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PHIMA Legal e-Alert – January 15, 2021

Inside this issue:

  • PHIMA Advocacy/Legislative Update
  • Corporate Sponsor Spotlight: MRO

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PHIMA Call for Nominations

The PHIMA Nominating committee is currently soliciting candidates for the PHIMA ballot for the offices of:

  • President-Elect
  • 1st Year Director
  • 1st Year Delegates (1) and Alternate
  • Secretary
  • AHIMA Nominating Committee

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.

Complete the Nomination Form

PHIMA e-Alert – January 8, 2021

Inside this issue:

  • Corporate Sponsor Highlight

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PHIMA e-Alert – December 24, 2020

Inside this issue:

  • Happy Holidays from PHIMA
  • Year End Reminders
  • LAST CHANCE to Access These Educational Opportunities

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PHIMA e-Alert – December 18, 2020

Inside this issue:

  • The ’38 Society Update

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PHIMA e-Alert – December 11, 2020

Inside this issue:

  • PA School Counselors Association Conference
  • Donate and Be Entered to Win a Prize!
  • Checking In – How Resilient Are You?

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Join Us as a PHIMA Corporate Sponsor!

Join Us as a PHIMA Corporate Sponsor!

 

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: *

  1. Access to weekly e-Alerts which highlight association activities, industry news and current affairs. Recognition of corporate sponsorship is included with each e-Alert.
  2. Listing on the PHIMA website Vendor Showcase page. Information posted depends on level of sponsorship.
  3. Discounts for PHIMA job bank postings.
  4. Discounts and preferred booth location at the PHIMA Annual Conference in the spring.
  5. Member rate for webinars and workshops.
  6. Sponsorship opportunities for webinars with appropriate recognition in marketing materials. The ability to introduce a speaker and provide a 5 minute presentation about your company.
  7. One “spotlight” write up or free ad in an e-Alert.
  8. Sign and ribbon recognition at PHIMA events.

*Benefits are dependent on level of membership: Gold, Silver, and Bronze.

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!

 

PHIMA e-Alert – December 4, 2020

Inside this issue:

  • PHIMA Distinguished Member Award
  • PHIMA Scholarship
  • Save the Date(s) – Complimentary Webinar

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PHIMA e-Alert – November 27, 2020

Inside this issue:

  • Cyber Monday FREE Webinar
  • Save the Date

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PHIMA e-Alert – November 20, 2020

Inside this issue:

  • PHIMA Student Scholarship Donations and a Chance to WIN!
  • Save the Date(s) – Complimentary Educational Opportunities

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PHIMA e-Alert – November 13, 2020

Inside this issue:

  • Call for Board Nominations
  • Save the Date(s) – Complimentary Educational Opportunities

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PHIMA Student Liaison Opportunity

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.

PHIMA Legal e-Alert – November 6, 2020

Inside this issue:

  • 21st Century Cures Act Final Rule – HHS Extends Compliance Dates for Information Blocking and Health IT Certification Requirements

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PHIMA e-Alert – October 30, 2020

Inside this issue:

  • AHIMA House of Delegates Recap
      • ACCESS
      • AHIMA Naming Policy
  • PHIMA Annual Conference

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PHIMA e-Alert – October 23, 2020

Inside this issue:

  • PEC Part 3:  The Professional Enhancement Campaign Toolkit
  • Save the Date – PHIMA Town Hall

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PHIMA e-Alert – October 9, 2020

Inside this issue:

  • PHIMA Fall Member Survey

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PHIMA e-Alert – October 2, 2020

Inside this issue:

  • Proposed AHIMA By-Law Changes

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PHIMA e-Alert – September 25, 2020

Inside this issue:

  • PEC Part 2:  What are the Professional Enhancement Campaign Talking Points?

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New PHIMA On-Demand Educational Opportunities – FY21 ICD-10-CM/PCS and FY21 IPPS Updates

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.

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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.

Learn More & Register

 

PHIMA e-Alert – September 18, 2020

Inside this issue:

  • What Is AHIMA’s Professional Enhancement Campaign?

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PHIMA e-Alert – September 11, 2020

Inside this issue:

  • PHIMA Distinguished Member 2020
    Lisa Hershey, RHIA, CHDA

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PHIMA e-Alert – September 4, 2020

Inside this issue:

  • Board Meeting Recap
  • Annual Conference Update

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PHIMA e-Alert – August 28, 2020

Inside this issue:

  • The AHIMA Foundation Scholarship Program Is Open Through September 30th

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PHIMA e-Alert – August 21, 2020

Inside this issue:

  • Virtual Annual Conference Kicks Off!
  • PHIMA Strategic Planning

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PHIMA e-Alert – August 14, 2020

Inside this issue:

  • Introducing the 2020 PHIMA Scholarship Recipients

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  • PHIMA Legal e-Alert – January 15, 2021 January 15, 2021
  • PHIMA Call for Nominations January 11, 2021
  • PHIMA e-Alert – January 8, 2021 January 8, 2021
  • PHIMA e-Alert – December 24, 2020 December 24, 2020
  • PHIMA e-Alert – December 18, 2020 December 18, 2020

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