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LEADERSHIP: Something from Sally – “Igniting a New Course for the Future”
ADVOCACY: CHIA Delegates Make a Difference at Advocacy Summit
DISCOVERY: HIP Week April 15-19; Scholarship $$ through FAME
Something from Sally - President’s Message: Because of YOU…CHIA is “Igniting a New Course for the Future"
Together, Delegates and Members Dedicate Time and Input to Propose New Ways to Steer CHIA into the Future | National Volunteer Month and Making a Difference
Thank you! I am overwhelmed with pride and want to express my gratitude to every member, delegate and leader for their individual efforts to move CHIA forward and “Igniting a New Course for the Future”.
After months of work that included surveys, Town Halls, committee meetings and multiple rounds of Bylaw changes, CHIA will be positioned to evolve with sunsetting the House of Delegates and embracing One Member/One Vote, a 9-member Board of Directors and a more diverse representative Nominating Committee.
Upcoming Round-Three proposed changes to the Bylaws (HOD Voting May 16) include a new Component Group structure that will replace the CLAs, and by definition in Component Relations Handbook, ASAE, 2012, are subgroups of an organization which may or may not be legally or financially tied to the lead association. Components represent a segment of members identified by location, discipline, or interest.Examples of components include chapters, communities, federations, allied societies, sections, councils, virtual chapters, member segments, or special interest groups. Watch for member Town Halls for more information.
The traditional House of Delegates (after two more meetings) will be phased out. CHIA will embark on a more equitable One Member/One Vote platform encompassing membership inclusivity in all voting.
Our expanded BOD provides longer terms, a continuous cycle of strong leadership to promote “institutional memory” and the ability to transition swiftly year after year.
Our new Board-appointed nominating committee will ensure diversity by soliciting applications from all members and all components for greater representation among leadership. Applications
are being accepted now APPLY HERE and Make a Difference.
Because CHIA is a volunteer-driven association, every working member is a dedicated volunteer. So, in the spirit of National Volunteer Month, join me in recognizing every CHIA volunteer. From Board members to Bylaws committee, from HOD members to every single committee member – Making a Difference. Take a look at our all-new approach to Volunteer Recruitment 2024-2025 through Sign-Up Genius. Whether seeking a year-round commitment or preferring short-term projects, CHIA welcomes our
members to find their place and earn AHIMA CEUs. Volunteer member engagement is the spark “Igniting
a new course for the future”. Plan to sign up and be part of steering CHIA into exciting new
adventures.
Final CHIA House of Delegate Meetings | Discussion and Decisions Continue
Proposed CHIA Bylaw Changes | Voting 'Round Three' This May | Future Governance Structure
If you haven’t joined in the discussions so far, plan now to attend the final House of Delegates meetings. The CHIA Board of Directors has approved its 'Round-Three' proposed changes to the CHIA Bylaws, which are now available for review on the House of Delegates resources page. These changes will be voted on during the May 16, 2024, virtual CHIA House of Delegates. These
‘round-three’ amendments to the CHIA Bylaws provide an innovative way to connect California’s health information community by forming Component Groups. Additional changes include clean-up language and a few amendments that continue
to align CHIA's bylaws with those required by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
under CHIA’s Affiliation Agreement. Please submit any questions to CHIA via Contact Us. During the April 18, 2024, All Delegate Meeting, delegates are invited to the conversation to further
discuss these changes.
Please refer to CHIA's Event Calendar for information regarding the upcoming House of Delegate Meetings and stay tuned for upcoming Town Hall events:
Convention Registration OPEN | CHIACON24 Celebrates 75 Years of CHIA | June 9-12 | Diamonds and Denim
Empowering Health Information Professionals to Impact Health through Trusted Information
REGISTER NOW to join your fellow members and colleagues at CHIACON24 at
the beautiful Westin Rancho Mirage Resort & Spa where we
will celebrate CHIA’s 75 years of providing health information
professionals in California the most relevant education,
networking opportunities, exciting exhibit floor with partners
and colleagues.
2024 Most Alluring Gem | CHIAxchange: PowerMatches That Ignite Impact | All-improved Networking Exchange | Have You Signed Up?
Join us at CHIACON24 to take part in this innovative event. We are so confident of our success that we are providing participants with a $100 discount on CHIACON24 registration AND one (1) complimentary standard hotel room night at CHIA’s group rate at The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa.
To learn how CHIAxchange / PowerMatches Will Work Read the full memo from the CHIA Board of Directors for all the details here
Another Gem- Sneak Peek - Introducing Your CHIACON24 Keynote… Wendy Gladney, President of Personal Services Plus
A dynamic speaker and friend of CHIA, Wendy will inspire us first thing Monday morning with “Turning Stumbling Blocks into Stepping Stones”
CHiAUCTION Funds to be Repurposed for Membership in Honor of the late Monica Thurston’s Legacy (FY 22-24 CHIA Board Member) of Supporting Students and Emerging Professionals
The Board of Directors is delighted to announce that all silent auction proceeds raised at CHiAUCTION24 will be gifted to Emerging Professionals (Students) who seek CHIA membership. These scholarships will offset the cost of membership in honor of Dr. Monica Thurston whose legacy was her passionate support of future HI professionals. Current CHIA Emerging Professional members will be offered automatic membership renewal. AHIMA Emerging Professional, who are not current CHIA Emerging Professional members, will be selected at random for a one-year CHIA membership. Scholarship recipients will have CHIA membership for one year.
For 2024 we are seeking at least 24 unique donations, valued at a minimum of $100. Donations will be displayed in special categories that support LEAD-leadership, education, advocacy, and discovery to highlight and promote our CHIA values statement. Every year CHiAUCTION is better than the year before....Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to share your CHIA spirit once again.
To participate, please submit the CHiAUCTION Donation Form by Monday, June 3rd. To learn more about the scholarship programs or contribute, visit us here. For all questions, email the CHiAUCTION Coordinator. Thank you in advance for supporting CHIA in its efforts to continue making a World of Difference in supporting CHIA scholarships and honoring Dr. Monica Thurston.
Webinar: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Information Sharing Not Blocking
April 24, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | CEUs: 1
This webinar is designed to equip healthcare providers with a thorough understanding of the ONC Information Blocking Part 171 and CMS Interoperability and Patient Access rules, fostering practical insights into implementation strategies and compliance best practices. Participants will gain valuable knowledge on the latest final rules, with a special focus on EHR certification bodies, providers and payers. Join this session to gain a better understanding of this complex environment.
eLearning Program: Unlocking Operational Insights: Navigating the Release of Information Landscape
May 21 & 23, 2024 | 9:00 AM -12:10 PM | CEUs: 3 for Each Session | 6 Total Program
The annual release of information educational update is a must for all health information professionals involved with ensuring that accurate and timely protected patient information is shared appropriately. Don’t be overconfident and get caught being unaware of the most recent legal changes, leading practices and new technologies in the field of Release of Information.
Advocacy
Action:
Legislative and Advocacy Committee Closely
Watching
Three
Relevant
Bills
of
the
54
New
Bills
in
2024
The
CHIA
Legislation
and
Advocacy
Committee
continues
to
review
California’s
legislative
landscape
with
updates
to
CHIA’s
Bill
Watch
List.
The
Committee
is
currently
reviewing
new
bills
introduced
this
year
to
identify
which
bills
are
most
relevant
to
CHIA.
Stay
informed
and
look
forward
to
a
committee
update.
CHIA Member Leaders Report on their Valued Participation in the 2024 AHIMA Advocacy Summit
Roberta Baranda, MS, RHIA, CHP and Adriana Preciado, MAOL, RHIA Worked “On the Hill” | Another Fantastic AHIMA-sponsored Summit in the Nation’s Capital
Day One was an education day focused on advocacy topics that included AI in healthcare, SDOH, the promise and future of ICD-11, dialogue on the current political landscape, and patient matching. Day One ended with dialogue from an international panel from Canada. Day Two saw us off to our respective congressional offices.
The primary focus “On the Hill" was H.R. 7379 - The Patient Matching andTransparency in Certified Health IT (MATCH IT) Act of 2024, sponsored by Pennsylvania Representative Mark Kelly and Illinois Representative Bill Foster. Our HI professionals are working hard to solicit co-sponsor(s). The MATCH IT Act of 2024 is a significant leap forward in advancing better patient identification for interoperability. This legislation will define a patient match rate, establish industry-standard data sets to improve patient matching, update health IT certification requirements, and promote interoperability requirements. AHIMA continues to advocate for a ‘national patient identifier’ despite the ongoing challenges presented by legislative efforts. The other focus “On the Hill” involves the Health Information Workforce and Artificial Intelligence. AHIMA is looking for congressional champions interested in introducing legislation that would report on non-clinical AI in healthcare, develop educational materials, champion an education campaign, and authorize funds to support non-clinical AI of HI professionals, patients, and clinicians. See more here AHIMA Advocacy Summit Info
Discover How to Celebrate 2024 HIP Week | April 15-19 | Join in CHIA Community Chat Friday April 19
Celebrate HI and Health Information Professionals All Week and Participate in the Popular CHIA Community Chat from 4 -5 PM
Invite your co-workers and colleagues to celebrate Health Information Professionals Week. Join California’s health information community to raise awareness about the HI profession and recognize HI professionals’ contribution to healthcare. Meet CHIACON24’s keynote speaker, Wendy Gladney who will be attending to gain insight into what we do in advance of CHIACON24. Click the button below to learn the many ways to celebrate with your teams and colleagues.
Education
Membership
Benefits
Through
Scholarship
|
Apply
NOW
to
Attend
CHIACON24
June
9-12
|
Scholarship
Application
Deadline
May
9 Discover
FAME - Foundation
for Active Member Education
CHIA’s Foundation
for Active Member Education (FAME)
provides
scholarships
to
support
CHIA
Professional
and
Emeritus
members
in
accessing
CHIA-sponsored
continuing
education
programs,
removing
financial
barriers
and
ensuring
all
have
the
opportunity
to
participate
in
CHIA’s
valuable
educational
programs.
CHIA’s
goal
is
to
provide
FAME
scholarships
to
as
many
qualified
applicants
as
possible,
and
with
CHIACON24
quickly
approaching,
now
is
the
perfect
time
to
apply
to
attend
our
annual
convention
and
exhibits
at
CHIACON24
in
Rancho
Mirage,
CA
June
9-12.
Approval of the FAME scholarship entitles recipients to a complimentary registration for a requested CHIA program (Webinar, eLearning Programs, Seminar, Convention & Exhibit). Applicants areencouraged
to apply for funds
to cover travel,
lodging, and
meal expenses
if the event
location exceeds
100 miles from
an applicant’s
home. Lodging
is considered
for shorter
distances if
the program
is more than
one day in
length. The
amount of expenses
covered is
determined
individually
and may include
all, part,
or none of
the requested
amount. Reimbursement
will be paid
to the applicant
following the
submission
of receipts
for the approved
expenses at
the rate of
the actual
expense or
the approved
maximum amount,
whichever is
less.
Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Information Sharing Not Blocking April 24, 2024
Eighteen Qualities of an Emotionally Intelligent Healthcare Employee May 17, 2024
eLearning Program: Unlocking Operational Insights: Navigating the Release of Information Landscape May 21 & 23, 2024
CHIACON24 Webinar: Annual Meeting Virtual Event - AHIMA Report to the Component Associations May 31, 2024
CHIACON24 June 9 - 12, 2024
CHIA Executive Office Moves to a Remote Office
CHIA has moved to a fully remote office effective January 1, 2024. The new mailing address is PO Box 8606, Fresno, CA 93747. The phone number and extensions remain the same.
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