CtHIMA CONNotations. Annual State Conference Summary. AHIIMA 86th Convention and Exhibit, San Diego, CA I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

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1 I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : CtHIMA CONNotations Annual State Conference Summary AHIMA 86th Annual Conference and Convention, 2014 RACE Awards for CtHIMA Health & Life Sciences Career Initiatives ICD-10 PCS Workshop, Nov 1 and Nov 7th Lincoln College 4 yr Program AHIMA Reinstates CCS Exam AHIMA Reinstated CCS Exam and Final Prep F A L L E D I T I O N Annual State Conference Summary The Annual Conference received high marks for the location, speakers and opportunity to network from attendees and vendors alike. It was noted that we had attendance from as far away as Vermont who made a special effort to speak to our board members to tell us how much they enjoyed the conference. Vendors on site received a show special with an offer for advance reservations. There were also new vendors with specialized product lines who attended and have already reserved their spot for next year. While our goal is to provide education to our members it s also an opportunity to catch up with old friends and network at the same time! Taking time to catch up with friends at the Annual State Conference, August, 2014 Next year the 2015 annual conference will be held August 16-17, 2015, at the Marriott Mystic Hotel and Spa located in Groton, CT. As an aside, we are in active negotiations with one of our neighboring states to advance a joint venture for our Annual Conference next year. When we have finalized agree- O C T O B E R ments we will send out an announcement. Stay tuned for more information! Lobby of the beautiful Mystic Marriott Hotel (Please see back page for more pictures from Coding Roundtables and the Annual State Conference, August 2014). AHIIMA 86th Convention and Exhibit, San Diego, CA ICD-10 Grassroots Initiative Volunteers and Nominations Photos The 2014 AHIMA Convention took place at a critical point in health information history, making the convention a must-attend event for professionals across all healthcare segments: providers, payers, vendors, consultants, and secondary data users. Drawing health information management (HIM) thought leaders and professionals and healthcare executives from every area of health informatics and information management, the weeklong event provided comprehensive updates, education, and information on current and emerging healthcare industry issues. As noted, the big buzz at the convention this year related to Data Governance. Complete, current and accurate information is essential for any organization in the healthcare industry to achieve its goals. Adoption of an

2 P A G E 2 Information AHIMA 86th Convention (cont d) governance helps manage and control information by supporting the organization s activities and ensuring compliance information governance program underscores the organization s commitment to managing its information as a valued strategic asset. Information governance helps manage and control information by supporting the organization s activities and ensuring compliance with its duties. (American Health Information Management Association. Information Governance Principles for Healthcare (IGPHC). Chicago, IL AHIMA, 2014.) Another new initiative at the national conference was the use of RFID attendee badges that allowed members to swipe in to the sessions and automatically earn their CEUs at each of the sessions. There was a 45 minute time requirement to earn the CEU for the session one attended. AHIMA noted that this new automation also helped to determine which sessions are of most interest to the convention attendees and plan future events accordingly. CEUs earned at the convention will automatically populate your earned CEUs by November. Members need only go to the AHIMA site, complete an evaluation and view the CEU report at the end. Coding Roundtable Educational Sessions, North Haven, CT CtHIMA Receives RACE Awards AHIMA nominations for the were: Coding Roundtable vancing Coding Knowledge 2014 Roundtable Achievement Coordinator for Recognition through CodeWrite. Special in Coding Excellence (RACE) for Excellence: Honorable thanks and recognition to Awards were presented at the Mention; CSA Recognition for Marty Cohen, RHIT, Pas- Clinical Coding Community Coding Roundtable Activities, president, CtHIMA Coding Meeting on September 27, Honorable Mention; CSA Committee Members, instruc- ICD-10 CM Training 2014 in San Diego, CA. Of Recognition for Coding Lead- tors and volunteers who work the 4 categories, CtHIMA ership, Honorable Mention, so hard throughout the year placed in 3 of the 4. They and CSA Recognition for Ad- to make this possible.! Join us for these Fall Networking and Open House Events to meet with employers and talk to students in the HIM field: Middlesex Community College, 100 Training Hill Road, Middletown, CT, Nov 17th, 6-7:30 PM or Nov 5th at Capital Community College, 950 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 2-4:00 PM, Rm 206 Connecticut Health & Life Sciences Career We are excited to announce a new Associate of Science Degree and Credit Certificate program in Health Information Management at Middlesex Community College, Middletown, CT and Capital Community College, Hartford, CT. These exciting new programs were established as part of the Connecticut Health and Life Science Career Initiative to meet the growing demand of employers seeking skilled workers in Health Information Management. The initiative includes 5 State of Connecticut Community Colleges, Charter Oak State college and Eastern Connecticut State University.The need for health information technicians is expected to grow by C T H I M A C O N N O T A T I O N S

3 F A L L E D I T I O N CT Health & Life Sciences Career (cont d) 21% thru 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. These credit programs include a credit bearing internship. Studies can include the principles of health information management, intro to healthcare systems, human biology, medical terminology, medical coding I and II, medical insurance billing, legal and ethical issues, database application and electronic health records. The Associate of Science degree is over 60 credits; credit certificates carry 27 credits and students earn industryrecognized credentials. Students are seeking internships and employment where they can balance their studies while meeting your organization s needs and utilizing their skills. They bring a high level of motivation and the latest technologies to the workplace! Whether you have needs in supporting your staff, a contract or temporary project, or someone to assist in IT efforts, a Middlesex Community College or Capital Community College HIM student can help. For more information contact Joyce B. Liljedahl, CT Health & Life Science Career Initiative ( ) or jliljedahl.ctwbs@ct.gov; Elaine Ippolito ( );or Ippolito@ccc.commnet.edu; Donna Hylton ( ) dhylton@mxcc.commnet.edu or Carolyn Sommer, csommer@mxcc.edu ( ) CtHIMA 2 Day ICD-10 PCS Workshop P A G E 3 The need for health information technicians is expected to grow by 21% thru 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. Saturday, November 1st and Friday November 7th the CtHIMA will host a 2 day ICD- 10 PCS Educational Workshop. The two day session will be held on two separate days from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and includes lunch (6 CEUs each day). Note: These workbooks will be used for subsequent ICD-10 PCS training sessions throughout the rest of the training programs. Please reserve your book early limited copies are available! Our thanks and appreciation to our Trainers who volunteer their time and graciously share their knowledge! Lorraine Ali, CPC, AHIMA ICD-10-CM-PCS approved trainer and Ambassador, Direc- tor, Revenue cycle/behavioral Health Network, Hartford Health Network; AHIMA ICD-10 PCS Workbook is a separate fee of $ Attendees have the option to purchase the workbook directly from AHIMA for $79.95 plus shipping or from CtHIMA for $ We will have a limited number of workbooks available for purchase at the meeting. The option of attending a one day session is also available. Costs of the Workshop: Two Day session: $ One Day session: $ Workbook: $85.00 James Donaher, RHIT, CS, Clinical documentation Specialist, Waterbury Hospital; Rachael D Andrea, MS, RHIA, AHIMA approved ICD-10-CM Trainer

4 P A G E 4 Lincoln College of New England Lincoln College of Southington, CT Phyllis Hilt, MBA, RHIA, Director of the HIM Program at Lincoln College of New England (LCNE), reported that LCNE is currently in candidate status with CAHIIM; and is expected to complete their accreditation directives at the end of this year CAHIIM accreditation is the ONLY accreditation that is acceptable if you want to earn AHIMA credentials of RHIA or RHIT. You will NOT be able to sit for the RHIA or RHIT exams if the school s HIM or HIT program is not CA- HIIM accredited. When you are researching schools, it is very important that you make sure the school is CAHIIM accredited. Many HIM schools and/or programs will tell you they are accredited because they are actually accredited by some other accrediting organization other than CA- HIIM. Be sure the school that you are considering has CAHIIM accreditation BEFORE applying or enrolling. Contact CAHIIM at ww.cahiim.org for any questions and to check to see if your program is CA- HIIM accredited. For Master's Level Programs in Health Information, see under "Schools/Programs" for Accredited Programs. For all AHIMA Accredited Programs for all levels, please go to AHIMA s Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management announces CCS exam is again available. AHIMA Reinstated CCS Exam AHIMA reinstates the CCS Exam and the Final CCS Prep (ICD-9-CM) for Spring AHIMA s Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management (CCHIIM) has announced that the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) exam is again available. For a list of available test- ing centers (US and International), please visit ahima. To register for the exam, visit AHIMA s online store. After you register for the exam and pay the application fee, you will receive an Authorization to Test letter so you can schedule your examination date. CtHIMA is also finalizing plans for a one day prep workshop so you can prepare to take the test with ICD-9 codes. The CCS Workshop will be scheduled for Spring Stay tuned for more information! CtHIMA has many benefits ~ update your profile today! Did you know... By being a member of AHIMA and indicating your state association as Connecticut, you are automatically a member of CtHIMA? There are no separate dues to pay! You get 2 professional memberships for the price of 1! And, as a CtHIMA member, you'll get reduced (member) pricing on annual convention registration fees and other state educational sessions as well. Remember to update your profile on the AHIMA member site to ensure you don t miss any upcoming announcements, educational sessions, or eblasts! Stay in touch with your CtHIMA by updating your profile today! C T H I M A C O N N O T A T I O N S

5 F A L L E D I T I O N P A G E 5 AHIMA s ICD-10 Grassroots Advocacy Campaign C T H I M A N E E D S Y O U R S U P P O R T! AHIMA CEO, Lynne Thomas Gordon, MBA, RHIA, CAE, FA- HIMA, FACHE, has announced the kick-off of the ICD-10 Grassroots Advocacy Campaign. This campaign is to ensure a firm ICD-10 implementation date of October 1, A key part of the campaign will be the collective advocacy efforts of every HIM professional in Connecticut. These efforts will fall into two main categories - congressional outreach and physician outreach. You can help support this ICD 10 advocacy campaign by doing the following: Use the AHIMA Advocacy Assistant Web site page for assistance contacting your elected officials. Please take action and submit the 3 action items that are on the Advocacy Assistant site. They are quick and easy to do and they show your support! alert/?alertid= Your CtHIMA leaders are looking for CtHIMA members to meet with their US Representatives and US Senators in your local area. If you are interested, please contact Rachael D Andrea at rdand7@gmail.com. Volunteers do Volunteers and Nominations As the year speeds by let us not forget that the Nominations for CtHIMA Board positions will soon be upon us. We will be looking for volunteers to serve on the Executive Board as president-elect and director positions. At the same time, we are always looking for volunteers to assist with educational sessions by either volunteering to greet participants, help with hand-outs, room set up, and general coordination of meetings. to the HIM industry, data governance, privacy, security, auditing, revenue cycle, meaningful use, EMR transition or a new process or technology implementation at your facility or practice? Reach out to a member of the CtHIMA Board and let us know how you can help. Sharing our knowledge and experience with each other is how we advance the profession and keep current on new initiatives. for office. It really is a great experience and you get more than you give! Contact Marty Cohen, RHIT, Past-president for more Nomination information. If you don t want to commit to running for office, consider listing your name and contact information as a volunteer for various activities in the upcoming year. Contact Tara, Office Coordinator or any board member. We have lots to do and always need volunteers! And please remember when elections open to vote!! not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart. ~ Elizabeth Andrew Are you a subject matter expert? Is there something you would like to share with members with regard Nominations for office can be taken any time you don t have to wait for the new year. Consider running

6 P.O. Box 2052 North Haven, CT Tara Katynski Office Coordinator Liz Taylor, President Rachael D Andrea Pres-elect Martin Cohen, Past-president We re on the web: W H O W E A R E... Connecticut Health Information Management Association (CTHIMA), a non-profit organization, is a component state association of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). There are approximately 383 members with an additional 70 certified non-members. The association represents health information management professionals who are responsible for the management of patient health records in a variety of settings. Members are experts in health information management. Most members are active members of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and hold a variety of credentials issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). These credentials are issued based on examinations which test one s experience, knowledge and education regarding health information. Did you know that the Connecticut Health Information Management Association was founded in Ponds Point, New Haven, Connecticut on May 26, 1928 and was officially called Connecticut Hospital Historians Association? We have the unique honor of being the oldest chartered state association in the country, founded three months before the American Medical Records Association (AMRA), now known as the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Coding Roundtables, Attendees, Networking and Vendor prizes and drawings. A special note of thanks and gratitude to our Vendors and their generous participation!