News & Analysis

November 1, 2011
HIM Briefings

The Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive programs are well under way at this point. The federal Medicare incentive program began issuing payments earlier this year, and many states have already done so as well for the Medicaid program.

November 1, 2011
HIM Briefings

It's almost that time of year again, when holidays abound and people's lives tend to get even more hectic than normal. As a manager, it means planning holiday parties, dealing with requests for time off, and a myriad of other tasks.

November 1, 2011
HIM Briefings

Rose T. Dunn, MBA, RHIA, CPA, FACHE, FHFMA, took on a new role in June: She became the interim CEO of AHIMA. In the past she has also served twice on the AHIMA board of directors, in addition to a term as president of the organization. Dunn was kind enough to take a few minutes from her busy schedule to speak with us about her role and the future of AHIMA, and to offer some advice for those in the field.

 

October 1, 2011
HIM Briefings

St. John's Regional Medical Center's EHR went live on May 1. On May 22, a deadly tornado struck the ­Joplin, MO, hospital.

October 1, 2011
HIM Briefings

Over the course of the past 30 years in the HIM field, I have observed much trial and error on the part of HIM managers who have been pioneers in the EHR ­journey.

September 12, 2011
HIM Briefings

25 tips you need to know: Celebrating 25 years of advice for HIM directors and managers

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