP will review the 2023 CPT updates and help you understand these changes in detail. Virtual Event Overview Objectives Identify the code changes New codes Revised...

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NHIMA HIM Operations Committee Survey

NHIMA HIM Operations Committee SurveyThe HIM Operations Committee would like your feedback! This valuable input from you will assist us in guiding how the HIM Operations Committee allocates resources to best serve our members, from HIM leaders to aspiring students in...

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NHIMA Virtual Coffee Break

NHIMA Virtual Coffee BreakPlease come join us for our next NHIMA Virtual Coffee Break which will be on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, from 12-1 CST. During this meeting, the board will be presenting information on what they learned at the AHIMA House of Delegates meeting...

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Information Governance and Advocacy Committee Request

Information Governance and Advocacy Committee RequestNHIMA Members Input – Your help is needed! Situation: NHIMA Information Governance and Advocacy Committee is looking for feedback from our members on topics that may be an issue for your organization that can be...

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2023 NHIMA Annual Conference – Volunteers Needed

2023 NHIMA Annual Conference – Volunteers NeededWe are excited to begin planning the 1-day NHIMA Annual Conference, which will be held on April 21, 2023, at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center in Kearney. The planning committee is looking for volunteers to...

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NHIMA Newsletter – Special Edition

NHIMA Newsletter – Special EditionSeptember 2022 Inside This Issue: President’s Message - Revision of the NHIMA Mission Statement! Announcements Call for Volunteers Notable Dates and Deadlines Getting to know the NHIMA Board - September Highlight: Julie Sheldon, RHIT ...

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Introducing the Health Information Advocate

Introducing the Health Information AdvocateAHIMA is now offering the Health Information (HI) Advocate newsletter. Each month AHIMA will share relevant legislative, regulatory, and policy updates from Washington, DC, as well as calls to action, volunteer opportunities,...

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NHIMA Webinar – Strategies for Navigating Payer Denials

NHIMA Webinar – Strategies for Navigating Payer DenialsWith payer denials on the rise, is your organization receiving complete reimbursement? Clinical and coding downgrades of DRGs are common, and have a significant impact on revenue cycles. In this session, we’ll...

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Proposed Changes to the AHIMA Bylaws

Proposed Changes to the AHIMA BylawsYour elected NHIMA Delegates will attend the AHIMA House of Delegates (HoD) on October 9, 2022, in Columbus, OH. During the House of Delegates (HoD), the following proposed AHIMA bylaw changes will be voted on. Please review the...

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2023 NHIMA Annual Meeting – Short Survey

2023 NHIMA Annual Meeting – Short SurveyWe are excited to begin planning for the 2023 Convention. This will be a 1-day event at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center in Kearney. Your feedback is requested in order to make this a meaningful experience for all....

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FY2023 ICD-10-CM/PCS Code Updates On-Demand Webinar

FY2023 ICD-10-CM/PCS Code Updates On-Demand WebinarFall brings many changes: temperatures change, leaves change, and codes change. Yes, once again it is time to prepare for the October 1st ICD-10-CM/PCS code changes. This includes reviewing the guideline changes that...

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NHIMA e-Newsletter – July 2022

NHIMA e-Newsletter – July 2022Inside This Issue: President's Message Announcements Call for Volunteers Notable Dates and Deadlines Getting to know the NHIMA Board - July Highlight: Michelle Perkins-Spraggs NHIMA Job Board Education Corner Contact the NHIMA Board

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2022 NHIMA Virtual Annual Business Meeting

2022 NHIMA Virtual Annual Business MeetingJoin us for the 2022 NHIMA Virtual Annual Business meeting on July 14, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. CST. During the meeting, the NHIMA Board will review the Board activity for the past year, along with announcing the newly elected...

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The Impact of Workflows on the Outpatient Revenue Cycle

The Impact of Workflows on the Outpatient Revenue CycleJoin us for the on-demand webinar titled The Impact of Workflows on the Outpatient Revenue Cycle with presenter, Kristi Pollard. Overview List steps for conducting a complete outpatient coding audit Identify...

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NHIMA Survey Results and Announcement

NHIMA Survey Results and AnnouncementHello NHIMA Members, We hope this email finds you well. As the NHIMA Board continues to evaluate the Board processes and responsibilities, we have discussed various member communication paths to provide members the information they...

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Patient ID Week — May 9-13

Patient ID Week — May 9-13Patient ID Week, sponsored by the Patient ID Now coalition, of which AHIMA is a founding member, runs from May 9-13. AHIMA has provided a number of ways for you to participate this week.Visit AHIMA’s Action Center, where you can participate...

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Call For NHIMA Board Nominations

Call For NHIMA Board NominationsThe open positions for this election are President-elect, Treasurer, First Year Director, and Nominating Committee. The Treasurer and Director positions are both two-year commitments and generally require a touch more time involvement;...

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2022 CPT Code Update Webinar

2022 CPT Code Update WebinarJoin us for the on-demand 2022 CPT Code Update Webinar. Coding professionals know that while December’s primary focus is the holiday season, it also is the time to become familiar with the CPT code changes that will be implemented on...

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Coffee with the NHIMA Board

Coffee with the NHIMA BoardNHIMA Members: Please join us for Coffee with the Board and interact with your NHIMA Board and Social Media and Membership Engagement Committee members. Register today!Date: January 11, 2022Time: 8:30 a.m. CSTTopic: NHIMA Committee Updates...

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NHIMA Update

NHIMA UpdatePatient Naming Policy Pledge - Vote Today This summer, we asked health information professionals to share with AHIMA how they are “living” the Patient Naming Policy Pledge.  Five finalists were selected from the entries received, each of whom is...

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Proposed Changes to NHIMA Bylaws

Proposed Changes to NHIMA BylawsNHIMA Members: The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) recently changed its membership categories and, therefore, updated the AHIMA bylaws to be in line with those changes. NHIMA is required to maintain bylaws...

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Are You Interested in Volunteering for an NHIMA Committee?

Are You Interested in Volunteering for an NHIMA Committee?Hello NHIMA Members, During the recent Annual Meeting, the Board shared information about the evolution of our committees to match industry trends and member needs. We are reaching out asking for volunteers to...

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2022 ICD-10-CM/PCS Code Updates

2022 ICD-10-CM/PCS Code UpdatesOn-Demand Webinar Join Dianna Foley as she presents the 2022 ICD-10-CM/PCS Code Updates. This educational session is on-demand and can be listened to on a day and time that works best for you. Speaker: Dianna Foley, RHIA, CHPS, CDIP,...

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June Updates!

June Updates!Coffee with the Board will not be held in June, as the Board is busy preparing for the Annual Business Meeting. The Board is planning to hold the Annual Business Meeting in July via Zoom to summarize and present activities of the association during the...

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NHIMA 2021 Virtual Annual Conference

The 2021 NHIMA Annual Conference is available for purchase by the membership! Presentations include a variety of topics: Application of the New E/M Codes in the Clinic Setting, The Value of a Complete Quality Auditing Program, Inpatient Respiratory Procedures, Coders’...

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News and Views – April 2021

News and Views - April 2021Conference Information, CEU opportunities and Board Update are just a few of the items found in the April, 2021 News and Views! Take a few minutes to read about happenings in the organization!Inside this issue: 2021 – The Year of Action...

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2021 NHIMA Board Elections

2021 NHIMA Board ElectionsThe ballot for the NHIMA Board elections will be open to active members of NHIMA on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 6 a.m. CT and will close on Friday, April 30th at 11:55 p.m. CT. To access the ballot: Log on to MyAHIMA using your AHIMA user code...

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NHIMA 2020 Conference – Closing Soon

NHIMA 2020 Conference - Closing SoonThe 2020 Conference will be closed for purchase as of March 31, 2021. In addition, any purchase of the conference must be accessed and listened to by March 31, 2020. The 2021 Conference will be posted and available for purchase...

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News and Views – January 2021

News and Views - January 2021Take a few minutes to read through the January, 2021 News and Views.Inside this issue: President's Message Coffee with the Board CEU Opportunities AHIMA conversion to Access Volunteer Opportunities Student Board Representative New Members...

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Volunteer Position on the Health IT Board of the Legislature

A Call to Action   Volunteer Position on the Health IT Board of the LegislatureThe NHIMA Board is looking for a qualified NHIMA credentialed member, that resides in the State of Nebraska, to be appointed to the new Legislative Health Information Technology (IT)...

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News and Views – October, 2020

News and Views - October 2020Stay current with AHIMA and NHIMA and read the October, 2020 News and Views for information on....  2021 Annual Conference  Discussion in the House of Delegates  Changes to the AHIMA Bylaws  New NHIMA Members  Recognition of Members with...

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2021 ICD-10-CM/PCS Code Updates

2021 ICD-10-CM/PCS Code UpdatesJoin us for our On Demand Webinar, 2021 ICD-10-CM/PCS Code Updates. Objectives: ICD-10-CM Guidelines ICD-10-CM Codes ICD-10-PCS Guidelines ICD-10-PCS Codes Speaker: Dianna Foley, RHIA, CHPS, CDIP, CCSAHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer

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News and Views, July 2020

News and Views, July 2020The July issue of News and Views is full of information! Jennifer Hoffman, NHIMA President, provides her background and plans for 2020-2021. You will also find pictures of our new board members, information presented at the recent Leadership...

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News and Views, April 2020

News and Views, April 2020Take a few minutes to read through the April, 2020 edition of News and Views! Inside this issue: President's Message Election Results Credential Lottery Winner COVID-19 Resources New Member Welcome! 2020 NHIMA Annual Conference Cancellation...

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NHIMA 2020 Conference

NHIMA 2020 Conference After much deliberation and discussion, the NHIMA Board of Directors has elected to cancel the face to face annual conference, which was previously scheduled for April 29 -May 1, 2020. In this decision, the Board considered the timing of the...

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2020 NHIMA Conference – Postponed

2020 NHIMA Conference - Postponed The NHIMA 2020 Conference scheduled for April 29 & 30, and May 1 has been postponed. The Board is working with Younes Conference Center to determine a date for the conference later this year. Other options for continuing education...

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NHA Advocacy Day- March 10, 2020

NHA Advocacy Day-  March 10, 2020 NHIMA Member’s are welcome to join NHA Advocacy Day on March 10th, 2020 at The Cornhusker Marriott Hotel in Lincoln from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. NHIMA Member’s will get the $75 registration fee. Registration is open until March 6th, 2020....

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Distinguished Member Award

Distinguished Member AwardNHIMA recognizes one of its own when we announce the NHIMA 2020 Distinguished Member during the Annual Business Meeting. This honor is bestowed on a NHIMA individual who has made outstanding contributions to the association. What is an...

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NHIMA January, 2020 News and Views

NHIMA January, 2020 News and Views Read about the upcoming annual conference in the January edition of News and Views as well as information on nominating a colleague for the Distinguished Member Award!

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NHIMA October 2019 News and Views

NHIMA October 2019 News and Views Lots of updates in the October News & Views! Take a few minutes to learn about all of the activity taking place within the association. Inside this Issue: President's Message Summer Leadership Symposium Vendor Recognition Welcome...

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Thank You!

Thank You! The NHIMA Board of Directors wishes to thank everyone for their participation in our recent membership survey. The results are very helpful to us, some were surprising, like how you prefer to receive your updates!! All results shed real light for us on your...

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Coding Roundtable Webinars

Coding Roundtable Webinars Don’t miss out on CEU opportunities offered by the NHIMA Coding Roundtable!  Watch for an email blast with information on purchasing the monthly webinar presented by Diana Foley, RHIA, CHPS, CDIP, CCS! These one-hour presentations are...

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July 2019 News and Views

July 2019 News and Views Check out the July, 2019 News and Views!Inside this Issue:President’s MessageOffice for Civil Rights Cybersecurity NewsletterAHIMA Election - Guidance for NHIMA MembersVolunteer Opportunities2020 NHIMA ConferenceEducational...

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Volunteers Needed

Volunteers Needed Getting involved in your professional organization offers benefits for both you and the organization!The Board is looking for a Chairman for the NHIMA Annual Conference Planning Committee and a Chairman for the Coding Roundtable. Members for both...

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Important Information about this Year’s AHIMA Ballot

Important Information about this Year's AHIMA Ballot AHIMA Election – Guidance forNHIMA MembersAs you may have seen on June 21st, AHIMA sent a Special E-Alert email discussing the concerns that have been revealed regarding the AHIMA Ballot for 2019. The NHIMA Board,...

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May 2019 News and Views

May 2019 News and Views Check out the May, 2019 News and Views!Inside this Issue:President’s MessageNHIMA BylawsCall to VolunteerProfessional PromotionsConference HighlightsCongratulations and Thank You, Craig!Great Opportunity for NHIMA Members!Congratulations2019...

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CCS & CCS-P Exam Prep Course

Online CCS & CCS-P Prep Classes NHIMA is working with AHIMA to provide the NHIMA membership an opportunity to prepare for the CCS or CCS-P credentials at a reduced cost!With 10 or more NHIMA members registering for this opportunity and the purchase of the exam and...

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Happy Health Information Professional Week

Happy Health Information Professional Week Hello NHIMA Members!Health Information Professionals Week: March 24–30, 2019Health Information Professionals (HIP) Week is March 24-30, 2019. Health Information Professionals Week is a showcase for the thousands...

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January 2019 News and Views

January 2019 News and Views Check out the January, 2019 News and Views!Inside this Issue:President's MessageNHIMA Annual ConferenceOmaha Health Information Management AssociationCCS Prep ClassContact InformationEducational OpportunityReady to...

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October 2018 News and Views

October 2018 News and Views Check out the October, 2018 News and Views! Inside this Issue: President's Message They’re Here!! 2019 ICD-10-CM/PCS Changes Educational Opportunity Assembly On Education Congratulations!!! Scholarship Recipient Professional...

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July 2018 Newsletter – News & Views

July 2018 Newsletter - News & Views Inside this Issue: President's Message I just saved $80 on CEU’s! Coming November 1: Updated Recertification Policies Congratulations to NHIMA members with new credentials!!!

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June 2018 Newsletter – News & Views

June 2018 Newsletter - News & Views Inside this Issue: President's Message HIM Curricula Competencies Tell Your US Representative to Co-sponsor and Support the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act! NHIMA Web Page Redesign Coming Soon!...

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Networking Nook – Sara Ingram-Bandur

1. What is your first and last name, current school, which program are you in, and how many years do you have left? My name is Sara Ingram-Bandur. I’m currently enrolled at Grand Island Central Community College in the HIM program. I’m currently taking...

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Networking Nook – Shari Colabello

1. What is your first and last name, current school, which program are you in, and how many years do you have left? Shari Colabello Clarkson College, Omaha Ne. Health Information Management Pursuing an associate degree in Health Information Technology...

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Networking Nook – Mary Wolfe

1. What is your first and last name, current title/role, and credentials? Mary Wolfe, RHIT 2. What has surprised you about being the HIM profession? There are a lot of people, professionals and patients who do not take HIM seriously 3. What do you like...

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Networking Nook – Dawn Goodsell

1. What is your first and last name, current title/role, and credentials? Dawn Goodsell / Instructor 2. What has surprised you about being the HIM profession? The changes that are constantly developing 3. What do you like best about being an HIM...

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Networking Nook – Monica Seeland

1. What is your first and last name, current title/role, and credentials? Monica Seeland, RHIA, Vice President Quality Initiatives 2. What has surprised you about being the HIM profession? The variety of opportunity that is available to us; the profession...

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Networking Nook – Mary Jo Chandler

1. What is your first and last name, current title/role, and credentials? Mary Jo Chandler, RHIA Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital - Omaha, HIM Supervisor 2. What has surprised you about being the HIM profession? I am surprised about the amount of federal...

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Networking Nook – Mindi Husman

1. What is your first and last name, current title/role, and credentials? Mindi Husman, RHIA - Auditor 2. What has surprised you about being the HIM profession? The complexity of it all! 3. What do you like best about being an HIM professional? You are...

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Networking Nook – Brenda Machmueller

1. What is your first and last name, current title/role, and credentials? Brenda Machmueller, RHIT, CPC, Director of Health Information Management, Privacy Officer 2. What has surprised you about being the HIM profession? I have been surprised by the...

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Networking Nook – Brenda Jewett

1. What is your first and last name, current title/role, and credentials? Brenda Jewett, CCS, Coding Supervisor at Lexington Regional Health Center. 2. What has surprised you about being the HIM profession? The amount of knowledge you continue to learn. 3....

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Networking Nook – Ruth Gappa

1. What is your first and last name, current title/role, and credentials? Ruth Gappa, RHIA, CCS, in career transition at the moment from Senior Application Analyst position in IT 2. What has surprised you about being the HIM profession? Close knit network;...

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Networking Nook – Barbara Marsh

1. What is your first and last name, current title/role, and credentials? Barbara Marsh, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P Currently HIMS Instructor at Central Community College, Grand Island 2. What has surprised you about being the HIM profession? Maybe how many times a...

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