New York Health Information Management Association

12/11/2020

Membership

Interested in becoming a member? Know of a potential member? Need to renew your membership? If you can answer, "yes" to any of these questions, visit: https://www.nyhima.org/join-renew-ql

The New York Health Information Association (NYHIMA) is a Component State Association (CSA) of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Membership to NYHIMA is contingent upon your membership status with AHIMA. To qualify for membership in NYHIMA you must first be a member of....

12/10/2020

Need your CEUs before the end of the year? Join NYHIMA for Webinar Wednesday, December 16th! Five Webinars for only $59! To learn more and/or register visit:https://bit.ly/37MjbGl

12/09/2020

COVID-19 Vaccines and Monoclonal Antibodies | CMS

Medicare Part B Payment for COVID-19 Vaccines and Certain Monoclonal Antibodies during the Public Health Emergency. https://go.cms.gov/36XMuGV

Medicare Part B Payment for COVID-19 Vaccines and Certain Monoclonal Antibodies during the Public Health Emergency

12/08/2020

MS-DRG Classifications and Software | CMS

Six new ICD-10 DX and 21 PCS codes for January as well as an updated MS-DRG grouper (V38.1). https://go.cms.gov/2VPi57o

Background Section 1886(d) of the Act specifies that the Secretary shall establish a classification system (referred to as DRGs) for inpatient discharges and adjust payments under the IPPS based on appropriate weighting factors assigned to each DRG. Therefore, under the IPPS, we pay for inpatient ho...

12/07/2020

The NYHIMA thinks we can all use a little motivation every Monday to get use through the home stretch of 2020. #MondayMotivation

12/03/2020

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Coronavirus: How the world of work may change forever.
Covid-19 upended our jobs. We've tried to adapt, but what about the long term? BBC Worklife asks dozens of experts to flag the biggest questions we should be asking in 2020 and beyond. #societyandculture #worklifebalance

12/02/2020

We are kicking off NYHIMA Committees for 2020-21 so if you would like to get involved or learn more about the committees please email the NYHIMA Central Office at [email protected]

11/30/2020

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On Dec 9, join expert Laurie A. Rinehart-Thompson for Introduction to HIPAA Security. Learn about the Security Rule framework, its requirements and characteristics, and the categories of standards it contains. Register here: bit.ly/A66464

11/26/2020

The NYHIMA wishes you and yours a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

11/25/2020

The NYHIMA office will be closed tomorrow and Friday, so our team members can enjoy time with family and friends. Our office will reopen Monday, November 30th. The NYHIMA wishes you and yours a safe and happy holiday weekend.

11/24/2020

Looking to kick 2021 off with a new career? Did you know NYHIMA has a Job Board, a benefit for NYHIMA and AHIMA members?
Candidates can browse current vacancies at: https://nyhima.mcjobboard.net/jobs

11/23/2020

Would you like to get involved or learn more about the NYHIMA Committees? If so, please email the NYHIMA Central Office at [email protected]

11/20/2020

The Need for Clinical Documentation Integrity in Critical Access Hospitals | Journal Of AHIMA

The Need for Clinical Documentation Integrity in Critical Access Hospitals | Journal Of AHIMA

Critical access hospitals must be just as prepared as noncritical access facilities to receive patients of varying acuity. This includes ensuring high-quality clinical documentation integrity.

11/19/2020

Membership

Interested in becoming a member? Know of a potential member? Need to renew your membership? If you can answer, "yes" to any of these questions, visit: https://www.nyhima.org/join-renew-ql

The New York Health Information Association (NYHIMA) is a Component State Association (CSA) of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Membership to NYHIMA is contingent upon your membership status with AHIMA. To qualify for membership in NYHIMA you must first be a member of....

11/18/2020

Today is Patient ID Day!

Act Now! Please reach out to your U.S. Senators today as they work to pass the Fiscal Year 2021 budget bills that still include a ban that stifles innovation around patient identification!

Simply click on this link and complete the form: https://bit.ly/3fakK4i

Thank you for helping advocate on Patient ID Day!

11/17/2020

Join the NYHIMA team! The 2020-21 Board of Directors is off to a great start but NYHIMA is in need of some good recruits to volunteer to run for elected office in 2021-22. Your Nominating Committee, which consists of all our local association leaders, asks you to nominate fellow members and/or yourself for leadership positions.

Applications are due in the Central Office by 5:00 pm on Friday, November 20, 2020. https://bit.ly/3f9SnU4

11/16/2020

We are kicking off NYHIMA Committees for 2020-21 so if you would like to get involved or learn more about the committees please email the NYHIMA Central Office at [email protected]

11/13/2020

Thank you to all that attended Tuesday's webinar, 'The Cures Act: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know About Information Blocking.' We hope you enjoyed the program!

11/11/2020

On this Veterans Day, we honor all the men and women who have served our country. We are deeply grateful for your courage and thank you for your service.

11/10/2020

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AHIMA News: What is AHIMA's Professional Enhancement Campaign? Over the next few weeks, we are going to introduce you to AHIMA’s Professional Enhancement Campaign also known as the PEC. https://bit.ly/2T5XH0r

11/09/2020

Membership

Interested in becoming a member? Know of a potential member? Need to renew your membership? If you can answer, "yes" to any of these questions, visit: https://www.nyhima.org/join-renew-ql

The New York Health Information Association (NYHIMA) is a Component State Association (CSA) of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Membership to NYHIMA is contingent upon your membership status with AHIMA. To qualify for membership in NYHIMA you must first be a member of....

11/06/2020

We are kicking off NYHIMA Committees for 2020-21 so if you would like to get involved or learn more about the committees please email the NYHIMA Central Office at [email protected]

11/05/2020

Make sure to register for the upcoming November 10th webinar, The Cures Act: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know About Information Blocking. To learn more and/or register, visit: https://bit.ly/3kFNion

11/02/2020

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AHIMA News: What is AHIMA's Professional Enhancement Campaign? Over the next few weeks, we are going to introduce you to AHIMA’s Professional Enhancement Campaign also known as the PEC. It was unveiled at the AHIMA’s Leadership Conference and President-elect Stephanie Donovan introduced it in the Leadership

10/31/2020

Don't forget to turn back your clocks tonight! And make sure to enjoy that extra hour of sleep!

10/31/2020

Happy Halloween from your friends at NYHIMA!

10/29/2020

Make sure to register for the upcoming November 10th webinar, The Cures Act: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know About Information Blocking. To learn more and/or register, visit: https://bit.ly/3kFNion

10/28/2020

We are kicking off NYHIMA Committees for 2020-21 so if you would like to get involved or learn more about the committees please email the NYHIMA Central Office at [email protected] Committee opportunities include 2021 Annual Conference (TZHIMA and HIMANYC are co-hosting), Advocacy Committee, Communications Committee, Education Committee, and Membership Committee.

10/27/2020

nyhima.memberclicks.net

AHIMA News: What is AHIMA's Professional Enhancement Campaign? Over the next few weeks, we are going to introduce you to AHIMA’s Professional Enhancement Campaign also known as the PEC. It was unveiled at the AHIMA’s Leadership Conference and President-elect Stephanie Donovan introduced it in the Leadership Conference recap. https://bit.ly/2T5XH0r

10/26/2020

The clock is ticking. The much talked about and much debated regulatory push towards greater healthcare interoperability is getting ready to launch. https://bit.ly/3kd73mX

10/23/2020

Registration will be opening soon for our next webinar on the The Cures Act: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know About Information Blocking, taking place on Tuesday, November 10th at 2pm. Look for an email next week with registration information!

10/22/2020

November 2 is compliance day for the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) final rules on interoperability and information blocking. https://bit.ly/31iW18c

10/21/2020

Membership

Interested in becoming a member? Know of a potential member? Need to renew your membership? If you can answer, "yes" to any of these questions, visit: https://www.nyhima.org/join-renew-ql

The New York Health Information Association (NYHIMA) is a Component State Association (CSA) of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Membership to NYHIMA is contingent upon your membership status with AHIMA. To qualify for membership in NYHIMA you must first be a member of....

10/19/2020

New York Health Information Management Association

Did you know NYHIMA has a Job Board, a benefit for NYHIMA and AHIMA members? The Job Board helps job seekers find jobs and employers find staff in the health information management field. https://nyhima.mcjobboard.net/jobs

New York Health Information Management Association

10/16/2020

How to Improve Patient Experience in the ROI Process | Journal Of AHIMA

Patients deserve respectful and trustworthy customer service to ensure the best possible patient experience. Especially during this time of unprecedented crisis and uncertainty, empathy at every level of patient interaction is critical.

Release of information is complicated. The utmost goal is to meet the patient's needs, but the ROI specialist must consider HIPAA compliance and other applicable rules and regulations with regard