In the coming months, there are numerous educational courses, online webinars, and onsite events scheduled. Check out these exciting activities and sign up today!
Mar. 1
Mastering the EHR Course (1 ML and 9 TW)
Mar. 1
Mar. 1
Mar. 1
CHDS Bridge Course (4 CM, 4 TW, 1 MTT, 1 PD)
Mar. 1
Mar. 5
Get a "Clue"—You are Dr. Watson (1 MTT)
Mar. 18
Apr. 9
Jul. 23-26, 2014
View the AHDI Events Calendar to learn about AHDI component events and other industry-related events.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Preapproval of CECs Program
Beginning February 25, 2014, AHDI and the Credentialing Commission for Healthcare Documentation (CCHD) will be releasing a revised program for the preapproval of credit-worthy educational activities. The updated "Preapproval Program for CEC Activities" will offer content providers a special logo indicating their content has been preapproved and list the preapproved activities on a downloadable guide marketed and distributed to CMTs and CHDSs. An administrative fee will go into effect with the revised program, with fees ranging from $25 to $75. Preapproval will remain free of charge for AHDI components and state/regional associations. Watch the AHDI website for complete information in the coming weeks.
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Continue Your Education With These Great Options!
Don't miss the collection of great webinars currently available in the AHDI Online Learning Library*! Step into our virtual vault of continuing education and choose from these great titles in the Online Learning Library:
- Power Point Basics I and II (3 TW)
- Cataract Surgery and Sight Restoration for the Blind (1 CM)
- Information Transparency (1 ML)
- Harnessing the Power of Twitter (1PD)
- You’re Welcome! No, that's My Welcome! Fun with Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar (1 MTT)
- Life in a Level 1 Trauma Center: Case Studies (1 CM)
- Job Search Skills in the New EHR World (1 PD)
- Research Skills 2.0 for the MT (1 MTT)
- Let's Chat About Medicolegal Terms: It's More than HIPAA (1 ML)
*The AHDI Online Learning Library is a benefit of Individual Professional membership. You can access the AHDI Online Learning Library by logging in to www.ahdionline.org and going to Member Center > My Benefits > AHDI Online Learning Library.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Looking for CECs?
AHDI has three bundles to help you quickly earn continuing education credits. Each bundle includes 2 articles, 2 quizzes, and 1 crossword puzzle, earning you a total of 3 CECs per bundle! Upon purchase, you will have immediate access to download the bundle.
Purchase the TW CEC Bundle
Purchase the MTT CEC Bundle
Purchase the ML CEC Bundle
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Did You Know?
Professional members have access to CEC Pre-Approved Quizzes! CMTs take advantage of this member benefit by logging on to your membership account then go to Member Center > My benefits then click on Online CECs.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Free Medicolegal CEC
CMTs, we know those ML CECs are sometimes elusive, so we are making this crossword puzzle available as a bonus credit offering for free! To access this puzzle, log into the AHDI website and click on the CMT Only area under the Certification tab. Then click Medicolegal Crossword Puzzle in the "Bonus Continuing Education Opportunities" box on the right.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Looking for CECs?
AHDI has three bundles to help you quickly earn continuing education credits. Each bundle includes 2 articles, 2 quizzes, and 1 crossword puzzle, earning you a total of 3 CECs per bundle! Upon purchase, you will have immediate access to download the bundle.
Purchase the TW CEC Bundle
Purchase the MTT CEC Bundle
Purchase the ML CEC Bundle
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
November Deal of the Month
'Tis the season to take an online continuing education course. Whether it is a prep course or a continuing education course, we have deals for you! We're also continuing the amazing deal of $100 off the Speech Recognition Course beginning in December. Register for the following courses by November 25th to receive these significant discounts:
Specialty Courses—$15 off
($50 Eligible Member / $70 List Price)
Specialty courses such as Cardiology, Radiology, Psychiatry, English Essentials, Dermatology, Pathology, and more are available at discounted prices! View detailed information about the continuing education online courses, the specialties offered, and the system requirements. Each course runs for one full month.
CMT Prep Assessment—$25 off
($75 Eligible Member / $100 List Price)
This course is designed to assist transcriptionists in evaluating their readiness to take the Certified Medical Transcriptionist exam. This course runs for one full month.
RMT Prep Assessment—$15 off
($60 Eligible Member / $85 List Price)
This course is designed to assist transcriptionists in evaluating their readiness to take the Registered Medical Transcriptionist exam. This course runs for one full month.
Acute Care Module—$45 off
($250 Eligible Member / $305 List Price)
The course covers basic acute care documentation to include discharge summaries, history and physicals, consults, emergency department notes, and operative notes. Each specialty covers basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, pharmacology, laboratories, operative procedures, and specialty specific transcription. This course runs for three full months.
Speech Recognition Technology—$100 off
($295 Eligible Member / $350 List Price)
This course is a 100% online, self-study SRT course designed to be completed at the student’s individual pace within an approximate 8- to 12-week timeframe. It offers the student the opportunity for ample hands-on practice on 3M’s ChartScript.com platform using speech-recognized drafts from authentic physician dictation.
These discounted prices are effective November 1 – November 25, 2011, and apply to the courses above taking place in December 2011.
Monday, October 10, 2011
New Webinar Series at Great Rates! Sign Up Today!
AHDI's newest webinar series, Looking Forward, is "poking the box" and breaking away from traditional topics and pricing. This webinar series challenges you to determine future roles in the profession where you can apply your knowledge and gives you the opportunity to do it affordably.
Organized and moderated by past president Kathy Nicholls, CMT, AHDI-F, these webinars focus on important issues facing transcriptionists today, including the importance of risk-taking, efficiency tools, successful job search skills, and HIPAA requirements. Sign up today for one or all of these great educational opportunities! Please note that registration closes the business day before each webinar.
Friday, September 23, 2011
New Webinar Series: "Looking Forward: The Future of Healthcare Documentation"
AHDI's newest webinar series, "Looking Forward: The Future of Healthcare Documentation," features a lineup of volunteer speakers from all facets of the medical transcription industry. Organized and moderated by past president Kathy Nicholls, CMT, AHDI-F, these webinars focus on important issues facing transcriptionists today, including the importance of risk-tasking, efficiency tools, successful job search skills, and HIPAA requirements. Kathy's message to all MTs is this: "Our profession is undergoing radical changes and it's critical for us to figure out future roles where we can apply our knowledge. To do that, we have to poke the box and take action. Join me for this first session where we'll talk just about that!"
Kathy has challenged us to "Poke the Box" and lower the price on this webinar series! She will kick off the series with a complimentary session next week, with additional webinars schedule through the end of the year for only $10 each. These webinars cover all continuing education categories!
AHDI is committed to offering you quality information and education you're looking for at an affordable price. Sign up today for one or all of these great educational opportunities! Please note that registration closes the business day before each webinar.
Starting Projects, Making a Ruckus, and Taking More Risks - Register Now (this webinar is complimentary)
September 27, 2011
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
CEC: 1 PD
Presenter:
Kathy Nicholls, CMT, AHDI-F
"What would our world look like if more people started projects, made a ruckus, and took more risks" - Seth Godin
That quote is the intro to Seth Godin's book "Poke the Box." What an appropriate question for the profession of medical transcription today! With this, we'll spend some time poking the box, talking about how that might look, and challenging you to make a ruckus and take more risks.
Boosting Your Paycheck with Expanders! - Register Now
October 6, 2011
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time
CEC: 1 TW or 1 MTT
Presenter:
Laura Bryan, CMT, AHDI-F
This webinar will introduce methods for creating text expansion shortcuts. It will cover systematic approaches to creating shortcuts to help with recall and also for the most efficient use of shortcuts by keeping your fingers close to the home keys. Both transcriptionists and SRT editors will learn clever ways to increase their productivity. These ideas and techniques are applicable to any brand of text expansion software.
Job Search Skills is the New EHR World - Register Now
October 18, 2011
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time
CEC: 1 PD
Presenter:
Kathy Nicholls, CMT, AHDI-F
There are many more resources today than in the past for job searches, and the new world of the EHR gives MTs additional opportunities. In this webinar, we will talk about creating that perfect resume, using social networking to your advantage, as well as professional safety in social networking. Learn how to seek out those emerging roles in the EHR and find things that might fit your skills.
Research Skills 2.0 for the MT - Register Now
November 4, 2011
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time
CEC: 1 MTT
Presenter:
Cheryl Blake, CMT
Great research skills are a big part of being a good MT. The options for researching things today are greater than ever before. Join us to discover how to develop your research skills 2.0 with the technology we have available to us!
What's New with HIPAA? - Register Now
November 16, 2011
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time
CEC: 1.5 ML
Presenter:
Brenda Hurley, CMT, AHDI-F
This presentation will cover new HIPAA changes and will clarify some of the existing requirements. The material covered will include the proposed rule for the Accounting of Disclosures and its Access Reports, the importance of the Designated Record Set and what it is, Data Breaches and the Risk of Harm related to breach notification requirements, the newly announced HIPAA audits and important tips for preparing for those audits, as well as data security questions that all Business Associates need to be able to answer. No matter your role in healthcare documentation, there will be something for everyone in this packed presentation!
Dreaming of a Good Night's Sleep: Parasomnias and Other Sleep Disorders - Register Now
December 1, 2011
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time
CEC: 1 CM
Presenter:
Deborah Nolan, CMT
Sleep apnea, night terrors, hypnagogic hallucinations, or plain old insomnia? Sleep disorders can lead to all sorts of physiological and psychological sequelae. In this hour, we'll discuss sleep disorders, why and how they occur, and how we can improve our sleep hygiene.
Let's Chat About Medicolegal Terms: It's More Than HIPAA - Register Now
December 15, 2011
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time
CEC: 1 ML
Presenter:
Kim Buchanan, CMT, AHDI-F
This webinar will cover the laws that apply specifically to healthcare personnel, the concepts of breach of contract, tort, standard of care, the doctrine of informed consent, the 4 D's of negligence, and more.
Did you read this email all the way to the end? Here is a surprise. At the end of each webinar you will be prompted to enter the name of your component association – that is your local chapter, state/regional association, or web-based association. The AHDI component with the most participants for the entire webinar series will win a $25 gift certificate to use on any AHDI purchase!
Friday, September 16, 2011
Over 30 CECs for Less Than $9 Each!
Session Highlights:
Shed or You're Dead: How to Stay Alive and Thrive in the Midst of Healthcare Change – Kathy Dempsy, RN, MED, CSP (1.5 PD)
Ethical Considerations in Health Information and Transcription – April Martin, CMT, AHDI-F (1 ML)
New Research Milestones and Treatments of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis – David Saperstein, MD (1 CM)
Speech Recognition and Medical Transcription Throw Away Everything You Thought You Knew – Lynn Kosegi, PMP (1 TW)
What Every MT Should Know About Privacy and Security Rules and Regulations – Barbara Perrett, RHIA, CCS, CHP, CHC (1 ML)
Post-production editing is in progress, and we anticipate the availability of this DVD by the end of September. Stay tuned to AHDI communications for further information!
Monday, June 20, 2011
Featured Breakout Sessions at ACE 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Barbara Perrett, RHIA, CCS, CHP, CHC
This session will update your knowledge of the privacy rule and the HITECH Act’s more stringent requirements for enforcement. You will gain the knowledge to be prepared to meet privacy rule requirements. Government regulations often seem like an alphabet soup: HIPAA, PHI, TPO, NPI, BAA, HITECH. What are the distinctions between Privacy/Confidentiality; Passwords/Encryption; Breach/HIPAA violation; Business Associate/Business Associate Agreement? Can you define these terms? Should you care about them? Do you know how or if they impact you? Do you need a BAA? What are the penalties? What is included in the HIPAA Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and the additional elements in the HITECH act? Having the knowledge about privacy regulations in health care is critical with the increasing government emphasis on enforcement. Come hear the answers to these questions and more as Barbara helps you to navigate the sea of government privacy regulations and to learn how to protect yourself.
Barbara Perrett, RHIA, CCS, CHP, CHC, is a corporate ethics & compliance consultant for University Physicians Healthcare in Tucson, Arizona. She has previous compliance experience with University Medical Center and was the compliance and privacy officer at Tucson Medical Center. Her credentials are in management, coding, privacy, and compliance. She has 25 years’ experience in acute care and rehabilitation hospitals in Georgia and Arizona as director of health information management. Barbara served as the regional HIM advisor for 13 rehab hospitals in the western U.S. She was also the HIM consultant for 5 renal dialysis centers in Atlanta, writing policies and procedures and monitoring compliance with documentation regulations. Barbara has been a speaker for state HIM conventions in two states, a national audio conference for HCPro, and two World Research Group seminars. Her innovative solutions to health information management issues have been published in a number of healthcare newsletters.
Emerging Therapies in the Treatment of Low Back Pain
Saturday, August 20, 2011
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Susan Sorosky, MD
The objectives of this lecture are to provide a background concerning low back pain, examine the disc as a pain generator in low back pain, review the diagnostic tools for discogenic low back pain, discuss the biomechanics and pathology of the intervertebral disc, review the current interventional treatments for discogenic low back pain including IDET and disc injection, and focus on the emerging therapies for low back pain including gene therapy and stem cell therapies.
Dr. Sorosky is a board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist with additional board certification in Pain Management. She is the co-owner with her husband, Brad Sorosky, MD, of Desert Spine and Sports Physicians located in Phoenix and Mesa, Arizona. Her practice is dedicated to the nonsurgical diagnosis and treatment of spine, sports, and musculoskeletal pain and injury. She has consistently been recognized by her peers as a "Top Doc" by the Phoenix magazine for the last five years.
Register now!
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Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Upcoming AHDI Webinars
Ensuring Compliance in the Medical Documentation Industry
Presenter: Scott Edelstein
Time: 1 PM PDT/4 PM EDT
Registration Close:June 7
CEC Given:1 ML
June 14
MT Intelligence: The Value of MTs in HIT Implementation
Presenter: Gary David, PhD
Time: 10 AM PDT/1 PM EDT
Registration Close: June 13
CEC Given: 1 TW
June 22
CMT and RMT: Steps to Credentialing
Presenter: Lea Sims
Time:1 PM PDT/4 PM EDT
Registration Close: June 21
CEC Given: n/a
July 6
Book of Style Boot Camp Series, Part 3: Specialty Standards & Technology
Presenter: Lea Sims
Time: 10 AM PDT/1 PM EDT
Registration Close: July 5
CEC Given: n/a
Monday, May 9, 2011
Upcoming AHDI Webinars
Transcription – Continued Relevance in Clinical Documentation Today
Presenter: Lynn Kosegi
Time: 10 AM PDT/1 PM EDT
Registration Close: May 16
CEC Given: 1 PD
May 18
Your Association, Your Benefits
Presenter: Miranda Chalabi
Time: 10 AM PDT/1 PM EDT
Registration Close: May 17
CEC Given: n/a
June 8
Ensuring Compliance in the Medical Documentation Industry
Presenter: Scott Edelstein
Time: 1 PM PDT/4 PM EDT
Registration Close: June 7
CEC Given: 1 ML
June 14
MT Intelligence: The Value of MTs in HIT Implementation
Presenter: Gary David, PhD
Time: 10 AM PDT/1 PM EDT
Registration Close: June 13
CEC Given: 1 TW
June 22
CMT and RMT: Steps to Credentialing - Webinar
Presenter: Lea Sims, CMT, AHDI-F
Time: 1 PM PDT/4 PM EDT
Registration Close: June 21
CEC Given: n/a
Visit AHDI Webinars for full details.
Friday, October 8, 2010
CEC Webinar Open for Registration: Keyboarding Techniques for Fast and Efficient SRT Editing
Date: October 21, 2010
Time: 11 AM PDT / 12 PM MDT / 1 PM CDT / 2 PM EDT
CEC Given: 1 TW or 1 MTT
Registration Close: October 18, 2010
This presentation will cover keyboard shortcuts in MS Word and Word-based speech recognition editing platforms. Learn little-known keystrokes and techniques that will make editing effortless and efficient, including tips on creating editing macros and remapping shortcut keys that will supercharge your keyboard. Increase productivity, efficiency, and your income with these fun, clever approaches to editing.
Laura has worked in healthcare over 20 years. She has authored Technology for the Medical Transcriptionist and the recently published MS Word for Healthcare Documentation (previously published as Stedman’s MTs Guide to MS Word). Laura is the owner of MedEDocs, a transcription software and services company, and MTWerks, a technology consulting business. She conducts on-site training and online classes specifically for MTs using MS Word and Windows with a focus on productivity with accuracy.
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Saturday, July 17, 2010
Registration Closes Tomorrow for CEC Webinar - Running Your Business by the Numbers
Presenters: John Suender & Ethan Cohen
Time: 10 AM PDT / 11 AM MDT / 12 PM CDT / 1 PM EDT
Duration: 1 Hour
Registration Close: July 18, 2010
CE Given: 1 PD
This presentation will provide general guidelines to business owners for targeting percentages for cost-of-sale line items on an income statement. Presented from the perspective of a buyer, the business owner will walk away with several practical benefits, such as (1) ideas on how to organize an income statement to help manage the business; (2) guidelines on targeting expense ranges; (3) things to think about when determining how to charge for services; and (4) identifying expenses that buyers focus on the most when valuing a business.
John is president of Suender M&A Advisors, a merger and acquisition advisory firm focused on representing sellers of medical transcription companies. John’s 20+ years of M&A experience include 13 as MedQuist’s senior vice president of mergers and acquisitions, during which time MedQuist acquired over 50 companies. John is also an experienced M&A attorney, beginning his career at one of Philadelphia's largest and most prestigious law firms. John has been involved in more than 100 transactions ranging in value from under $1 million to over $1 billion.
Ethan Cohen is a director at Suender M&A Advisors, a merger and acquisition advisory firm focused on representing sellers of medical transcription companies. Ethan has 20+ years of experience in strategic consulting, medical transcription, and teleradiology. As the chief technology officer of MedQuist, Ethan envisioned, developed, and implemented the DocQment Enterprise Platform® that MedQuist uses to run its operations. During this time, Ethan was also responsible for facilitating the integration of numerous transcription companies. More recently, Ethan was the president of SPi Healthcare, a medical transcription company with over 1,000 employees and operations in the Philippines, U.S., and India.
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Monday, July 5, 2010
Registration Extended Through Today--Industry Trends: HIT Adoption and Medical Transcription
Presenter: Jim Tate
Time: 10 AM PDT / 11 AM MDT / 12 PM CDT / 1 PM EDT
Duration: 1 Hour
Registration Close: July 5, 2010
CE Given: 1 PD
A review of current HIT industry trends affecting MTSOs and the path forward into the age of EHR incentives, Meaningful Use, and HIT adoption.
Jim Tate brings a unique combination of skills to the eHealth field. His direct experience encompasses both clinical and technological environments. Jim is an experienced project manager in the implementation of both EHR and Practice Management systems and has led numerous implementations in the United States as well as China.
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Sunday, June 27, 2010
Webinar Highlight: Industry Trends: HIT Adoption and Medical Transcription
Date: July 7, 2010
Presenter: Jim Tate
Time: 10 AM PDT / 11 AM MDT / 12 PM CDT / 1 PM EDT
Duration: 1 Hour
Registration Close: July 1, 2010
CE Given: 1 PD
A review of current HIT industry trends affecting MTSOs and the path forward into the age of EHR incentives, Meaningful Use, and HIT adoption.
Jim Tate brings a unique combination of skills to the eHealth field. His direct experience encompasses both clinical and technological environments. Jim is an experienced project manager in the implementation of both EHR and Practice Management systems and has led numerous implementations in the United States as well as China.
Register now!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Webinar Registration Closes Today for "MT Intelligence: The Value of MTs in HIT Implementations"
Presenter: Gary David, PhD
Time: 10 AM PDT / 11 AM MDT / 12 PM CDT / 1 PM EDT
Duration: 1 Hour
Registration Close: June 24, 2010
CE Given: 1 PD
With the continuing development of new medical record technologies and the constant pressures to cut costs, the question that keeps being asked is, “What is the value of medical transcription?" While it often is assumed that medical transcription can be cut without any negative impact on documentation, this premise has not been sufficiently tested. Drawing on primary research and a review of other studies regarding physician record-keeping practices, this webinar will examine what value medical transcription provides in creating quality and useful healthcare documentation. The webinar will cover the importance of perception in creating value, the area of behavioral economics, and messaging strategies for the medical transcription industry.
Gary David’s research focuses on: 1) examinations of workplace practices, 2) ethnic identity and community, and 3) intercultural communication. He has conducted research primarily in workplace settings where intercultural/intergroup interactions take place on a regular basis. Past studies include the analysis of interactions between workers and customers in Arab-owned convenience stores in Metropolitan Detroit. Present projects include examining the nature of collaborative activity in multicultural worksites, the impact of speech recognition technology and electronic medical records on healthcare, the implementation of enterprise systems on workplaces, and how co-workers build a collaborative relationship through engaging in workplace practices. He has done extensive research on Arab-American communities, identity formation, and medial portrayals. Dr. David is the Administrator of an online discussion group dedicated to Arab-American studies.
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Sunday, June 20, 2010
Running Your Business by the Numbers - CEC Webinar Open for Registration
Presenters: John Suender & Ethan Cohen
Time: 10 AM PDT / 11 AM MDT / 12 PM CDT / 1 PM EDT
Duration: 1 Hour
Registration Close: July 18, 2010
CE Given: 1 PD
This presentation will provide general guidelines to business owners for targeting percentages for cost-of-sale line items on an income statement. Presented from the perspective of a buyer, the business owner will walk away with several practical benefits, such as (1) ideas on how to organize an income statement to help manage the business; (2) guidelines on targeting expense ranges; (3) things to think about when determining how to charge for services; and (4) identifying expenses that buyers focus on the most when valuing a business.
John is president of Suender M&A Advisors, a merger and acquisition advisory firm focused on representing sellers of medical transcription companies. John’s 20+ years of M&A experience include 13 as MedQuist’s senior vice president of mergers and acquisitions, during which time MedQuist acquired over 50 companies. John is also an experienced M&A attorney, beginning his career at one of Philadelphia's largest and most prestigious law firms. John has been involved in more than 100 transactions ranging in value from under $1 million to over $1 billion.
Ethan Cohen is a director at Suender M&A Advisors, a merger and acquisition advisory firm focused on representing sellers of medical transcription companies. Ethan has 20+ years of experience in strategic consulting, medical transcription, and teleradiology. As the chief technology officer of MedQuist, Ethan envisioned, developed, and implemented the DocQment Enterprise Platform® that MedQuist uses to run its operations. During this time, Ethan was also responsible for facilitating the integration of numerous transcription companies. More recently, Ethan was the president of SPi Healthcare, a medical transcription company with over 1,000 employees and operations in the Philippines, U.S., and India.
Register Now!