A Word From Your National Leadership Board

We have now just about reached the midway mark for the calendar year, while the board is entering its fourth quarter of the year. As we approach ACE, newly elected board members will begin their term September 1, 2013. The election results have been distributed, and we send our congratulations to those who have been elected to serve. Read more.

Congratulations to Our Incoming Directors!

AHDI is proud to announce these newly elected directors to the National Leadership Board (NLB), who will serve their terms as follows:

Rebecca McSwain, PhD, CMT, At-Large Director – term from September 2013 to August 2016

Lisa Woodley, RHIT, CMT, AHDI-F, District 1 Director – term from September 2013 to August 2016

Sheryl Williams, CMT, AHDI-F, District 3 Director – term from September 2013 to August 2016

Christine Peterson, RHIT, CMT, AHDI-F, District 5 Director – term from September 2013 to August 2016

Click here to read more about the new directors. To view a roster of the current NLB, refer to the National Leadership Board webpage.

A Word From Your National Leadership Board

Have you ever heard the old saying "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb"? I don't know how it is in your part of the country, but here in Kentucky winter roared in and will remain for the foreseeable future. Read more.

President's Address--Out From the Shadows

Throughout my volunteer career with AHDI I have often used the phrase "We are the silent partner in health care." My goal throughout my tenure has been to engage our professionals to discover and understand the impact each of us has as a patient advocate. As healthcare transforms, as patient care becomes more interactive, as reimbursement becomes more connected with value versus volume, we must drive our knowledge set out from the shadows. Read more.

AHDI Board Call for Candidates--Deadline March 25, 2013

Would you like to make a difference to the future of healthcare documentation? If so, please consider throwing YOUR hat in the ring for a Director position on AHDI’s National Leadership Board of Directors. It’s an excellent opportunity for professional growth and leadership development. These volunteer positions are key to the strategic planning needed to help shape the future of healthcare documentation in the evolving world of the electronic healthcare record.

If you know someone who would be a great candidate, send us their name and we will follow up with them. Sometimes a nudge is all it takes!

One (1) At-Large Director position is available on the National Leadership Board for a 3-year term starting September 1, 2013. One (1) District Director position is open for each of the following districts: District 1, District 3, and District 5. To see the areas within each district, view the district map. The District Director positions are also for a 3-year term starting September 1, 2013.

For more information about the qualifications and role of these positions, please contact Wendy Carriegan at wcarriegan@ahdionline.org or read more on the AHDI website here. Call for candidates will close Monday, March 25, 2013, which is when all completed candidate materials must be submitted to the AHDI office.

AHDI Board Call for Candidates—Deadline March 25, 2013

Would you like to make a difference to the future of healthcare documentation? If so, please consider throwing YOUR hat in the ring for a Director position on AHDI's National Leadership Board of Directors. It's an excellent opportunity for professional growth and leadership development. These volunteer positions are key to the strategic planning needed to help shape the future of healthcare documentation in the evolving world of the electronic healthcare record.

If you know someone who would be a great candidate, send us their name and we will follow up with them. Sometimes a nudge is all it takes!

One (1) At-Large Director position is available on the National Leadership Board for a 3-year term starting September 1, 2013. One (1) District Director position is open for each of the following districts: District 1, District 3, and District 5. To see the areas within each district, view the district map. The District Director positions are also for a 3-year term starting September 1, 2013.

For more information about the qualifications and role of these positions, please contact Wendy Carriegan at wcarriegan@ahdionline.org or read more on the AHDI website here. Call for candidates will close Monday, March 25, 2013, which is when all completed candidate materials must be submitted to the AHDI office.

A Word From Your National Leadership Board

As I was writing this, I received a call from the Red Cross requesting a blood donation to help replenish critically low blood supplies. February is the month we celebrate Valentine’s Day, giving focus and attention to those special people in our lives. Read more.

President's Address

February is American Heart Month, and some of us will recall our 2007 campaign "Change is Everything" in which we promoted heart disease awareness and living a healthier lifestyle, as heart disease is the #1 killer among women. In women it can also be silent in its onset. We must be diligent in keeping stress in check and creating outlets for good health and peace of mind. Read more.

A Word From Your National Leadership Board

The AHDI Board of Directors would like to wish each of our members Happy New Year!

As we approach a new year, many of us take time to reflect on the past year, our accomplishments and also some of the things we need to improve. Some set some goals and priorities for the next year. This year, as I took time to do this, I decided to set those priorities in categories and give those priorities some tentative completion dates. I found an app for my iPad to help me organize these into personal and professional categories and am hopeful this will aid in my success of carrying out those goals. I have categories for household projects, trips my husband and I wish to take in our motorhome, family goals, and personal goals. Professionally, I have two main goals I am working toward: (1) obtaining my CMT credential and (2) progressing to the next transcription level within my company. So what goals have you set?

As a Board, we have spent the last couple of months focusing not only on the here and now but also on setting priorities for 2013 so that we position our Association to be more successful in representing each of our members. Despite the holiday, December was a busy month and these are some of the things we worked on to position us for the year ahead. Read more.

President's Address

Happy New Year, from the entire AHDI National Leadership Board. As we pack up the hustle and bustle of the holidays, hold cherished memories and crazy holiday experiences close to our hearts, and as we correct our authors/dictators on what year this really is, it is with pleasure that I share what I see inner AHDI "buzz" of the last few weeks as we move into 2013.

While recuperating from my third cold of 4th quarter 2012, I caught the tail end of the "Bee" movie recently. It reminded me of our position in health care. We all know that if it was not documented, it did not occur. This will be even more paramount as we move through the next stages of meaningful use and with ICD-10 implementation. As subject-matter experts, we understand that EHR-derived data is not reliable unless the documentation is accurate, complete, and unique to the patient—a statement our Advocacy Alliance subgroup is punctuating throughout the development of our Meaningful Use Stage 3 comments. Read more.

A Word From Your National Leadership Board

The holiday season is upon us—days filled with time-honored traditions, gathering of loved ones, good food, and no doubt the making of many wonderful new memories. The AHDI National Leadership Board wishes each of you a blessed and happy holiday season! Read more.

A Word From Your National Leadership Board

We are quickly approaching the end of the calendar year. I am a little partial to the month of November for two reasons: The first being that I celebrate my birthday at the beginning of the month and the second being we celebrate Thanksgiving at the end of the month. I try to have a grateful attitude all year long but like the chance to focus more intently on my blessings and the things I am grateful for during November. Read more.

A Word From Your National Leadership Board

September has come and gone quickly, and October has arrived. Amidst the changing of the season, one thing has not changed: The National Leadership Board (NLB) continues to work hard addressing the business of our association on behalf of our membership. As always, there are challenges and changing landscape across the industry that help to keep us focused and endeavoring to make decisions in the best possible interests of our members. Read more.