CHIA Monthly Digest - October Edition
Friday, October 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.
L
EADERSHIP:
President’s Message Freida’s Focus; Extended Deadline and Call for Innovative Presenters for CHIACON26; October MUST DO:
Nominate Candidate Leaders for 2026-2027; Interim CEO/Executive Director Job Description Released
EDUCATION:
Community Chat October 24, Protecting Hi Privacy; Revenue Cycle Academy Dates October 21,23 and 28 10 AM to Noon; Confidentiality Dates: November 4 and 6 9
AM - 12:15
ADVOCACY:
L&A Committee Focus on “Governor signed” Bills2Watch; CA Legislature on Hiatus-- Perfect Time to Build your ‘Advocacy Intelligence’ and Help CHIA TAKE ACTION
to Win Advocacy CA Competition
DISCOVERY:
Student Community Chat with CHIA President, the Power of CHIA Component Groups, the all-new Membership Video
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Freida’s Focus: President’s Message
"Thank you, CHIA. Together we are building a stronger future."
From Freida's desk to yours…
Click on the Image and Play to hear directly from Freida
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CHIACON26 In the Spotlight | Answer the CHIA Plea for:
- Innovative Programs and Presenters | Call for Proposals Deadline Extended
- Important Member Input... Your Voice Matters! Help shape the future of CHIA’s Annual Meeting by taking our quick survey (5–10 min)
On behalf of the CHIA Convention Committee, CHIA
L
EAD
ership
is extending the deadline for the Call for Proposals for CHIACON26 to Friday, October 31, 2025. So, step up and contribute at CHIA’s biggest education format.... CHIA Convention and Exhibit.
Reach out to our professional colleagues who can make a difference and urge them to submit content; OR better yet, submit your ideas and proposal NOW, consider these relevant topics:
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Emerging Technology (Artificial Intelligence AI)
Data and Revenue Cycle Integrity
Data Quality
Privacy/Security
Leadership Practices
AI/Information Governance
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Innovation in HI, Data Analytics
Integrity Medical Coding
Clinical Documentation Improvement
Compliance
Behavioral Health
EHR/HIE LEADing practices
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THEN, take this short survey to shape the future of CHIA’s Annual Meeting
June 7-10, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency South San Francisco!
Help us meet member expectations by:
- Sharing any topics that inspire you,
- Tell us what speakers you want to hear,
and
- Ideas and ways to make CHIACON26 our best convention yet.
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CHIA Delegates Heading to Minneapolis Next Week
AHIMA25 Starts October 12, 2025 | CHIA Delegates Attend Annual HOD Meeting
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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Attention CHIA L
EAD
ership
Candidates for 2026-27
Still Seeking Nominations for three-year term CHIA Directors, President-elect and two-year term CHIA Delegates to AHIMA | Nominations accepted through October 27, 2025
Nominations will be accepted through 10/27/25 for all qualified and experienced professional members to fill the elected leadership positions for the new term. 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. Ignite the Future of CHIA and influence Association policy while networking among other CHIA member-L
EADers.
Learn more about CHIA elected leadership opportunities and
submit an application today.
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Executive Office Succession Planning Update
CHIA LEADership Seeking Interim CEO/Executive Director | Job Description Available
A job description for the Interim Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director has been released by the Transition Committee.
The Interim CEO/ED provides overall management of CHIA by working in conjunction with the Association Management Consultant (AMC), appointed by the Board, while managing the day-to-day affairs of the CHIA Executive Office staff, and collaborating with the CHIA Board of Directors in overseeing the administrative activities of the association and its key duties.
The Transition Committee, on behalf of CHIA leadership, encourages qualified candidates to request a full job description and submit a letter of interest and CV/resume to Jobs@CaliforniaHIA.org. Questions or inquiries are welcome.
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Community Chat: Protecting Health Information Privacy in a Digital World: Practical Strategies to Educate Patients on Their Responsibility | October 24 | Noon – 1 pm
Privacy and confidentiality are the heart of the Health Information Management, but in today’s digital landscape, patients share responsibility for protecting their own health information. From patient portals and mobile apps to email communication and online forms, patients need guidance on how to safeguard their data. Join us for a conversation on protecting privacy in a digital world.
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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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Confidentiality: Protecting and Releasing Health Information/Data in California – The Latest Updates
Two-day eLearning Program: November 4 & 6, 2025 9:00 am – 12:15 pm (PT)
Educational Value Boost: Aligned
with competencies for the AHIMA microcredential for
Release of Information.
Stay ahead of the curve with this comprehensive two-day program designed for health information professionals managing the disclosure and protection of health data. Gain critical insights into the challenges of releasing Protected Health Information (PHI) and electronic PHI (ePHI) and receive updates on key changes to reproductive health records release, HIPAA, CCPA, cybersecurity, FTC regulations, the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA) and mental health privacy rules.
Learn from leading legal experts as they explore the most pressing topics in today’s ever-evolving privacy landscape. This year, legal expert Allan Jergesen, JD, will continue to contribute through a 90-minute Q&A session on Day Two, offering invaluable knowledge on information release challenges. Take advantage of this special session by submitting your questions during the registration process or bringing them to the live session.
Key Topics:
- Updates and emerging issues with California data privacy laws (CCPA, CMIA, SB345 “Shield Law”, AB352 “Secure Records from Out of State Access”, AB254 “Extends CMIA to digital health records”
- Review key issues with consumer rights and privacy laws
- Understand recent HIPAA enforcement trends & key takeaways
- Implemented federal privacy law updates (FTC, SUD)
- Describe changes in legal considerations for tracking technologies
- Describe other Federal Administration-focused policy changes related to consumer health care and release
- Compare how reproductive healthcare privacy rule changes impact states releasing protected health information and HIPAA requirements
- Understand reasons for health information being a lucrative commodity on the black market
- Ability to identify which fraudulent requests are being received
- Dialogue with attorneys on key issues and challenges in responding to release requests
Approved for 6 CEUs for Full Program | Up to 19 CEUs with Bundle Options
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Legislative & Advocacy Committee Focused on Four Bills
Governor Signed Bills2Watch that Impact California Healthcare and Health Information
CHIA Legislative and Advocacy Committee identified for CHIA’s focus.
- SB 81 (Effective immediately) expands the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act to include immigration status and place of birth within the definition of medical information...
- AB 583 (Effective July 1, 2026) expands the authority of nurse practitioners in matters related to death certification and reporting...
- AB 960 strengthens patient rights in hospitals by ensuring that individuals with physical, intellectual, developmental or cognitive disabilities can have a family/friend caregiver present as needed outside of visiting hours.
- SB 446 mandates businesses and individuals to notify affected California residents of a data breach within 30 days of discovery with limited exceptions for law enforcement or investigative needs.
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Are you Building Your ‘Advocacy Intelligence’
TAKE ACTION while the California Legislature is on Hiatus | Meet the Challenge
CHIA President Freida challenges ALL members to contribute to AHIMA’s grassroots component association competition by clicking TAKE ACTION to have our CHIA voices heard as the L
EA
Ding
Component Association. 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 the Student Community Chat | November 7
Mark your Calendar to Join CHIA President from Noon to 1 PM
Please plan to attend the CHIA Student Community Chat with CHIA President Freida Smith, RHIA. You will not want to miss this opportunity to network with health information peers, learn about the benefits of CHIA membership and discover career strategies. Elevate your professional value through L
EAD
– Leadership, Education, Advocacy and Discovery .
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Discover the Power of CHIA’s Three Component Groups is new Headline
Medical Coding Community | HI Operations Work Group | HI & Emerging Professionals Mentor Network
CHIA’s Component Group facilitator orientation took place last month. Now, all CHIA members are encouraged to experience the power of CGs (open to all CHIA Professional and Emerging Professional Members); professional interest groups that offer a fresh way to collaborate, share insights, and shape the future of health information.
Just click Join the Group on
the User Platform. Even though the group
is marked as PRIVATE, by clicking join,
you become part of a component group that
is exclusive to CHIA members. Dual
Membership (AHIMA + CHIA) ensures membership
into these CGs.
Don’t wait any longer...Join now !
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Component Group Calendar
Join group to participate.
HI & Emerging Professional Mentor Component Group Meeting
October 9, 2025
Health Information Component Group Meeting
October 23, 2025
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Discover the New Membership Video from CHIACON25
Igniting the Future of CHIA through Membership Growth | Pass It On
We are pleased to share the release of CHIA’s new membership video. Prompted by the work of the Membership Recruitment & Retention Committee and recorded at CHIACON25, we showcase the member-value proposition of dual membership and the benefits available to California's HI Community. Watch and share this resource as we continue strengthening the value of CHIA dual membership.
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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: Protecting Health Information Privacy in a Digital World: Practical Strategies to Educate Patients on Their Responsibility
October 24, 2025
Revenue Cycle Academy: Navigating the Revenue Cycle Maze with Confidence
October 21, 23, & 28, 2025
Confidentiality: Protecting and Releasing Health Information/Data in California – The Latest Updates
November 4 & 6, 2025
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