CHIA Monthly Digest - June Edition
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
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About the CHIA Monthly Digest
The Digest is a member-friendly, all-inclusive digital communication tool designed around the LEAD values that bring important topics to your email box every month. Find focused subject matter at your fingertips and accessible links to plan your CHIA and AHIMA activities. The Snapshot provides an outline of the stories, like a table of contents, so the reader can find information quickly.
CHIA - Always Connecting the California Health Information Community
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The Snapshot
Scroll to the corresponding section for more detail.
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EADERSHIP: Something from Sally – A Final President’s Message; Signed Up for your Volunteer Gig?; Award Recipients
EDUCATION:
Countdown: 4 Days till CHIACON24; Recertification AHIMA Update
ADVOCACY: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bills Trending; See CHIA Watch List
DISCOVERY: AHIMA Activities that Matter to You, AHIMA Ballot Announced
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Something from Sally - President’s Message:
While writing my June message, I realized with surprise that this is my last one as CHIA President. I cannot believe how quickly my term went by, and I suspect it might be due to all the collaboration over the many Bylaw Amendments initiated by the Bylaws Committee that the House of Delegates (HOD) passed. CHIA produced several successful webinars and seminars this year thanks to the efforts of the volunteer members of the respective committees. What a busy year for us all!
Thank you to the Bylaws Committee Members for their volunteer time. I truly appreciate all the hours they have contributed to developing and fine-tuning the amendments. I also thank the Delegates for their generous time working with their members to ensure one voice before attending all the HOD meetings. A big shout-out to all of you who attended the CHIA Member Town Halls. You asked many questions about the bylaw amendments; it helped us further analyze and provide answers. This was a ‘member-driven’ effort started in the Spring of 2023. In my incoming president’s speech at CHIACON last year, one of my predictions was... "I don’t know how CHIA’s structure will look next year, but from what I heard in the HOD Meeting over the weekend, I know it will be something new and innovative, and I am looking forward to seeing it!"
Change is not easy for anyone. Many have told me it is best to recognize this as a fact and get on with the change. Our CHIA Members did just that. We got on with the change. On May 16, 2024, during the discussion period for the last Bylaws Amendment vote in the HOD, Daniel Castanon asked to speak to the House. His remarks were well received because he captured many of the members' feelings about these changes. I could not have said it better than Daniel that day, so please take the time to read Daniel’s remarks below:
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Thank you so much for allowing me to express my feelings during the HOD as it pertains to the CLA's.
It's indeed a poignant moment for our local associations, and particularly for SDHIA, as we bid farewell to our continuing education in-person meetings. These gatherings have been more than just meetings; they have been a cradle for camaraderie and a nexus for networking opportunities that many of us have come to cherish. The collective efforts of our volunteers have been the lifeblood of our association, sustaining and nurturing it through time. However, the increasing demands on everyone's time have made it challenging to maintain the vibrancy of our volunteer-driven initiatives.
As we close this chapter, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each one of you on this call. Your dedication and contributions have been the cornerstone of our association's success. Although we are transitioning to a new phase, I am optimistic about the future. I am eager to embrace a new mindset and continue to forge connections with all of you through the CHIA website and other electronic means. Let's carry forward the spirit of "component groups" into this new era of digital engagement.
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Click The Image Below to Listen to Daniel's Remarks
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| In closing, just one last remark from me -
Something from Sally. Serving as your President this past year has been an honor and pleasure. All the best to you and your families.
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At CHIACON24, CHIA Recognizes Award Winners and HIIM Program Grant Recipient
CHIA Members Recognized in Rancho Mirage at CHIA’s Awards and Scholarship Ceremony
Congratulations to these
esteemed members and partners of CHIA and our HIIM Program Grant Recipient.
- Distinguished Member | Roberta Baranda, MS, RHIA, CHP
- Mentor | Freida Smith, RHIA
- Mentor | Kamar Braish, MS, RHIS
- Educator | Braden Tabisula, MBA, RHIA, CHDA
- Volunteer | Daniel Castanon, RHIA
- HIM Industry Champion | Kristen Borth, MS, RHIA
- 2024 HIIM Program Grant Recipient | Loma Linda University
A special thanks to CHIA's Awards and Scholarship Committee for their work this year:
- Chair | Marie Conde
- Contributing Members | Shirlie Marymee, Bridget Nixon, Sandy Hames
- Board Liaison | Freddie Guzman
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Make a Difference in 2024-2025 Still Seeking Volunteers
A Reminder from Connie Renda, MA, RHIA, CHDA - President–elect
LEAD – Leadership through volunteerism is an integral part of CHIA’s mission because it enriches and fortifies the association while offering meaningful avenues to contribute to the HI profession.
Whether you're seeking a year-round commitment or prefer short-term projects, The Board welcomes CHIA Members to find their place and earn AHIMA continuing education units (CEUs).
CHIA implemented Sign-up Genius to make it easy to volunteer and find other HI professionals you want to volunteer with on topics that are meaningful to you! Learn more about volunteer opportunities and sign up today
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Last Chance to Register for CHIACON24 to Celebrate 75 Years of CHIA
We are just a few days away from “Meeting in the Desert” for #
CHIACON24 at the beautiful
Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and Spa.
You still have time to REGISTER NOW if you have not already
. If you are already registered, please register the Things to Know email for tips on how to make the most of your convention experience.
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NEW! Webinar: Sepsis Challenges… Where Are We Now? - Register Before June 13 for the Early Bird Pricing
June 26, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | CEUs: 2
Payer Denials are at an all-time high for the hospital inpatient diagnosis of "Sepsis," whether as a principal diagnosis or as a secondary diagnosis. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has announced that they have a concern about the hospital inpatient diagnosis of "Sepsis," which can result in a higher payment than other related diagnoses. Many providers have not changed and/or allowed the different clinical criteria that have now reached greater acceptance, i.e., Sepsis-3. Clinical documentation and ICD-10-CM coding for a sepsis diagnosis can sometimes be difficult and confusing. Attend this session and hear how Medical Coding and Clinical Documentation Integrity professionals should balance all this often conflicting information and ensure accurate and compliant clinical and coded data.
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Important Update to the Recertification Policy and CEUs
Recent changes to the recertification requirements for AHIMA certifications have been updated after a thorough review and discussion among CCHIIM, the AHIMA board of directors, and AHIMA leadership. Based on the overwhelming feedback, additional information, and other industry factors, CCHIIM made the decision to adjust certification requirements and include continuing education from the component associations to the 40% requirement as follow:
Beginning January 1, 2025, forty percent of the CEUs needed in a 2-year recertification period must come from AHIMA and/or the Component Associations. Additionally, you can earn 60% of CEUs from ACEP providers, or other sources. This will allow you to explore a broader range of learning opportunities and enhance your professional development. To add value and flexibility, up to 20% of any additional CEUs earned from AHIMA, CAs, or ACEP providers in the last three months of a recertification cycle can be carried over to the next one. Click
here
to review details about recertification and the recertification guide.
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Advocacy
Action: Legislative and Advocacy Committee
The
Legislation
and
Advocacy
Committee
has
identified
the
bills
of
importance
to
the
health
information
profession
for
the
2024
legislative
cycle.
The
Committee
has
identified
a
noticeable
uptick
in
bills
that
address
artificial
intelligence
(AI).
Approximately
60
new
pieces
of
legislation
have
been
included
in
California’s
Bill
Watch.
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Discover AHIMA-related Activities that Matter to You
Save Dates | Register | Links to More Information and FYI | Stay Informed
- June 12 Member Townhall:
Register
here
for the June 12 Member Townhall,
exclusively for AHIMA Members,
designed to keep members informed
and engaged through the sharing
of valuable insights and meaningful
interaction.
- CEO Message - You Spoke, We Listened: Enacting Change to Benefit AHIMA Members. Making a genuine commitment to members means listening when they speak. Here is how AHIMA CEO Kevin Klauer says the organization is improving on that goal.
- AHIMA24 Early-bird Registration open for Salt Lake City.
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Discover CHIA’s Latest News
A New Way to Access CHIA News
Miss a Monthly digest? Looking for the latest member messages? CHIA is posting information to the Latest News Section on the CHIA homepage. Click here to access the CHIA Homepage and locate the latest news by scrolling down to the middle of the page, finding the section shown below. By clicking ••• at the top right corner of the box, you will be taken to the latest news section where you are welcome to read and comment on any posts.
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Discover AHIMA's 2024 Ballot for New Leadership
To Advance the Profession/Strengthen the Mission to Empower People to Impact Health
The AHIMA Nominating Committee announced the following members to be considered for leadership positions in 2025. Candidate information will be posted on ahima.orglater
in June and AHIMA Election
Polls open in July. Every
member is encouraged to
vote.
- AHIMA President/Chair-elect
- Thea Campbell, MBA, RHIA (CA & MN)
- Susan Clark, BS, RHIT, CHTS-IM, CHTS-PW (IN)
- AHIMA Board of Directors
- Sandra Brightwell, EdD, RHIA, FAHIMA (AZ)
- Kelly Canter, MHA, RHIT, CCS, CPM (MI)
- Abel Guevara III, DHA, MHIM, eFACHDM, RHIA, mMBA, CPhT-Adv, CDME (TX)
- Kimberly Lee, M.Ed., RHIA, CCS-P (WA)
- Speaker-elect of the House of Delegates
- Susan L. Foster, EdD, MBA, RHIA, CHPS, CHC, CHPC, CIPP/US, CC, FAHIMA (FL)
- Tina Mazuch, MS, RHIA, CCS (NE)
- CCHIIM Commissioners
- Bonnie Altus, Ed.S., MS, RHIA, CHPS, CDIP, CPHI, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CRC, CPMA, CDEO (OR)
- Yolanda Brockman, RHIT (SC)
- Lynette Thom, RHIA, CCS, CDIP (IN)
- CEE Council Members
- Corrine Byrd, RHIA (TX)
- Keisha Downes, MBA-HM, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCS (MA)
- Imelda Margarita M. Nunez, EMHA, MBA, RHIT (TX)
- Shirlivia M. Parker, MHA, RHIA, CDIP, BS-HIM (CA)
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Discover Upcoming Events
CHIACON24
June 9 - 12, 2024
New: Webinar: Sepsis Challenges… Where Are We Now?
June 26, 2024
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