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The American Health Information Management Association's 81st Convention and Exhibit comes to Grapevine, TX, Oct. 3-8.
More than 4,000 HIM and HIT professionals will come together at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center for 5 days of learning and networking. This year's educational program explores the changing role of health information management, legislative issues and new technology.
Advancing Your Career
Throughout the week, executives, directors and aspiring managers can learn the key ingredients for advancing their career goals.
On Monday, Oct. 5, a human resources expert discusses tips for engaging a multigenerational workplace as well as the value of diversity training in organizations. HIT professionals also can learn effective project management strategies, including how to outline objectives based on a five-phase project management cycle. The session, "Project Management Essentials for the HIM Professional," takes place Wednesday, Oct. 7.
Of interest to decision makers is "How Do I Make ROI Work for Me?" on Saturday, Oct. 3. Attendees will learn to build a business plan for Release of Information and translate technology initiatives into returns on investment.
Several presentations on Tuesday (Oct. 6) discuss revenue management strategies. At 1 p.m., attendees will learn how placing coders in registration areas can positively affect the revenue cycle. At 3 p.m., HIT professionals will learn tips for avoiding the pitfalls of incomplete charts, which delay the billing process and can create cash flow problems.
Keynote Speakers
AHIMA features a slew of nationally recognized speakers. David Blumenthal, MD, MPP, the Department of Health and Human Services National Coordinator for HIT, will update attendees on the Obama administration's implementation of a nationwide HIT infrastructure during his Tuesday, Oct. 6 address.
Later in the week, Mark R. Chassin, MD, MPP, MPH, president of The Joint Commission, will share new initiatives the commission is undertaking to improve the quality and safety challenges of today's health care.
Mark Leavitt, MD, PhD, chairman of the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology, will discuss expanding certification requirements as the HIT provisions of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act are under way.
Exhibit Hall
HIT decision makers will stay on the cutting edge of the technology, products and services in their field. This one-stop-shop features more than 200 exhibitors. Vendors will be on hand to answer your questions about document management, coding, ICD-10, imaging solutions, training and more.
The exhibit hall is open during select hours Monday to Wednesday. Attendees can earn up to 3 CEUs for visiting the Exhibit Hall each day. Don't forget to stop by ADVANCE booth #1907 to renew your complimentary subscription.
And don't miss ADVANCE's online AHIMA coverage. Reporters will be blogging on session highlights, interviewing speakers and gathering multimedia content. The ADVANCE for Health Information Professionals Web site will feature a digital city guide with attractions and restaurants in Grapevine.
For more information about this year's sessions and events, visit AHIMA's Web site: http://www.ahima.org/events/convention.
Lauren Meade is an associate editor with ADVANCE.
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