Treat Yourself to Continuing Education

This month is all about celebrating you, and what better way to celebrate than by treating yourself to continuing educational opportunities!

We have just added another webinar to our growing list of education for managers/supervisors. Join us on October 10, 2013 for SR Compensation Models, where Lynn Kosegi will discuss the tremendous pressure the healthcare documentation industry has endured with EHRs and speech recognition, and how companies can be "lean and economical" while employing skilled healthcare documentation specialists. Register for SR Compensation Models online today

View all upcoming webinars listed in the Event Calendar below, such as our next webinar: Employ Common Cents Sense–Learn to Think Critically! on May 20.

Introduction to the EHR Playbook

An all new series of Managers/Supervisors webinars are being presented this year. Join us March 28 for the first webinar introducing our newest ebook, EHR Playbook for Transcription Managers. The EHR is shaking up medical transcription departments around the country. As a manager, supervisor, or small business owner, it’s imperative for you to prepare and learn how to internally and externally market the value of your workforce and services. A new ebook from AHDI will be launching soon to guide you through critical steps to be "EHR ready." Seasoned experts from AHDI's Managers/Supervisors Alliance authored this essential guide, which will include practical advice based on real-world experience and templates that you can repurpose for your own organization.

Register now for EHR Playbook for Transcription Managers!

Other webinars in the series will include:
Future Roles—Patient Portals and Patient Advocacy (1 TW)
Maintaining QA with SR (Coming Soon)
SR Compensation Models (Coming Soon)
Partial Narrative Dictation in the EHR (1 TW)

Check www.ahdionline.org regularly for newly added webinars and to register for sessions "coming soon" in the Manager/Supervisor webinar series.

AHDI Webinars

Continue your education by attending these great webinars, or visit our webinar page to see all upcoming webinars.

October 25
Book of Style Boot Camp Series: Part 2—Measurement and Quantitation
Presenter: Kristin Wall, CMT, AHDI-F
Time: 10:00 AM Pacific/1:00 PM Eastern
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Registration Close: October 24
CE Given: N/A

November 15
What's in a Name? The Future of Clinical Information Managers (Medical Scribes)
Presenter: Kristin Hagen, CPEHR, CPHIE, CPHIT
Time: 12:00 PM Pacific/3:00 PM Eastern
Duration: 1 Hour
Registration Close: November 14
CE Given: 1 PD

December 4
Dynamic Digital Communication: A Key to the Future of Healthcare—Part 1
Presenter: Nancy Finn
Time: 3:00 PM Pacific/6:00 PM Eastern
Registration Close: December 3
CE Given: 1 TW

December 7
Dynamic Digital Communication: A Key to the Future of Healthcare—Part 2
Presenter: Nancy Finn
Time: 1:00 PM Pacific/4:00 PM Eastern
Registration Close: December 6
CE Given: 1 TW

Dynamic Digital Communication Webinar Series Package
Register for both part 1 and part 2 of the Dynamic Digital Communication: A Key to the Future of Healthcare webinar series at the same time and save $5!

Purchasing this package will automatically register you for both part 1 and part 2. Click the product title above to view the details for both webinars.

Dynamic Digital Communication in Healthcare: 2-Part Webinar Series

Digital technologies have become an integral aspect of healthcare communication, documentation, and delivery—driving innovation and granting better access of information to the patient. This cutting-edge webinar series will focus on digital health records, health information exchanges (HIEs), decision support tools, and patient portals in part 1 and smartphone apps, tablet apps, email, texting, and the general impact of telemedicine in part 2. Come learn about these new technologies that are fast becoming the infrastructure of modern healthcare:

Register for Part 1 & 2 Together and Save $5

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Managers/Supervisors 2012 Webinar Series: Buy 3, Get 1 Free!

Register for the entire 2012 Managers/Supervisors webinar series with this package offer and receive four credit-worthy webinars focused on how to stay relevant and continue to succeed in healthcare documentation for the price of three! Purchasing this package will automatically register you for all four webinars. Don't miss this opportunity to gain access to critical industry tips and knowledge at an amazing discount.

Register for the Entire Series
(4 Webinars for the Price of 3!)

Must register by May 16 to get the full package deal!

Click on the titles below to register for these webinars individually or to view their details.

RFPs? What You Need to Know
May 17, 2012, 3 p.m. PDT/6 p.m. EDT

Career Evolution: From MT to Document Creation Analyst
July 19, 2012, 3 p.m. PDT/6 p.m. EDT

Diversifying Your Business Through Changing Times
September 13, 2012, 3 p.m. PDT/6 p.m. EDT

What's in a Name? The Future of Clinical Information Managers (Medical Scribes)
November 15, 2012, 3 p.m. PDT/6 p.m. EDT

AHDI Webinars

Continue your education by attending these great webinars, or visit our webinar page to see all upcoming webinars.

Managers/Supervisors 2011 Webinar Series - Four Webinars for the Price of Three!

A series of four critically relevant educational webinars are now available for registration at a special discount. The Managers/Supervisors Alliance has developed these webinars to aid those individuals in supervisory roles in achieving success and accelerating progress amongst their respective departments and organizations. Purchase the 2011 Managers/Supervisors Webinar Series package deal and receive all four webinars for the price of three. To review the webinar details, click the link below:

Register Now for Managers/Supervisors 2011 Webinar Series

Registration Ends Tomorrow for Your Association, Your Benefits - Will You Be There?

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.

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Registration Closes TODAY for Brett McCutcheon's Online Town Hall Meeting

Date: May 11, 2010
Presenter: Brett McCutcheon, CMT, AHDI-F
Time: 4 PM PDT / 5 PM MDT / 6 PM CDT / 7 PM EDT
Duration: 1 Hour
Registration Close: May 5, 2010
Cost: FREE
CE Given: n/a

This meeting is being held for AHDI Board Member Brett McCutcheon's partner states and components to discuss the current activities of AHDI members and the BOD. This webinar will contain some elements specific for the partner states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Corporate and Educational Components, and International members. However, all AHDI members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Brett McCutcheon, CMT, AHDI-F, began his medical transcription career in 1995. He has worked as a QA editor, educator, and operations director, and currently is an implementation project manager for Transcend Services, Inc. Brett has served as president of the Transcend (formerly TRS) corporate chapter, and chair of the AHDI Ethics Committee. He is currently serving on the AHDI Board of Directors, and is the board partner for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, corporate and educational components, and international members. Brett currently resides in Denver, Colorado.

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Registration Ends Tomorrow for "Writing for Business – 50 Technical Tips" Webinar - Will You Be There?

Date: May 11, 2010
Presenter: Lea Sims, CMT, AHDI-F
Time: 3 PM PDT / 4 PM MDT / 5 PM CDT / 6 PM EDT
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Registration Close: May 6, 2010
Cost: $30 Members / $40 Nonmembers
CE Given: 1.5 PD

In today’s “wired” world of rapid texts and tweets, it can be easy to abandon those important technical writing skills that are still necessary in today’s marketplace. Whether responding to customer service emails, drafting a public communication, writing ad copy, submitting an article, or preparing a PowerPoint presentation, strong communication skills are still highly valued, particularly in a healthcare documentation sector where messaging is greatly scrutinized. Join us for this high-impact strategy workshop, where you will leave with 50 tangible tips for improving business communications.

Lea is the Director of Professional Programs for AHDI and has been working for the association since 2004. In that role, she oversees all association messaging and communications, including coordination of association print and electronic publications; drafting of key association position papers, press releases, and standards; creative and strategic direction of campaigns and advocacy programs; direction of AHDI credentialing/education programs; and coordination of best practices initiatives. She is the author and managing editor of The Book of Style for Medical Transcription, 3rd edition, and The Book of Style Workbook,3rd edition. She has been an MT for 22 years and holds a BA in Education (English) with a minor in linguistics from the University of North Florida.

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CMT and RMT: Steps to Credentialing - Registration Now Open for this Free Webinar!

Date: May 26, 2010
Presenter: Cassie Uber
Time: 1 PM PDT / 2 PM MDT / 3 PM CDT / 4 PM EDT
Duration: 1 Hour
Registration Close: May 21, 2010
Cost: FREE
CE Given: N/A

Do you want to get credentialed but don't know where to start? This comprehensive FREE webinar will cover everything you need to know about how to become an RMT or CMT, including an overview of the content of both exams, test taking tips, information on how to register, and even sample test questions.

Cassie Uber is the Credentialing and Education Coordinator for AHDI.

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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.

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Last Day to Register for Component Town Hall Meeting Webinar

Date: May 4, 2010
Presenters: Barb Marques, CMT, AHDI-F & Bonnie Monico, CMT, AHDI-F
Time: 3 PM PDT / 4 PM MDT / 5 PM CDT / 6 PM EDT
Duration: 2 Hours
Registration Close: April 29, 2010
Cost: FREE
CE Given: n/a

AHDI’s Board of Directors, Component Leaders, and House of Delegates are spearheading a new initiative to ensure the long-term success, relevance, and business sustainability of our association’s components. This project, called “The Blueprint for Great Governance,” is being lead by AHDI President-Elect Barb Marques, CMT, AHDI-F, and Speaker of the House Bonnie Monico, CMT, AHDI-F, with an esteemed group of team members representing the diversity of our membership. The Team will host a series of online Town Hall meetings to brainstorm new approaches, services, and models to best serve the needs of our members and position MTs for long-term success in this rapidly changing environment of healthcare.

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Registration for FREE Webinar Ends Tomorrow--CMT and RMT: Steps to Credentialing

Date: April 28, 2010
Presenter: Cassie Uber
Time: 10:00 AM PST / 1:00 PM EST
Duration: 1 Hour
Registration Close: April 23, 2010
Cost: FREE
CE Given: N/A

Do you want to get credentialed but don't know where to start? This comprehensive FREE webinar will cover everything you need to know about how to become an RMT or CMT, including an overview of the content of both exams, test taking tips, information on how to register, and even sample test questions.

Cassie Uber is the Credentialing and Education Coordinator for AHDI.

Register now!

Registration Closes TODAY for "Information Transparency" Webinar

Date: April 26
Presenters: Jefferson Howe and Sherry Doggett
Time: 1 PM PDT / 2 PM MDT / 3 PM CDT / 4 PM EDT
Duration: 1 Hour
Registration Close: April 21, 2010
Cost: $20 Members / $30 Nonmembers
CE Given: 1 TW

According to Chris Dimick in an article entitled "The Empowered Patient," published in February 2010 Journal of AHIMA, The movement to give patients better access to and control of their health information is giving HIM a new customer: The patient. That requires a shift in both operations and culture." For medical transcription, that means greater transparency of information between the patient and transcriptionist and for MT quality programs - it changes everything. This presentation will explore current Risk Management practices in transcription and give light to the changing environment of healthcare quality and data integrity in electronic systems.

Jefferson Howe, MSA, CMT is a past-president of the American Association for Medical Transcription (now AHDI) and a practicing Manager of Health Information Management at Maine Medical Center, a 606-bed teaching hospital in Portland, Maine. Maine. Maine Medical Center is today, one of the leading hospitals in advanced integration of information systems, speech recognition technology and integrated document imaging systems With over 25 years experience in transcription practice, medical record services and health information management that includes medical review in an acute care setting, Jefferson brings a unique perspective into the changing healthcare arena and the environment of medical records management. Jefferson has been a medical transcriptionist since 1984, a CMT since 1989 and holds a MS in Administration from St. Michael’s College in Vermont. His concentration is in Organizational Behavior.

Sherry Doggett is the Director of the Health Alliance Corporate Transcription Department. The Health Alliance is a mutli-hospital integrated delivery system located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her department has been a pioneer in the utilization of speech recognition and Sherry has been involved in the Electronic Health Record. Sherry currently serves as treasurer on the AHDI Board of Directors.

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Online Component Town Hall Meetings

As part of an ongoing initiative to ensure the success, relevance, and sustainability of our association’s components, a series of online Town Hall meetings will be held to brainstorm new approaches and models to best serve the needs of our members and position MTs for long-term success. Learn more by clicking here.

Registration Ends Monday for Must-see Webinar: The Medical Data Exchange powered by Verizon – Laying the Groundwork for Digital Exchange

Date: April 15
Presenters: Robin Daigh, Blake Martin & Peter Tippett, MD, PhD
Time: 10 AM PST / 11 PM MST / 12 PM CST / 1 PM EST
Duration: 1 Hour
Registration Close: April 12, 2010
Cost: $20 Members / $30 Non-members
CE Given: 1 TW

This webinar will give an overview and update on the medical data exchange, private, secure, network-based platform for the distribution and sharing of medical transcription and related medical records in electronic form. Founding transcription members, MD-IT and Sten-Tel, and developers of the exchange, Verizon Business, will be presenting an overview/roadmap on where the exchange is going and how this can enhance your current business. We invite you to learn about the advancements in the medical transcription service organizations field and how you can become involved.

Robin Daigh currently serves as vice president of marketing and business development for MD-IT, a national company that specializes in providing medical documentation software and service for physicians and ambulatory care clinics. Her current job responsibilities include working with ambulatory practices to make an effective transition from paper-based to electronic medical records, as well as establishing collaborative relationships with EMRs and other HIT vendors. She currently serves as co-chair for the MTIA/AHDI task force on EMR integration.

Blake Martin has 16+ years' experience working in information technology in health care, manufacturing, and publishing. He has held positions including software and web applications developer, help desk manager, business analyst, operations manager, and currently is the CIO and business technology director for Sten-Tel.

Peter Tippett, MD, PhD, is the chief medical officer of Verizon and vice president of innovation & technology. His responsibility includes security and healthcare solutions. Tippett is world-renowned in the security arena as he is credited with creating one of the first anti-virus products that was later renamed to Norton AntiVirus. He has advised the Joint Chiefs of Staff on cyber warfare, has served on presidential advisory councils, and has testified in front of congressional panels and committees such as the HIT Standards Committee.

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Registration Ends Today for CEC Webinar--MTSO M&A: Buying or Selling an MTSO in Today’s Market

Date: April 13, 2010
Presenter: Tim Kruse, CEO Kruse Acquisitions, LLC
Time: 10 AM PST / 11 AM MST / 12 PM CST / 1 PM EST
Duration: 1 Hour
Registration Close: April 8, 2010
Cost: $20 – Members / $30 Non-members
CE Given: 1 PD

In this session we will explore current trends in mergers and acquisitions prevalent in the dynamic medical transcription marketplace. We’ll begin by looking at today’s buyers - Who are they? Where do they come from? In addition, we'll take a close look at asset evaluation, pricing, and terms of sale, with a focus on packaging your service organization for potential sale, marketing, finding prospective buyers, the letter of intent, due diligence, and closing the deal.

Tim Kruse is the owner of Kruse Acquisitions, LLC, a mergers and acquisitions firm out of Madison, WI, that focuses almost entirely on the MTSO marketplace. He advises large and small MTSOs, both acute and ambulatory, and those interested in buying or selling.

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Registration Ends Tomorrow: Benchmark KB Demonstration Webinar

Date: April 12
Presenter: Jerry Simmons
Time: 2 PM PST / 5 PM EST
Registration Close: April 7
CEC Given: N/A

How much do you invest each year in dictionaries, specialty word books, and resources that assist you with documentation research? How many hours do you spend chasing down new terms, trying to find the name and address of an unknown physician, or looking for the right expression for something you need to transcribe? The need to have accurate, up-to-date clinical information at your fingertips is more critical now than ever before. In response to this need in our professional marketplace, AHDI and InterFix, LLC, are proud to introduce you to Benchmark KB—a subscription-based, online resource that delivers a wide array of research tools via one user interface. If you want a reliable, one-stop resource for the things you look for every day, then join Jerry Simmons of InterFix for a walk through the KB and a peek at what you’re missing!

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Webinar Registration Ends Today for "Taking the Anxiety out of On-Line Learning"

Date: April 6, 2010
Presenter: Kathryn Martin, BS
Time: 10 AM PDT / 11 AM MDT / 12 PM CDT / 1 PM EDT
Duration: 1 Hour
Registration Close: April 1, 2010
Cost: FREE
CE Given: n/a

Take an inside look at the AHDI/OAK Horizons online course offerings. Don’t miss this opportunity to get an overview of course structure, objectives, and functionality as well as learn how you can increase your tacit knowledge, broaden your professional skills, and prepare for AHDI credentialing exams through simulated practice applications. These courses can be taken from the comfort of home with high-speed Internet access. If you’ve wondered about the logistics of “distance learning,” come check us out. It’s easier than you think!

Kathy Martin has a background in education and taught for several years. She moved to health care about 25 years ago and 1995 fell in love with the medical transcriptionists who are brilliant and continuous learners. She has presented at several symposiums and most recently was the chair of the Educator’s Alliance Steering Committee. She is a co-owner of OAK Horizons and continues to seek opportunities to assist MTs and coders in continuing education.

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