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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...
My CyncHealth, by CyncHealth, Provides Nebraskans Access to Their Health Information Across Participating Providers
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 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...
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...
Coffee with the Board
Coffee with the Board
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...
Capturing HCCs Across the Continuum of Care On-Demand Webinar
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 Learned
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
Coffee with the Board – January 11, 2022
Call For NHIMA Board Nominations
Call For NHIMA Board NominationsThe open positions for this election are President-elect, Secretary, First Year Director, and Nominating Committee. The Secretary and Director positions are both two-year commitments with some time involvement, so please consider...
Coffee with the Board – December 14, 2021
Coffee with the Board – December 14, 2021
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...
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...
Coffee with the Board – September 16, 2021
Coffee with the Board – September 16, 2021
Urge Congress to Support the Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 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 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...
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...
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...
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,...
Congratulations to the newly elected NHIMA Officers!
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!
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 Recording
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.
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’...
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...
NHIMA Coffee with the Board – April 13th, 2021 Meeting Recording
NHIMA Coffee with the Board – April 13th, 2021 Meeting Recording
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...
NHIMA Coffee with the Board – March 9th, 2021 Meeting Recording
NHIMA Coffee with the Board - March 9th, 2021 Meeting Recording
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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!
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!!!
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!...
May 2018 Newsletter
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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;...
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...
Networking Nook – Jessica Fiorelli
1. What is your first and last name, current title/role, and credentials? Jessica Fiorelli Medical Records Coder CCS, CCS-P 2. What has surprised you about being the HIM profession? How quickly the profession has grown and changed. 3. What do you like best...
Networking Nook – Gretchen Jopp
1. What is your first and last name, current title/role, and credentials? Gretchen Jopp, MS, RHIA, CCS, CPC. I am Assistant Professor in the Healthcare Business Program at Clarkson College 2. What has surprised you about being the HIM profession? That is...
Networking Nook – Tina Mazuch
1. What is your first and last name, current title/role, and credentials? Tina Mazuch, HIMS Instructor, RHIA 2. What has surprised you about being the HIM profession? One thing that has surprised me is the number of opportunities there are in...