The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed and exacerbated existing health inequities in the US and beyond. This spring we convened a work group to help us think about what key public…
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AHIMA Advocacy Summit Considers Post-Pandemic Landscape
Now in a new phase of the pandemic, this is no time for healthcare professionals to back down from advocacy positions. In fact, the coming months may prove critical, three…
Death to Faxes: COVID-19 Highlights the Need for Interoperability
On December 5, 2020, Alaska state health officials reported 933 new COVID-19 cases, a new high for the number of cases reported in one day in Alaska.
CMS and CDC/NCHS Discuss Possible Biannual ICD-10-CM/PCS Code Implementation Dates
The ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee met March 9-10 this year to discuss proposals for new or modified ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes. All ICD-10-PCS code proposals presented would, if approved,…