2015 AHDI Integrity Awards— Nominations are 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.

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.

2014 AHDI Integrity Awards Nominations—Last Chance!

Every one of us knows someone who has made a professional impact over the last year. Be a proactive colleague and take the time to nominate that person or organization for one of the AHDI Integrity Awards. 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. Take the time to nominate today.

• 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 Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Nominees will be notified of nomination after committee vote and winners will be announced at the Integrity Awards session at the 36th AHDI Healthcare Documentation Integrity Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visit the AHDI Integrity Awards page for more information.

Know Someone Deserving of a Nomination? Don’t Delay!

With the demands and challenges facing our sector, we hear so much about recognition of our workforce and the need to acknowledge the outstanding work being done by so many across the industry and within the association. 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. Do you know a CMT or CHDS who has a passion for credentialing and helping others get credentialed? What about an MT educator who really made a difference to you as a student? Do you belong to an AHDI component that has done something innovative and engaging this year? Is your employer creating a corporate culture that has inspired you to excel? Every one of us knows someone who has made a professional impact over the last year. Be a proactive colleague. Take the time to nominate that person or organization for one of these awards:

• 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 Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Nominees will be notified of nomination after committee vote and winners will be announced at the Integrity Awards session at the 36th AHDI Healthcare Documentation Integrity Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visit the AHDI Integrity Awards page for more information.

2014 AHDI Integrity Awards— Nominations Close April 30, 2014

With the demands and challenges facing our sector, we hear so much about recognition of our workforce and the need to acknowledge the outstanding work being done by so many across the industry and within the association. 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. Do you know a CMT or CHDS who has a passion for credentialing and helping others get credentialed? What about an MT educator who really made a difference to you as a student? Do you belong to an AHDI component that has done something innovative and engaging this year? Is your employer creating a corporate culture that has inspired you to excel? Every one of us knows someone who has made a professional impact over the last year. Be a proactive colleague. Take the time to nominate that person or organization for one of these awards:

• 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 Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Nominees will be notified of nomination after committee vote and winners will be announced at the Integrity Awards session at the 36th AHDI Healthcare Documentation Integrity Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visit the AHDI Integrity Awards page for more information.

2013 Integrity Award Nominees Announced

Congratulations to the following individuals and companies who were nominated by their peers or employees, or who submitted an essay, as is the case in the Rising Star award. Winners will be announced at the 2013 Integrity Awards Presentation at the Annual Convention & Exposition in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
Diane M. Gilmore, CMT, AHDI-F
Michelle Marino, CMT

EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
Amphion Medical Solutions, LLC
Shumaker Transcription Service

EXCELLENCE IN CREDENTIALING
Marcia Gordon, CMT
Tracey Walter, RMT

INNOVATION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
EMDAT, Inc.
New England Medical Transcription

MEMBERSHIP IMPACT
AHDI West Regional
Mid-Michigan Chapter

MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Sandy Shumaker, CMT, AHDI-F (Component affiliation: AHDI West Regional)

RISING STAR
Colleen Barnes—Attending CanScribe Career College
Katrina Watkins—Attending Medline School of Medical Transcription

An Integrity Award on Your Shelf

One of the most powerful ways to enhance a professional portfolio or the marketability of a business, technology company, or educational institution is by earning coveted designations and acknowledgments from industry organizations and peers. An award-winning educator lends credibility and prestige to your educational program; an award-winning CMT adds value to your management team; an award-winning technology solution brings visibility to innovative ideas and strategies for industry growth. Do you work with an MT employee, educator, or student who excels above their peers? Do you know someone whose innovative ideas or technological solutions have added resource value to the industry? Don’t Hesitate! Nominate!

• Hall of Fame Award
• Employer of the Year Award
• Membership Impact Award
• Rising Star Award—Essay topic: Why Get Involved?
• Excellence in Credentialing Award
• Innovation through Technology Award
• Educator of the Year Award
• Advocate of the Year Award

Award nomination deadline is April 30, 2013. Visit the Integrity Awards web page for complete details and specific nomination forms.

AHDI Integrity Awards Nominations—Deadline April 30, 2013

Don't miss the opportunity to nominate an individual or company that has made an impact on the healthcare documentation sector over the previous year. Every one of us knows someone who has made a professional impact and now is the time to nominate them for an AHDI Integrity Award. Be a proactive colleague and nominate that person or organization for one of these awards:

• Hall of Fame Award
• Employer of the Year Award
• Membership Impact Award
• Rising Star Award—Essay topic: Why Get Involved?
• Excellence in Credentialing Award
• Innovation through Technology Award
• Educator of the Year Award
• Advocate of the Year Award

Award nomination deadline is April 30, 2013. Visit the Integrity Awards web page for complete details and specific nomination forms.

Integrity Awards Nominations Needed!

Each year we recognize very deserving folks with awards presented at our Annual Convention & Exposition (ACE). Candidates for these awards are nominated by members at large. We know there are many special people in our organization, but so far we have received very few nominations—and the deadline is less than two weeks away! Don't miss this opportunity to nominate an individual or company that has made an impact on the healthcare documentation sector over the previous year. Every one of us knows someone who has made a professional impact over the last year. Be a proactive colleague. Take the time to nominate that person or organization for one of these awards:

• 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

Award nomination deadline is April 30, 2012. Visit the Integrity Awards web page for complete details and specific nomination forms.

2012 AHDI Integrity Awards - Nominations Close April 30, 2012

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. Do you know a CMT who has a passion for credentialing and helping others get credentialed? What about an MT educator who really made a difference to you as a student? Do you belong to an AHDI component that has done something innovative and engaging this year? Is your employer creating a corporate culture that has inspired you to excel? Every one of us knows someone who has made a professional impact over the last year. Be a proactive colleague. Take the time to nominate that person or organization for one of these awards:

• 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 Friday, April 30, 2012. Nominees will be notified of nomination after committee vote and winners will be announced at the Integrity Awards Luncheon at AHDI Annual Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, IN. Visit the AHDI Integrity Awards page for more information

2011 AHDI Award Nominees

The Association is proud to promote and honor those who have supported the professional practice standards and goals that AHDI has developed for advancing the profession and positioning this sector for continued relevance in the future of healthcare delivery. The following individuals and organizations have been nominated for an AHDI Integrity Award. Visit our awards page to view all nominees and the criteria for each award. We congratulate all the nominees. Winners will be announced at our Awards ceremony at our 33rd Annual Convention & Expo in Phoenix, Arizona.

Educator of the Year

• Brenda Dorsett, CMT, of Lake Havasu City, AZ
• Diana Gish, CMT, AHDI-F, of Holbrook, AZ
• Patricia Stettler, CMT, AHDI-F, Kirkland, WA

Employer of the Year

• Shumaker Transcription Service of Glendora, CA
• Spectrum Health of Grand Rapids, MI

Advocate of the Year

• Sheryl Williams, CMT, AHDI-F, of Welch, MN

Excellence in Credentialing

• Carrie McComb, CMT, AHDI-F, of Auburn, WA
• Maggie Thebeault, CMT, AHDI-F, of Lake Havasu City, AZ

Innovation Through Technology

• Christine Tyrrell, Tyrrell Software, of Binghamton, NY
• M-TEC, Inc., of Fairlawn, OH

Membership Impact Award

• Capital Chapter of Austin, TX
• AHDI West Regional
• Central Florida Chapter of Orlando, FL

Hall of Fame – Member of the Year Award

• Kathy Muelker, CMT, of Pflugerville, TX
• Patty Barrett, CMT, AHDI-F, of Pittsburgh, PA

Rising Star Award

• Susan Rovito of Palo Cedro, CA
• Tricia Smith of Fort Riley, KS
• Dorothea Penn of Conyers, GA

2011 AHDI Integrity Awards - Nominations Open!

In support of AHDI’s professional programs, standards, and best practices, the Association conducts its annual awards program to acknowledge the significant contributions of its members and other individuals and organizations that have made an impact on the healthcare documentation sector over the previous year. The Association is proud to honor those who have supported the professional practice standards and goals that promote documentation integrity for our sector. The following award categories address the areas of contribution that best align with AHDI’s strategic plan, goals, and objectives as an organization, and we are excited to announce that 2011 nominations are now open for these categories:

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

Nominations should be submitted electronically and are due no later than Friday, April 29. Nominees will be notified of nomination after committee vote and winners will be announced at the Integrity Awards Luncheon on Sunday, August 21, at the AHDI Annual Convention & Exposition (ACE) in Phoenix, Arizona. Visit the AHDI Integrity Awards page for more information.

Integrity Awards Nominees Announced

Congratulations to all of this year’s nominees:

Educator of the Year:
Kim Buchanan, CMT, AHDI-F

Employer of the Year:
Amphion Medical Solutions
Shumaker Transcription
Webmedx, Inc.

Excellence in Credentialing:
Cora Clement, CMT

Member of the Year:
Kathy Dominguez, CMT, AHDI-F
Gayle Faggetti, CMT, AHDI-F
Lisa Farragut
Amy Harper, CMT
Norma Lopresti, CMT, AHDI-F
April Martin, RHIA, CMT, AHDI-F
Lynne Sicignano

Innovation Through Technology:
Collaboration by Sarah Steffes of TRS Institute
and Melissa Longfellow of 3M

Membership Impact:
AHDI West
Capital Chapter (Austin, Texas)

Rising Star Award:
Carolan Scharf
Susan Stanley
Amanda Taylor

Winners will be announced at the “No Limits” Integrity Awards Brunch on Saturday, August 7, 2010, at the AHDI Annual Convention and Expo in Austin, Texas.

2010 AHDI Integrity Awards—Nominations Open!

In support of AHDI's professional programs, standards, and best practices, the Association conducts its annual awards program to acknowledge the significant contributions of its members and other individuals and organizations that have made an impact on the healthcare documentation sector over the previous year. The Association is proud to honor those who have supported the professional practice standards and goals that promote documentation integrity for our sector. The following award categories address the areas of contribution that best align with AHDI’s strategic plan, goals, and objectives as an organization, and we are excited to announce that 2010 nominations are now open for these categories:

Member of the Year 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 Friday, May 21, 2010. Nominees will be notified of nomination after committee vote and winners will be announced at the "No Limits" Integrity Awards Luncheon on Saturday, August 7, 2010, at the AHDI Annual Convention and Expo in Austin, Texas. Visit the AHDI Integrity Awards page for more information.

AHDI Honors High-Integrity Industry Contributors

AHDI held its first annual Integrity Awards last week at the 31st Annual Convention & Expo (ACE) in Nashville, Tennessee. The association revamped its awards program in 2009, choosing to focus on contributions made by individuals and corporations that better align with the association’s focus on integrity. Winners of this year’s awards were honored at a red carpet awards show event on Saturday night, and each truly represents the kind of innovative thinking and best practices the association hopes to showcase for the sector. Congratulations to all of the following Integrity Awards winners:

• Excellence in Credentialing Award—Tammy Moore, CMT, AHDI-F
• Advocate of the Year—Laura Bryan, CMT, AHDI-F
• Rising Star (Student Essay Contest) Award—Kim Boyce
• Innovation Through Technology Award—Scott Faulkner, InterFix
• Membership Impact Award—Pennsylvania Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity
• Employer of the Year—Amphion Medical Solutions
• Member of the Year—Dianna Hall, CMT, AHDI-F
• Lifetime Achievement Award—Bob Harvey, TRS/TRS Institute
• Distinguished Service Award—Scott Edelstein, JD, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey

AHDI Announces 2009 Integrity Awards Nominees

Congratulations to the following award nominees who exemplify AHDI's goals for high-integrity impact on the healthcare documentation industry:

ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR
Laura Bryan, CMT, AHDI-F
Kathy Muelker, CMT
Lynette Shipp, CMT, AHDI-F

EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
Amphion Medical Solutions
Transcription Relief Services (TRS)

EXCELLENCE IN CREDENTIALING
Carol Clark, CMT
Tammy Moore, CMT, AHDI-F

INNOVATION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
Laura Bryan, CMT, AHDI-F
Scott Faulkner

MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Dianna Hall, CMT, AHDI-F
Pati Howard, CMT, AHDI-F
Kathy Muelker, CMT
Jeanne Nienhuis

MEMBERSHIP IMPACT
Capital Chapter
Pennsylvania Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity
Wisconsin/Minnesota Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity

RISING STAR
Kim Boyce
Judi Freeman
Kristy Gower
Allison Jaeger
Susan Keane-Ruth

Winners will be announced live at the Integrity Awards Red Carpet Event at ACE 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee (August 2, 2009).