Upcoming Events

See all available webinars here. View the AHDI Events Calendar to learn about AHDI component events and other industry-related events.

January 28
HIPAA Final Rule Boosts Patient Rights
Presenter: Brenda Hurley, CMT, AHDI-F
Time: 1 PM PT/4 PM ET
CE Credit: 1 ML

February 11
The Real Cost of Outsourcing
Presenter: Sherry Doggett
Time: 1 PM PT/4 PM ET
CE Credit: 1 PD

March 18
QA for Provider-Created Documentation in the EHR
Presenter: Sherry Doggett
Time: 1 PM PT/4 PM ET
CE Credit: 1 MTT

April 9
ICD-10—A True Future Roles Opportunity
Presenter: Ava Marie George, MBA, CHDS, AHDI-F
Time: 2 PM PT/5 PM ET
CE Credit: 1 PD

New Rule Protects Patient Privacy, Secures Health Information

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) moved forward today to strengthen the privacy and security protections for health information established under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

The final omnibus rule greatly enhances a patient’s privacy protections, provides individuals new rights to their health information, and strengthens the government’s ability to enforce the law.

"Much has changed in health care since HIPAA was enacted over fifteen years ago," said HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. "The new rule will help protect patient privacy and safeguard patients' health information in an ever expanding digital age." Source: HHS.gov

What's on Your Mind?

A month ago we invited members to ask questions and receive personal answers from directors at large, staff, or other leaders. We received almost 30 questions ranging from district location assignments to our partnership with CDIA. The most popular questions centered around substandard pay/decrease in hours, overseas transcription (including outsourcing and HIPAA requirements), certification (both RMT and CMT), how to effectively participate in AHDI and MT growth, and getting a job in the industry. Every question submitted has been answered, and we invite further conversations using the What’s on Your Mind contact form.

We sponsored a series of open letters this year, tackling many of these same issues in a broader arena and invite you to read these association position pieces at your leisure. Those open letters were followed at the time of publication with discussions on the AHDI Lounge, another forum where we encourage discussion, questions, and opinions. AHDI is also on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter—surely representing opportunities to fit any agenda. Want to talk? Let us know!