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ACE 2012 Highlights

ACE 2012 in Indianapolis was a smashing success! We could all feel the sparks in the air, empowered through inspiring stories, lively discussions, and thought-provoking sessions. We would like to extend a special thanks to our 2012 Program Planning Committee for assembling a fantastic educational program and top-notch speakers and to our 2012 Sponsors and Exhibitors for their continued support.

The 2012 Integrity Awards

Join us as we congratulate the 2012 Integrity Award winners:

• Rising Star Award—Kathy Kirch


• Educator of the Year—Susan Dooley, CMT, AHDI-F


• Excellence in Credentialing—Maggie Thebeault, CMT, AHDI-F


• Advocate of the Year—Brenda Hurley, CMT, AHDI-F


• Membership Impact Award—AHDI-West Regional


• Innovation Through Technology—Peggy Allwardt, CMT, AHDI-F


• Employer of the Year—New England Medical Transcription


• Hall of Fame Member of the Year Award—Patty Barrett, CMT, AHDI-F


• Distinguished Service Award—Betsy Ertel, AHDI-F


• Lifetime Achievement—Betty Honkonen, CMT, AHDI-F

Caught on Camera

Relive the experience and view photos and posts from attendees. Click here to read the full wrap up!

ACE 2012 Commemorative Lapel Pin


The ACE 2012 Commemorative Lapel Pin is now available in the AHDI store! The 2012 pin was created as a limited edition, and there are only a few left, so order your Spark Your Growth pin before they're gone!

ACE 2012 DVD Boxed Set Available for Sale

ACE was packed with can't-miss sessions and some of the most intriguing speakers. If you couldn't join us in Indy or if you just want to catch up on all the sessions you missed, this is your chance! The ACE 2012 DVD Boxed Set is packed with 40 sessions and over 38 CECs.

Purchase your copy of the ACE 2012 DVD Boxed Set today!

Looking for educational options for your component or company? Purchase an ACE 2012 DVD Boxed Set Audience Viewing License.

Looking for CECs?

AHDI has three bundles to help you quickly earn continuing education credits. Each bundle includes 2 articles, 2 quizzes, and 1 crossword puzzle, earning you a total of 3 CECs per bundle! Upon purchase, you will have immediate access to download the bundle.

Purchase the TW CEC Bundle
Purchase the MTT CEC Bundle
Purchase the ML CEC Bundle

Equitable Compensation Position Paper Released & Healthcare Documentation Olympians Celebrated

At ACE 2012, AHDI's annual business meeting was held on August 9 to present a review of the past year's accomplishments, 2011 financial report, and a look ahead with the release of the new strategic plan. Headlining the meeting was Sherry Doggett, AHDI's 2011-2012 President, who led the audience in a celebration of our association's accomplishments over the past year. Despite a year of financial challenges, our member volunteers and staff worked hard to successfully release a number of new resources and tools now available to AHDI members:

• Model Curriculum for Healthcare Documentation, 5th Edition


• eSource for Healthcare Documentation Instructors


• Healthcare Documentation Specialist title approved


• AHDI strategic plan and priorities


• National Hometown Advocacy Week


• EHR Future Roles survey results (download complete study or the summary)


• Position statement on the value of healthcare documentation specialists and equitable compensation (download the paper)

Click here to read the full update.

A Word From Your National Leadership Board

We are pleased to present you with highlights from the meeting held at ACE 2012 in Indianapolis, IN.

The Board elected new officers with terms beginning on September 1:

• Martha Songer, RMT—Secretary


• Bonnie Monico, CMT, AHDI-F—Treasurer


• Jill Devrick—President-elect

Sherry Doggett, AHDI President, announced that JoAnn Clarke, CMT, had stepped down as a newly elected at-large director due to medical issues. Tamara Dicks, CMT, was introduced as the new at-large director with a term beginning on September 1. Following ACE 2012, we were notified that Cynthia Alder, RHIT, CMT, CDIP, AHDI-F, District 5 Director, had to step down from her position on the Board due to personal reasons. The Board is currently working on appointing a replacement for the remainder of her term, which ends August 31, 2013. More information will be available at a later date. Read more.