News & Analysis

December 1, 2011
HIM Briefings

Dear reader,

Each month in 2011 we've celebrated MRB's 25th birthday with discounts, contests, giveaways, and bonus special reports and tools (visit www.hcpro.com/downloads/140 to download any you might have missed).

December 1, 2011
HIM Briefings

As hospitals begin to develop more intensive training programs in preparation for ICD-10, coordinators may want to consider how different learning styles will impact the effectiveness of these training sessions. Education has to work for everyone and one size does not always fit all.

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

As the weather cools, the heat is on coders to properly report the high number of pneumonia cases they tend to see during the winter months.

November 1, 2011
Briefings on HIPAA

They call William R. Braithwaite, MD, PhD, "Doctor HIPAA" for a reason.

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.

 

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