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As a result of global concerns over COVID-19 (Coronavirus), we have decided to cancel MHIMA Annual Meeting. We are currently exploring options to host virtual sessions and perhaps a scaled down meeting in late fall. We want you to know that your well-being and safety is a top priority. You can also look for webinars …
The 2020 election results are listed below the overall voting response rate was 8%: President Elect: Julie Alles, DHA, RHIA Director: Paula Hagstrom, RHIA Delegate: Shawn Armbruster, RHIA Financial Officer: Janna Pacey, DHA, RHIA MHIMA Nominating Committee: Theresa Crump, RHIA, CPC (CHAIR) Keegan Gay, RHIT Rachel Pratt, RHIA, CDIP, CCS The 2020/2021 MHIMA Board of Directors will …
Welcome to the next edition of FOCUS, a publication from MHIMA. This edition you will learn more about: 2019 AHIMA Health Data and Information Conference: Student Academy President’s Message Congratulations Jody Scheller honored by Schoolcraft College Silent Auction Donations are needed Save the Date – 2020 Annual Meeting May 4 – 6, 2020 at Four …
Come join Denise Johnson, RHIA, CPHQ and Amy Rector, RN, CCDS, CDIP and learn how to recognize the challenges and opportunities for continuous improvement in revenue integrity cycle in a data driven model, understand strategies to mitigate the clinical documentation gaps, and learn to improve denial outcomes. Learn More and Register
Come join WMHIMA as they present “Rev Up Your Revenue Cycle” in Grand Rapids on November 8, 2019. Questions should be sent to wmhima@gmail.com Click Here To Learn More and Register
Welcome to the next edition of FOCUS, a publication from MHIMA. This edition you will learn more about: • 2019 AHIMA Leadership Symposium – Chicago • President’s Message Read Karen Gregg’s incoming message and Shawn Armbruster’s outgoing message • Award Winners • Student Day Track at Annual Meeting • And much more – please take …
Members can now register for SEMHIMA membership electronically through KnowledgeConnex! Visit the MHIMA (Michigan Health Information Management Association) website and click on the regions tab. There you will see the four regional MHIMA associations. Click on SEMHIMA, then the membership tab, fill out the membership form and pay online. No more paper form, no more …
Dear Fellow LHMHIMA Members, The Lake Huron Michigan Health Information Management Association is continuing to grow in membership and is looking for volunteers such as yourself. LHMHIMA has several open positions this year and would love to have your name on the ballot. Serving on the board is a rewarding opportunity that leads to professional …
Calling all MHIMA members: Did you know that one of the benefits of your membership includes your very own representatives to the AHIMA House of Delegates? Michigan has a total of 5 Delegates who represent YOU and YOUR professional interests each year. One of our Delegates, Shawn Armbruster, MHIMA Past President, is hosting a …
Come join WMHIMA Regional Group as they are hosting their annual Fall Harvest of Information! Topics include: Sepsis Coding Stress Management The Opioid Crisis Cybersecurity Malnutrition SOGI For more information or to register, please click here. Questions? Email: wmhima@gmail.com
The 2020 MHIMA Annual Meeting will be held at: Four Winds Casino, 11111 Wilson Rd., New Buffalo, Michigan, May 4th – 6th 2020. The MHIMA Arrangements Committee is soliciting speaker abstracts for 1 or 2 hour education sessions. To submit your application and be considered for a speaking engagement you may follow the link below …
To the Members of MHIMA, Our national election for AHIMA is just days away from the polls opening. Please continue to read on: this is not a message imploring you to increase the votes this year. This is an important message to inform you of the current state of the AHIMA Ballot prior to the …
Welcome to FOCUS, a quarterly publication from MHIMA. This edition you will learn more about: 2019 Election Results 2019 AHIMA Hill Day President’s Message AHIMA announces new Mission and Vision for their membership Overview of 2019 Student Meet & Greet Upcoming Education Sessions – Last chance to earn those last minute CEU’s A Student’s Perspective …
Please consider participating in a survey of HIM professionals in Michigan about networking for HIM/HIT new graduates and students. It’s 6 questions – 1 about your role, 1 about your location, 3 open-ended regarding your networking advice and 1 multiple choice regarding some different networking activities. Results are planned to be shared during the upcoming …
We are pleased to announce the results of the 2019-2020 MHIMA election. We had a 9% voter turnout which is down 1% from last year. Congratulations to the following: President-Elect Laura Shue, MPA, CHDA, CPHIMS Director Erika Bailey, MBA, RHIA Delegate T. J. Hunt, PhD, RHIA, CHDA, FAHIMA Nominating Committee Maegan Perrin, RHIA, CCS, CHPS …
Lunch and Learn – Legal Implications of AI in Health Care Webinar January 23, 2019 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET Come join the MHIMA Education committee as they present a new series called Lunch and Learn for 2019. Throughout 2019 the committee will work to host affordable 1 hour webinars offered at lunch time …
Welcome to FOCUS, a quarterly publication from MHIMA. This edition you will learn more about: 2018 AHIMA House of Delegates Meeting President’s Message Schoolcraft Celebrates 50 Year Anniversary AHIMA Opens Doors to Students – A Student’s Experience And much more – please take a few minutes to see what MHIMA has been up to!! Click …
Welcome to FOCUS, a quarterly publication from MHIMA. This edition you will learn more about: 2018 MHIMA Award Winners President’s Message – Outgoing and Incoming 2018 Annual Meeting Wrap Up, Photos, and Silent Auction Information AHIMA Opens Doors to Students And much more – please take a few minutes to see what MHIMA has been …
Fill Your World with Fragrance! MHIMA Foundation is partnering with Yankee Candle to conduct a fundraiser to raise funds for our student scholarships. Every year the foundation focuses on the Annual Silent Auction as the primary fundraiser, but also provides opportunities for those who cannot participate during the Annual meeting. Please consider helping the MHIMA …
ACT NOW: Tell Your U.S. Representative to Co-sponsor and Support H.R. 5795, the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act! 42 CFR Part 2 (Part 2) is a law that regulates the sharing of substance use disorder (SUD) records. Protecting patients’ confidentiality is of the utmost importance but the outdated nature of Part 2 has created …
Welcome to the Spring edition of FOCUS, a quarterly publication from MHIMA. This edition you will learn more about: 2018 AHIMA Advocacy Summit – Washington DC President’s Message 2018 Annual Meeting Agenda Medical Record Access Act Fees And much more – please take a few minutes to see what MHIMA has been up to!! Click …
The MHIMA Board is asking you to consider becoming active in the leadership ranks of MHIMA. In order for MHIMA to continue its growth and activities, please consider submitting your name as a candidate for participation on one of our many projects or committees. Please click on the link to the volunteer form and provide …
Dear MHIMA Members. Over the last year, a thorough review of MHIMA Policy & Procedures as well as our Bylaws has occurred. This analysis was completed to ensure that all items contained the most up-to-date information and that all cross-referencing within these documents was appropriate. As a result of this review, the following bylaw amendments …
Dear MHIMA Members, Part of our job as your elected Board of Directors is to solicit your feedback regarding your experiences as MHIMA members. This year, we are partnering with a talented group of graduate students from the MSU Eli Broad School of Marketing. You will soon be receiving a communication from these students encouraging …
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The 2018 AHIMA Nominating Committee is looking for qualified Active members to fill the roles of AHIMA President/Chair-elect, three Directors for the Board of Directors, three Commissioners on the Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management (CCHIIM), three CEE Council Members and one Speaker-elect for the House of Delegates Nominations for these positions are …
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It has been 15 years since the FOCUS newsletter has been published electronically and stored on the MHIMA website! We want to assure that we are meeting your needs with the current format and publication schedule of FOCUS and would like your feedback! Please take a few moments to complete the following survey! Please click …
Congratulations to the Michigan Health Information Management Association (MHIMA), winner of the RACSO award at the 2017 AHIMA Convention & Exhibit. Inspired by our Convention host city, Los Angeles, CA, the “Entertainment Capital of the World,” CSAs were challenged to make a video inspired by film or music—with an HIM twist—for the chance to win …
The CDIG Committe has worked to coordinate several options for you to be ready for the October 1st Code Update!! Sandra Routhier, RHIA, CCS, CDIP, AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer will provide the updates you need. 3 Sessions will be available to choose from: Friday, 9/15/2017 Baker College of Flint 1050 W. Bristol Road Undergraduate Building …
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The final Health Information Management Reimagined (HIMR) white paper is now available on the AHIMA website. This plan outlines AHIMA’s efforts to ensure continued relevance of the HIM profession in a changing world. In addition to the white paper, please view the brief HIMR video. The large HIMR volunteer team of over 80 AHIMA members …
As President of MHIMA, I am very pleased to announce the Award Winners for 2017. The students receiving Scholarship Awards from the Michigan Medical Records Charities are: Michelle Turner – Schoolcraft College – supported by Jody Scheller Jessica Jarvis – Baker College of Flint – supported by Amy Savage Kelly Richardson – Baker College of …
Healthcare Providers and Other Interested Parties, In an attempt to streamline the maternal death reporting process here in Michigan we have since revised the mandatory maternal death reporting form to include an email submission option. Although these email submissions will be 100% secure once they reach our system, we encourage that any protected health information …
MHIMA is pleased to announce that our 88th Annual Meeting is being held May 17-19, 2017 at the Four Winds Casino Resort in New Buffalo, MI. Annual meeting registration is live – sign up now to take advantage of the Early Bird Discount. We hope you will join us! Look at our agenda and register …
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The 2017 MHIMA Annual Meeting will be held at the Four Winds Casino, 11111Wilson Rd., New Buffalo, Michigan, on May 17th – 19th 2017. The MHIMA Arrangements Committee is soliciting speaker abstracts for 1 or 2 hour education sessions. Our theme for the 2017 MHIMA Annual Meeting is “Rockin and Rollin with HIM!” To submit …
Save the date for the 2017 MHIMA Annual Meeting! MHIMA Annual Convention and Exhibits May 17-19, 2017 Four Winds Casino Resort, New Buffalo, MI Click here for venue information