2008 GHIMA Annual Meeting
Renaissance Waverly Hotel
Atlanta, Georgia
August 20-22, 2008

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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
 

 

Registration Hours – 7:00–4:00  

 Possible 6 CEUs

Time Event Location
9:00-10:00

Fetal Death/Birth Certificate Update

Richard Wheat

Updates on Fetal  Death and Birth Certificates

Ballroom C & D
     
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
     
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
     
12:00-1:30 Lunch on your own  
     

Coding Track

Time Event Location
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
     
2:30–3:30

Document Improvement:  The Heart

Robert Gold, MD

Ballroom C & D
     
3:30-4:00 Break Prefunction Area
     
4:00–5:00

Coding Roundtable   

Jennifer McCollum, RHIA, CCS

Discussion on current coding issues

Ballroom C & D
     
5:00-6:00 Member/Exhibitor Reception

Exhibit Hall
 

     

Management Track 

Time Event Location
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

     
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
     
3:30-4:00

Break

Prefunction Area
     
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
     
5:00-6:00 Member/Exhibitor Reception Exhibit Hall
 
     

e-HIM Track

Time Event Location
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

     
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
     
3:30-4:00 Break Prefunction Area
     
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
     
5:00-6:00 Member/Exhibitor Reception Exhibit Hall
 
     

AHIMA/GHIMA

Time Event Location
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
     
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
     
3:30-4:00

Break

Prefunction Area
     
4:00-5:00 See program listing for other tracks to attend  
     
5:00-6:00 Member/Exhibitor Reception Exhibit Hall
 

Thursday, August 21, 2008

 

Registration Hours – 7:00–4:00

 Possible 8 CEUs

Time Event Location
  General Session  
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
     
10:00–10:30

Break and Visit Exhibits    

Exhibit Hall
 
     
12:00-1:30 Business Luncheon                     
Business Meeting, Installation of Officers and Recognition of Exhibitors
Ballroom F
     
1:30-2:00 Visit Exhibits Exhibit Hall

 
     

Coding Track

Time Event Location
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
     
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
     
4:00-4:30

Visit Exhibits    

Exhibit Hall
 
     
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
     
6:00–9:00 President's Reception   The Gallery
     

Management Track 

Time Event Location
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
     
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
     
4:00-4:30 Visit Exhibits     Exhibit Hall
 
     
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
     
6:00–9:00 President's Reception The Gallery
     

e-HIM  Track

Time Event Location
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
     
3:00-4:00

Overview of HL7

Dan Russler, MD

Classroom 105
     
4:00-4:30 Break and Visit Exhibits Exhibit Hall
 
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
     
6:00–9:00 President's Reception  The Gallery
     

Student Track

Time Event Location
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.

 
     
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.

 
     
4:00-4:30 Break and Visit Exhibits Exhibit Hall
 
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!

 
     
6:00–9:00 President's Reception  The Gallery

Friday, August 22, 2008
 

 

Registration Hours – 7:00–4:00

 Possible 4 CEUs

Time Event Location
8:00 – 9:00  

Joint Commission Update

Jean Clark, RHIA

Hear the latest on Joint Commission surveys.

Ballroom C & D
     
9:00–10:00  

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
     
10:00–11:00 Exhibits/Door Prizes/Grand Prize
Drawing of Scholarship Fundraiser
Exhibit Hall

 
     
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
     
Noon Adjournment of the 2008 GHIMA Annual Meeting & Exhibits