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Oklahoma Health Information Management Association
Welcome to OkHIMA!

The Oklahoma Health Information Management Association, or OkHIMA, is a dynamic professional association which includes more than 670 specially educated health information management professionals who work throughout the healthcare industry. As information specialists, we collect, integrate, analyze and disseminate health care data. We manage health information for research, planning, and the evaluation of health care services. We also structure and translate health data into usable forms for the advancement of quality health care.

2008 marks our 60th anniversary.  Celebrate it with us!OkHIMA members hold many diverse roles in the healthcare industry. We are specialists in managing medical records, administering information systems, analyzing information for decision support, coordinating healthcare privacy and compliance programs, preparing facilities and data for accreditation surveys, compliance with standards and regulations regarding health information, and coding and classifying information for reimbursement and research. OkHIMA members are no longer limited to working within the traditional hospital setting. Rather, there is a broad spectrum of opportunities available that span the continuum of care. See the About Us section for more details on our profession and the opportunities you may find in this field.

We are a component state association with the American Health Information Management Association. You may visit their site for more information about our profession as well as information on how to become a member.



Announcements

Vendor Registration for OkHIMA Conference August 27-29, 2008

Posted by: admin on 01/28/2008 01:56:26
This year, we're offering online registration for vendors for the OkHIMA 60th Anniversary & Diamond Celebration Conference, scheduled for August 27-29, 2008 at the U.S.P.S. National Center for Employee Development Conference Center in Norman, OK. You can read all about the details in our Vendor Overview document and you may either download our Vendor Registration Form and mail it in with a check or you may visit our convenient online form to register and pay quickly and easily with PayPal.

OkHIMA e-News December 2007 Online

Posted by: admin on 01/13/2008 20:38:47
We will again be making our newsletters available to members online, beginning with the December 2007 edition of OkHIMA e-News. This edition is packed full of information such as the delegate reports, educational offerings, the 2008 ballot and job postings. We hope you'll check it out!

This issue as well as older (very old, at this point, but we will be working to correct this going forward) issues are available by following the Publications link in the menu to the left.

Change in ROI Authorization Verbiage effective November 1, 2007

Posted by: admin on 12/30/2007 22:09:29
Effectiive November 1, 2007, the required verbiage on ROI Authorization forms has been updated. The citation is:
B. For the purposes of this section only, the words "written consent" shall mean that the person whose information is required to be kept confidential by this section or the person legally authorized to consent to release by this section has been informed of all persons or organizations to whom such information may be released or disclosed by the specific release granted. Releases granted pursuant to paragraph 2 of subsection A of this section shall include a notice in bold typeface that the information authorized for release may include records which may indicate the presence of a communicable or noncommunicable disease. Consent obtained for release of information, pursuant to paragraph 2 of subsection A of this section, shall not be considered valid unless, prior to consent, the person consenting to the release was given notice of the provisions for release of confidential information pursuant to this section.

The specific statement which must be included on the authorization form in bold face type is:
THE INFORMATION AUTHORIZED FOR RELEASE MAY INCLUDE RECORDS WHICH MAY INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF A COMMUNICABLE OR NONCOMMUNICABLE DISEASE.

Source: OSCN Citation

Coding Roundtables Coming Up Soon!

Posted by: admin on 10/14/2007 20:49:53 (READ: 2187)
OkHIMA has organized Coding Roundtable Discussion groups to meet the needs of coding professionals. The format for the following meetings will be listening to a live speaker and having time for group discussion for questions and answers. There is a minimal charge of $10.00 per person to cover the cost of handouts, refreshments, and postage. The fee may be paid at the door (Cash or Checks payable to OkHIMA) on the day of the meeting.

Program Agenda: Code Updates and MS-DRGs
Speaker: LouAnn Wiedemann, MS, RHIA, CPEHR

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OkHIMA's 2007 Vision, Mission, and Values

Posted by: admin on 10/14/2007 20:41:43
Your OkHIMA leaders have worked hard to outline a strategic framework for the organization and update our vision, mission, and values to reflect that framework. You will find the revisions located at our About Us page, along with a Word document which flowcharts the framework.

 
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