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Results of the CHIA Environmental Scan Survey Available
The results of the CHIA Environmental Scan Survey are now available for review. The purpose of this survey was to receive member input evaluating the environmental trends potentially impacting the professional association and the future of health information management. Results from the survey have been incorporated into the draft 2017-2019 CHIA Strategic Plan. For questions regarding this summary, please contact me at [email protected].
Annual CHIA Member Survey Closing Tomorrow, March 10
The opinions and perceptions of CHIA members are important! The CHIA Board of Directors is asking CHIA members to complete the annual CHIA Member Survey to help identify the programs and services that are the most important to members. Your valuable input is greatly appreciated and will help drive CHIA.

This online survey was emailed yesterday to all CHIA members. Look for this email to access the link by March 10, or email [email protected] to have it resent.
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Registration for CHIA Convention is Now Open
Join us in Long Beach, California for the 2016 CHIA Convention & Exhibit, California's premier HIM event. This intensive one-stop program focuses on subject areas at the heart of HIM, which include:
  • Information Governance
  • Health Informatics
  • ICD-10-CM/PCS
  • Clinical Documentation Improvement
  • Privacy & Security
  • Breach Notification
  • Revenue Cycle Management
  • Project Management
  • EHRs/Patient Portals
  • And much more! 
CHIA Legislation and Advocacy Committee at Work
The CHIA Legislation and Advocacy Committee met yesterday to discuss proposed legislation that may impact the health information management profession in California. Of note is one bill pertaining to Observation Services; SB 1076. Introduced on February 16, 2016, SB 1076 could have potential impact on HIM professionals. For more information and a review of the bills being monitored by CHIA's Legislation and Advocacy Committee, visit the Legislation and Public Policy webpage.
Kick Off AHIMA's #MyHealthID Campaign
March 20th kicks off AHIMA's #MyHealthID campaign advocating for the importance of a voluntary patient safety identifier. Join AHIMA's Senior Director or Federal Regulations, Lauren Riplinger on March 15th for the free webinar "Exercise Your Voice". This webinar will address the the important topics that will be AHIMA's 'ask' in Washington DC. Even if you are not able to travel to DC for AHIMA's Hill Day, exercise your voice about MyHealthID and learn why it's important to understand the need for change in the federal law this year.
ICD-10-CM/PCS from a Physician's Perspective
Wed, March 16 - Pleasanton
Thurs, March 17 - Garden Grove
Coding and CDI: Building Collaborative Relationships
Wed, March 30 - LIVE Webinar
How to Prevent a Breach
Tues, April 12 - LIVE Webinar
Striving for Coding Quality and Data Integrity
Thurs, April 14 - LIVE Webinar
Health Record Confidentiality and Release of Information
Wed, April 27 - Ontario
Thurs, April 28 - Sacramento
After ICD-10 Implementation: A Look at the Revenue Cycle Landscape
Tues, May 10 - Concord
Wed, May 11 - Garden Grove
Pre-convention Tutorial - Tackling the Hard Questions in ICD-10-PCS
Sat, June 4 - Long Beach Hyatt Regency
Pre-convention Tutorials -  Exam Prep Tutorials: CCS, RHIA/RHIT, CHPS; Masterful Project Management, CDI: A Journey of Collaboration and Success!, Essential Skills for Data Analytics in Healthcare
Sun, June 5 - Long Beach Hyatt Regency
CHIA Convention & Exhibit
Sun, June 5 thru Wed, June 8 - Long Beach Convention Center