Greetings and Happy Spring SEMHIMA Members! If ever we have looked forward to spring, it’s probably been this year. With 2020 behind us and the arrival of birds and budding tulips, your Board has been busy creating CE events, planning the Fall Meeting, and taking care of administrative duties. We are sending out “goodies” to …
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Dear MHIMA Members and Colleagues: I write with a heavy heart the news that our sitting MHIMA Board Member, Erika Bailey, also an educator at Grand Valley State University (GVSU), passed away the morning of March 25th at the age of 39 years young. Amongst many things that made Erika so remarkable, and so endearing …
As of this weekend we only have 43 recipes! A minimum of 100 recipes are needed for us to complete the MHIMA cookbook and meet our desired pricing goals. With only 3 ½ weeks remaining until the due date (April 15th), all who submit recipes will be entered into a drawing to win a free cookbook! There is no …
March 24th is Patient ID Day! Congress is in the midst of creating its Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) appropriations bills, and we need your help to ensure we continue to keep the progress made in recent years on patient identification and matching. For nearly two decades, innovation and industry progress around patient identification and …
The MHIMA Foundation Team is ready to start accepting recipes for the MHIMA Cookbook: Sharing Our Best. There is no limit to the number of recipes you may submit. Deadline to add recipes is April 15, 2021 (Tax Day)! To begin, go to: Typensave.com Select “Login” (top right corner) Enter User Name: MHIMA Enter Password: boiling938 Select …
Happy Winter in the Mitt, Over the past six months, the MHIMA Foundation Committee has been working on delivering creative ideas to help raise funds for the MHIMA Foundation which supports our MHIMA students. As many of you are aware, our biggest source of funding comes from the Silent Auction, which is held during …
Come join Laura Shue MPA, CHDA, CPHIMS as shares her passion and knowledge in Analytics. This is a recorded webinar that can listened to at your convenience. For more information and to register click here.
Happy New Year from Southeastern Michigan Health Information Management Association. The 2020 – 2021 Board have been very busy and have lots to share, so please see attached the 2021 Horizon Newsletter. Inside this issue: SEMHIMA 2020 – 2021 Board SEMHIMA Mission President’s Message SEMHIMA Purpose AHIMA Recertification Changes AHIMA Access MHIMA Update Here’s the …
Come join us as presenters Sue Egan, CPC, CCDS, CRC, CMPA, CEDC and Holly Steinman, RHIT, CPC, CRC, COC, COBGC, COSC go over the 2021 E/M changes along with documentation changes. Click here for more information or to register.
The MHIMA Nominating Committee is currently accepting nominations for open seats on the MHIMA Board of Directors. We seek candidates that are looking to give back. Any MHIMA member in good standing may be nominated or you may nominate yourself. Our goal is a diverse Board to represent our membership. The MHIMA Board of Directors …
WMHIMA is offering a short series of festive webinars! Click here to learn more and register.
Every time you shop on Amazon…. Amazon Smile donates .5% of all eligible purchases to: MHIMA Foundation Michigan Medical Records Charities Use this link to start your Amazon Shopping. If you don’t use the above link, MHIMA Does NOT received the donations.
Due to the current global pandemic, many may not feel comfortable shopping for this year’s holiday gifts as they are accustomed to doing. The MHIMA Foundation has partnered with the following companies to offer any/all hostess credits and proceeds to the MHIMA Foundation, which will then be used for donations in an upcoming Foundation fundraising …
Come join Lori Purcell as she provides an overview of upcoming changes. This event is sponsored by nThrive. Learn More and Register
Your Michigan Delegates invite you to join them Friday, October 9, 2020 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm for a Town Hall. We plan to cover the following items: Professional Enhancement Campaign – Julie Alles AHIMA Governance Task Force Updates – Shawn Armbruster AHIMA Proposed Bylaws Amendments – Laura Shue Walk-Ins: “Ask your Delegates” Type questions in Live Chat This is …
MHIMA Members, please vote. As of Friday our voter turnout was 1.66% of our members. Polls are open July 13, 2020– 8:00 a.m. CT – July 27, 2020 – 5:00 p.m. CT. More information about the candidates is available: On Engage under AHIMA Election–2020 and in the Ballot Candidate Discussion Forums in the AHIMA Membership and Business Engage Community On …
Attached is the July issue of the Horizon Newsletter. Be sure and share the newsletter with co-workers and those interested in becoming a member of SEMHIMA . Inside this issue: Announcements SEMHIMA Mission SEMHIMA 2020 Ballot SEMHIMA Purpose SEMHIMA 2020 Annual Meeting AHIMA Recertification Guidelines Treasurer’s Report Member Spotlight Return Check Policy SEMHIMA Student Scholarship …
Thank you to all MHIMA Volunteers – state and regional, that serve our members. One of the greatest gifts you can give is your time. Take the time to celebrate our profession this week, even if having to do it in a location that isn’t the “norm”. Michigan Health Information Management Association April 19th – April …
MHIMA would like to remind you of some opportunities for reward and recognition in 2020. The MHIMA Foundation is now accepting Scholarship Award applications and nominations: Exam Reimbursement Award — offers partial reimbursement toward the cost of sitting for the RHIT or RHIA exam(s). Yvonne Harbert Student Achievement Award — presented each year to an outstanding MHIMA member/student …
In this issue: LHMHIMA Student Scholarship MHIMA Annual Conference Update Upcoming Events Student Corner Coding Spotlight HIM Hot Topics Board report .5 CEU Click here to read the full newsletter.
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 …