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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...

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...

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,...

Advocacy Coffee Talk — “Day in the Life of a HIM Advocate"Have you wondered how you can advocate for the HIM profession? Are you curious about what happens at the AHIMA Advocacy Summit and Hill Day in Washington, DC? Have you considered volunteering for the Advocacy...

Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and CPT®: What You Need to Know to Start Off 2023 on the Right FootVirtual Event Overview Join this NHIMA webinar where 3M experts Chris Berg, Colleen Ejak and Bobbie Starkey discuss the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...

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...

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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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...

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...

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

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...

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...

AHIMA Call for Elected Nominations – Deadline March 31, 2023AHIMA is seeking qualified candidates who are passionate about driving the profession forward and making a real impact on the future of Health Information. Learn more about the descriptions, duties, and...

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...

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...

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...

Act Now: Ask Congress to Repeal Section 510 Before the End of the YearAs Congress is working to pass a final federal budget before the end of the year, we need your help to urge Congress to finally repeal Section 510 from the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Labor-HHS...

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...

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...

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...

Coffee With the Board Recap — November 1, 2022

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Are you ready to create a better world? AHIMA 2022 Global ConferenceAHIMA22 is the conference for the innovative professionals at the center of creating a better world, where health is transformed by #healthdata and technology advances. Are you ready to create a...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

ACTION ALERT: Ask Your Members of Congress to Cosponsor the LINC to Address Social Needs ActAHIMA needs your help to raise support for the LINC to Address Social Needs Act! Take part by visiting the AHIMA Action Center now to urge your members of Congress to cosponsor...

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...

August Coffee with the BoardAugust 3, 2022

2022 Annual Business Meeting Recording & ReportRead the 2022 Annual Business Meeting report by clicking the button below.Watch the 2022 Annual Business Meeting by clicking the button below.

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

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...

My CyncHealth, by CyncHealth, Provides Nebraskans Access to Their Health Information Across Participating ProvidersDear Members The NHIMA Board wanted to share a CyncHealth press release of an announcement that may impact ROI and record availability for Nebraskans and...

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...

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 9-13Patient 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...

Capturing HCCs Across the Continuum of Care On-Demand WebinarOverview CDI programs focus on accurate coding for co-morbidities across multiple care settings and have adapted to support the ever-changing challenges faced by our providers.  Out of necessity, these...

On-Demand Webinar – Professional Fee Revenue – Recognition in Telehealth: Lessons LearnedOverview Join us for this on-demand webinar titled “Professional Fee Revenue – Recognition in Telehealth: Lessons Learned”. This webinar will be presented by Tami Montroy, MS,...

Coffee with the Board – January 11, 2022

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;...

Coffee with the Board – December 14, 2021

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...

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...

Coffee with the Board – September 16, 2021

Urge Congress to Support the Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021Good Afternoon State Members, This year, one of AHIMA’s legislative priorities has been the increased focus on social determinants of health data. AHIMA believes that public policy must...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Congratulations to the newly elected NHIMA Officers!President – Elect - Lori Richter Treasurer - Heather Smolik 1st year Director – Julie Sheldon Nominating Committee - Tina Mazuch – Chair Carrie Sunderman Lisa Dorn

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...

May, 2021 Coffee with the Board RecordingClick below to listen to the discussion on NHIMA committee structure led by Mindy Benis, RHIA, CCS and Elizabeth Morgenroth, RHIA, CPC.

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’...

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...

NHIMA Coffee with the Board – April 13th, 2021 Meeting Recording

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...

NHIMA Coffee with the Board - March 9th, 2021 Meeting Recording

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...