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CHIA Ballot & Online Voting Opens this Friday
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It's CHIA Election time!
Now is the opportunity to vote for the incoming CHIA Board of Directors and AHIMA Delegates. As a voting member (only Active, Senior, Graduate and Honorary CHIA members are eligible. Student members are ineligible), you elect the CHIA leaders who will influence the strategic direction of the California Health Information Association over the next few years.
Eligible members will be emailed a ballot announcement this Friday, January 15. Look for the email to access the link for your online voting.
Voting opens Friday, January 15, and closes Tuesday, February 16 at 4:00pm.
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Don't Miss These Upcoming Webinars
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Visit the Events Calendar to learn more and register for these exciting upcoming events.
Managing Changes in the Health Information Management Environment
Wednesday, Jan 20 - LIVE Webinar
This detailed Webinar will cover: Overview of evolving changes in healthcare, Understanding the definition of effective change management, Overview of change management tools, The five elements of the ADKAR model and How the ADKAR assessment model can be used for change management specific to HIM.
Creating an Enterprise-Wide CDI Program
Tuesday, Feb 2- LIVE Webinar
There are a number of regulatory and quality trends that continue to transform our healthcare industry. This discussion will include how healthcare organizations are looking to broaden and expand their CDI programs into new areas such as outpatient technical and professional coding charge capture to create an enterprise-wide CDI program.
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CHIA Recognition Award Nominations - Due Feb 28
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Nominate a colleague for a CHIA Recognition Award, which recognizes those who make a difference in the HIM profession. The awards honor exemplary service, reward contributions that build the HIM knowledge base, recognize excellence in preparing future HIM professionals, and encourage new talent and leadership.
Nominations are due by February 28.
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CHIA Student Scholarship Applications - Due Mar 1
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CHIA is committed to helping members complete their educational goals and enable them to successfully embark on their HIM career path. CHIA Scholarships provide financial assistance to:
- CHIA Student Members enrolled in accredited HIA/HIT programs
- CHIA Active Members enrolled in HIA/HIT or Masters Degree program in HIM pursuing a specialty credential or a higher HIM credential than they currently hold
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CCHIIM Approves an Extension of the
Deadline to Earn and Record ICD-10 CEUs
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CCHIIM has extended the deadline to earn and record the required number of ICD-10 CEUs for RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCA, CCS-P, and CHPS holders to March 31, 2016. As required by the current policy, holders of these credentials will be placed in an inactive status on their original deadline date of either December 31, 2015 or January 31, 2016, but will still be able to earn and report CEUs until March 31, 2016 and avoid credentials being revoked until this extension date.
If you have any questions, please review AHIMA's FAQ document and additional resources or contact AHIMA at [email protected].
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Learn on demand with CHIA's Webinar on Demands. This e-learning resource is
tailored to meet your needs and lets you learn and earn CEUs at your convenience.
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AHIMA Releases New State Advocacy Toolkit
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The AHIMA State Advocacy Council announces the publication of AHIMA's State Advocacy Toolkit. This toolkit has a wealth of resources for CSAs, including examples of best practices, to aid in the development and execution of your state advocacy strategy. Created at the request of the House of Delegates, the toolkit is intended for State Advocacy Leaders and others who lead your state efforts. This is an indispensable resource as you continue to encourage your members to embrace advocacy at both the state and national levels.
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Individual's Right to Access Health Information Under HIPAA
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The Department of Health and Human Services has issued a fact sheet and the first in a series of topical Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to clarify an individual's core right to obtain access to their health information under HIPAA regulations. The first set of materials may be found on the Office for Civil Right's website. Over the past several months, the HHS Office for Civil Rights has also undertaken a full redesign of the HHS website. Check out the more responsive, user-friendly website here.
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Sat, January 16 - San Diego
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Sat, January 23 - Santa Clara
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Managing Changes in the Health Information Management Environment
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Wed, January 20 - LIVE Webinar
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Creating an Enterprise-Wide CDI Program
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Tues, February 2 - LIVE Webinar
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Computer Assisted Coding: The Roadmap to a Successful Implementation
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Wed, February 10 - LIVE Webinar
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ICD-10 Series - Disease of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
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Tues, February 23 - LIVE Webinar
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Basic Vascular Coding an Integral component of Interventional Radiology
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Wed, February 24 - Ontario
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Thurs, February 25 - Pleasanton
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