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Registration
Hours – 7:00–4:00 |
Possible 6 CEUs |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
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9:00-10:00 |
Fetal Death/Birth
Certificate Update
Richard Wheat
Updates on Fetal Death and Birth
Certificates |
Ballroom C & D |
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10:00-11:00 |
The MS-DRG Impact on
Acute Care Hospitals & Quality Initiative
Update
Steve Robinson &
Carolyn Scott
The impacts of FY08 CMS
IPPS final rule changes and discuss the most
recent related issues.
• The MS-DRG CMS
Severity System—Impact on acute care
hospitals
• Quality Measurement Initiatives for 2008
and 2009—Impact on IPPS |
Ballroom C & D |
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11:00-12:00 |
Managing a Remote
Workforce – A Practical Approach
Kathy Cameron, RHIT
This presentation will
provide you with practical tools to
effectively transition and manage a remote
workforce. Attendees will learn how to
develop measurable and reportable
performance metrics related to productivity
and quality. |
Ballroom C & D |
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12:00-1:30 |
Lunch on your
own |
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Coding Track
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| Time |
Event |
Location |
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1:30-2:30 |
Concurrent Coding
and Documentation Excellence
Theresa Hall, RHIT,
CCP, ACPAR
Review of charge master
issues relating to HIM i.e. problematic
modifiers - 25 & 59 |
Ballroom C & D |
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2:30–3:30 |
Document
Improvement: The Heart
Robert Gold, MD
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Ballroom C & D |
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3:30-4:00 |
Break |
Prefunction Area |
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4:00–5:00 |
Coding Roundtable
Jennifer McCollum,
RHIA, CCS
Discussion on current
coding issues |
Ballroom C & D |
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5:00-6:00 |
Member/Exhibitor Reception |
Exhibit Hall
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Management Track |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
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1:30-2:30 |
What’s My Line? AHIMA’s
New Transcription Counting Method
Dale Kivi, MBA
This session explores the
motivation behind that recommendation and
provides easy to understand conversion
tables between the various "industry
standard" counting schemes so that HIM
Directors can directly compare and contrast
the pricing models of competing service
vendors. |
Classroom 104 |
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2:30–3:30 |
Joint Commission
Roundtable/Forum Discussion
Gina Evans, MBA, RHIA
This session will provide
you an opportunity to interact with fellow
attendees and ask your questions about Joint
Commission - whether it be what's the hot
button issues or how other facilities are
meeting specific standards. Come join
us for an educational hour of fun and
interactive discussion. |
Classroom 104 |
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3:30-4:00 |
Break |
Prefunction Area |
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4:00–5:00 |
Jeopardy: The HIM
Edition
Barry Herrin, JD, FACHE
A game show format
presentation in which members of the
audience will be selected to answer
questions on HIM body of knowledge topics,
with the opportunity to win fabulous prizes! |
Classroom 104 |
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5:00-6:00 |
Member/Exhibitor Reception |
Exhibit Hall
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e-HIM Track |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
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1:30-2:30 |
Getting the Most Out of
Your Physician Query Process by Utilizing
Technology
Ulkar Qazen, RHIA
This session will
enable attendees to assess the current
physician query process end-to-end at their
own institutions, from query initiation to
report generation. Attendees will then be
able to identify specific areas where they
can apply technology to improve their query
process, e.g., communication methods, query
content and data collection. |
Classroom 105 |
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2:30–3:30 |
Georgia e-HIM and
Benchmarking Database
Ralph Morrison, RHIA
Participants will receive information to
allow them to benchmark against fellow HIM
professionals on coding, record processing,
transcription, and other HIM tasks in
Georgia. Access to this information on
the GHIMA website will be provided along
with the ability to identify and network
with professionals using similar software
applications. |
Classroom 105 |
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| 3:30-4:00 |
Break |
Prefunction Area |
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| 4:00–5:00 |
AHIMA Audio Seminar:
The Fundamentals of e-Discovery
Faculty: Kim
Baldwin Stried-Relch, MBA, RHIA, CPHQ and
Sandra Nunn, MA, RHIA, CHP
Moderator: Ralph Morrison, RHIA,
CPC This seminar
will provide HIM professionals with
knowledge of how the federal e-discovery
rules influence the electronic health record
and the systems that store these records.
As the healthcare industry moves towards the
electronic health record, the need for sound
business practices for the retention of such
records will increase. HIM
professionals can assist their organizations
in preparing for these new challenges. |
Classroom 105 |
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5:00-6:00 |
Member/Exhibitor Reception |
Exhibit Hall
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AHIMA/GHIMA |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
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1:30–2:30 |
AHIMA House of
Delegates Issues
Ralph Morrison,
RHIA, CPC, 2nd Year Delegate and Ginna
Evans, MBA, RHIA, 1st Year Delegate
Join us for a
discussion of the issues the Georgia
delegation will be reviewing and voting on
in the next two months. The topics to
be discussed include the recommendation for
alternate paths to RHIA exam eligibility. |
Classroom 113 |
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2:30-3:30 |
myPHR Information Update and Training
Session Sheryl Spohn, RHIA
AHIMA has given the community education
myPHR program a facelift. Come hear
about the changes and see the new
presentation. This will allow the
attendee to be ready to go out and help
educate the public on the importance of
having a personal health record. This
is a chance for each member to share the
importance of health information and
personal health records with the public. |
Classroom 113 |
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3:30-4:00 |
Break |
Prefunction Area |
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4:00-5:00 |
See program listing for other tracks to
attend |
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5:00-6:00 |
Member/Exhibitor Reception |
Exhibit Hall
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Registration
Hours – 7:00–4:00 |
Possible
8 CEUs |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
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General Session |
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8:00–12:00 |
Keynote Speaker
Joy of the Job….Keys to Find More
Fulfillment in Your Work
Jody Urquhart
 While
you are dutifully doing your job, do you
ever get a sense that you are disconnected
from the purpose of your work? Do you
sometimes find that your work lacks fun and
enjoyment?
By adopting a humorous
and fun approach, the Joy of the Job
inspires professionals to be focused and
productive by nourishing the meaning, fun,
and joy of their work. |
Ballroom C & D |
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| 10:00–10:30 |
Break and Visit
Exhibits |
Exhibit Hall
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12:00-1:30 |
Business Luncheon
Business Meeting,
Installation of Officers and Recognition of Exhibitors |
Ballroom F |
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| 1:30-2:00 |
Visit
Exhibits |
Exhibit Hall
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Coding Track
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| Time |
Event |
Location |
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2:00-3:00 |
Percutaneous
Peripheral Interventional Coding
Gary Burns, MBA,
RHIA, CIC This
session will provide the attendees with the
latest on percutaneous peripheral
interventional coding. |
Ballroom C & D |
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3:00-4:00 |
Coding Update
Cheryl D’Amato,
RHIT, CCS Increase
your clinical coding skills by understanding
how the changes to ICD-9-CM diagnosis and
procedure codes will affect your coding
practices. This session will focus on
a review of the new and revised diagnosis
and procedure codes; will provide a clinical
background for some of the changes; and will
review changes to the MCC and CC lists. |
Ballroom C & D |
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4:00-4:30 |
Visit
Exhibits |
Exhibit Hall
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4:30-5:30 |
Radiology Coding: Creating Partnerships for Better Reimbursement Jeff Pilato
More HIM departments have some
responsibility for radiology coding than
ever before. To achieve compliant,
consistent quality coding, radiology and HIM
must work hand-in-hand. But this is
usually not the case. Denial rates are
high, efforts are not coordinated, and
inter-departmental communication is
strained.
In this session, HIM
professional learn how to improve
relationships with radiology departments and
radiologists to improve reports, enhance
communication, increase information sharing
and ultimately receive more complete and
accurate reimbursement. |
Ballroom C & D |
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| 6:00–9:00 |
President's Reception |
The Gallery |
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Management Track
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| Time |
Event |
Location |
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2:00-3:00 |
GHIMA - The Year in
Review and What You Need to be Aware of as
an HIM Professional
Lori Nobles, RHIA
Join Lori and other
GHIMA Board members as she presents the
"state of the state" during this hour. |
Classroom 104 |
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3:00-4:00 |
There is a RAC in
Your Future
Jean Clark, RHIA
The latest changes
affecting HIM RACs - there is one in your
future Clinical Documentation - a program
that works! EMR and Document Imaging -
establishing a QA program and other
pitfalls. |
Classroom 104 |
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4:00-4:30 |
Visit
Exhibits |
Exhibit Hall
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4:30-5:30 |
Protecting Our
Patient’s: Best Practices for Best Shore
Transcription
David Woodrow
Understand the
differences between the off-shore and best
shore approach. - Hear the latest news and
updates on transcription activities
overseas. - Gain valuable tips on how to
evaluate and contact with best shore
vendors. - Take home a best shore security
checklist. - Learn how to integrate best
shore service options into current
transcription processes without abandoning
domestic expertise. |
Classroom 104 |
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| 6:00–9:00 |
President's Reception |
The Gallery |
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e-HIM
Track |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
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2:00-3:00 |
Document Imaging and
the Benefits To HIM Workflow
Colleen Goethais,
MS, RHIA
Audience will learn how
document imaging can streamline and improve
workflow processes throughout the HIM
department. |
Classroom 105 |
| |
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3:00-4:00 |
Overview of HL7
Dan Russler, MD |
Classroom 105 |
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4:00-4:30 |
Break and Visit Exhibits |
Exhibit Hall
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4:30-5:30 |
10 Keys to Finding
HIM Talent
Kayce Dover, MSHI,
RHIA
Attendees will learn 10
key things to consider when hiring HIM
personnel, how to attract top HIM talent,
and what characteristics new professionals
must have for the future. |
Classroom 105 |
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| 6:00–9:00 |
President's Reception |
The Gallery |
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Student Track |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
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2:00-3:00 |
Resume Writing
Perry Ellie, MA,
RHIA, FAHIMA This
session is part of the student track but we
can all learn about ideas for resumes - all
are welcome even if you are an established
professional. Come hear the tools and
tips for writing resumes that will help you
get that important job. |
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3:00-4:00 |
Interviewing
Skills
Perry Ellie, MA,
RHIA, FAHIMA This
session is part of the student track but we
can all learn helpful hints about
interviewing - all are welcome even if you
are an established professional. Come
join the group and get new ideas for the
next time you have a job interview. |
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4:00-4:30 |
Break and Visit Exhibits |
Exhibit Hall
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4:30-5:30 |
Job Options in the HIM World - A Panel
Discussion Ginna Evans, MBA, RHIA,
Ralph Morrison, RHIA, CPC, ad Lori Nobles,
RHIA
Come hear the different job opportunities
that are available after graduation.
Talk to folks with different backgrounds
from consultants, vendor employees, and
hospital employees. Bring your
questions! |
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| 6:00–9:00 |
President's Reception |
The Gallery |
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Registration
Hours – 7:00–4:00 |
Possible
4 CEUs |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 8:00 – 9:00
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Joint Commission
Update
Jean Clark, RHIA
Hear the latest on Joint Commission surveys. |
Ballroom C & D |
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| 9:00–10:00
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AHIMA Update: Ready
for Success
Bonnie Cassidy, MPA,
RHIA, FAHIMA
By many measures, the
HIM profession has come further than its
founders dreamed 80 years ago. Today
we're blazing new trails. This
presentation explores four major drivers of
change for HIM and AHIMA and what they mean
for us today. |
Ballroom C & D |
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10:00–11:00 |
Exhibits/Door Prizes/Grand Prize
Drawing of Scholarship Fundraiser |
Exhibit Hall
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11:00-12:00 |
Overview of CCHIT
Bonnie Cassidy, MPA,
RHIA, FAHIMA
Progress is being made
by CCHIT in accelerating the use of EHRs
with the launch of both ambulatory and
inpatient product certification programs.
Bonnie Cassidy will provide an overview of
the certification process, results and
insights about future planning. |
Ballroom C & D |
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| Noon |
Adjournment
of the 2008 GHIMA Annual Meeting & Exhibits |
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