CHIA Monthly Digest - September Edition
Monday, September 22, 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:
President’s Message | Freida’s Focus; FINAL Call for Innovative Presenters for CHIACON26; ACT NOW so CHIA Wins AHIMA Advocacy Competition; CHIA
Delegates Head to MN for HOD Meeting; Nominating Committee Seeks Candidates; BOD Announces Executive Director Retirement and Succession Planning Underway
EDUCATION:
Registration Open for Community Chat w/ Connie - “How to Become a Professor”; Ignite, Innovate and LEAD by the Bay, Save the Date for CHIACON26; FY2026 Coding Updates: 9/17, 9/26 and 9/30
ADVOCACY:
CA Legislature Back in Session; Bills2Watch to Stay informed; Build your ‘Advocacy Intelligence’; Do your part for CHIA Chasing Points to Win Advocacy
CA Competition
DISCOVERY:
CHIA's New Membership Video Is Here; Discover Three Rising Component Groups Hard at Work...have you signed up yet? Discover How to Unlock Knowledge through
HI Access Resources; Discover Freida’s Forum...CHIA Volunteer Workgroups
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Freida’s Focus: President’s Message
From Freida's desk to yours…
Click on the Image and
Play to hear directly from Freida
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As CHIA President, Freida is committed to
Igniting CHIA’s Future
through
🔍 September Highlights: Leadership, Advocacy & Succession Planning
🔍 Key Dates: 9/26 Community Chat, 10/12 HOD Delegates, CHIACON26 Save the Date & Final Proposals
🔍 2026 Nominations Now Open
🔍 Component Groups: Alive & Thriving
🔍 President Freida’s Call to Support CHIA Advocacy
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ACT NOW - Seeking Innovative Presenters for CHIACON26
Ignite | Innovate | LEAD
Call for Proposals Accepted Until October 10, 2025
CHIA Convention Committee urges professional colleagues to answer the Call for Proposals NOW for CHIACON26.
- Submit engaging, relevant, and forward-thinking presentations supporting our vision of L
EA
Ding
California’s Health Information Professionals to Ignite Better Health Outcomes.
- Take part in sharing bold ideas, transformative leadership, and a shared commitment to partnering for enhanced data quality and integrity. Topics range from: Emerging Technology (Artificial Intelligence (AI) and beyond), Innovation in HI, Data Analytics, Data and Revenue Cycle Integrity, Coding, Data Quality, Clinical Documentation Improvement, Privacy, Compliance, Best practices, Behavioral Health, AI/Information Governance, EHR/HIE L
EA
Ding
practices, and more.
Now seeking expertise to shape the future of health information to Ignite, Innovate and L
EA
D
by the Bay June 7-10, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency South San Francisco!
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CHIA Delegates Preparing for HOD Meeting Next Month
AHIMA House of Delegates to Meet October 12, 2025, in Minneapolis at AHIMA25
AHIMA’s national convention takes place in a few short weeks in Minneapolis. A key event is the annual House of Delegates meeting, where important decisions are made for the upcoming term. Since 2012, the HOD has gathered input from the Envisioning Collaborative, leaders who help the board forecast strategy focused on emerging issues and trends that can impact the HI profession, along with the House Leadership Team (CA delegate per state). President Freida Smith, RHIA serves as the lead delegate for CHIA. CHIA’s additional delegates include: President-elect Kamar Braish, MS, RHIA, Diane Lovko-Premeau, MBA, RHIA, CHP, Courtney Hoatson, RHIA, CDIP, CCS and Kathleen Witte, RRA, CCS.
2025 initiatives to be discussed this year include revising the AHIMA mission statement and updating any Bylaws amendments.
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Nominating Committee Seeking Candidates for 2026-27
Nominations for three-year term CHIA Directors, President-elect and two-year term CHIA Delegates to AHIMA for the 2026 CHIA Ballot accepted through October 27, 2025.
CHIA seeks qualified and experienced professional members for elected leadership positions on the Board
of Directors. Ignite the Future of CHIA and influence Association policy while networking among other
CHIA member-L
EADers.
Elevate your professional value through L
EA
D
– L
eadership, E
ducation, A
dvocacy and D
iscovery and positively affect the growth and direction of the California health information
profession.
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 2026-27 fiscal year.
Learn more about CHIA elected leadership opportunities and submit an application today.
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Executive Office Succession Planning Underway
CHIA Board of Directors Announced CHIA Executive Director’s Retirement
President Freida Smith shared a recent announcement of the retirement of Executive Director, Sharon Lewis, effective January 2, 2026. Over the next several months,
the BOD will be working closely with Sharon to ensure a smooth and thoughtful transition to new executive leadership
for the association. CHIA leadership is committed to keeping membership informed on how the succession planning
is progressing, so stay tuned for monthly updates in the CHIA Monthly Digest. Any questions
or concerns are welcome. Email President@Californiahia.org.
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Community Chat with Connie | Sept. 26 | Noon – 1 pm
Immediate Past President Connie Renda Shares Insight about Becoming a Professor in HI
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a Professor of Health Information? Join Connie Renda, MA, RHIA, CHDA, on Friday, 9/26/25, for an engaging panel discussion with Health Information faculty as they share their personal journeys, motivations, and advice on “How and Why to Become a Professor.”
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, ask questions, and imagine your future as an educator in health information. Register Here
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Still Time to Register for the Three-Part Coding Program for 2025-26
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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Revenue Cycle Academy
Three-part eLearning Series October 21, 23 & 28, 2025 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (PT)
Ready to tackle the complexities of revenue cycle management? Join CHIA’s Revenue Cycle Academy, a three-part eLearning series happening October 21, 23 & 28, 2025. From navigating CMS-0057 updates to mastering chargemaster maintenance and leveraging AI in coding, this series equips health information professionals with the tools to lead with confidence.
Approved for 6 CEUs for full program
Take advantage of early bird pricing and view the full program details on our website!
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Visit
the
CHIA
Bill
Watch
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Build
‘Advocacy
Intelligence’
California
Legislature
Back
in
Session
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Stay
Informed
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What’s
Happening
Now
The
California
legislature
reconvened
August
18th
after
its
Summer
Recess.
The
last
day
to
report
bills
to
the
Floor
took
place
August
29,
and
the
last
day
for
each
house
to
pass
bills
will
be
September
12.
The
CHIA
Legislative
and
Advocacy
Committee
continues
to
update
Bills2Watch and
encourages
all
members
to
stay
informed.
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President Freida Smith Challenges You to Act NOW
CHIA Chasing Points to LEAD the Component Association Competition for AHIMA
CHIA’s advocacy efforts support and contribute to AHIMA’s grassroots component association competition, where President Freida challenges ALL members to participate to make CHIA the L
EA
Ding
Component Association. So, help
us win 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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New
Information
for
Emerging
Professional
(Student)
Members
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Enhancing CHIA Member Value Through Dual Membership
CHIA's Membership Video Has Been Updated
We are pleased to announce the release of CHIA’s revised membership video. Prompted by the Membership Recruitment & Retention Committee and recorded at CHIACON25, this updated video showcases the member-value proposition of dual membership and the benefits available to California's HI Community. We invite you to watch and share this resource as we continue strengthening the value of CHIA dual membership.
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Discover CHIA’s Three Rising Component Groups
Medical Coding Community | HI Operations Work Group | HI & Emerging Professionals Mentor Network
Join one of CHIA’s three new Component Groups (CGs)! Facilitator orientation is taking place this month, and we invite you to be part of the launch. Open to all CHIA Professional and Emerging Professional Members, these groups offer a fresh way to collaborate, share insights, and shape the future of health information.
Start engaging with your colleagues today—join a CG and be part of this innovative movement!
Just click Join the 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.
- 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.
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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
FY Coding Updates
September 17, 24, and 30 2025
FY Coding Updates In-Person - Consumnes River College, Sacramento
September 20, 2025
Community Chat: How to Become a HI Professor
September 26, 2025
Revenue Cycle Academy: Navigating the Revenue Cycle Maze with Confidence
October 21, 23, & 28, 2025
Confidentiality/ROI
November 2025
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