CHIA Monthly Digest - July Edition
Thursday, July 10, 2025
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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: Igniting CHIA’s Future, Leading with Purpose; Introducing new President’s Message... Freida’s Focus for 2025-26; Seeking Innovative Presenters for CHIACON26; Component Groups Launching
EDUCATION:
Call for Proposals Open for CHIACON26; Try eLearning and eBooks On-Demand at 40% Discount Surf & Savings; New Coding Program Available
Next Month; BOD Approves Student Scholarship Award Increase to $1K
ADVOCACY: Elevate your ‘Advocacy Intelligence’ and Take Action Now to Keep CHIA in the LEAD for Chasing Points for AHIMA CA Competition; 70+ New Bill2Watch
DISCOVERY: Discover relevant AHIMA News and Updates; Discover HI Access Resources | Privacy & Security in CA; How to Stay Informed Daily on CHIA News
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Freida’s Focus: President’s Message
From Freida's desk to yours…
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Igniting CHIA’s Future, Leading with Purpose: Greetings from
your 2025-26 CHIA President and Board of Directors
🔍 Freida’s Forum: CHIA’s 2025-26 Volunteer Workgroups; Chairs/Co-Chairs Orientation
Launch in August
🔍 BOD
Approves Increase for Scholarships: $1,000 per student for
2025-26
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Have You Chosen a Component Group? Three CGs launch in August...go
to CHIA’s User Platform to Join Now
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Watch for AHIMA Election email; Elections Open July 7-21, Make
Your Voice Heard and Support CHIA’s Own Larry Smith, MHA, RHIA
🔍 Seeking summer CEUs? Take advantage of Surf & Save 40% Discounts for CHIA’s On-Demand eLearning programs and Webinars
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AHIMA Take Action... Help CHIA Lead the Grassroots Effort in Advocacy through AHIMA Challenge
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CHIA Boasts AHIMA Ballot Members: Larry Smith and Diane Premeau – California LEADership
Voting Began July 7 and Runs through July 21 | ‘Make Your Voice Heard’ for Fellow CHIA Leadership | Make an Impact at the National Level
Watch for A Message From Your President – The 2025 AHIMA National Election is Now Open! and cast your important vote.
All AHIMA Professional, Premier, Emeritus, and Global members are encouraged to vote by electronic ballot NOW through July 21 at 5 p.m. CT on the following positions: President/Chair-elect, Directors on the Board of Directors, CCHIIM Commissioners, and CEE Members.
Congratulations to our own Larry Smith, MHA, RHIA, for Board of Directors. Diane Premeau, RHIT, RHIA, CHP, candidate for Speaker-elect of the House of Delegates, voted by the component association delegates to AHIMA.
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Three Component Groups Launching for 2025-2026
Medical Coding Community | HI Operations Work Group | HI & Emerging Professionals Mentor Network
The first three Component Groups (CG) are now open to any CHIA Professional and CHIA Emerging Professional Member. These innovative groups will be the first to launch in 2025-26.
- Professional Development - CGs offer ways to enhance skills and knowledge in specialized topics, such as ROI, and others.
- Networking Opportunities - Enable CHIA members with shared interests and professional goals to promote relationships.
- Advocacy - Ensure your voice is heard on important issues in the HI community, influencing policy and practices.
- Leadership- Opportunity to take on a leadership role within the group, fostering professional growth.
Just click Join Group on the User Platform. Although the group is marked as PRIVATE, by clicking join, you are now part of a component group that is exclusive to CHIA members. Dual Membership (AHIMA + CHIA) ensures membership into these CGs.
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Volunteer Workgroups Ignite Initiatives for New Term
Freida’s Forum Includes New Agenda, New Vision, New Volunteer Workgroups
The Board of Directors approved the 2025-26 Success Measures for all Volunteer Workgroups and CHIA’s L
EAD Teams,
outlining strategic, educational and operational initiatives for this fiscal year. Committee Chair/Co-Chairs
will attend orientation in August and new Workgroups start meeting shortly thereafter.... To learn more about
volunteer opportunities, click here
CaliforniaHIA.org
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Community Chat: Discover, Connect, and Engage: Introducing CHIA Component Groups
Friday, July 25, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join CHIA Leaders for an engaging Community Chat where attendees will be among the first to explore CHIA’s new Component Groups—special interest communities designed to help you connect with peers, exchange knowledge, and grow in your professional journey.
In this session, we’ll walk you through how to log in to your CHIA profile, access exclusive member resources, and start engaging with your Component Group. Whether you're a seasoned member or just getting started, this live demonstration will ensure you’re equipped to make the most of your CHIA membership.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something new, interactive, and tailored to your interests!
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Calling All Innovative Presenters for
Convention in 2026 CHIACON26 Call for Proposals | NOW OPEN
Ignite | Innovate | LEAD
Innovation by the Bay – LEADing California’s Health Information Professionals to Ignite Better Health Outcomes
CHIACON26 returns to Northern California June 7-10, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency South San Francisco. Join us to Ignite, Innovate and L
EA
D
by
the Bay with bold ideas, transformative leadership, and
a shared commitment to partnering for enhanced data quality
and integrity.
CHIA is now accepting presentation proposals. Topics have included: Emerging Technology (Artificial Intelligence (AI) and beyond), Innovation in Health Information, Data Analytics, Data Integrity, Revenue Cycle Integrity, Coding, Data Quality, Clinical Documentation Improvement, Privacy, Compliance, Leadership best practices, Behavioral Health, AI/Information Governance, EHR/HIE L
EA
Ding
practices, and more.
CHIA invites professional colleagues to answer the Call by submitting engaging, relevant, and forward-thinking presentations supporting our vision of L
EA
Ding
California’s Health Information Professionals to Ignite Better Health Outcomes.
Share your expertise and help shape the future of health information! Submit a CHIACON26 proposal by October 10, 2025 today!
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Board of Directors Approves Increase for Scholarships
Annual Student Scholarships Increase to $1,000 for 2025-2026
CHIA will award up to five (5) scholarships to members currently enrolled in a CAHIIM-accredited HIA/HIT program, who are pursuing a specialty or higher health information credential than they currently hold (e.g., CCS or CCS-P pursuing RHIT or RHIA; RHIT pursuing RHIA) or, enrolled in a post-graduate degree program in a HI-related field.
This fund supports CHIA’s value and dedication to practice excellence through LEAD – leadership, education, advocacy and discovery, while promoting the importance of acquiring health information
(HI) professional credentials, strengthening the HI profession
through education, and membership in AHIMA and CHIA.
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FY2026 Coding Updates | Early Bird Pricing Available - Register Now
Three-part eLearning Series: September 17, 24, & 30, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (PT)
Complimentary In-person add-on option September 20, 2025
Step into the future of medical coding and documentation with leading industry experts as they explore the crucial changes for FY 2026 and the most recent updates to the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Learn how these vital revisions can enhance compliance, improve accuracy and prepare your organization for success in the ever-changing healthcare environment.
This program is structured into three dynamic 2-hour sessions, designed to address a variety of learning needs. Maximize the value of this innovative and flexible eLearning Program by registering for all three sessions as a discounted bundle - or select the individual session(s) that align best with your interests and goals.
Stay ahead of the curve for FY2026! This must-attend program is vital for anyone involved in coding and reimbursement for hospital inpatient, outpatient and physician services. Don’t miss this powerful opportunity to gain critical updates, boost compliance and position your organization for success. Register today and be prepared for what’s ahead!
Approved for 6 CEUs for full program
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Catch the Wave of Learning
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We're making a splash with an exclusive member deal—save 40% on all On-Demand Education now through the end of July! Whether you're leveling up your skills or diving into something new, now’s the perfect time to surf our site and ride the wave of knowledge—all at a special members-only rate. 🏄♂️
Offer ends July 31, 2025, and is available exclusively to CHIA Members.
Upgrade your membership today to access this Summer Deal*
*Adjustments will not be made if membership is upgraded after purchase.
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Legislative
&
Advocacy
Committee
Identifies
Bills2Watch
Keep
Up
by
Visiting
the
CHIA
Bill
Watch
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Build
‘Advocacy
Intelligence’
CHIA’s
Legislative
&
Advocacy
Committee
evaluated
over
100
Bills
to
determine
relevance
for
the
health
information
profession.
More
than
70
key
Bills
impacting
the
profession
have
been
identified
and
placed
on
CHIA’s
Bill
Watch
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Advocacy Efforts at AHIMA Update | Act NOW
CHIA Chasing Points to LEAD the Component Association Competition for AHIMA
AHIMA has endorsed HR3514 / S1816, the reintroduced, bipartisan, Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act, to establish a standard process and increased transparency for prior authorization use with Medicare Advantage (MA) plans among other provisions. Please write to your members of Congress and ask them to support this legislation.
Remember....CHIA’s advocacy efforts support and contribute to AHIMA’s grassroots component association competition, where California’s HI leaders through CHIA, are challenging each other to make a difference as the LEADing Component Association. All CHIA members are asked to ACT NOW by clicking TAKE ACTION to have our CHIA voices heard. Learn all you need to know from a quick demonstration shown in the video below from Roberta Baranda and Elia Toscano.
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Discover Important AHIMA News, Updates and More
AHIMA25 Early Bird Discounts | Election ~ Voting Open | New Pathway to Sit for RHIA
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Discover CHIA's HI Resources
Discover HI Access Resources | Privacy & Security in CA
Unlock the knowledge and skills needed to confidently navigate the complex world of patient health information with CHIA’s latest Health Information Access resources. Designed by leading health information professionals and informed by expert legal advisors, these comprehensive tools provide practical guidance to help master the intricacies of managing protected health information, privacy and security regulations and best practices.
Discover eBook Series | Release of Information in CA
CHIA’s Release of Information in California (ROI) eBook series empowers health information professionals to confidently master the complexities of managing and releasing protected health information in California. Featuring eleven (11) detailed eBooks.
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Discover Upcoming Events
Community Chat: Ask Us About Component Groups & CHIA User Portal Orientation
July 25, 2025
FY Coding Updates
September 17, 24, and 30 2025
FY Coding Updates In-Person - Consumnes River College, Sacramento
September 20, 2025
Revenue Cycle Integrity
October 2025
Confidentiality/ROI
November 2025
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