Join HIM Professionals for Friday's HIM Community Chat
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Connecting the HIM community over the past ten weeks with CHIA’s COVID-19 HIM Community Chats has demonstrated the collaboration, agility and adaptability of California’s health information professionals. While are thrilled to have connected over 100 registrants each week, our Community Chats will be placed on hold until after the
Virtual CHIACON20. Look for the next HIM Community Chat to be held on July 31, 2020. The CHIA Board of Directors will be evaluating ways to continue to connect the HIM community by sharing operational challenges and best practices on an ongoing basis.
Although we don’t know what the future brings as we navigate the challenges and move into a “new norm”, CHIA Past President Maria Caban Alizondo has coined a new phrase, as she eloquently stated
“We are in transition from eHIM to vHIM (virtual HIM) professionals. To lead our organization’s forward into this ever-changing environment will require leadership soft skills – working with people, promoting flex-teleworking and projecting our future state.”
While we take a pause to navigate the new norm, we look forward to connecting again on July 31st to discuss the changes that have occurred in the variety of health information environments. We sincerely hope that the chats have helped you find your footing, gain new ideas and take immediate steps to support your efforts. Don't forget to join us for tomorrow's chat!
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HIM Community Chat
Friday, May 29 at 11:00 am (PT)
Complimentary event open to CHIA and AHIMA Members. Registration required.
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To support you in staying connected and providing practical HIM resources, CHIA has launched a series of virtual events, community chats and a
CHIA COVID-19 Resources webpage to connect the HIM community.
Join us for tomorrow's chat to discuss operational challenges and best practices. Brainstorm with other HIM professionals on ways to navigate through COVID-19 in today's environment.
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IFHIMA COVID-19 HIM Practice Global Study
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During last week’s CHIA HIM Community Chat (May 22, 2020), Lorraine Fernandes, RHIA, International Federation for Health Information Association (IFHIMA) 2019-2022 President, shared the results of an international study designed to achieve the following goals:
- Understand what potentially modified HIM practices and priorities are in our member nations, and individual member countries, in reaction to COVID 19;
- Define differences in previous state vs current state, on a national or regional basis, if relevant and appropriate;
- Document and review our findings based upon individual responses that will be aggregated, and use quote if appropriate to add human interest and a storyline;
- Create an IFHIMA “story” based upon the findings in an expeditious fashion, i.e. so they can be presented to the membership in May
A summary of results from 180 participants across the globe was presented to those in attendance during the Chat. Lorraine summarized the challenges that have created new opportunities impacting data, technology, communication, behavioral impacts, organizational development and management. Lorraine reaffirmed the HIM community connection across the world stressing the importance of skillsets that health information management professionals bring to their organizations to govern information during this challenging time. The recording for the HIM Community Chat is on
CHIA’s COVID-19 Resources webpage, or listen to the entire webcast presented by
IFHIMA here.
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Celebrate CHIA Recognition and Scholarship Recipients
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The CHIA Awards & Scholarship Committee and Board of Directors are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 CHIA Recognition Awards and Scholarships. Congratulations to the recipients, as well as the nominees, for the special recognition of their skills, expertise and contributions.
CHIA developed the CHIA Recognition Awards as part of the commitment to encourage, nurture, and celebrate exceptional volunteer and professional leadership. The CHIA Student Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to students currently enrolled in a HIM program.
Recipients will be recognized during the
Virtual CHIACON20
on Wednesday, June 17 at 12:00 - 12:45 pm (PT) for a special celebration. Please join us in celebrating and congratulating these individuals who make a world of difference in the HIM profession.
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Distinguished Member
Sharon Lewis
MBA, RHIA, CHPS, CPHQ, CAE, FAHIMA
Educator
Rebecca Clark, RHIA
Literary
Deanna Klure, RHIT, CCS, CDIP
Mentor
Monica Thurston, MBA, RHIA
Rising Star
Rachael Goodman, RHIA, CPC
Volunteer
Esther Tolentino, RHIT, CPHI, CHTS-IS, CHTS-PW
Volunteer
Freida Smith RHIA
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Student Scholarship Recipients
Suzanne Covarrubias;
East Los Angeles College
Ruby Garcia, CCS,CCS-P;
Santa Barbara City College
Vicky Ng;
San Diego Mesa College
Sharon Steger;
Santa Barbara City College
Susan Stranak, CPC;
Saddleback College
David Alex Tan;
Loma Linda University
HIIM Program Grant Recipient
Shasta College
Research Support Award Recipient
Maria Caban Alizondo,
MOL, MLC, RHIT, FAHIMA
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CHIA Pivots to VIRTUAL CHIACON20
- Register Now
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CHIACON20 has transformed into a virtual event that will provide California's HIM community a first-class learning experience with over 40 hours of continuing education.
The Virtual CHIACON20 includes prerecorded eLearning Tracks, and LIVE General Sessions, Master Classes and Connect the HIM Community events on June 15-17, 2020.
HIM professionals from across the state are invited to experience learning in innovative ways that will translate into real-world solutions and be embraced long after the convention. Broaden your knowledge in this dynamic educational opportunity by participating in
Expanding HIM Horizons: Excellence in Health Information Integrity.
Regular registration closes June 11
All registrations received after June 11 will be processed as late registrations after the live events; late fees apply
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NEW
CHIA eLearning Program
Health Record Confidentiality & ROI
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The traditional
Health Record Confidentiality & Release of Information (ROI) face-to-face seminar has been transformed into an eLearning Program. CHIA is pleased to offer a
new flexible approach that includes all of the content presented during the original seminar and more!
Designed for flexible access anytime, anywhere. Ensure your knowledge is up-to-date with this flexible learning offering. This innovative learning methodology consists of:
- Five ROI-related eLearning modules
- Webinar on Demand: Confidentiality and ROI: COVID-19 and Other Hot Topics
- Confidentiality: Protecting and Releasing Health Information in California manual (optional)
- 7.5 continuing education units
Available for purchase until August 31, 2020
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RN Link's CDI Specialist Training
- Discount for CHIA Members
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June 6-7, 2020 from 8 am to 4 pm
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Online Training
Interested in learning about clinical documentation improvement (CDI)? Are you a retired nurse or a nurse who wants to explore other career options? There are enormous needs in the health care industry to become a CDI Specialist where you will assist physicians to accurately document how truly ill patients are with severity ratings. The trend nowadays is quality documentation and this course will teach you how to achieve this.
- Day 1: Overview of CDI lingo, coding guidelines, PRE-MDC, MDC 1 through MDC 7 with case studies.
- Day 2: Completion of MDC 8 through 25 and "The Mall." Case studies, major disease topics, clinical indicators discussed for the most common query opportunities.
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Latest HIM News Updates & Resources
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OSHPD Update:
May 2020
The Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) is still focused on the fight against COVID-19 in its news update video for May.
This month, we focus on our launch of the Skilled Nursing Facility Hero Awards, a one-time $500 stipend for licensed vocational nurses and certified nurse assistants working in skilled nursing facilities. Along with launching the hero awards program, OSHPD staff have been working tirelessly to assist frontline healthcare workers prepare for COVID-19 patient surges.
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Contract Year 2021 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4190-F1) Fact Sheet
U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; May 22, 2020
On May 22, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that implements a subset of the proposals from the February 18, 2020, proposed rule (85 FR 9002). This first final rule focuses on more immediate regulatory actions. The primary purpose of this first final rule is to implement certain changes before the contract year 2021 bid deadline (due by statute on the first Monday in June) stemming from the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (BBA of 2018) and the 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act). This final rule also codifies several existing CMS policies and implements other technical changes.
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HHS Announces 45-Day Compliance Deadline Extension for Providers
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services; May 22, 2020
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing a 45 day deadline extension for providers who are receiving payments from the Provider Relief Fund to accept the Terms and Conditions for Provider Relief Fund payments. This announcement means providers have now been granted 90 days from the date they received a payment to accept HHS Terms and Conditions or return the funds.
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CHIA HIM Community Chat: COVID-19 Operational Challenges & Best Practices
Friday, May 29 - Live Chat
Virtual CHIACON20
Monday, June 15 - Wednesday, June 17
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