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Nov. 18, 2009
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Sick Economy

The economic meltdown is making some Americans more than a little worried; it's making them sick. ADVANCE presents a multimedia package on the recession and its effect on health care. Listen to experts talk about the hardships patients and facilities face in these troubling times. Watch physicians, patients and insurance experts explain how the recession threatens our nation's health.

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Video: Recession and Health Care
The turbulent economy makes it difficult for many.
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Audio Slideshow: Sick Economy
The recession threatens America's health.
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Photo Gallery: HIM Team Celebration
See photos from this year's HIM Team of the Year celebration.
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Professional Profile: Meet Deanna Derdelinghen
Come read about Deanna Derdelinghen, CTR, cancer registry manager at Stamford (CT) Hospital. Listen to an audiocast too!
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Your Letters
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HIM Insider: Blogs
Our blog community just got bigger! Travel across the nation and explore "Health Care Avenue," improve your health by "Taking Control of Your Ergonomics--One Keystroke at a Time" and get industry insight from "Voices: Speech Recognition in the HIM World."
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Online Features
Independent Contractors: Consider the Costs
Think being an independent contractor will put you in the money? Get ready to dole it out.
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Are You Secured?
As HIPAA penalties grow, encryption keeps data under lock-and-key.
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Clinical Documentation
A well-versed coder can be an invaluable resource to clinical documentation improvement initiatives.
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Recipe for Success
Cultivating creativity in the workplace is a skill that can be learned.
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Online Columns
RAC Ready
Some RAC denials must simply be accepted; they can't be changed. Some RAC denials take courage, tenacity and planning; they can be changed. This month's column gives HIM directors the wisdom to know the difference. In addition, authors share insights about RACs from the "C" suite.
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News Network
Learn more about the Health Information Bill of Rights and other AHIMA initiatives. Watch our video of leaders discussing the implications of this new guidance.
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Transcription Zone
This month's column is titled, "To Narrate or Not to Narrate."
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Q & A Corner
Coding Q&A: Nov. 18, 2009
Get answers to your coding questions.
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Student Center
Break the Terror Barrier to Achieve Your Goals
When fear strikes, learn how to forge forward.
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In-Your-Face Dressing
Despite recent trends, dressing to impress remains as important as ever.
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Career Choices in Coding
Students and new grads have several options for specialization.
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Program Profile: University of Pittsburgh
HIM program takes pioneering role in the industry.
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In Print
Coming Soon in the December Issue
The December print issue should be hitting your mailbox the week of Dec. 14. Look for these features:
  • 2009 Salary Survey Results
  • Results to "What Makes HIM Professionals Tick" Survey Series
  • Best of Web: The Dark Side of MT
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