84th convention and exhibit of the american health information management association (ahima)

September 29–October 4 | Chicago

McCormick Place Convention Center, Lakeside Building

ConventionPreview

Pre-Convention Meetings September 29–30Exhibits September 30–October 3

Convention October 1–3Post-Convention Meetings October 4

Next Stop to HealtH INNovatIoN!

REgiStER OnLinE tOday at ahiMa.ORg/COnvEntiOn

New This Year!

Health Information Innovation Leadership Conference

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September 29–October 4 • Chicago2012 AHIMA Convention & Exhibit

What’s neW

October 2–3

Transforming the delivery of healthcare information by revitalizing HIMeducation, the workforce, and the marketplace with new and innovative action and ideas.

Join AHIMA and the AHIMA Foundation at the First Annual Health Information Innovation Leadership Conference, October 2–3, during the 84th AHIMA Convention and Exhibit. The Innovation Conference showcases innovative progress in workforce development and throughout the academic, corporate, and government spheres, transforming the future of health information and healthcare.

The conference features two half-days of presentations, and interaction by recognized, dynamic leaders who create and advance innovation within the industry. The conference also brings together leaders and networks of exceptional thinkers, providing new opportunities for collaboration on innovation in healthcare. Selected professionals from the industry will introduce new concepts and innovative technologies, and have an opportunity to receive the first annual Innovator Award.

Next Stop to Health Innovation!

Health Information Innovation Leadership Conference

HI2Prepare to lead the change in healthcare with innovative thought and action! AHIMA’s 84th Convention and Exhibit—the health information management (HIM) event of the year—has everything HIM professionals need to excel while facing the industry’s opportunities, challenges, and changes.

At this year’s convention, attendees will explore current and emerging issues affecting HIM and learn how to innovatively implement some of the most important changes in HIM history. Expect educational tracks focused on ICD-10, HIE, ACO, privacy and security, CAC, meaningful use, clinical documentation improvement, EHR implementation, physician practice, revenue cycle, and other emerging issues (see page 11 for a full list of educational tracks).

New This Year! Prepare to be enlightened at the Health Information Innovation Leadership Conference, which will convene recognized leaders for presentations, networking, and showcasing innovative progress in workforce development, technology, and education that transforms the delivery of healthcare.

We’re expecting more than 215 exhibitors, providing information on the most innovative products available to help HIM professionals advance their organizations and the profession.

With all that in mind, it’s hard to imagine needing another reason to attend. But, just in case, here’s one more: this year’s convention is in Chicago! A world-class city, Chicago offers world-famous dining, entertainment, attractions, and culture. Sitting along the beautiful western shore of Lake Michigan, Chicago also boasts one of the world’s most scenic skylines.

The 84th Convention and Exhibit is your one-stop place to gather all the career-advancing information you need. You can earn up to a year’s worth of continuing education units (CEUs) too! Make your plans now to attend and visit ahima.org/convention to register and reserve your hotel accommodations.

Tuesday, October 2, 12:45–5:30 p.m.wednesday, October 3, 8 a.m.–12:15 p.m.registration Fee: Included with full convention registrationIf purchased separately:* Price: $550 | Member Price: $450Includes access on Tuesday and Wednesday to General Sessions and the Exhibit Hall*Registration does not include President’s Appreciation Celebration Reception on Tuesday.


2012 AHIMA Convention & Exhibit September 29–October 4 | Chicago

What’s offered The AHIMA Convention and Exhibit is full of exciting things to do, see, and think about!

Clinical Coding Community Meeting* Sponsored by:

saturday, september 29, 8:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.sunday, september 30, 8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m.National coding update and breakout sessions address significant trends and issues within the coding profession. A must-attend event for new and experienced coders, this meeting addresses emerging issues and critical topics in the coding field. Agenda topics include ICD-10 preparation, physician querying, and computer-assisted coding (CAC). See pages 14–17 for full agenda.

Full registration FeeEarly Bird (received on or before August 27)Price: $390 | Member Price: $290

Received on or after August 28Price: $450 | Member Price: $350

Daily registration FeeEarly Bird (received on or before August 27)Price: $320 | Member Price: $220

Received on or after August 28Price: $360 | Member Price: $260

*Event not included in convention registration fee

educational opportunities Privacy and security institute*

saturday, september 29, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | sunday, september 30, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.Compliance monitoring and risk assessment responsibilities pose ongoing challenges for privacy and security professionals—especially in the face of dynamic organizational and industry change. Program design, activities, and follow-through are affected by service level changes, system implementations, advancing technology, and the degree to which the programs integrate. This comprehensive, two-day institute presents practical knowledge, application, and information analysis. Elevate your skills through sharing ideas and gaining insight from session leaders and colleagues. registration FeeEarly Bird (received on or before August 27): Price: $575 | Member Price: $475Received on or after August 28: Price: $675 | Member Price: $575

ChDa exam Prep workshop*

saturday, september 29, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.sunday, september 30, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.Want to be certified in healthcare data analysis? Then take advantage of this extensive two-day preparation workshop! Health information management (HIM) professionals prepare to sit for the exam by reviewing the knowledge and skills needed for managing, analyzing, and reporting healthcare data.

registration FeeWorkshop, Exam, and Book—Price: $824 | Member Price: $650 Workshop Only—Price: $495 | Member Price: $395

ChPs exam Prep workshop*

Thursday, October 4, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.Friday, October 5, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.Individuals who earn the Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) credential validate their commitment to advancing the management of privacy, security, and confidentiality practices. The workshop is an extensive two-day, in-person meeting that prepares the HIM professional to sit for the examination by reviewing the five domains covered in the exam.

registration FeeWorkshop, Exam, and Book—Price: $824 | Member Price: $650Workshop Only—Price: $495 | Member Price: $395

Clinical Data analysis and Mapping institute*

Thursday, October 4, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.HIM professionals and others with current knowledge of terminologies and classifications will learn to apply best practices in clinical data analysis and mapping principles using examples from ICD-10-CM/PCS, SNOMED-CT®, and other coding systems.

registration FeeEarly Bird (received on or before August 27)—Price: $375 | Member Price $275Received on or after August 28—Price: $475 | Member Price: $375


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educational site Visits*

• Cermak Health Service of Cook County: Saturday, September 29, 1–4 p.m. | Price $25

• Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago: Sunday, September 30, 1–4 p.m. | Price $30

• Northwestern Memorial Hospital: Monday, October 1, 9–11 a.m. | Price $30 • Northwestern Memorial Hospital: Monday, October 1, 1–3 p.m. | Price $30 • Rush University Medical Center: Monday, October 1, 1–4 p.m. | Price $30 • Cermak Health Service of Cook County: Tuesday, October 2, 1–4 p.m. | Price $25 • Loyola University Hospital: Wednesday, October 3, 9 a.m.–12 noon | Price $25 • Rush University Medical Center: Wednesday, October 3, 1–4 p.m. | Price $30 • Mt. Sinai Hospital and Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital: Thursday, October 4,

9 a.m.–12 noon | Price $35 • Rush University Medical Center: Thursday, October 4, 1–4 p.m. | Price $30

Fee includes transportation.

exhibitsVisit the exhibit hall to see the latest products and services available in the HIM industry. Entrance to the exhibit hall throughout convention is included in convention registration fee. Exhibit hall only passes are available for $25. • More than 215 exhibitors • New dedicated exhibit hall hours (see page 27 for schedule) • Earn one CEU each day by visiting the exhibit hall • Daily events, activities, and giveaways (see page 26–27)


student academy sunday, september 30, 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.This interactive session is designed specifically for AHIMA student members registered for convention. Learn more about a career in HIM, networking, and getting the most out of the convention.

workshops (Not included with convention registration; $95 unless otherwise noted)Half-day, hands-on workshops emphasize exchange of information, ideas, strategies, and techniques. saturday, september 29 1–5 p.m. What Is Your Thinking Style: Using Ned Hermann’s Whole Brain

Model for Effective ICD-10 Implementation —$110 2–5 p.m. Copy Functionality 2–5 p.m. Document Management and Imaging—Supporting the EHR 2–5 p.m. Privacy and Security Challenges of Meaningful Use

sunday, september 30 9 a.m.–12 noon Preparing for ICD-10: Strategies for Revenue Retention, Training,

and Compliance 9 a.m.–12 noon Establishing a Data Governance Structure for an Integrated

Health System 9 a.m.–12 noon TurboCharge Your HIM Career 9 a.m.–12 noon Implementing Computer-Assisted Coding in Preparation for ICD-10 2–5 p.m. The Foundation for Health Information Governance: Records and

Information Management 2–5 p.m. The Reality of ICD-10—Understanding and Preparing for the

Impact of the Transition 2–5 p.m. Querying for ICD-10 2–5 p.m. CAC: Hope or Hype? OhioHealth’s Experience with

Computer-Assisted Coding

Thursday, October 4 9 a.m.–12 noon Clinical Documentation Gap Analysis, Sharp Healthcare:

A Collaborative Approach to ICD-10 Readiness 9 a.m.–12 noon How Gwinnett Hospital System Turned the Promise of

Computer-Assisted Coding into Tangible Results 9 a.m.–12 noon Writing Effective Queries: Practical Tools to Improve

Documentation for ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS 9 a.m.–12 noon Preparing for the Impact of ICD-10 CM/PCS on Your Data 2–5 p.m. Thinking Outside the Box with Computer-Assisted Coding 2–5 p.m. Privacy Incident Detection and Investigation (Real World

Examples) and Preparation for a HIPAA Privacy or Security Audit 2–5 p.m. ICD-10: The Potential Role of Medical Transcription 2–5 p.m. Is Your Outpatient Documentation Ready for ICD-10?

Continuing education Units (CeUs)Credentialed AHIMA members can earn CEUs on a per hour basis, with a maximum of 6 CEUs per day (General Sessions, Educational Tracks, and Exhibit Hall) on: Monday, October 1; Tuesday, October 2; and wednesday, October 3

Additional CEUs may be earned by attending pre- and post-convention workshops, the Clinical Coding Community meeting, educational site visits, Product World demonstrations, and the Privacy and Security Institute.

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Networking events Establish new relationships and access industry leaders at the largest gathering of HIM professionals.

Product worldsunday, september 30, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

First-Timers sessionsunday, september 30, 4:30–5 p.m.

welcome reception on the exhibit Floor Sponsored by:

sunday, september 30, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Included with full registration. Additional tickets are $50.

CoP Meetupsunday, september 30, 6–7 p.m.AHIMA Booth #1155

Networking Breakfasts*

Monday, October 1, 7–8 a.m. Price $60 each • ICD-10: Reenergizing Your Implementation Plan • Mobile Devices: Do You Know Where Your Information Is?

Tuesday, October 2, 7–8 a.m. Price $60 each • Social Media in Healthcare: Join the Conversation • EHR Incentives: Making Stage 2 Meaningful

assembly on education Luncheon*

Monday, October 1, 11:45 a.m.–1:45 p.m.Price $60


ahiMa Board Open ForumMonday, October 1, 1–2 p.m.

Publishers workshopMonday, October 1, 1–3 p.m.

appreciation Celebration: President’s Premier Party

Sponsored by:

Tuesday, October 2, 7:30–10:30 p.m. Included with full registration. Additional tickets are $90.Slap on your fedoras and flapper dresses and get ready to dance the Charleston. This year’s Appreciation Celebration: President’s Premier Party is returning to the roaring 20s! Join us at a 1920s speakeasy for a full buffet dinner and an opportunity to get your fill of “giggle juice” and “bathtub gin.” You do NOT want to miss this year’s celebration…it’ll be the cat’s meow!

Volunteer Opportunity session at ahiMa“Dream Big: Creating the Future”Tuesday, October 2, 3:15–4:15 p.m.This session will provide an overview and introduction of the appointed and elected opportunities available for volunteering at the national level of AHIMA, and the nomination process. Members can review and submit a nomination online through the “Application to Serve.” A Q&A session facilitated by the Nominating Committee will take place. Current and former AHIMA Board and Committee Members will be on hand to share their volunteer experience at the national level.

international ViP reception (Invitation Only)Monday, October 1, 6–7 p.m.This invitation-only event welcomes members of IFHIMA and other representatives of the Global HIM Community. Please contact Mollie Pillman at [email protected] if you are interested in attending.

Joint Military service (army, Navy, and air Force) special interest sessionThursday, October 4, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. For additional information, please contact Ms. Teresa Foley, RHIA, at (703) 681-3109, or [email protected]

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AHImA Foundation events

silent auctionruns throughout ConventionThe annual AHIMA Foundation Silent Auction is an important contributor to the Student Merit Scholarship Program. As a result of your generous donations in 2011, the Foundation awarded 58 scholarships to outstanding undergraduate and graduate HIM students, and hopes to continue this critical student support with the 2012 auction. Donating an item to the Silent Auction is an outstanding opportunity to promote your organization while showing your support for the future of the HIM profession. For more information and to access the online donation form, visit: ahimafoundation.org.

Donor reception (Invitation Only)Tuesday, October 2, 6–7:30 p.m. This invitation-only event, honoring corporate partners and AHIMA members who have generously supported the AHIMA Foundation, offers a unique opportunity to network with AHIMA and Foundation leadership and corporate executives. The Donor Reception features important Foundation program highlights—especially in the critical area of HIM policy and applied research. Guests can also hear personal stories from recent scholarship recipients who benefited directly from Foundation support. Information on supporting the Foundation is available at ahimafoundation.org.

educator’s Forum: Partnering with the Patient Monday, October 1, 3:15–5:30 p.m.

Practitioner to ProfessorTuesday, October 2, 3:15–4:15 p.m.Meet HIM practitioners who made a career change into education. Attend this session, and meet several HIM educator mentors who can give you the inside scoop on what’s involved in making this career change and what positions are available.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 1

iCD-10 Sponsored by:

Health Information Exchange (HIE)

Emerging Technology

Accountable Care Organization (ACO)

Observation Services

Leadership Transformation

Privacy and Security

Workforce and Academic Issues

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2

iCD-10 Sponsored by:

Privacy and Security

Physician Practice

Data Analytics

Computer-Assisted Coding (CAC)

Meaningful Use

Emerging Issues

Revenue Cycle

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3

iCD-10

Release of Information (ROI)

Data Governance

Performance Improvement

Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)

EHR Implementation, Mgmt., Lessons Learned

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Practice Forum CornerInterested in the topics below? Come on Monday, October 1, and participate in a 90-minute open forum with your colleagues.

» Advocacy

» Cancer Registry

» Critical Access Hospitals

» Behavioral/Home Health

» Long-Term Care

» Physician Practice

wednesday, October 3, 1:30–3:30 p.m.

aneesh Chopra, MPP Visionary Thought Leader and Former First Chief Technology

Officer, United States of America

Joy Behar Daytime Emmy® Award-winner and Co-host of “The View” “inspiration, innovation, Change”

General Session

Monday, October 1, 8:30–11:30 a.m.

David rubenstein, FaChe Major General (Retired), US Army Medical Department

“ healthcare Leadership: Thoughts from My Foxhole”

Tuesday, October 2, 8:30–11:30 a.m.

wil Yu Senior Advisor, CMMI and Special Assistant of Innovation

and Research Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, US Department of Health and Human Services “ what Pirates Can Teach Us about revolution healthcare through innovation

Dr. John w. Kenagy, MPa, scD, FaCs Thought Leader Speaker and Author of Designed to Adapt

“ Designed to adapt: Building success and innovation in 21st Century healthcare” Dr. Kenagy is speaking as part of the AHIMA Foundation’s

Thought Leaders Lecture Series, which is made possible through philanthropic contributions from HealthPort and Precyse.

Portions of the General Session are sponsored by:

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track 1—INpatIeNt1–2 p.m. When Queries Alone Just Don’t Cut It: Complementing the Query Process

2–3 p.m. When an Eponym Won’t Do— The Importance of Quality Documentation for Accurate Procedural Coding

3:15–4:15 p.m. Inpatient Coding Challenges vs. Clinical Indicators

4:15–5:15 p.m.Combat Audits: How to Attack Recovery Auditors at Every Level of Appeal

track 2—outpatIeNt1–2 p.m. Winning the Amazing Race to ICD-10 Compliance

2–3 p.m. Current OP Challenges

3:15–4:15 p.m. Doctor, Was It Something I Said? How to Work Effectively with Your Physician for Positive Change

track 3—cac Sponsored by:1–2 p.m. It’s Not Just About Coding: ICD-10 through Intelligence-Driven Documentation

2–3 p.m. Computer-Assisted Coding—Fact or Fiction, A Case Study

4:15–5:15 p.m. CAC with Natural Language Processing (NLP) Solves ICD-10 Conundrum

Clinical Coding Community Meeting8:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.

General Session8:30 a.m.–12 noon(see right)

Tracks1–5:15 p.m.(see bottom of page)

Pre-Convention Workshops2–5 p.m.(see right)

AHIMA Foundation Silent Auction8 a.m.–5 p.m.

CHDA Exam Prep Workshop8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Privacy and Security Institute8 a.m.– 4 p.m.

Special Pre-Convention Workshop 1–5 p.m. What Is Your Thinking Style: Using Ned Hermann’s Whole Brain Model for Effective ICD-10 Implementation(see right)

House of Delegates5–6:30 p.m.Hyatt Regency Chicago on Wacker

This powerful online tool allows you to search the convention program by day, category, or session type. View session details by date, time, location, learning level, speaker, description, and more. The session finder is available at ahima.org/convention.

Clinical Coding Tracks 1:00 p.m. –5:15 p.m.

ahiMa Convention session Finder

clINIcal codINg commuNIty meetINgBreakfast Sponsored by:

geNeral SeSSIoN 8:30–10 a.m. National Coding Update Regulatory and CPT Update

10:15 a.m.–12 noon Education and Training for ICD-10 Success

pre-coNveNtIoNWorkSHopS1–5 p.m. What Is Your Thinking Style: Using Ned Hermann’s Whole Brain Model for Effective ICD-10 Implementation

2–5 p.m. Copy Functionality

2–5 p.m. Document Management and Imaging—Supporting the EHR

2–5 p.m. Privacy and Security Challenges of Meaningful Use

Educational Site Visit1–4 p.m.Cermak Health Services of Cook County

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General Session8:30 a.m.–12 noon (see right)

Tracks1–4:15 p.m.(see bottom of page)


CHDA Exam Prep Workshop8 a.m.–5 p.m.

House of Delegates8:30 a.m.– 5:15 p.m.

Student Academy8:30 a.m.– 2 p.m.

Welcome Reception on the Exhibit Floor—5:30–7:30 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open5:30–7:30 p.m.

CoP Meetup6–7 p.m.

Pre-Convention Workshops*9 a.m.– 12 noon(see right)

track 2—pHySIcIaN1–2 p.m. Stay Focused: Ease the Transition to ICD-10 in Physician Practice

2–3 p.m. Decipher the Details of ICD-10 Documentation

3:15–4:15 p.m. Voluntary Disclosure Option for Practitioners and Organizations

track 3—HIm 1–2 p.m. Outsourced Coding 101

2–3 p.m. Beyond HACs: Why POA Is Becoming Imperative to Get Correct

Product World9:30 a.m.– 5 p.m.

clINIcal codINg commuNIty meetINgBreakfast Sponsored by:

geNeral SeSSIoNGeneral Session Sponsored by:

8:30–10 a.m. Implementation and Strategy of Converting ICD-9-CM into ICD-10-CM/PCS

10:15 a.m.–12 noonEmerging Roles for Coders

pre-coNveNtIoN WorkSHopS9 a.m.–12 noon Preparing for ICD-10: Strategies for Revenue Retention, Training, and Compliance

9 a.m.–12 noonTurboCharge Your HIM Career

9 a.m.–12 noonImplementing Computer-Assisted Coding in Preparation for ICD-10

9 a.m.–12 noonEstablishing a Data Governance Structure for an Integrated Health System

2–5 p.m. Querying for ICD-10

2–5 p.m.The Reality of ICD-10—Understanding and Preparing for the Impact of the Transition

2–5 p.m.CAC: Hope or Hype? Ohio Health’s Experience with Computer-Assisted Coding

2–5 p.m.The Foundation for Health Information Governance: Records and Information Management

Welcome receptIoN 5:30–7:30 p.m.Sponsored by:

track 1—INpatIeNt1–2 p.m. Best Practices for Clinical Documentation Improvement: Techniques and Technologies

2–3 p.m. Coding for Multiple Procedures in ICD-10-PCS

3:15–4:15 p.m. ICD-10 MS-DRGS from the Inside Out

Educational Site Visit1–4 p.m.Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

Pre-Convention Workshops*2–5 p.m.(see right)

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Privacy and Security Institute8 a.m.–4 p.m.

First-Timers Session4:30–5 p.m.

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EducationalTracks12:45– 5:30 p.m.(see below)

Assembly on Education Luncheon11:45 a.m.–1:45 p.m. Publisher’s

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EducationalSite Visit9–11 a.m.(see right)

Exhibit Hall Open11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Dedicated Exhibit Hall Hours1:45–3:15 p.m.

Educator’s Forum: Partnering with the Patient 3:15–5:30 p.m.

Client Appreciation Evening6–7:30 p.m.

Alumni Receptions6–7:30 p.m.

Forums1–4:30 p.m.(see right)

Educational Tracks 12:45 p.m. –5:30 p.m.

Icd-10Sponsored by

12:45–1:45 p.m. So Much Training, So Little Time: Training the Entire HIM Department in 12 Months

3:15–4:15 p.m. The Good, the Bad, the Reality: Lessons from the Front-lines of ICD-10

4:30–5:30 p.m. ICD-10: One Payer’s Experience

HIe12:45–1:45 p.m. Department of Veterans Affairs Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record and the Nationwide Health Information Network—Our Journey Continues

3:15–4:15 p.m. Beacon Community of the Inland Northwest

4:30–5:30 p.m. The Prospect of HIE as an IT Platform

emergINg tecHNology12:45–1:45 p.m. Taking the Guesswork Out of CDI: The Case for NLP-Automated Clinical...

3:15–4:15 p.m. Enabling Software Technologies for Mobile...

4:30–5:30 p.m. EHR Certification: What Do Healthcare Providers Really Need to Support Safe Patient Care?

accouNtable care orgaNIzatIoNS12:45–1:45 p.m. Countdown to Accountable Care: Using Data Analytics to Implement New Payment Methodologies

3:15–4:15 p.m The Data-Driven ACO

4:30–5:30 p.m. Accountable Care: New Processes and Workforce Roles

obServatIoN ServIceS12:45–1:45 p.m. Development of an In-House Physician Advisory Group: Observation versus Inpatient Admission Review

3:15–4:15 p.m The “Ins and Outs” of Observation Status

leaderSHIptraNSformatIoN12:45–1:45 p.m. Transforming Quality Leadership: Positioning the HIM Professional as an Organizational Asset in the Post...

3:15–4:15 p.m If You Want Be at the Head of the Table…You Have to...

4:30–5:30 p.m. Role Changes for Health Information Services: Strategies for Expanding Your Boundaries

prIvacy aNd SecurIty12:45–1:45 p.m. HIPAA Privacy and Security Audits

3:15–4:15 p.m. Marketing and Fundraising under HIPAA/HITECH

4:30–5:30 p.m. Identification and Management of Sensitive Patient Information

Workforce aNd academIc ISSueS 3:15–4:15 p.m. ONC Workforce Development Programs: HITECH Community College Consortia and HIT Pro Competency Exams

3:15–4:15 p.m. Reality 2016


NetWorkINg breakfaStS7–8 a.m. ICD-10: Reenergizing Your Implementation Plan

7–8 a.m.Mobile Devices: Do You Know Where Your Information Is?

educatIoNal SIte vISItS9–11 a.m. and 1–3 p.m.Northwestern Memorial Hospital

1–4 p.m. Rush University Medical Center

forum ScHedule1–2:30 p.m.Advocacy

1–2:30 p.m.Home Health/ Behavioral Health 1–2:30 p.m.Long-Term Care 1–2:30 p.m.Physician Practice 3–4:30 p.m.Cancer Registry

3–4:30 p.m.Critical Access Hospitals

geNeral SeSSIoN Portions sponsored by:

EducationalSite Visits1–4 p.m.(see right)

International VIP Reception(Invitation Only)6–7 p.m.

General Session8:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m.(see page 13)

AHIMA BoardOpen Forum1–2 p.m.

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12:45–1:45 p.m. After 30 Years Teaching Them ICD-9…Getting Your Providers to Speak ICD-10 and...

3:15–4:15 p.m. ICD-10-CM Transition: You’ve Done Your Due Diligence for Evaluation...

4:30–5:30 p.m. Key Strategies for Ensuring Clinical Revenue Integrity with ICD-10

prIvacy aNd SecurIty12:45–1:45 p.m. Mitigating the Top Five HIPAA Security Issues

3:15–4:15 p.m. I Am a Patient: Perspectives of Security and Privacy in Healthcare

4:30–5:30 p.m. Immune to Security: Personal Mobile Devices Collide with the Cloud

pHySIcIaN practIce12:45–1:45 p.m. Coding and Billing for Non-Physician Practitioners

3:15–4:15 p.m. Getting it Right: How to Improve Physician Documentation in Clinics

4:30–5:30 p.m. HCCs and Star-Ratings—An IPAs Successful Approach to Revenue Integrity

data aNalytIcS12:45–1:45 p.m. Two Sides of Predictive Modeling: Payer and Provider

3:15–4:15 p.m. NLP as a Data Integration Tool for Your CIO

4:30–5:30 p.m. Automated Abstracting and Data Analysis for Better Reporting (and, Most Importantly, Better Care!)


computer-aSSISted codINg12:45–1:45 p.m. Integrating CDI and CAC Initiatives to Achieve ICD-10 Readiness

3:15–4:15 p.m. Compliance and the New ICD-10: Understanding the Associated...

4:30–5:30 p.m. Data Integrity and the EHR–Are You Ready for ICD-10 and Beyond?

meaNINgful uSe12:45–1:45 p.m. Getting to the Data for Direct Quality Reporting 2.0

3:15–4:15 p.m. Meaningful Use: Standard Terminology Challenges and Measuring Success

4:30–5:30 p.m. Both Sides of the Coin: MU Certification versus MU Incentives

emergINg ISSueS12:45–1:45 p.m. To Friend or Not: Legal Insights on Social Media Use in the Healthcare Industry

3:15–4:15 p.m. Look in the Rearview Mirror: The Past 24 Months of ICD-10 Prep

4:30–5:30 p.m. Impacting Hospital Reimbursement through CMS Quality Measures

reveNue cycle12:45–1:45 p.m. Transforming HIM in the Revenue Cycle: A Value-Added Methodology

3:15–4:15 p.m. Naples Community Healthcare System: Breaking Down HIM Silos and Building Revenue Cycle...

4:30–5:30 p.m. Achieving Revenue Stability in a Post-ICD-10 World

General Session8:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m.(see page 13)

Career Center on the Exhibit Floor11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open11:30 a.m. –4:30 p.m.

Dedicated Exhibit Hall Hours1:45–3:15 p.m.

NetWorkINg breakfaStS7–8 a.m. Social Media in Healthcare: Join the Conversation

7–8 a.m. EHR Incentives: Making Stage 2 Meaningful

geNeral SeSSIoN Portions sponsored by:

apprecIatIoN celebratIoN: preSIdeNt’S premIere party 7:30–10:30 p.m. Sponsored by:

EducationalTracks12:45– 5:30 p.m.

Health Information Innovation Leadership Conference12:45– 5:30 p.m.

AHIMA Foundation Donor Reception (Invitation Only)6–7:30 p.m.

Practitioner to Professor 3:15–4:15 p.m.

AHIMA Foundation Silent Auction Pick-Up3–5 p.m.

Appreciation Celebration: President’s Premier Party 7:30–10:30 p.m.

Educational Site Visit1–4 p.m.Cermak Health Services of Cook County

AHIMA Foundation Silent Auction8 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.

VolunteerOpportunitiesat AHIMA Session 3:15–4:15 p.m.

Networking Breakfasts7–8 a.m.(see right)

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General Session1:30–3:30 p.m.(see page 13)

Educational Tracks 8:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Icd-108–9 a.m. ICD-9 to ICD-10: An Approach to Understanding the “Ripple Effect”

9:15–10:15 a.m. The Re-design of the Inpatient Coding Unit in Preparation for ICD-10, and How Utilizing RHITs in a Clinical Documentation Improvement...

11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Untangling the Rev-enue Cycle/ Coding Relation-ship for ICD-10

releaSe of INformatIoN8–9 a.m. ROI and Breach: Reducing Your Risk in a Digital World

9:15–10:15 a.m. The Future of Compliance—How the Release of e-PHI Should be Managed

11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. An Enterprise--wide Approach to PHI Disclosure Management in the “Age of Compliance”

data goverNaNce 8–9 a.m. Implementation of Enterprise-wide EMR and Data Governance—Lessons Learned

9:15–10:15 a.m. The HIM Professional Is Key to Successful E-Governance in Healthcare

11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Data Quality Matters: The Enterprise Solution

performaNce ImprovemeNt 8–9 a.m.Simply Effective: Using a Rapid Results Approach to Manage Complexity and Achieve...

9:15–10:15 a.m. Was It Worth It? Exploring Return on Investment

11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Transforming the HIM Workforce in One of the Oldest Medical Record Departments...

Educational Tracks 8:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

clINIcal documeNtatIoN ImprovemeNt8–9 a.m. ICD-10 Foundation: Comprehensive Clinical Documentation Improvement

9:15–10:15 a.m. Clinical Documentation Improvement...A New Model for Partnering with Physicians

11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Measuring the Success of a Clinical Documentation Improvement Program

eHr ImplemeNtatIoN, maNagemeNt...8–9 a.m. How the EHR Promotes Patient-Centered Care in the Ambulatory Setting

9:15–10:15 a.m. Empowering Consumers with Health Information

11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. The Next Stage—An Overview of the New Features of Release 2 of the HL7 EHR...

maNagemeNt8–9 a.m. HIM Transformation: Becoming Knowledge Managers

9:15–10:15 a.m. Utilizing Innovative HIM Practices and Technology to Educate and Motivate Patient Behavior

11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Establishing Performance Measurement for Healthcare Organizations

EducationalTracks8 a.m.– 12:15 p.m.See schedule below

Health Information Innovation Leadership Conference8 a.m.– 12:15 p.m.

AHIMA Foundation Silent Auction Pick-Up8 a.m.– 12:15 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open9 a.m.– 12 noon

Dedicated Exhibit Hall Hours10:15– 11:15 a.m.

Educational Site Visit1–4 p.m.Rush University Medical Center

Educational Site Visit9 a.m.–12 noonLoyola University Hospital

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CHPS Exam Prep Workshop8 a.m.–5 p.m.Hyatt RegencyChicago Hotelon WackerDrive(see right)

Clinical Data Analysis and Mapping Institute8 a.m.–5 p.m.Hyatt RegencyChicago Hotelon WackerDrive

Joint Military Services Special Interest Session8 a.m.–4 p.m.

poSt-coNveNtIoN WorkSHopS9 a.m.–12 noon Writing Effective Queries: Practical Tools to Improve Documentation for ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS9 a.m.–12 noon How Gwinnett Hospital System Turned the Promise of Computer-Assisted Coding into Tangible Results

9 a.m.–12 noonPreparing for the Impact of ICD-10-CM/PCS on Your Data

9 a.m.–12 noonClinical Documentation Gap Analysis—Sharp Healthcare—A Collaborative Approach to ICD-10 Readiness

2–5 p.m.Thinking Outside the Box with Computer-Assisted Coding

2–5 p.m.ICD-10: The Potential Role of Medical Transcription

2–5 p.m.Is Your Outpatient Documentation Ready for ICD-10?

2–5 p.m.Privacy Incident Detection and Investigation (Real World Examples) and Preparation for a HIPAA Privacy or Security Audit

aHIma traINer academy for Icd-10-cm/pcSRuns through Saturday, October 6, 8 a.m.–3:45 p.m.

cHpS exam prep WorkSHopRuns through Friday, October 5, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Educational Site Visit1–4 p.m.Rush University Medical Center

Educational Site Visit9 a.m.–12 noonMt. Sinai Hospital and Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital

Post-Convention Workshops9 a.m.–12 noon(see right)

Post-Convention Workshops2–5 p.m.(see right)

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AHIMA Trainer Academy for ICD-10-CM/PCS8 a.m.–5 p.m.Hyatt RegencyChicago Hotelon WackerDrive

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Visit the exhibit Hall and earn ceus!As the industry’s most extensive HIM and HIT exposition, the exhibit hall will feature more than 215 exhibitors. Discover leading-edge products and services and earn one CEU each day just by visiting the exhibit hall! Learn more about our exhibitors and their offerings at ahima.org/convention.

exhibit hall events welcome reception on the exhibit Floor Sponsored by:

sunday, september 30, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Included with full registration. Additional tickets are $50.

The iCD-10 refreshment Bar, Booth #1047Visit booth #1047 to take a seat, put your feet up, and enjoy a refreshment while hearing about everything new and exciting in ICD-10! Every hour a different exhibitor will demonstrate their ICD-10-related product or service. A full schedule will be available in the final program. Take the opportunity to enjoy a cold beverage and view the latest and greatest in ICD-10, first-hand.

exhibitor scavenger hunt The Exhibitor Scavenger Hunt is back by popular demand! Visit participating exhibitor booths and receive a stamp on the game card included in your registration bag. After visiting all participating booths and filling the game card with stamps, submit it at the AHIMA booth (#1155) to be entered into a drawing for a $500 American Express gift cheque. You must be present to win!

Booth Giveaway/event Listings Be sure to check the AHIMA Today convention newspaper and the signs posted outside the exhibit hall for a list of giveaways and events in various exhibit booths. Signs at the front of the exhibit hall list drawing winners at the end of each day!

Career CenterWhether you’re looking for an entry-level, mid-level, or executive opening, the Career Center provides the opportunity to talk one-on-one with potential employers. Companies will host recruiting tables at the Career Center in Hall D, Level 2. Where else can you find great career opportunities delivered in one location?

exhibit hall Café Need to grab a quick bite before heading to a session? How about refueling with caffeine before walking the exhibit hall? Lunch, snacks, and beverages can be purchased in the exhibit hall during exhibit hall hours.

wednesday Morning Coffee Break in the exhibit hallComplimentary refreshments are offered at various stations in the exhibit hall on Wednesday morning.

exhibit hall hoursMonday, October 111:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. Dedicated*1:45–3:15 p.m.

Tuesday, October 211:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Career Center 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Dedicated*1:45–3:15 p.m.

wednesday, October 39 a.m.–12 noon Dedicated*10:15–11:15 a.m.

sunday, september 305:30–7:30 p.m.Welcome Reception (ticket required for entrance)

*Dedicated means no other sessions take place during this time.

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Accentus Inc.

ACCESS EFM

Acusis

AGS Health Private Limited

AHA Central Office

Alabama State University

Alpha Systems

Altegra Health, Inc.

American Medical Association

American Society of Anesthesiologists

Amphion

Anthelio

AssistMed

Atigeo

BACTES Imaging Solutions

Billian’s HealthDATA/Porter Research

Bottomline Technologies

Breitner Transcription Services, Inc.

Bureau of Office Services, Inc.

Caban Resources

Cardone Record Services

Care Communications

Career Step

Celerity Solutions Group

Cerner Corporation

CGI Healthcare Solutions Group

CHAN Healthcare Auditors

Channel Publishing

ChartWise Medical Systems

CodeRyte

Coding Strategies, Inc.

CodingAID

Conifer

Contexo Media

CPR Technologies

Craneware

Dell, Inc.

Department of Veterans Affairs

DeVry University

Digital Transcription Systems, Inc.

Diskriter, Inc.

Diversified Medical Records Services

Dolbey

DSG, Inc.

DSS, Inc.

EDCO Health Information Solutions

ELSEVIER

Elsevier | MC Strategies

Emdat, Inc.

EPSON

eTexta

E-Value

Extract Systems

For the Record

FormFast

FTI Consulting

Fujitsu Computer Products of America

FutureNet Technologies Corporation

G2N, Inc.

Genpact

Global Info Systems

H.I.M. On Call

H.I.M. Recruiters

H.I.Mentors

HCPro

Health Revenue Assurance

Associates, Inc.

Healthcare Coding and Consulting Services (HCCS)

Healthcare Cost Solutions

Healthcare IT News

HealthPort

Healthstream

HFMA

HIA

HITS Scanning Solutions

HRS

Hyland Software

Iatric Systems, Inc.

IMO

In Record Time, Inc.

Integrated Document Solutions

IOD Incorporated

Iron Mountain

J.A. Thomas & Associates

Jacobus Consulting

Just Associates, Inc.

Kaiser Permanente

Keystrokes Transcription

Kforce Healthcare

KIWI-TEK

KPMG

Landmark Solutions

Liaison Healthcare Informatics

Louisiana Tech University

Loyola University Health Law Programs

M*Modal

Maxim Health Information Services

McKesson

MCS—Medical Coding Services

MedAssets

MediSapien

MedPlus, a Quest Diagnostics Company

MedScribe Information Systems

Meta Health Technology, Inc.

MiraMed Revenue Group

MRO

NAHAM

National Cancer Registrars Association

National Library of Medicine

Navigant Consulting

NCO Healthcare Services

NCPDP

NEMT Transcription

Northstar Learning

Nuance

On Assignment HIM

Optum

Orchestrate Healthcare

Oregon Health and Science University

Panacea Healthcare Solutions Inc.

Parallon Business Solutions

Peak Health Solutions

Perceptive Software

PMIC

Precyse

ProScript

ProTec Solutions

Pyramid Healthcare Solutions

QuadraMed

Regis University

Reimbursement Management Consultants, Inc.

Ricoh Healthcare

RRS Release of Information Service

SOAP Transcription Services

SOURCEHOV HEALTHSERVE

SPi Healthcare

STAT Imaging Solutions

Stat Solutions, Inc.

Stephens College

Stern & Associates, Inc.

Streamline Health

SuperCoder.com by the Coding Institute

The College of St. Scholastica

Transcend Services

TransTech Medical Solutions

TruCode

TruScript Solutions

UASI

UnicorMed

University of Cincinnati—Online

University of Maryland University College

Verisma Systems, Inc.

VITALWARE

Walden University

Wolters Kluwer Law & Business

ZHealth Publishing/ZHealth Consulting

exhibitors (As of April 19, 2012)

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Location: McCormick Place Convention Center, Lakeside Building, Level 2 Lobby

hours:Saturday, September 29, 7 a.m.–4 p.m.Sunday, September 30, 7 a.m.–6:30 p.m.Monday, October 1, 7 a.m.–4 p.m.Tuesday, October 2, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.Wednesday, October 3, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.Thursday, October 4, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Materials Pick-upBring your badge and registration tickets to the materials pick-up counter to receive your attendee bag, final program, and other convention-related materials.

Locations: Hyatt Regency Hotel, on Wacker Drive, Bronze Level, East TowerMcCormick Place Lakeside Building, Level 2 Lobby

hours: Friday, September 28, 5–7 p.m. (Hyatt Regency Hotel on Wacker Drive ONLY)Saturday, September 29, 7 a.m.–4 p.m.Sunday, September 30, 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.Monday, October 1, 7 a.m.–4 p.m.Tuesday, October 2, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. (McCormick Place ONLY)

Thank You to the Following Convention and Clinical Coding Meeting sponsors

General informationVisit ahima.org/convention for more details on the following features: Online attendee services • AHIMA Paperless Meeting • Session Finder • My Convention Planner • Exhibitor Directory • Evaluation/CE Certificates • Housing • Registration • AHIMA Learning on Demand

Session Audios

On-site attendee services • Registration • Materials Pickup • AHIMA Booth • Convention Shuttle Service • Presentation Materials • Printer Stations • Internet Café and Wireless Access

hotel and Travel • Hotel Accommodations • Air Transportation • Ground Transportation • Area Attractions

ahiMa Policies • Americans with Disabilities Act • Children • Dress Code • Security • Smoking • Child Care

Don’t Miss a single session! Order Your audio recordings in advance and save!Worried you might miss a session while attending another? AHIMA’s audio recordings allow you to “attend” every event! Save big by ordering when you register. Visit ahima.org/convention for more information.

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