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Learn More Latest News More News The AHIMA-Endorsed MATCH IT Act Introduced in the US House of Representatives Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Bill Foster (D-IL) have introduced the Patient Matching and Transparency in Certified Health IT (MATCH IT) Act of 2024 into the US House of Representatives. This bill, endorsed by AHIMA and the Patient ID Now coalition, aims to improve patient matching to protect patients’ safety and privacy and create a more interoperable health system. Read the press release. Act Now Recertification News: More Ways Available Now to Earn CEUs Starting January 1, 2024, certified professionals now have additional avenues to earn CEUs. Discover the expanded options and delve into the details of the new CEU rollover benefit. These new CEU choices bring added value, flexibility, and professional growth opportunities to enhance your certification journey. After carefully considering feedback, CCHIIM voted to defer the implementation of the 40 percent AHIMA and/or Component Association CEU requirement no earlier than January 1, 2025. The decision was made to provide more time to understand the changes and plan accordingly. Recertify New AHIMA-NORC White Paper and Survey Results on HI Workforce Will Shape Policy A new AHIMA white paper examines workforce challenges that specifically impact health information (HI) professionals and assesses the role emerging and evolving technologies, such as artificial intelligence, will have on the HI workforce. The white paper is based on a survey conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago. AHIMA will use survey findings and recommendations in the paper to prepare the HI workforce of the future through policy discussions, research, and education and training to ensure the safe and secure management of patient’s health data remains paramount while the needs of HI professionals are prioritized. Read the whitepaper April 29, 2024 Health IT Advances for Behavioral Health Bring New Challenges to HI Professionals Federal agencies and private healthcare organizations and practices are collaborating to reimagine health IT platforms, optimize data to reduce physician burden, and improve interoperability. Learn more in this Journal of AHIMA article and take the corresponding CEU quiz. April 8, 2024 Keeping Quality Staff: Efforts to Improve Recruitment, Retention Low pay and burnout are among the top reasons that HI professionals leave their positions. Some leaders are using unique strategies to recruit and keep staff. Learn more in this new, Journal of AHIMA article and take the corresponding CEU quiz. April 2, 2024 Success of Revenue Cycle AI Hinges on Partnerships With more health systems adopting artificial intelligence, medical coders and health information professionals can partner with physicians to facilitate a smooth transition. Learn more in this Journal of AHIMA article and take the corresponding CEU quiz. March 18, 2024 How Can HI Teams Combat Burnout? More HI professionals report feeling overwhelmed and burned out. Learn some root causes behind the problem, and how organizations can curb the troubling trend in a new, Journal of AHIMA article and take the corresponding CEU quiz. March 4, 2024 How Can Organizations Improve HI Staffing? A lack of professionals for open roles is plaguing organizations nationwide. HI leaders share what’s causing the trend and how to solve the problem in this new Journal of AHIMA article, with a corresponding CEU quiz. February 26, 2024 Ethical Issues Loom as AI Shows Promise HI professionals are poised to help healthcare move toward the ethical development and deployment of artificial intelligence tools. Learn more in this new article from the Journal of AHIMA and take the corresponding CEU quiz. February 13, 2024 Payer-led Initiatives Provide Lessons in Addressing SDOH Two payers are relying on partnerships and data-based tools to collect, share, and use valuable social determinants of health information to benefit patients. Learn more in this Journal of AHIMA article. January 30, 2024 How a Human-Centered Approach Builds the New HI Workforce Healthcare organizations can build a savvy, adaptable workforce through effective upskilling and career pathing, especially among its coding workforce. Learn more in this new article from the Journal of AHIMA. January 22, 2024 Optimism High as Data Drives Better Healthcare Health industry C-suite leaders say integration of AI, advances in interoperability, and expanded use of health data will help drive improvements in patient care this year. January 11, 2024 Bridging the HI Access Gap for Caregivers In this opinion piece, the author, a health information advocate drawing from personal experiences, calls for innovative solutions to link caregivers, patients, and healthcare providers. December 5, 2023 Research: Natural Language Processing Helps Detect SDOH Issues A new study shows that natural language processing models for social determinants of health can be ported from organization to organization without a significant overhaul. Learn more in this new Journal of AHIMA article and take the corresponding CEU quiz. November 6, 2023 2022 Annual Report The 2022 AHIMA Annual Report, titled "The Course for Growth and Innovation" explores our achievements, innovation, and dedication to healthcare excellence. November 1, 2023 Health Information Workforce Shortages Persist as AI Shows Promise: AHIMA Survey Reveals The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) has unveiled findings from a recent survey shedding light on the ongoing workforce challenges in the health information (HI) profession. October 31, 2023 Federal Rule Seeks to Discourage Info Blocking If approved, the rule would be a step toward holding healthcare providers accountable under the 21st Century Cures Act, officials say. Find out more in this Journal of AHIMA article. October 25, 2023 Keeping Up with Artificial Intelligence: The Role of HI Professionals The use of AI in healthcare continues to rapidly increase. Learn what role health information professionals can play in its deployment from Maia Hightower, MD, MPH, a speaker at this year’s AHIMA 23 Virtual Conference. October 25, 2023 Cybersecurity Efforts Seek to Improve Data Protection The federal government has launched several initiatives to improve healthcare cybersecurity, and HI professionals can support such efforts through training, raising awareness, and implementing best practices. Learn more in this new Journal of AHIMA article and take the corresponding CEU quiz. October 17, 2023 Post with Caution on Social Media to Protect Privacy Social media has become a necessity for patients and healthcare organizations. But HI professionals must be careful that what they share doesn’t jeopardize privacy and security of health data. Learn more in the Journal of AHIMA and take the corresponding CEU quiz. October 2, 2023 New Toolkit Aims to Refine and Improve SDOH Programs The ONC toolkit provides HI professionals with a resource to implement their social determinants of health initiatives. Learn more in this new,...