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The PHIMA Nominating committee is currently soliciting candidates for the PHIMA ballot for the offices of:
Due to the critical nature of these positions and their resulting impact on the present and future of PHIMA and our profession, we would like to have at least one candidate for each office from each of the regions. As an officer you have the additional bonus of being able to network with the other members of the Board and enjoy the commitment with people you like and respect.
If you, or someone you know, are interested in running for one of these positions, please review the present PHIMA Officer Guidelines. If you think you qualify to run for an office, please contact your regional president, regional nominating chair or myself. Complete the nomination form. Please note that membership status and willingness to run will be verified by the Nominating Committee before a name is placed in nomination.
A brief description of the duties for each office is included with the Officer Guidelines. Board meetings are either held in central Pennsylvania or by conference call. More information is available upon request. If you would like more information on a PHIMA office or candidate qualifications, please do not hesitate to contact Margie Stackhouse craftldy27@gmail.com or your local president:
Central Pennsylvania (CPHIMA)
President: Tami B. Bowman, RHIA
Lehigh Valley (LVHIMA)
President: Mary Beth McFadden, RHIA
Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPHIMA)
President: Lisa Wheeler, RHIT
Southeastern Pennsylvania (SEPHIMA)
President: Sherine Koshy, MHA, RHIA, CCS
Western Pennsylvania (WPHIMA)
President: Erin Jack, RHIA, CHC, CHPC
Won’t you consider placing your name on PHIMA’s ballot? We look forward to your participation.
Deadline for submission of a nomination is February 10, 2021.
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Are you looking for ways to promote your company and services you provide? Consider becoming a corporate sponsor of the Pennsylvania Health Information Management Association (PHIMA). PHIMA is a component state association of AHIMA with over 3000 members.
Benefits of corporate membership include: *
We hope you will consider joining PHIMA as a corporate member. Corporate Sponsorship goes into effect once payment is received.
Read more about PHIMA Corporate Sponsorship here or complete the online application.
If you have any questions, please contact Executive Director, Linda McLinden, RHIA at lmclinden@phima.org.
Thank you for your support of PHIMA!
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As an AHIMA/PHIMA student member, you have the unique opportunity to apply to become a 2020-2021 PHIMA Student Liaison.
What does the Student Liaison do? You have the chance to gain invaluable knowledge of the PHIMA Board process and volunteer experience. You will also participate in specific projects offering you project management experience and a way to build your resume.
If you are currently a full-time student in a PA CAHIIM accredited HIM program and eager to network with HIM professionals, build your resume, and volunteer, please click here to review detailed information online.
Interested? Contact your Program Director at your school and request that they recommend you for the 2020-2021 PHIMA Student Liaison.
If you have any questions, please contact PHIMA First Year Director Michele Maier at michele.maier@optum360.com.
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FY21 ICD-10-CM/PCS Updates
This webcast will be specific regarding the new ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and provide some explanation regarding the conditions and procedures they are describing. As a bonus, the ICD-10-PCS codes added in July 2020 with an effective date of August 1, 2020 will be discussed. The changes in the Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines will also be covered. After the completion of this session, the attendee will know the changes that have been made for FY21 and what tasks should be completed to be prepared for the October 1, 2020 implementation date.
FY21 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Updates
This webcast will cover all concept related to IPPS such as MS-DRG changes, CC/MCC updates, changes in OR designation, and additions/revisions/deletions to New Technology Add-On Payment items. The New Technology Add-On Payments are important concepts as they are additional reimbursement to the facility. At the completion of this session, the attendee will be able to identify the changes in IPPS FY21 and develop a project plan to prepare.
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