September 2010


Industry Lags on ICD-10 Implementation

A recent survey of AHIMA members shows that just over half of organizations have started their transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS. Fifty-three percent of 645 respondents reported that [...]

Sep 30, 2010 04:57 pm    |    posted by Chris Dimick   |    ICD-10
Wednesday’s Top Stories from AHIMA Today

Those unable to attend AHIMA’s 82nd Convention and Exhibit in Orlando, FL, can catch up on all the latest convention news and events by reading the digital edition [...]

Sep 29, 2010 11:14 am    |    posted by Meg Featheringham   |    Electronic recordsICD-10Privacy and security
Tuesday’s Top Stories from AHIMA Today

Check out the latest news from AHIMA’s 82nd Convention and Exhibit in Orlando, FL, in the Tuesday issue of AHIMA Today, the convention daily newsletter. Use your [...]

Sep 28, 2010 02:51 pm    |    posted by Meg Featheringham   |    ARRAClinical terminologiesData qualityICD-10
New RECs Complete Health IT Support System

Two new regional extension centers were announced September 28 by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, which stated the additions now mean [...]

Sep 28, 2010 01:07 pm    |    posted by Chris Dimick   |    ARRA
Top Stories from AHIMA Today

This week AHIMA’s 82nd Convention and Exhibit takes place in Orlando, FL. You can catch all the news in our full digital edition of AHIMA Today, [...]

Sep 27, 2010 03:22 pm    |    posted by Meg Featheringham   |    Career & educationHIM operationsICD-10
EHRs Prove a Difficult Witness in Court

As the first cases involving electronic health records make their way into legal proceedings, everyone involved is discovering the challenges of producing—and then interpreting—the information they contain. A tool that streamlines patient care is complicating legal proceedings.

Sep 24, 2010 04:08 pm    |    posted by Chris Dimick   |    Electronic records
Preparing for Meaningful Use

AHIMA Meaningful Use White Paper Series l Paper no. 8 l This final paper in the series identifies ways in which organizations can begin preparing for the meaningful use program.

Sep 22, 2010 10:55 pm    |    posted by Chris Dimick   |    ARRAARRA white papers
Qualifying for Meaningful Use

AHIMA Meaningful Use White Paper Series l Paper no. 7 l This paper summarizes the process for qualifying for the meaningful use program.

Sep 22, 2010 02:18 pm    |    posted by Chris Dimick   |    ARRAARRA white papers

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