2012 AHDI Integrity Awards - Nominations Close April 30, 2012

AHDI's Integrity Awards program is designed to shine a spotlight on those individuals, organizations, and volunteer groups who are truly making a difference in our industry. Not only does this recognition program impact the individuals who are nominated and chosen for these awards, but it generates visibility around best practices and drives recognition of our industry in a public way. Do you know a CMT who has a passion for credentialing and helping others get credentialed? What about an MT educator who really made a difference to you as a student? Do you belong to an AHDI component that has done something innovative and engaging this year? Is your employer creating a corporate culture that has inspired you to excel? Every one of us knows someone who has made a professional impact over the last year. Be a proactive colleague. Take the time to nominate that person or organization for one of these awards:

• Hall of Fame Award


• Employer of the Year Award


• Membership Impact Award


• Rising Star Award


• Excellence in Credentialing Award


• Innovation through Technology Award


• Educator of the Year Award


• Advocate of the Year Award

Nominations should be submitted electronically and are due no later than Friday, April 30, 2012. Nominees will be notified of nomination after committee vote and winners will be announced at the Integrity Awards Luncheon at AHDI Annual Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, IN. Visit the AHDI Integrity Awards page for more information

Healthcare Innovation Grant Proposal in the Works; AHDI/CDIA Seek Volunteer Grant Writer

AHDI and CDIA's joint Workforce Development Committee has submitted a Letter of Intent to apply for a $5 million grant with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid’s Innovation Center The complete grant proposal is due on June 29, 2012, for the second round of awards. The Committee is seeking a volunteer with government grant-writing experience to participate in this initiative.

We will propose to demonstrate how the current and future healthcare documentation workforce can be inserted in a reformulated support structure; provided with the necessary training and ultimately improve healthcare delivery, improve quality outcomes, and lower costs.

Our grant will specifically propose to build training models for healthcare documentation professionals in variety clinical settings for key positions in EHR/EMR implementation and improvement within those systems; and evaluating documentation for patient safety, audit purposes, and reimbursement accuracy. We will demonstrate that physicians should be the users of data/information, rather than data entry clerks, to improve patient care, optimize delivery, and reduce the cost.

We anticipate this volunteer opportunity will require a total of 60 to 80 hours between February and the end of June. If you are interested in participating and contributing your grant writing experience and expertise, please contact Peter Reilly by email: peter.reilly@ahdpg.com.

Fond Farewell, Dr. Rebecca McSwain

Rebecca McSwain, PhD, CMT will be leaving her post at AHDI. As AHDI's Professional Programs Associate for the past two years, Dr. McSwain has managed and led a variety of AHDI professional programs with integrity and excellence. She's played an integral role in the educational approval, credentialing, and workforce development programs. During her tenure, Dr. McSwain was a lead author of AHDI's recently published RMT and CMT Exam Guides and a variety of articles and quizzes published in Plexus. Please join us with extending our best wishes to Dr. McSwain in all of her future endeavors.

Timeline of Accomplishments - 2011

Thanks to the engagement of all our volunteers and the work of staff during 2011, AHDI's many accomplishments continue to push this sector to the forefront of key industry stakeholder groups. Despite an unstable economy and the rate of change that's occurring in our sector, we have endured to offer relevant member programs and services. Take a moment to reflect on our 2011 achievements and ponder the possibilities for 2012.

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