Membership Heats Up As Fall Begins

October kicks off AHDI Membership Appreciation and we have a few things in our back pocket that we think our members are going to LOVE!

Members, keep your eyes on your Inboxes for a special opportunity to get involved, and watch out for our monthly e-newsletter Membership Matters this month where we will reveal NEW member benefits and features! It's just our way of saying "thank you for your support this past year!"

June Deal of the Month

Schedule Your Exam and Get Individual Professional Membership for only $99!

We want to reward you for taking the next step and scheduling your exam, with one of our best deals ever! That's right, schedule your exam through Kryterion in June and we will email you a coupon, good from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013, permitting new Individual Professional membership or Individual Professional membership renewal for only $99.

Exam must be scheduled by June 30, 2012, to be eligible. Coupon is not good prior to July 1, 2012, and expires on July 31, 2013. Membership offer is not available prior to signing up for the exam. $99 membership offer void if exam is cancelled.

Did You Know?

All membership categories receive a discount for taking the credentialing exam. If you are not credentialed this is the best time to take the first step and register for an eligibility ID.

Membership Tip of the Month

Register for the free webinar, Your Association, Your Benefits, to learn how to take advantage of your membership! Whether you are a member or contemplating membership, join us for this informative webinar. Register Now!

June Monthly Member Bonus Available Now!

You won’t want to miss this month’s member bonus benefit! We've put together four must-read articles on changing roles and best practices to empower your knowledge of the industry. Click here to view the articles. Note: Members must be logged into the AHDI website to view. Not a member? Join today!

Celebrate MT Week with….Other MTs!!

We know that the at-home nature of medical transcription can often be an isolated, disconnected occupation, with few opportunities to interact and network with colleagues who understand and appreciate your professional experience. There is no better way to “associate” with industry colleagues and build professional relationships than through membership in AHDI. AHDI members all around the country are gathering this week at component meetings and state conferences to celebrate the contributory value of MTs in healthcare and to build and sustain the relationships they’ve made through the association. Won’t you join them?

If you want to make a meaningful investment in your career, consider beginning that journey with AHDI membership. Visit our Why Join AHDI? page to learn more about the value of membership and the benefits you’ll receive as a member. If you join during the month of May, you’ll be eligible to receive the May benefit of the month. AHDI members seeking access to our credentialing exams will have their eligibility fee waived for the month of May. If you’re planning to take an exam, membership means saving money on your exam. Don’t miss out!

May Monthly Member Bonus - RMT/CMT/CQE Exam Eligibility Fee Waived!

Being a member just got better with our Monthly Member Bonus!

AHDI Membership gives you the power to SAVE with this month’s free benefit. Apply for the RMT, CMT, or CQE exam and we will cover the exam eligibility fee. That’s a savings of $10! It just became easier for you to get credentialed. Sign Up for an Exam.

Learn more about AHDI membership.

It Wasn't Just a Summer Fling: 2010 Rewards Program Continues!

If you have not yet joined in on the fun of the AHDI Summer Rewards Program, it isn’t too late to jump in and save as we have extended the deadline! There is still time to get in the G.A.M.E. and receive a significant discount on your next year of AHDI membership.

Who is Eligible? All current Individual Professional members of AHDI.

How does it work? Receive incremental discounts on your AHDI membership next year for each new AHDI member you recruit.

• First new Individual Professional member recruited: receive 50% off your membership
• Second new Individual Professional member recruited: additional $22.50 off your membership
• Third new Individual Professional member recruited: additional $22.50 off your membership
• Fourth new Individual Professional member recruited: FREE membership renewal
  
  How to play: Reach out to your friends and colleagues and explain the great benefits of AHDI Individual Professional membership. If they decide to become a new Individual Professional Member of AHDI or renew their inactive membership, you can list them on your GAME scorecard and collect your reward!

Need help? Use this template to send emails or use it as talking points to convey the power of membership in AHDI.

For all critical details regarding the new deadlines, game rules, and rewards, please visit the 2010 GAME page.

What's in it for You? October Member Benefits Webinar Open for Registration

In this one hour presentation you will learn what is included in association membership and how to take advantage of those benefits. Availability for this complimentary webinar is on a first come first serve basis.

Your Association, Your Benefits
Date: October 20, 2010
Presenter: Kelly Kappmeier
Time: 10 AM PDT / 11 AM MDT / 12 PM CDT / 1 PM EDT
Duration: 1 Hour
Registration Close: October 17, 2010

Kelly Kappmeier is Professional Programs Manager for the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity and the Medical Transcription Industry Association. She has served this industry on the AHDI staff for over a decade. She has been a member of the American Society for Association Executives and the Project Management Institute for the past couple years and is currently working towards her Project Management Professional credential.

Register now!

Membership G.A.M.E. - There's Still Time to Play!

The deadline for the Summer G.A.M.E. is quickly approaching! Current members who refer up to four new Professional members can earn a significant discount on their own membership renewal or even a FREE year of membership! Don’t forget to get your referrals signed up for Professional Membership by September 30, 2010, in order to receive your rewards. To learn how to earn a year of FREE membership with AHDI and for full G.A.M.E. rules, visit Summer Rewards.

Play Our Summer G.A.M.E. and SAVE!

Everyone loves games, and here’s one that is a win-win for both you and AHDI! Whether your Professional membership is due for renewal or not, play the Summer G.A.M.E. for a great opportunity to secure your next year of membership at a 50% discount or more. Refer four new members and your next year of membership is free! Click Summer G.A.M.E. for complete details.

Free Webinar Open for Registration--Your Association, Your Benefits

Date: May 19, 2010
Presenter: Kelly Kappmeier
Time: 10 AM PDT / 11 AM MDT/ 12 PM CDT / 1 PM EDT
Duration: 1 Hour
Registration Close: May 14, 2010
Cost: FREE
CE Given: N/A

In this one hour presentation you will learn what is included in association membership and how to take advantage of those benefits. Availability for this complimentary webinar is on a first come first serve basis.

Kelly Kappmeier is Professional Programs Manager for the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity and the Medical Transcription Industry Association. She has served this industry on the AHDI staff for over a decade. She has been a member of the American Society for Association Executives and the Project Management Institute for the past couple years and is currently working towards her Project Management Professional credential.

Register Now!

Registration Ends Today for Free AHDI Webinar - Your Association, Your Benefits

Date: February 17, 2010 Presenter: Bethany Twist
Time: 10:00 AM PST / 1:00 PM EST
Duration: 1 Hour
Registration Close: February 12, 2010
Cost: FREE
CE Given: N/A

In this one hour presentation you will learn what is included in association membership and how to take advantage of those benefits. Availability for this complimentary webinar is on a first come first serve basis.

Bethany Twist is the AHDI Member and Component Relations Coordinator. She works closely with members, both at the grassroots and national level, to ensure they receive the maximum value and benefits of membership. This webinar will give you valuable insight in leveraging the resources and tools available to you as an AHDI member.


Click here to register!

Attention AHDI Professional Members: Important News on Your Membership Renewals

AHDI offers Professional members an opportunity to "Go Green" by renewing early and receiving $10 off your membership dues; saving the resources it takes to mail paper renewal statements. We are pleased to announce that we are taking this effort one step further by switching to an e-postcard that will be emailed to Professional members approximately three months prior to your membership expiration date. Your e-postcard will contain a coupon code that may be used for renewing your membership online or by mail, fax, or phone. The change will take effect in January 2010 for Professional members with an expiration of March 31, 2010.

Want to make a difference but don't have time?

If you're looking for one simple, high-impact contribution you can make to AHDI, we have an opportunity for you! Like many members, you may have had a desire to participate in association life but have been too busy with family and career to devote your time and talents to active engagement. Members often ask us if there is something they can do to contribute that doesn’t take a lot of time, money, or resources. We truly need your help in educating this sector about the role, value, and resources of AHDI. To that end, we created a Follow Me to AHDI banner to empower our members to be ambassadors for the association in a simple, effective way. The banner above can be embedded in any personal, corporate, or AHDI component website as well as in social networking pages and/or blogs to direct your friends and colleagues to AHDI resources and programs. Contact tkewley@ahdionline.org for the code to imbed in your website or blog to display this graphic.