CHIA Monthly Digest - September Edition
Wednesday, September 4, 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: Connect with Connie- President’s Message; Nominations Due Soon; the AHIMA HOD Delegates Seek Member Recommendations
EDUCATION:
CHIACON25 Call for Proposals Due October 14; Community Chat 9/27
ADVOCACY: Go to Take Action - Earn Points for CHIA Advocacy Efforts in Race for Advocacy Award
DISCOVERY: AHIMA Election Results; Fall 2024 Student Open House; Profile Update to Maximize Membership
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Connect with Connie: President’s Message
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From Connie’s office to yours … Click on the Image and Play
We encourage every member to actively contribute by inviting at least two colleagues to join California’s HI Community this year. Together, we can expand our influence, drive meaningful change, and ensure that CHIA continues to LEAD the way in shaping the future of health information.
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Nominating Committee Seeking Leaders to Ignite the Future of CHIA
Nominations for the new three-year term for CHIA Directors, President-elect and two-year term CHIA Delegates to AHIMA for the 2024 CHIA Ballot are now being accepted through Friday, October 21, 2024.
CHIA seeks qualified and experienced professional members for elected leadership positions for the new terms and expanded BOD (9). Ignite the Future of CHIA, influence Association policy in the early stages, and network with CHIA members and the HI community in meaningful ways that make a difference. Elevate your professional value through LEAD– leadership, education, advocacy and discovery as a member leader, and positively affect the growth and direction of the health information profession. Discover firsthand how LEAD defines CHIA’s value and dedication to practice excellence.
Refer to the Description of CHIA Elected Leadership Opportunities
to learn more about positions, duties, qualifications and more. Nominate yourself, a Professional or
Emeritus member for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Learn more about CHIA elected leadership opportunities
and submit an application
today.
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CHIA’s AHIMA Delegates Hosting Community Chat
Learn, Discuss and Make Recommendations for AHIMA Bylaw Changes
Join Freida Smith and Nancy Andersen | Friday, September 27| Noon to 1 PM
Hear ye, Hear ye - CHIA delegates head to "bee-UTAH-ful" Salt Lake City, Utah for AHIMA24 House of Delegates on October 27, 2024. Our Delegates include Connie Renda, Freida Smith, Diane Premeau, Kamar Braish, and Kristen Borth. Join CHIA's Community Chat and hear about the AHIMA proposed Bylaw changes; presented by Nancy Andersen, AHIMA Board Member and CHIA member. Share your thoughts, concerns and recommendations so the Delegates can carry CHIA’s message to this important House of Delegates meeting.
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CHIACON25 Call for Proposals Deadline Oct. 14
FINAL CALL: LEADing California’s HI Professionals to Ignite Better Health Outcomes
There is still time to submit proposals that share valuable solutions that address today’s challenges in HI for CHIA's annual Convention & Exhibit, CHIACON25. Be part of Igniting the Future of CHIA in our biggest education forum.
Discover more about CHIACON and submit a CHIACON25 proposal by
October 14,
2024.
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Last Chance to Register for This Month's eLearning Program
Find all of the details and register today here.
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CHIACON25 to Take Place 1 Week Earlier in '25
Hold the Dates Now | June 1- 4 for Long Beach, CA
Join us at the beautiful Westin Long Beach as CHIA will be "Back at the Beach.” California's health information professionals and industry partners will gather for three days of robust education, LEADing California’s Health Information Professionals to Ignite Better Health Outcomes. Aspire to join your colleagues and save the date!
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Always Visit the CHIA Website CHIA Bill Watch
Approximately 60 New Pieces of Legislation Identified
The Legislation and Advocacy Committee identified the bills of importance to the health information profession for the 2024 legislative cycle.
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Discover AHIMA Election Results for 2025
Join Us in Congratulating the Newest Elected Leadership for AHIMA
- AHIMA President/Chair-elect: Thea Campbell, MBA, RHIA
- Directors for the AHIMA Board of Directors: Sandra Brightwell, EdD, RHIA, FAHIMA;
Kelly Canter, MHA, RHIT, CCS, CPM;
Kimberly Lee, M.Ed., RHIA, CCS-P
- Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management (CCHIIM): Yolanda Brockman, RHIT; Lynette Thom, RHIA, CCS, CDIP
- Council for Excellence in Education (CEE): Corrine Byrd, RHIA, CHTS-PW;
Imelda Margarita M. Nunez, EMHA, MBA,
RHIT; Shirlivia M. Parker, MHA,
RHIA, CDIP, BS-HIM
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Discover AHIMA Fall Student Open House
Live Presentation | September 25, 2024 | 1-3:30 p.m. CT
Invitation to attend the Fall 2024 Open House to hear from HI industry leaders like AHIMA CEO, Kevin Klauer, AHIMA President/Chair Mona Calhoun and Sr. VP of Academic Affairs and Professional Credentials, Dr. Jasmine Agnew. Get invaluable advice on transitioning "From Student to Professional,” moderated by Emerging Professional Advisory Council Chair, Sandra Rockson, RHIA, CSM, CCMP.
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Discover How to Maximize Your CHIA Membership
Update Your Profile to Keep CHIA Informed and Discover What Is Happening
CHIA’s commitment to ‘Igniting the Future of CHIA’ is built around membership growth. Understanding the value of CHIA membership is the first step to empowering members who will endorse that goal. Keeping your profile current and checking in often will ensure that you are always “in the know” and ready for CHIA developments with just a click
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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 Upcoming Events
eLearning Progam: FY2025 Coding Updates
September 18, 20, & 25, 2024
Community Chat: Voices of CHIA: Influencing CHIA's Role at the AHIMA House of Delegates 2024
September 27, 2024
Webinar: The Healthcare Cyberthreat Landscape & Staying Safe On-Line
October 9
, 2024
Coming Soon:
eLearning Program: Confidentiality: Protecting and Releasing HI in California
November 2024
Webinar: 2025 Coding Update
December 2024
CHIACON25
June 1 - 4, 2025
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