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OrHIMA e-Alert — March 24, 2023

OrHIMA e-Alert — March 24, 2023Inside this Issue: Patient ID Save the Date - OrHIMA Annual Meeting Open Now – The 2023 AHIMA Foundation Scholarship Application  OrHIMA On-Demand Release of Information (ROI) Webinar Apply for an Elected Volunteer Position with AHIMA...

OrHIMA e-Alert — March 17, 2023

OrHIMA e-Alert — March 17, 2023Inside this Issue: Patient ID Save the Date - OrHIMA Annual Meeting 2023 AHIMA Spring Student Open House HHS Proposes to Standardize Electronic Health Care Attachments Transactions and Electronic Signature Processes to Improve the Care...

AHIMA Spring Student Open House — March 23, 2023

AHIMA Spring Student Open House — March 23, 2023Thursday, March 23, 2023, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CDT Attention HI Students! Join us to learn about the dynamic collection of resources AHIMA has for Health Information students and discover how you can use them to excel in...

OrHIMA e-Alert — March 10, 2023

OrHIMA e-Alert — March 10, 2023Inside this Issue: Save the Date - OrHIMA Annual Meeting HHS Proposes to Standardize Electronic Health Care Attachments Transactions and Electronic Signature Processes to Improve the Care Experience for Patients and Providers CMS...

OrHIMA e-Alert — March 03, 2023

OrHIMA e-Alert — March 03, 2023Inside this Issue: Save the Date - OrHIMA Annual Meeting Open Now – The 2023 AHIMA Foundation Scholarship Application  OrHIMA Virtual Release of Information (ROI) Webinar Apply for an Elected Volunteer Position with AHIMA OrHIMA Spinal...

OrHIMA e-Alert — February 24, 2023

OrHIMA e-Alert — February 24, 2023Inside this Issue: OrHIMA Distinguished Member Award Open Now – The 2023 AHIMA Foundation Scholarship Application  CHDA Call for Study Participants AHIMA/NORC Study on SDOH Released  OrHIMA Virtual Release of Information (ROI) Webinar...

OrHIMA e-Alert — February 17, 2023

OrHIMA e-Alert — February 17, 2023Inside this Issue: OrHIMA Distinguished Member Award CHDA Call for Study Participants AHIMA/NORC Study on SDOH Released  OrHIMA Virtual Release of Information (ROI) Webinar AHIMA Grassroots Advocacy Award Apply for an Elected...

OrHIMA e-Alert — February 10, 2023

OrHIMA e-Alert — February 10, 2023Inside this Issue: OrHIMA Distinguished Member Award CHDA Call for Study Participants OrHIMA Virtual Release of Information (ROI) Webinar AHIMA Grassroots Advocacy Award Apply for an Elected Volunteer Position with AHIMA OrHIMA Spinal...

OrHIMA e-Alert — February 03, 2023

OrHIMA e-Alert — February 03, 2023Inside this Issue: AHIMA23 Conference: Call for Presentations! OrHIMA Virtual Release of Information (ROI) Webinar AHIMA Grassroots Advocacy Award OrHIMA Distinguished Member Award Apply for an Elected Volunteer Position with AHIMA...

OrHIMA e-Alert — January 27, 2023

OrHIMA e-Alert — January 27, 2023Inside this Issue: AHIMA23 Conference: Call for Presentations! OrHIMA Virtual Release of Information (ROI) Webinar OrHIMA Distinguished Member Award Apply for an Elected Volunteer Position with AHIMA OrHIMA Spinal Procedures in...

AHIMA Call for Elected Nominations – Deadline March 31, 2023

AHIMA Call for Elected Nominations – Deadline March 31, 2023AHIMA is seeking qualified candidates who are passionate about driving the profession forward and making a real impact on the future of Health Information. Learn more about the descriptions, duties, and...

OrHIMA e-Alert — January 20, 2023

OrHIMA e-Alert — January 20, 2023Inside this Issue: OrHIMA Distinguished Member Award OrHIMA Virtual Release of Information (ROI) Webinar CMS Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes Proposed Rule Apply for an Elected Volunteer Position...

Distinguished Member Nomination

Distinguished Member NominationThe Distinguished Member Award honors an OrHIMA member for notable and enduring contributions and service to the association and the profession. Would you like to nominate an OrHIMA member for the Distinguished Member award? The deadline...

OrHIMA e-Alert — January 13, 2023

OrHIMA e-Alert — January 13, 2023Inside this Issue: Final Rule for the CY 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) OrHIMA Distinguished Member Award Apply for an Elected Volunteer Position with AHIMA OrHIMA Spinal Procedures in ICD-10-PCS with Lynn Kuehn CMS...

OrHIMA e-Alert — January 06, 2023

OrHIMA e-Alert — January 06, 2023Inside this Issue: OrHIMA Distinguished Member Award Apply for an Elected Volunteer Position with AHIMA OrHIMA Spinal Procedures in ICD-10-PCS with Lynn Kuehn CMS Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes...

OrHIMA e-Alert – December 30, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert – December 30, 2022Inside this Issue: REMINDER: Submit Your Continuing Education Hours and Renew Your Membership Apply for an Elected Volunteer Position with AHIMA OrHIMA Spinal Procedures in ICD-10-PCS with Lynn Kuehn AHIMA Foundation CMS Advancing...

OrHIMA e-Alert — December 23, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert — December 23, 2022Inside this Issue: Happy Holidays REMINDER: Submit Your Continuing Education Hours and Renew Your Membership Apply for an Elected Volunteer Position with AHIMA AHIMA Foundation CMS Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior...

OrHIMA Virtual Release of Information (ROI) Webinar

OrHIMA Virtual Release of Information (ROI) WebinarVirtual Event Overview Join us on January 30th for a virtual ROI webinar. During this webinar, Julia Huddleston, Aurae Beidler, Cindy Hahn, and Claire Cieri will guide us through the latest information on ROI. Can't...

OrHIMA e-Alert — December 16, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert — December 16, 2022Inside this Issue: AHIMA Foundation CMS Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes Proposed Rule OrHIMA Virtual Release of Information (ROI) Webinar HHS Proposes New Protections to Increase Care...

OrHIMA e-Alert — December 09, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert — December 09, 2022Inside this Issue: Save the Date HHS Proposes New Protections to Increase Care Coordination and Confidentiality for Patients With Substance Use Challenges Advocacy Update 2023 Advocacy Summit New ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes going...

OrHIMA Spinal Procedures in ICD-10-PCS with Lynn Kuehn

OrHIMA Spinal Procedures in ICD-10-PCS with Lynn KuehnVirtual Event Overview After completing this training, you will be able to: Identify the anatomy involved in spinal surgical coding, Illustrate how to correctly count joints for fusions, Differentiate between the...

OrHIMA e-Alert — December 02, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert — December 02, 2022Inside this Issue: Save the Date HHS Proposes New Protections to Increase Care Coordination and Confidentiality for Patients With Substance Use Challenges Advocacy Update Save the Date for the 2023 AHIMA Advocacy Summit: March 20-21!...

OrHIMA e-Alert — November 11, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert — November 11, 2022Save the Date OrHIMA Annual Meeting May 18-19, 2023 Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel Interested in presenting at the meeting? Click here.

OrHIMA ePursuit Newsletter

OrHIMA ePursuit NewsletterInside this issue: Message from the President Message from the President-Elect Gold Sponsor Article Spotlight Updates from AHIMA Events Noteworthy Articles OrHIMA Annual Meeting A Big Shoutout to Our Sponsors

OrHIMA e-Alert — November 04, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert — November 04, 2022Save the Date OrHIMA Annual Meeting May 18-19, 2023 Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel Interested in presenting at the meeting? Click here. Click below to learn more about the Annual Meeting.

OrHIMA e-Alert — October 28, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert — October 28, 2022Inside this Issue: Help Promote Efficiency, Reduce Burden, & Advance Equity: Submit Your Comment by November 4 Save the Date

2023 OrHIMA Annual Meeting Exhibitor Registration

2023 OrHIMA Annual Meeting Exhibitor RegistrationPlease join us for the 2023 OrHIMA Annual Meeting, which will be held on May 18-19, 2023, at the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel. Registration closes on May 5, 2023.

OrHIMA Board of Directors: Call for Nominees

OrHIMA Board of Directors: Call for Nominees Are you interested in advancing the HIM profession? Are you curious about how the OrHIMA Board of Directors works? Are you interested in meeting people outside of your usual professional circles? Serving on the OrHIMA Board...

OrHIMA Fall Institute — October 22nd

OrHIMA Fall Institute — October 22ndPlease join us on October 22nd for the OrHIMA Fall Institute. The meeting will be held at the Linn County Fair and Expo. The committee has planned a great line-up of speakers, so you won't want to miss this educational opportunity....

OrHIMA e-Alert — September 23, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert — September 23, 2022Inside this Issue: AHIMA Global Conference ACTION ALERT: Ask Your Members of Congress to Cosponsor the LINC to Address Social Needs Act Save the Date for the Student Open House

OrHIMA e-Alert — September 16, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert — September 16, 2022Inside this Issue: AHIMA Global Conference ACTION ALERT: Ask Your Members of Congress to Cosponsor the LINC to Address Social Needs Act Save the Date for the Student Open House

Are you ready to create a better world? AHIMA 2022 Global Conference

Are you ready to create a better world? AHIMA 2022 Global ConferenceAHIMA22 is the conference for the innovative professionals at the center of creating a better world, where health is transformed by #healthdata and technology advances. Are you ready to create a...

OrHIMA e-Alert — September 09, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert — September 09, 2022Inside this issue: AHIMA Global Conference ACTION ALERT: Ask Your Members of Congress to Cosponsor the LINC to Address Social Needs Act AHIMA Advocacy Updates Save the Date for the Student Open House

Proposed Changes to the AHIMA Bylaws

Proposed Changes to the AHIMA BylawsYour elected OrHIMA Delegates will attend the AHIMA House of Delegates (HoD) on October 9, 2022, in Columbus, OH. During the House of Delegates (HoD), the following proposed AHIMA bylaw changes will be voted on. Please review the...

OrHIMA e-Alert — September 02, 2022​

OrHIMA e-Alert — September 02, 2022​Inside this Issue: AHIMA Global Conference ACTION ALERT: Ask Your Members of Congress to Cosponsor the LINC to Address Social Needs Act AHIMA Advocacy Updates Save the Date for the Student Open House

OrHIMA e-Alert — August 26, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert — August 26, 2022Inside this issue: AHIMA Global Conference ACTION ALERT: Ask Your Members of Congress to Cosponsor the LINC to Address Social Needs Act AHIMA Advocacy Updates Save the Date for the Student Open House

OrHIMA e-Alert — August 19, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert — August 19, 2022Inside this Issue: AHIMA Global Conference - Early Registration Open ACTION ALERT: Ask Your Members of Congress to Cosponsor the LINC to Address Social Needs Act Save the Date for the Student Open House

OrHIMA e-Alert — July 22, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert — July 22, 2022Inside this Issue: AHIMA Election Reminder - Ballot Closes Monday, July 25th AHIMA Global Conference - Early Registration Open

2022-2023 OrHIMA Board Election

2022-2023 OrHIMA Board ElectionEducation Director Run-Off In the most recent Oregon Health Information Management Association (OrHIMA) election, there was a tie in the number of votes for the Education Director position.  As an eligible voting member of OrHIMA, we...

AHIMA Fellowship, Grace Award and AHIMA Triumph Awards

AHIMA Fellowship, Grace Award and AHIMA Triumph AwardsSpotlight Your Achievements With an AHIMA Fellowship Designation AHIMA is now accepting applications for the AHIMA Fellowship designation. Requirements include a minimum of 10 years of experience in the health...

ePursuit Newsletter — June 2022

ePursuit Newsletter — June 2022Inside this issue: 2022 OrHIMA Annual Meeting President Report President-Elect Message Director of Education Report OrHIMA Annual Meeting – Speaker Spotlight | Carol Kerr, RHIA, CCS OrHIMA Annual Meeting – Speaker Spotlight | Gloryanne...

2022-2023 OrHIMA Board Election

2022-2023 OrHIMA Board ElectionVoting for the OrHIMA Board Election is now open. The election will run until midnight on June 12, 2022. The ballot includes each candidate's response as to why he/she would like to serve. We encourage you to review the candidate...

OrHIMA e-Alert — May 27, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert — May 27, 2022Inside this Issue: OrHIMA Annual Meeting - June 16-18th - Registration Open! Why a National Patient ID System Is a Priority Apply for the AHIMA Grace Award Tribute to Chris Apgar - Submit your Memories by June 5th

OrHIMA e-Alert — May 13, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert — May 13, 2022OrHIMA Board of Directors:Final Call for Nominees We are looking for a few more volunteers to complete this year's ballot. Are you interested in advancing the HIM profession? Are you curious about how the OrHIMA Board of Directors works?...

Patient ID Week — May 9-13

Patient ID Week — May 9-13Patient ID Week, sponsored by the Patient ID Now coalition, of which AHIMA is a founding member, runs from May 9-13. AHIMA has provided a number of ways for you to participate this week.Visit AHIMA’s Action Center, where you can participate...

OrHIMA e-Alert — April 29, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert — April 29, 2022Inside this issue: OrHIMA Board of Directors: Call for Nominees Save the Date: OrHIMA Annual Conference June 16-18, Holiday Inn Portland Airport

OrHIMA e-Alert​ — April 22, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert​ — April 22, 2022Inside this issue: Happy Health Information Professionals Week! Advocacy Action There’s Still Time! Nominate a Candidate or Yourself for the OrHIMA Election

Advocacy Action

Advocacy ActionWe need you to ask your Representative to sign onto two Dear Colleague letters from Representative Bill Foster (D-IL) and Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) urging Congress to repeal Section 510 from the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Labor-HHS appropriations...

OrHIMA e-Alert — April 15, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert — April 15, 2022Inside this issue: Celebrate Health Information Professionals Week! April 18-22 Read the New Cybersecurity Whitepaper: A Comprehensive Risk Management Approach for Healthcare Nominate a Remarkable Colleague or Teacher There’s Still Time!...

OrHIMA Annual Meeting Exhibitor Registration

OrHIMA Annual Meeting Exhibitor RegistrationOrHIMA is excited to invite you to our first in-person meeting in two years. Please join us for the 2022 OrHIMA Annual Meeting which will be held on June 16-18, 2022 at the Holiday Inn Portland. Exhibitor Pricing: $350 on or...

ePursuit Newsletter — April 2022

ePursuit Newsletter — April 2022Inside this issue: Health Information is Human Information: AHIMA HIP Week President Report  2022 OrHIMA Annual Meeting President-Elect Message Director of Education Report  OrHIMA Job Postings Communications Director Report Director of...

OrHIMA e-Alert — April 1, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert — April 1, 2022Inside this issue: AHIMA Advocacy Summit Success! Don’t Miss the AHIMA Student Open House, April 5 – Register Now! Health Information Professionals Week is Coming! Nominate a Remarkable Colleague or Teacher There’s Still Time! Nominate a...

OrHIMA e-Alert — March 18, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert — March 18, 2022Inside this issue: Staffing Shortages Top List of Patient Safety Issues AHIMA22 Call for Presentations Extended until March 20th: Share Your Expertise! Registration Now Open for AHIMA Student Open House, April 5 Register for the 2022 ONC...

OrHIMA e-Alert — March 11, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert — March 11, 2022Inside this issue: States Discuss Laws to Protect Health Care Workers CMS Seeks Comments on 5 Proposed MIPS Models AHIMA22 Call for Presentations Nominate Someone for the OrHIMA Election

OrHIMA e-Alert — March 4, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert — March 4, 2022Inside this Issue: Nominate Someone for the OrHIMA Election New Quick Stat Visualization: Information Blocking Claims Data The Evolution of ICD-11 Webinar Series Utah Senate Passes Privacy Bill; Committee Advances Washington Foundational...

OrHIMA e-Alert — February 25, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert — February 25, 2022Inside this issue: HHS: Health Care Sector Should be on Alert for Cyberattacks Bill Would Authorize Extended Medicare Coverage of Telehealth CISA Launches New Catalog of Free Public and Private Sector Cyber Security Services 2022...

OrHIMA Education Update — February 22, 2022

OrHIMA Education Update — February 22, 2022Inside this issue: Save the Date OrHIMA | FY2022 CPT Coding Update – On-Demand Webinar Free Webinar – Data Accuracy and the Patient Experience On-Demand FY2022 ICD-10-PCS Update – Root Operation by Root Operation by Lynn...

OrHIMA e-Alert — February 18, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert — February 18, 2022Inside this issue: Register Now! | Virtual Hill Day Registration Closes 2/28 Deadline for Reporting 2021 PHI Breaches Affecting Fewer Than 500 Individuals Approaching AHIMA Offers CE Credits for CMC Meeting Attendance Are you...

OrHIMA Education Update — February 15, 2022

OrHIMA Education Update — February 15, 2022Inside this issue: Save the Date OrHIMA | FY2022 CPT Coding Update – On-Demand Webinar Free Webinar – Data Accuracy and the Patient Experience On-Demand FY2022 ICD-10-PCS Update – Root Operation by Root Operation by Lynn...

ePursuit Newsletter — February 2022

ePursuit Newsletter — February 2022Inside this issue: President Report In Memory of Chris Apgar President-Elect Message Director of Education Report OrHIMA Job Board Communications Director Report Director of Public Relations Advocacy Director Now is Your Chance to...

OrHIMA e-Alert — February 4, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert — February 4, 2022Inside this issue: AHIMA Releases 2022 Advocacy Agenda and 2021 End of Year Report Mental Health Support is Available for HIM Professionals ONC Annual Meeting

OrHIMA e-Alert — January 28, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert — January 28, 2022Inside this issue: Data Privacy Week from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency The Future Looks Bright for Coders 2022 ONC Virtual Annual Meeting Complimentary Webinar: Using Data Analytics to Create Effective Audits...

OrHIMA e-Alert — January 21, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert — January 21, 2022Inside this issue: New White Paper: Rapid Technology Advancements Impacting CDI 2022 AHIMA Advocacy Summit - Registration Open Now to AHIMA Members CEE Seeking Public Member Have You Joined our Oregon Access Community?

OrHIMA e-Alert — January 14, 2022

OrHIMA e-Alert — January 14, 2022Inside this issue: AHIMA and ONC Release Project US@ Companion Guide Learn About AHIMA Elected 2023 Leadership Positions AHIMA Virtual Advocacy Summit March 28-29, 2022: Registration Open! Advocacy Training Videos Available...

In Memory of Chris Apgar

In Memory of Chris ApgarOrHIMA Members, It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of OrHIMA Board member, Chris Apgar.  Chris passed away on December 11, 2021. As you know, Chris has been a part of the Board for several years and was most recently the...

OrHIMA Education Update — December 21, 2021

OrHIMA Education Update — December 21, 2021Inside this issue: Save the Date OrHIMA | FY2022 CPT Coding Update – On-Demand Webinar Free Webinar - Data Accuracy and the Patient Experience On-Demand FY2022 ICD-10-PCS Update – Root Operation by Root Operation by Lynn...

OrHIMA e-Alert — December 17, 2021

OrHIMA e-Alert — December 17, 2021Inside this issue: Have You Met Your AHIMA Recertification Requirements? Regulatory Changes Impacting Surprise Billing Advocacy Training Videos Available Survey: Patient Satisfaction Hinges on Billing Experience Update Your AHIMA...

OrHIMA e-Alert — December 10, 2021

OrHIMA e-Alert — December 10, 2021Inside this issue: Regulatory Changes Impacting Surprise Billing Advocacy Training Videos Available Survey: Patient Satisfaction Hinges on Billing Experience CDC Recommends Booster Doses for Everyone 18 and Older

OrHIMA Education Update — December 7, 2021

OrHIMA Education Update — December 7, 2021Inside this issue: Save the Date Free Webinar - Data Accuracy and the Patient Experience On-Demand FY2022 ICD-10-PCS Update – Root Operation by Root Operation by Lynn Kuehn 2021 OrHIMA Virtual Annual Meeting COVID Coding for...

OrHIMA e-Alert — December 3, 2021

OrHIMA e-Alert — December 3, 2021Inside this Issue: Privacy Concerns Plague Telehealth Clickbait Cats Lure Audiences for Misinformation Why Outpatient E&M Services Should be Part of CDI Knee Osteoarthritis Patients may Benefit from Telehealth

OrHIMA Education Update — November 30, 2021

OrHIMA Education Update — November 30, 2021Inside this issue: Free Webinar - Data Accuracy and the Patient Experience On-Demand FY2022 ICD-10-PCS Update – Root Operation by Root Operation by Lynn Kuehn 2021 OrHIMA Virtual Annual Meeting COVID Coding for 2021 AHIMA...

OrHIMA Education Update — November 23, 2021

OrHIMA Education Update — November 23, 2021​Inside this Issue: Free Webinar - Data Accuracy and the Patient Experience On-Demand FY2022 ICD-10-PCS Update – Root Operation by Root Operation by Lynn Kuehn 2021 OrHIMA Virtual Annual Meeting COVID Coding for 2021 AHIMA...

OrHIMA e-Alert — November 19, 2021

OrHIMA e-Alert — November 19, 2021​Inside this Issue: Act Now to Urge Your Representative to Sign onto the Foster-Kelly Letter Asking for Swift Delivery of the ONC Report on Patient Matching Is Community Immunity a Better Goal Than Herd Immunity? 20 Seasonally...

OrHIMA Education Update — November 16, 2021

OrHIMA Education Update — November 16, 2021Inside this Issue: Free Webinar - Data Accuracy and the Patient Experience On-Demand FY2022 ICD-10-PCS Update – Root Operation by Root Operation by Lynn Kuehn 2021 OrHIMA Virtual Annual Meeting COVID Coding for 2021 AHIMA...

OrHIMA e-Alert — November 12, 2021

OrHIMA e-Alert — November 12, 2021Inside this issue: Most Adults Prefer Telehealth Via Health Plans, Doctors New CMS and OSHA Vaccine and Testing Regulations Published Bill Would Permanently Expand Telehealth Coverage AHIMA in the Media

Join Us for the OrHIMA FY2022 CPT Coding Updates Webinar!

Join Us for the OrHIMA FY2022 CPT Coding Updates Webinar!Date: December 16, 202112:00 - 1:30 p.m. PST This session will also be recorded for on-demand access. Description: AMA CPT FY2022 codes bring 405 editorial changes, including 249 "New" CPT codes, 63 deletions...

OrHIMA Education Update — November 9, 2021

OrHIMA Education Update — November 9, 2021Inside this issue: OrHIMA 2021 Virtual Fall Institute FY2022 ICD-10-PCS Update – Root Operation by Root Operation by Lynn Kuehn 2021 OrHIMA Virtual Annual Meeting COVID Coding for 2021 AHIMA Introduces Foundational Courses for...

OrHIMA e-Alert — November 5, 2021

OrHIMA e-Alert — November 5, 2021Inside this issue: ACT NOW! Tell the Senate to Support the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act Health Care's Costly Ageism Devalues Older Adults Senate Takes Positive Step on Patient Identification

OrHIMA Education Update — November, 2021

OrHIMA Education Update — November, 2021​Inside this Issue: ROI Workshop 2021 Virtual OrHIMA Fall Institute FY2022 ICD-10-PCS Update – Root Operation by Root Operation by Lynn Kuehn Webinar

Vote for the Proposed Changes to the OrHIMA Bylaws

Vote for the Proposed Changes to the OrHIMA BylawsThe American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) recently changed its membership categories and, therefore, updated the AHIMA bylaws to be in line with those changes. OrHIMA is required to maintain bylaws...

OrHIMA e-Alert — October 29, 2021

OrHIMA e-Alert — October 29, 2021Inside this issue: ACT NOW! Tell the Senate to Support the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act Health Care's Costly Ageism Devalues Older Adults Senate Takes Positive Step on Patient Identification

OrHIMA e-Alert — October 22, 2021

OrHIMA e-Alert — October 22, 2021Inside this Issue: FY2022 ICD-10-PCS Update – Root Operation by Root Operation by Lynn Kuehn 2021 Virtual OrHIMA Fall Institute OrHIMA ROI Workshop

OrHIMA ROI Workshop

OrHIMA ROI WorkshopJoin us for the OrHIMA ROI Workshop, November 30, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. PST. Listen to the following speakers share their knowledge regarding releasing health information. You won't want to miss this webinar! Register today! Speakers:...

OrHIMA e-Alert — October 15, 2021

OrHIMA e-Alert — October 15, 2021Inside this Issue: Closing Gaps in Care and Stemming Adverse Consequences for the Most Vulnerable New OCR Leader Likely to Focus on Data Access, Security  AMA Announces CPT Code Update for Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Volunteers Needed...

OrHIMA Education Update — October 12, 2021

OrHIMA Education Update — October 12, 2021Inside this issue: 2021 Virtual OrHIMA Fall Institute 2021 OrHIMA Virtual Annual Meeting COVID Coding for 2021 AHIMA Introduces Foundational Courses for Key ICD-10 CM/PCS Topics

ePursuit Newsletter — October 2021

ePursuit Newsletter — October 2021Inside this issue: President Report HHS Office for Civil Rights Issues Guidance on HIPAA, COVID-19 Vaccinations, and the Workplace Director of Education Report Job Board Director of Public Relations FTC Gets into the Breach...

OrHIMA e-Alert — October 8, 2021

OrHIMA e-Alert — October 8, 2021Inside this issue: Have You Met Your AHIMA Recertification Requirements? Updates, Reimbursement Policies Could Improve Coding CDC: Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines Can Be Given Simultaneously

2021 Virtual OrHIMA Fall Institute

2021 Virtual OrHIMA Fall InstituteJoin us for the 2021 Virtual OrHIMA Fall Institute on October 23, 2021. There will be a few live sessions offered, along with several pre-recorded (on-demand) sessions. Can't make it to the live sessions? That's not a problem since...

OrHIMA Education Update — October 5, 2021

OrHIMA Education Update — October 5, 2021Inside this Issue: Save the Date  2021 OrHIMA Virtual Annual Meeting COVID Coding for 2021 AHIMA Introduces Foundational Courses for Key ICD-10 CM/PCS Topics

OrHIMA e-Alert — October 1, 2021

OrHIMA e-Alert — October 1, 2021Inside this Issue: AHIMA dHealth™ Malware Campaign Injects Trojanized Apps into 10M Devices Webcast Highlights Importance of Risk Assessments Living the Patient Naming Policy Pledge Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup...

OrHIMA Education Update — September 28, 2021

OrHIMA Education Update — September 28, 2021Inside this issue: Save the Date FY2022 ICD-10-PCS Update – Root Operation by Root Operation by Lynn Kuehn 2021 OrHIMA Virtual Annual Meeting COVID Coding for 2021 AHIMA Introduces Foundational Courses for Key ICD-10 CM/PCS...

OrHIMA e-Alert — September 24, 2021

OrHIMA e-Alert — September 24, 2021Inside this issue: AHIMA is Seeking ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Coding Experts AMA Report: Sharp Decreases in Opioid Prescribing, Increases in Drug-Related Overdose and Death From the Oregon Health Authority – Reflections on Year One of...

OrHIMA Education Update — September 21, 2021

OrHIMA Education Update — September 21, 2021Inside this issue: Save the Date FY2022 ICD-10-PCS Update – Root Operation by Root Operation by Lynn Kuehn 2021 OrHIMA Virtual Annual Meeting COVID Coding for 2021 AHIMA Introduces Foundational Courses for Key ICD-10 CM/PCS...