Archive for June, 2009

Fourth Annual Advocacy Day

MT Connections Go to Source This week from June 2-4, AHDI/MTIA members are participating in the fourth annual Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C. As we are all aware, health care documentation is rapidly evolving and is intersecting with government policy. It is important that we have…(read more)

Registry Down Under

ADVANCE Perspective: HIM Go to Source Today’s sessions opened up with a view of the past and present in clinical staging. Donna Gress, RHIT, CTR, technical specialist with the American Joint Committee on Cancer, touted the value of clinical staging, went through the T, N and M category assessments…(read more)

First Day at NCRA

ADVANCE Perspective: HIM Go to Source In the heat of New Orleans, registrars gather to garner CE credits, network and take in numerous educational sessions. This morning, registrars listened to an enthusiastic presentation by keynote speaker Millicent St. Clair, who encouraged registrars…(read more)

NCRA First Day

ADVANCE Perspective: HIM Go to Source In the heat of New Orleans, registrars gather to garner CE credits, network and take in numerous educational sessions. This morning, registrars listened to an enthusiastic presentation by keynote speaker Millicent St. Clair, who encouraged registrars…(read more)

Dueling Continuing Education

HIM Transitions Go to Source I recently passed the CPC exam and still basking in the glow of my accomplishment. With this accomplishment comes the responsibility to stay current with coding guidelines and other external factors that influence the world of coding. As a new member…(read more)