On this episode of HI Pitch, Laurie Peters, compliance and assurance director at Orion Health, and Wes Morris, CHPS, CIPM, HCISPP, senior director, consulting services at Clearwater Compliance, discuss the key role of health information professionals in cybersecurity events, including how they can help prevent them and how they can contribute in their aftermath.

Safeguarding Against Cybersecurity Threats

Register for the CHPS Exam Preparation course. What did you think of the podcast? Contact AHIMA's Michael Bittner michael.bittner@ahima.org. 

Register for the <a href="https://my.ahima.org/store/product?id=66822" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CHPS Exam Preparation</a> course. What did you think of the podcast? Contact AHIMA's Michael Bittner michael.bittner@ahima.org.

CHPS: What You Need to Know

Learn more about Advocacy Summit. What did you think of the podcast? Contact AHIMA's Michael Bittner michael.bittner@ahima.org. 

Learn more about <a href="https://ahima.org/education-events/events/advocacy-summit-2022/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Advocacy Summit</a>. What did you think of the podcast? Contact AHIMA's Michael Bittner michael.bittner@ahima.org.

2022 Advocacy Summit Preview

Learn more and submit your presentation. What did you think of the podcast? Contact AHIMA's Michael Bittner michael.bittner@ahima.org. 

<a href="https://conference.ahima.org/present/?utm_source=AHIMA22" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more and submit your presentation</a>. What did you think of the podcast? Contact AHIMA's Michael Bittner michael.bittner@ahima.org.

Your Knowledge Needed: AHIMA22 Education Proposals

View the AHIMA Naming Policy. Contact Julie Pursley at julie.pursley@ahima.org. What did you think of the podcast? Contact AHIMA's Michael Bittner michael.bittner@ahima.org. 

View the <a href="https://ahima.org/media/mezosx50/2022-naming-policy-v3-1-21-22.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AHIMA Naming Policy</a>. Contact Julie Pursley at <a href="mailto:julie.pursley@ahima.org">julie.pursley@ahima.org</a>. What did you think of the podcast? Contact AHIMA's Michael Bittner <a href="mailto:michael.bittner@ahima.org.%E2%80%AF">michael.bittner@ahima.org. </a>

Patient Identification: AHIMA Naming Policy

Complete this short form to download the white paper.  What did you think of the podcast? Contact AHIMA's Michael Bittner michael.bittner@ahima.org. 

<a href="https://share.hsforms.com/1jzIjgFaPQVSQ_udN-fuHtA4q0h2?__hstc=81072712.b662bc84bc44724768cad658760837f2.1634223088606.1645463390234.1645466434058.183&amp;__hssc=81072712.2.1645466434058&amp;__hsfp=3221414727" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Complete this short form</a> to download the white paper.  What did you think of the podcast? Contact AHIMA's Michael Bittner michael.bittner@ahima.org.

The Impact of Technological Advancements on CDI

Learn more and register for the Evolving Healthcare Webinar Series. What did you think of the podcast? Contact AHIMA's Michael Bittner michael.bittner@ahima.org. 

<a href="https://my.ahima.org/store/product?id=66793&amp;utm_source=Podcast&amp;utm_medium=Podcast&amp;utm_campaign=EvolvingHealthcareWebinarSeries&amp;utm_id=EvolvingHealthcareWebinarSeries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more and register</a> for the Evolving Healthcare Webinar Series. What did you think of the podcast? Contact AHIMA's Michael Bittner michael.bittner@ahima.org.

The Future of Healthcare

Mark Dietz

Learn more and register for the Mark Dietz Leadership Series.What did you think of the podcast? Contact AHIMA's Michael Bittner michael.bittner@ahima.org. 

<a href="https://my.ahima.org/store/product?id=66801?id=66715" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more and register</a> for the Mark Dietz Leadership Series. What did you think of the podcast? Contact AHIMA's Michael Bittner michael.bittner@ahima.org.

Mark Dietz Leadership Series: Growing as Leaders

View the Project US@ Companion Guide. View AHIMA’s 2022 patient naming policy. What did you think of the podcast? Contact AHIMA's Michael Bittner michael.bittner@ahima.org. 

View the <a href="https://oncprojectracking.healthit.gov/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=180486153" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Project US@ Companion Guide</a>. View AHIMA’s <a href="https://ahima.org/media/npmfrpmy/2022-naming-policy-v3-1-21-22.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2022 patient naming policy</a>. What did you think of the podcast? Contact AHIMA's Michael Bittner <a href="mailto:michael.bittner@ahima.org.%E2%80%AF">michael.bittner@ahima.org. </a>

What You Need to Know: Project US@ Companion Guide

Tim Keough

What did you think of the podcast? Contact AHIMA's Michael Bittner michael.bittner@ahima.org. 

What did you think of the podcast? Contact AHIMA's Michael Bittner michael.bittner@ahima.org.

A Look Ahead with AHIMA President Tim Keough

HI Pitch is the podcast of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), covering the topics of health information management and more!

I realize you’re just getting started with the podcast concept, but it’s a great thing, so how about more!! Let’s have a weekly podcast! There is so much to talk about! Member engagement, election issues, environmental scan of CSA membership for starters. Keep up the good work!

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AHIMA HI Pitch

Dr. Anita Hazelwood and Dr. Dilhari DeAlmeida discuss AHIMA's Inpatient/Outpatient Medical Coder Productivity Study, preliminary results, and more.Note: The survey has closed, but please listen to the podcast for a discussion of its preliminary findings!

Dr. Anita Hazelwood and Dr. Dilhari DeAlmeida discuss AHIMA's Inpatient/Outpatient Medical Coder Productivity Study, preliminary results, and more. Note: The survey has closed, but please listen to the podcast for a discussion of its preliminary findings!

Survey Says! AHIMA's Inpatient/Outpatient Medical Coder Productivity Study—A Discussion

Happy Halloween! In this episode Dan Kelly talks with coding experts Gina Sanvik and Donna Rugg and Journal of AHIMA associate editor Mary Butler about their recent Journal article "Halloween Movies and Codes That Go Bump in the Night". From The Shining to It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, find out the codes for everything from hypothermia in a garden maze to injuries induced by pulling away a football.Read the article here! https://journal.ahima.org/2019/10/28/halloween-movies-and-codes-that-go-bump-in-the-night.

Happy Halloween! In this episode Dan Kelly talks with coding experts Gina Sanvik and Donna Rugg and Journal of AHIMA associate editor Mary Butler about their recent Journal article "Halloween Movies and Codes That Go Bump in the Night". From The Shining to It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, find out the codes for everything from hypothermia in a garden maze to injuries induced by pulling away a football. Read the article here! <a href="https://journal.ahima.org/2019/10/28/halloween-movies-and-codes-that-go-bump-in-the-night" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://journal.ahima.org/2019/10/28/halloween-movies-and-codes-that-go-bump-in-the-night</a>.

Coding HORRORS! —or— What's the Code for a Massive Bird Attack?

Health Information Management: Concepts, Principles, and Practice is a cornerstone AHIMA publication for students and healthcare professionals alike. AHIMA HI Pitch host Dan Kelly speaks with editors Pamela Oachs and Amy Watters about the making of the latest edition, the newest changes, and the  HIM experts who helped create and update it.Health Information Management: Concepts, Principles, and Practice can be purchased here: https://my.ahima.org/store/product?id=66056.Want to share your comments on the episode? Contact Dan Kelly at dan.kelly@ahima.org!

Health Information Management: Concepts, Principles, and Practice is a cornerstone AHIMA publication for students and healthcare professionals alike. AHIMA HI Pitch host Dan Kelly speaks with editors Pamela Oachs and Amy Watters about the making of the latest edition, the newest changes, and the  HIM experts who helped create and update it. Health Information Management: Concepts, Principles, and Practice can be purchased here: <a href="https://my.ahima.org/store/product?id=66056" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://my.ahima.org/store/product?id=66056.</a>Want to share your comments on the episode? Contact Dan Kelly at dan.kelly@ahima.org!

New Edition—A Talk with the Editors of HIM: Concepts, Principles, and Practice, 6th Edition!

Recently, the AMA issued a statement calling for inclusivity in electronic health records (EHRs) for transgender patients, and AHIMA has offered its full support. In this episode, host Dan Kelly speaks with HIM Director of Practice Excellence Julie Pursley Dooling about her recent Journal of AHIMA article, "How Inclusive Is Your Data?"; the AMA statement; SO/GI; the work done by AHIMA's LGBTQ Volunteer Workgroup; and more. Read the article here: https://journal.ahima.org/how-inclusive-is-your-data/

Recently, the AMA issued a statement calling for inclusivity in electronic health records (EHRs) for transgender patients, and AHIMA has offered its full support. In this episode, host Dan Kelly speaks with HIM Director of Practice Excellence Julie Pursley Dooling about her recent Journal of AHIMA article, "How Inclusive Is Your Data?"; the AMA statement; SO/GI; the work done by AHIMA's LGBTQ Volunteer Workgroup; and more. Read the article here: <a href="https://journal.ahima.org/how-inclusive-is-your-data/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://journal.ahima.org/how-inclusive-is-your-data/</a>

How Inclusive Is Your Data? Transgender Patients, Identity, and EHRs

Gail Smith

Gail Smith speaks with host Dan Kelly about the latest edition of her book Basic CPT and HCPCS Coding, a textbook she's overseen for the past 25 years. Gail shares multiple observations and stories about what it takes to create and perfect an AHIMA publication! The book is available at https://my.ahima.org/store/product?id=65593.

Gail Smith speaks with host Dan Kelly about the latest edition of her book Basic CPT and HCPCS Coding, a textbook she's overseen for the past 25 years. Gail shares multiple observations and stories about what it takes to create and perfect an AHIMA publication! The book is available at <a href="https://my.ahima.org/store/product?id=65593" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://my.ahima.org/store/product?id=65593</a>.

Talking with Gail Smith, Author of Basic CPT and HCPCS Coding!

Lauren Riplinger

The long-awaited rules on information blocking have dropped. These rules affect most every healthcare organization with access to electronic health information (EHI) and empower patients and caregivers with greater access to and control over their health information. But what else will happen? Lauren Riplinger, vice president of policy and government affairs at AHIMA and subject matter expert shares her thoughts and AHIMA's position.What did you think of the podcast? Contact host Dan Kelly at dan.kelly@ahima.org! Please share this podcast with others.

The long-awaited rules on information blocking have dropped. These rules affect most every healthcare organization with access to electronic health information (EHI) and empower patients and caregivers with greater access to and control over their health information. But what else will happen? Lauren Riplinger, vice president of policy and government affairs at AHIMA and subject matter expert shares her thoughts and AHIMA's position. What did you think of the podcast? Contact host Dan Kelly at dan.kelly@ahima.org! Please share this podcast with others.

Special Episode! Lauren Riplinger on Information Blocking

Jan Kelly

Pam Greenstone

In this episode, host Dan Kelly interviews Professors Pamela Greenstone and Janette Kelly about the new edition of their book Management for the Health Information Professional. The authors discuss budgeting, recruitment, training, social media, the hiring process, and more.Learn more about the book here: https://my.ahima.org/store/product?id=65886

In this episode, host Dan Kelly interviews Professors Pamela Greenstone and Janette Kelly about the new edition of their book Management for the Health Information Professional. The authors discuss budgeting, recruitment, training, social media, the hiring process, and more. Learn more about the book here: <a href="https://my.ahima.org/store/product?id=65886" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://my.ahima.org/store/product?id=65886</a>

By the Book: An Interview with Management for the Health Information Professional Authors Pam Greenstone and Jan Kelly

Katherine Andersen

Host Dan Kelly speaks with Director of HIM and Privacy Officer Katherine Andersen of San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation about record-keeping and retrieval, HIM department operation, AHIMA's apprenticeship program, and more on a Native American reservation in Arizona.

Health Information on the Reservation—A Talk with Katherine Andersen of San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation

Host Dan Kelly speaks with Journal of AHIMA Legal E-Speaking columnist Ronald J. Hedges, JD, about the legal and regulatory aspects of making websites accessible to the disabled, and recent actions by the US Supreme Court regarding the ADA. Read the original column here: https://journal.ahima.org/2019/11/13/the-uncertainty-of-website-accessibility.

Host Dan Kelly speaks with Journal of AHIMA Legal E-Speaking columnist Ronald J. Hedges, JD, about the legal and regulatory aspects of making websites accessible to the disabled, and recent actions by the US Supreme Court regarding the ADA. Read the original column here: <a href="https://journal.ahima.org/2019/11/13/the-uncertainty-of-website-accessibility" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://journal.ahima.org/2019/11/13/the-uncertainty-of-website-accessibility</a>.

The Uncertainty of Website Accessibility—A Legal E-Speaking Discussion

The second in our series of podcasts covering the health information aspects of the pandemic. What did you think of the episode? Please contact Dan Kelly at dan.kelly@ahima.org.

The second in our series of podcasts covering the health information aspects of the pandemic. What did you think of the episode? Please contact Dan Kelly at dan.kelly@ahima.org.

COVID-19 Series—Part 2: COVID-19 and CDI

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Let’s Get Ready for HIP Week!

Dianna Foley

Dan Kelly speaks with Dianna Foley about her soon-to-be-released book Health Information Management Case Studies, a collection of case studies, discussion questions, and assignments designed to give students practice applying their knowledge. Find out more here: www.ahimastore.org

Dan Kelly speaks with Dianna Foley about her soon-to-be-released book Health Information Management Case Studies, a collection of case studies, discussion questions, and assignments designed to give students practice applying their knowledge. Find out more here: <a href="http://www.ahimastore.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ahimastore.org</a>

She's on the Case! A Discussion with Author Dianna Foley about Her New Book HIM Case Studies

Host Dan Kelly chats with AHIMA speakers and HIM Practice Excellence Directors Tammy Combs and Patty Buttner about next week's CDI Summit and CDI Trainer Workshop. There's still time to register for both!http://ahima.org/events/2019cdisummit http://ahima.org/events/2019CDITrainerworkshop

Host Dan Kelly chats with AHIMA speakers and HIM Practice Excellence Directors Tammy Combs and Patty Buttner about next week's CDI Summit and CDI Trainer Workshop. There's still time to register for both! <a href="http://ahima.org/events/2019cdisummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ahima.org/events/2019cdisummit</a> <a href="http://ahima.org/events/2019CDITrainerworkshop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ahima.org/events/2019CDITrainerworkshop</a>

CDI Extravangaza—Talking about the AHIMA CDI Summit and CDI Trainer Workshop!

What did you think of the episode? Contact Dan Kelly at dan.kelly@ahima.org.

What did you think of the episode? Contact Dan Kelly at <a href="mailto:dan.kelly@ahima.org">dan.kelly@ahima.org</a>.

COVID-19 Series—Part 1: Pro Fee Coding and Off-Shore Partners

Join AHIMA President/Chair Valerie Watzlaf and House Speaker Shawn Wells as they discuss comments and questions raised about the current AHIMA election during a breakout session at the CSA Leadership Symposium held in Chicago July 11 and 12. Don't forget to vote!

Election Special! CSA Leadership Symposium Recap on the AHIMA Election

In this episode we speak with Jodi Kaftan and Amy Hoaglund of Hospital Sisters Health System—Eastern Wisconsin Division about the work that earned them the AHIMA Grace Award at the 2019 AHIMA Health Data and Information Conference.

Graced by Their Presence—A Talk with the 2019 AHIMA Grace Award Winners!

Do you have a comment or suggestion regarding the podcast? Contact host Dan Kelly at dan.kelly@ahima.org.

Do you have a comment or suggestion regarding the podcast? Contact host Dan Kelly at <a href="mailto:dan.kelly@ahima.org">dan.kelly@ahima.org</a>.

COVID-19 Series—Part 3: The Physician Perspective I

Donna Rugg

Host Dan Kelly talks with AHIMA Director of HIM Practice Excellence Donna Rugg about AHIMA's Code Updates Webinars and how they're created. Find out more at www.ahima.org/codeupdates.

Host Dan Kelly talks with AHIMA Director of HIM Practice Excellence Donna Rugg about AHIMA's Code Updates Webinars and how they're created. Find out more at <a href="http://www.ahima.org/codeupdates" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ahima.org/codeupdates</a>.

AHIMA Code Update Webinars—Behind the Scenes, A Talk with Donna Rugg

This episode we speak with Linda C. Kampe, Director of Health Information Management at Cermak Health Services of Cook County, which provides healthcare  to detainees at the Cook County Jail in Chicago. Linda shares what it's like to care for prisoners and their health information, and the challenges of working at a correctional facility. Send your thoughts and comments to dan.kelly@ahima.org!

HIM's in the Jailhouse Now: Health Information Management at Cook County Jail

Cassi Birnbaum

In this episode, AHIMA Distinguished Member Triumph Award winner Cassi L. Birnbaum shares her speech from AHIMA's 2019 conference, followed by a Q&amp;A session.

And the Award Goes To...Distinguished Member Award Winner Cassi Birnbaum!

The Best Multi-Part Documentaries, with documentaries on Obama, Federer vs Nadal, the making of Star Wars, Netflix vs Blockbuster and more. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Multi-Part Documentaries

The best podcast episodes of the most interesting stories and things. From skyping someone while they're in space, to tracking down and meeting a telephone scammer in person, to the story of a Galapagos. These episodes will keep you and all your friends entertained and captivated for hours. Learn something new in every episode! Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!