"Bring It On—MTs Welcome Documentation Roles"

The latest issue of For The Record features an article written by AHDI President Jill Devrick called "Bring It On--MTs Welcome New Documentation Roles." The article features medical transcriptionists who share their experience in transitioning to new documentation roles. Provider organizations are realizing that MTs are a natural fit for EHR documentation roles and that MTs play a significant role in finding and addressing documentation issues that can impact patient safety and compliance.

Devrick notes, "HDSs who have confronted the uncertainty of moving outside of their comfort zones overwhelmingly are positive about their experiences." Read the full article here.

10 Roles for Healthcare Documentation Specialists

AHDI has published a flyer featuring 10 roles that healthcare documentation specialists are qualified to perform in the EHR. The flyer includes a section presenting the value proposition of the workforce and briefly summarizes the Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist (CHDS) body of knowledge to give employers a quick snapshot of the breadth of knowledge a CHDS brings to the table.

AHDI began circulating this material at HIMSS14, and we will continue to reach out to employers to share it. We encourage you to download the flyer to use as a tool to position yourself and your talent in the ever-changing healthcare marketplace and circulate it to your professional network.

Related Article: Don't miss "Bring It On - MTs Welcome New Documentation Roles," by AHDI President Jill Devrick in the latest issue of For The Record. The article features medical transcriptionists who share their experience in transitioning to new documentation roles.