Join the Credentialing Cup Today!

AHDI is proud to announce the 2015 Credentialing Cup. Get 4 or more people together and register for any of the credentialing exams (RHDS, CHDS, or CQE) and you can participate! Teams of 4 or more who study together and apply to take the exams together qualify for waived eligibility fees, Practice Exam discounts, complimentary lapel pins for all who successfully pass the exam. Enter your team into the Credentialing Cup and your team could win the Grand Prize of 6 free webinars* for each winning team member--a great way to start earning your CECs after you pass your exams.

Full details about the Credentialing Cup, including study group resources, are available on the Credentialing Cup web page.

2015 AHDI Integrity Awards — Nominations are Now Open!

AHDI's Integrity Awards program is designed to shine a spotlight on those individuals, organizations, and volunteer groups who are truly making a difference in our industry. Not only does this recognition program impact the individuals who are nominated and chosen for these awards, but it generates visibility around best practices and drives recognition of our industry in a public way.

Every one of us knows someone who has made a professional impact over the last year. Take a few minutes to nominate and shine the spotlight on our industry "super heroes"—Guardians of Healthcare Record Integrity—in the following categories:

• Hall of Fame Award
• Employer of the Year Award
• Membership Impact Award
• Rising Star Award
• Excellence in Credentialing Award
• Innovation through Technology Award
• Educator of the Year Award
• Advocate of the Year Award

Nominations should be submitted electronically and are due no later than Thursday, April 30, 2015. Nominees will be notified of nomination once the committee finalizes the ballot. Voting members will select the winners which will be announced at the Integrity Awards session at the 37th AHDI Healthcare Documentation Integrity Conference in Alexandria, Virginia. Visit the AHDI Integrity Awards page for more information.

AHDI National Leadership Board Call for Candidates

There are 3 open positions on the National Leadership Board for terms starting September 1, 2015. The deadline to request a candidacy packet is Monday, March 30, and completed packets must be turned in by Monday, April 6. If you are considering a position but still unsure, request a packet now with no obligation and the Nominating Committee would be happy to help answer any questions you may have.

2015 ELECTION OPEN POSITIONS: Three (3) at-large directors for a term of 9/1/15-8/31/18 (no district director positions open this election)

If you know someone that would be a strong leader, email their name to wcarriegan@ahdionline.org and the Nominating Committee will reach out to them.

For more information about the qualifications and role of these positions, please contact Wendy Carriegan at wcarriegan@ahdionline.org or read more on the AHDI website.

Dr. Leana Wen to Keynote at AHDI’s Annual Conference

It's never too early to start making your plans to attend AHDI's Healthcare Documentation Integrity Conference. This year's conference will be held August 7-8, 2015, a stone's throw from our Nation's Capitol in Alexandria, Virginia. Registration and housing are now open—navigate to www.ahdionline.org/ACE to start making your plans to attend.

We’re delighted to announce Leana S. Wen, MD, MSc, FAAEM, will present the keynote address on Saturday, August 8. You may recognize Dr. Wen from her frequent appearances and interviews on national media outlets such as ABC, CBS, CNN, The New York Times, and The Washington Post.

Dr. Wen is an emergency physician, patient advocate, and public health leader. She serves as the Health Commissioner for Baltimore City, where she oversees a department of over 1,100 employees with wide-ranging responsibilities that include management of acute communicable diseases, animal control, chronic disease prevention, emergency preparedness, food service inspections, HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STD), maternal-child health, school health, senior services, and youth violence issues.

The author of the critically-acclaimed book When Doctors Don’t Listen: How to Avoid Misdiagnoses and Unnecessary Tests, Dr. Wen has given four popular TED and TEDMED talks on patient-centered care, public health leadership, and healthcare reform. Follow @DrLeanaWen.

Register for AHDI’s 2015 Healthcare Documentation Integrity Conference at www.ahdionline.org/ACE.

SR Errors—Funny...or Fatal?

Less than 2 weeks after launching, AHDI’s new Facebook group called "SR Errors — Funny…or Fatal?" already has nearly 500 participants and dozens of examples of “speech wrecks” posted. We created this group for healthcare documentation specialists to share the speech recognition errors they encounter—sometimes hysterically funny, while others potentially fatal.

Join us in sharing the "speech wrecks" that you've uncovered to build greater awareness among patients on the importance of having a highly trained, knowledge workforce reviewing their health records for accuracy and completeness.

Join the SR Errors—Funny....or Fatal? Facebook page today!

Sign Up for Courses and Webinars in February!

Continuing education is important for professional growth. AHDI offers a variety of options to fit everyone's schedule. View the AHDI Events Calendar to learn about AHDI component events and other industry-related events.

AHDI Events Calendar

Feb. 25	How to Effectively Sell Your Ideas to Senior Healthcare Management (webinar) (1 PD)
Mar. 1	Mastering the EHR Course (1 ML and 9 TW)
Mar. 1	RHDS Study Group Course
Mar. 1	CHDS Study Group Course
Mar. 1	CHDS Bridge Course(4 CM, 4 TW, 1 MTT, 1 PD)
Mar. 1	RHDS Recredentialing Course

Credentialing Cup: Grab Your Buddies and Get Credentialed!

AHDI is proud to announce the 2015 Credentialing Cup. Get 4 or more people together and register for any of the credentialing exams (RHDS, CHDS, or CQE) and you can participate! Teams of 4 or more who study together and apply to take the exams together qualify for waived eligibility fees, Practice Exam discounts, complimentary lapel pins for all who successfully pass the exam.

Enter your team into the Credentialing Cup and your team could win the Grand Prize of 6 free webinars for each winning team member—a great way to start earning CECs after you pass your exam.

Full details about the Credentialing Cup, including study group resources, are available on the Credentialing Cup web page.

February Featured Webinar: How to Effectively Sell Your Ideas to Senior Healthcare Management

Presenter: Sherry Doggett
February 25, 2015, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PT/4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET
CE Credits: 1 PD

Are you a manager or supervisor who has a really great idea but are unsure of how to “sell” the idea to the senior management of your organization or MTSO? Are you looking to grow your skills and become a more valuable member of the team?

Past President Sherry Doggett has more than 18 years’ experience in her former role as Director of Corporate Transcription Services at UC Health in presenting her ideas to senior leadership and getting those ideas implemented within her department. In this session, Sherry will not only provide tips on how to “sell” your ideas but also teach how to formulate an idea, test an idea, and formally present it to administrative personnel.

Whether you’re looking for buy-in from your organization’s leaders to promote credentialing in the workplace and hire credentialed workers; have an idea for how the organization can grow, save money, or run more efficiently; or have another type of opportunity to pitch, this informative session will provide solid take-aways to assist in articulating ideas, spark imagination, and get results.

Not able to attend live? You may still purchase and register for this webinar; the webinar recording will automatically be emailed 24 hours after the event ends.

AHDI Conference Call for Abstracts - Deadline Extended to February 20

We are pleased to invite dynamic industry experts, educators, practitioners, and authors to submit a Call for Abstracts form if they wish to present at the AHDI Healthcare Documentation Integrity Conference taking place August 7-8, 2015, in Alexandria, Virginia.

The Friday program, being held in collaboration with AHIMA's CDI Summit, will focus on quality assurance and data integrity. On Saturday, there will be two tracks with one focused on industry trends, technology, and the future outlook in healthcare documentation. The second track will be centered around skill-building topics in clinical medicine, professional development, and medicolegal issues.

Upon submission of a Call for Abstracts form, the Program Committee will review the submitted form and if they feel the presentation outlined in said form is a fit for the program, they will contact the presenter/applicant immediately. The deadline for submissions is February 20, 2015.

Sale on 2014 Conference Session Recordings

AHDI’s 2014 Healthcare Documentation Integrity Conference featured three days of continuing education sessions taught by leading experts in clinical medicine, industry and technology trends, healthcare documentation, and workforce development. For the month of February, the session recordings are on sale saving you 10%!

The recordings are digital downloads so you can watch at your convenience on your computer or mobile device. Your recordings will be available for viewing within four (4) hours of your online purchase.

Click the buttons below for complete details! The product pricing has been adjusted in our online store to reflect the discount.

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Special Interest Alliances

AHDI Alliances are virtual special interest groups that have been formed for members to exchange information, network, and to address the common needs and interests of the group. Participation in our Alliances is included in your membership so don’t delay in signing up for one or more!

• Advocacy Alliance
• Business Alliance
• Educators Alliance
• Managers/Supervisors Alliance
• New Professionals Alliance
• Visually Impaired Transcriptionist Alliance

Upcoming Webinar in February

Webinars are a great way to continue your education from the comfort of your home or workplace office. AHDI offers a variety of topics from month to month, so check our schedule of events often. See all available webinars here.

View the AHDI Events Calendar to learn about AHDI component events and other industry-related events.

February 25
How to Effectively Sell Your Ideas to Senior Healthcare Management
Presenter: Sherry Doggett
Time: 1 PM PDT/4 PM EDT
CE Credit: 1 PD

AHDI Conference: 2015 Call for Presentations

We are pleased to invite dynamic industry experts, educators, practitioners, and authors to submit a Call for Abstracts form if they wish to present at the AHDI Healthcare Documentation Integrity Conference taking place August 7-8, 2015, in Alexandria, Virginia.

The Friday program, being held in collaboration with AHIMA's CDI Summit, will focus on quality assurance and data integrity. On Saturday, there will be two tracks with one focused on industry trends, technology, and the future outlook in healthcare documentation. The second track will be centered around skill-building topics in clinical medicine, professional development, and medicolegal issues.

Upon submission of a Call for Abstracts form, the Program Committee will review the submitted form and if they feel the presentation outlined in said form is a fit for the program, they will contact the presenter/applicant immediately. The deadline for submissions is February 9, 2015.