News & Analysis

January 25, 2017
HIM Briefings

I always get invigorated after attending a good educational tradeshow. This past October’s AHIMA national conference provided a wonderful showcase of lectures, workshops, vendors, and events that seemed to have something for everyone.

January 18, 2017
HIM Briefings

Recently The Joint Commission implemented an initiative, Project REFRESH, to improve processes related to pre-survey, on-site survey, and post-survey activities. Simplification, enhanced relevancy to organizations, increased transparency within the accreditation process, and the utilization of innovative approaches and technology are the goals of Project REFRESH. 

January 11, 2017
HIM Briefings

The implementation of ICD-10 in 2015 was considered an industrywide success. Coders were trained, HIM departments were prepared, and outsourced coding companies expanded their roles. As we enter the second year of ICD-10, what should HIM directors expect from their coding teams and outsourced vendor partnerships?

January 4, 2017
HIM Briefings

HIM and release of information (ROI) professionals shared challenges, triumphs, and insights on their ROI practices in HIM Briefings’ first quarterly benchmarking survey of 2017. We asked about ROI staffing, how respondents’ ROI practices were affected by the Office for Civil Rights’ controversial guidance on patient access fees, and the biggest ROI challenges of 2016.

December 28, 2016
HIM Briefings

As HIMB’s 30th year comes to a close, we look back on a year of exciting developments and new challenges. Both HIMB and the HIM profession have seen their share of changes over the past 30 years, and this year was no exception.

December 26, 2016
Briefings on HIPAA

Q. Are we required to use encryption on all email, or only email that contains PHI?

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