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It's Patient ID WeekFor four years, the US House of Representatives has repealed Section 510 from the Labor-HHS appropriations bill, and for two years the US Senate also removed Section 510 from their draft bills. However, during final negotiations the ban was...

Act Now to Address Prior AuthorizationThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have proposed a rule that closely aligns with the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act. The authors of this...

Last Chance to Register for the OkHIMA 2023 Convention On-Demand Sessions ONLYIf you did not register for the OkHIMA 2023 Annual Convention or register for the On-Demand Sessions, then for a limited time we are opening up registration for the On-Demand Sessions...

Alert: Housing is Now Open for AHIMA23 ConferenceBook your hotel room now and pay later! Oct. 8 – 10, 2023Baltimore Convention CenterBaltimore, MD If Data Could Talk, What Would it Say? As health information professionals know, health data is much more than it...

OKSHINE Policy UpdatesLast month, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority Board of Directors voted to approve permanent rules for Oklahoma health information exchange. The previous rules were in effect as emergency rules. The final rule expands exemption categories. At its...

Last Call for OkHIMA Convention T-Shirt OrdersIf you have not ordered your OkHIMA Convention T-Shirt this is your LAST chance to pre-order.  T-shirt orders are due to me by  Friday, March 24th by 5:00 pm.  There will be a very limited supply of...

AHIMA Spring Student Open House — March 23, 2023Thursday, March 23, 2023, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CDT Attention HI Students! Join us to learn about the dynamic collection of resources AHIMA has for Health Information students and discover how you can use them to excel in...

2023 CPT E/M Code Updates — Focusing on EDVirtual Event Overview OkHIMA is excited to offer a virtual webinar, worth 1 CEU, on “2023 CPT E/M Code Updates – focusing on ED” for a REDUCED rate. (Due to administrative cost a small free for this webinar is required.) As...

OkHIMA Silent AuctionOkHIMA CARES Silent Auction will be held during the OkHIMA Annual Conference on April 13-14, 2023. This year’s charitable organization that the board voted on to support is TheHugsProject in OKC. This organization accepts donations, both...

OKSHINE: Oklahoma’s Statewide Health Information ExchangeIn May 2021, Oklahoma State Health Information Network and Exchange (OKSHINE) was designated as the statewide health information exchange (HIE) for Oklahoma (SB574). The Oklahoma Healthcare Transparency...

Registration NOW OPEN – 2023 OkHIMA Convention and Vendor ShowJoin us April 13 – 14, 2023 at the Hilton Garden Inn Edmond/Oklahoma City North in Edmond, OK for the 2023 OkHIMA Convention and Vendor show! Can't attend in person? We're also offering...

AHIMA Call for Elected Nominations – Deadline March 31, 2023AHIMA is seeking qualified candidates who are passionate about driving the profession forward and making a real impact on the future of Health Information. Learn more about the descriptions, duties, and...

OkHIMA e-Alert — February 02, 2023Inside this Issue: OkHIMA Annual Award Nominations 2023 OkHIMA Annual Convention Apply Now for the 2023 OkHIMA Scholarship Members With New Credentials Advocacy Update Education Opportunity Other Important Announcements OkHIMA Access...

2023-2024 OkHIMA Board ElectionAs an eligible voting member of the Oklahoma Health Information Management Association (OkHIMA), we invite you to participate in the OkHIMA Board election. The election will run until February 9, 2023. You will be required to enter...

OkHIMA 2023 Annual Convention and Vendor Show – Exhibitor Registration Now OPENOkHIMA 2023 Annual Convention and Vendor Show Exhibitor registration is now OPEN! The meeting will be held April 13 – 14, 2023 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Edmond, OK. For...

Save The Date – OkHIMA 2023 Convention and Vendor ShowPlease see the SAVE THE DATE announcement for the 2023 OkHIMA Convention and Vendor Show! Registration for this event will be opening soon so keep an eye open for further information!

AHIMA Summary of HHS Proposed Rule to Align 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA for SUD RecordsOn December 2, 2022, HHS issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to align 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA requirements for substance use disorder records to solicit public comment. The comment...

OKHIMA Call for Board NominationsThe OkHIMA Nominating Committee wants YOU to suggest fellow members and/or yourself as possible candidates for the OkHIMA Executive Board positions for the next fiscal year, 2023-2024. Nominations are open for the following positions:...

OkHIMA e-News November 2022Inside this Issue: OkHIMA Board Nominations Needed 2023 OkHIMA Annual Convention OkHIMA Access 2023 OkHIMA Scholarship Opportunities OkHIMA Annual Award Nominations October 6, 2022, Information Liberation Day! Advocacy Corner Contact the...

New in '22 Oklahoma Legal Manual2022 Oklahoma Health Information and the LawWhat’s New in 2022 Fee prohibition for individual access or export of electronic health information Individual right to access mental health and substance use treatment records and...

Patient Identification Policy ResourcesPatient identification and patient matching are critical to ensuring the right care is provided to the right patient across the continuum of care. Identity errors may result in patient harm and can be costly to healthcare systems...

ACT NOW: Support LINC to Address Social Needs ActThe LINC to Address Social Needs Act would assist states in establishing or enhancing community integration network infrastructure for clinical health and social services. The act will establish statewide or regional...

OkHIMA eNews June 2022Inside this issue: President Message- June 2022 2022 OkHIMA Annual Convention and Vendor Show Recap OkHIMA Award Winners Newly Elected Directors for 2022-2023 2022 AHIMA Election Newly Credentialed Members OkHIMA PERKs Program Legal Manual Price...

AHIMA Fellowship, Grace Award and AHIMA Triumph AwardsSpotlight Your Achievements With an AHIMA Fellowship Designation AHIMA is now accepting applications for the AHIMA Fellowship designation. Requirements include a minimum of 10 years of experience in the health...

Action Alert: Act Now to Urge Your Representative to Sign onto the Foster-Kelly Dear Colleague Letters on Patient Identification and MatchingWe need you to ask your Representative to sign onto two Dear Colleague letters from Representative Bill Foster (D-IL) and...

OHA Advocacy Day – Save the DateInterested in Oklahoma healthcare legislation? Join other OkHIMA members at OHA Advocacy Day - Tuesday, April 5 at the Oklahoma History Center. The event will begin with a briefing at 3 p.m., followed by a legislative...

OkHIMA eNews — February 2022Inside this Issue: Registration Open for the 2022 OKHIMA Convention and Vendor Show The OkHIMA Convention Mentor Program Election Results Newly Credentialed Members OkHIMA Awards OkHIMA PERKs Program Advocacy Save the Dates! Free RHIA Exam...

Mentor OpportunityAre you looking for a way to give back to the HIM field and share your knowledge with future HIM professionals? If so, the Convention Mentor Program at the OkHIMA Annual Convention is an excellent way to do just that! The Convention Mentor Program...

Mentee OpportunityAre you looking for a way to learn more about the HIM field and gain some advice to guide your future as a HIM professional? If so, the Convention Mentor Program at the OkHIMA Annual Convention is an excellent way to do just that! The Convention...

Registration Has Now Opened for the 2022 OKHIMA Convention and Vendor ShowRegistration for the 2022 Annual Convention is now open.

OkHIMA Annual Convention and Vendor Show Exhibitor Registration Now OpenThe 2022 OkHIMA Annual Convention and Vendor Show Exhibitor registration is now open. The convention will run April 13 – 15, 2022. Location:Grand Casino Hotel Resort777 Grand Casino...

2022-2023 OkHIMA Board ElectionJanuary 17 - February 2, 2022 As an eligible voting member of the Oklahoma Health Information Management Association (OkHIMA), we invite you to participate in the OkHIMA Board election. The election will run until February 2, 2022....

OkHIMA Awards and ScholarshipATTENTION! Please be aware of the following opportunities! Scholarship Opportunity The OkHIMA Scholarship Committee is accepting applications until March 9, 2022, for our next round of scholarships! Our hope is to present 3...

OkHIMA Conference 2022 Save the DateOkHIMA invites you to join us for the 2022 OkHIMA Convention and Vendor Show April 13-15th, Grand Casino and Resort. Registration coming soon.

OKHIMA Call for Board Nominations The OkHIMA Nominating Committee wants YOU to suggest fellow members and/or yourself as possible candidates for the OkHIMA Executive Board positions for next fiscal year, 2022-2023. Nominations are due by December 15, 2021. Nominations...

OkHIMA e-News — September 2021Inside this Issue: President's Message AHIMA Access is the New Engage OkHIMA Awards OkHIMA PERKs Program FREE CEU Webinar Hosted by the SWOSU HIM Program Subscribe Today to the Electronic Legal Manual Contact the OkHIMA Executive Board

Living the Pledge CompetitionMore than 1,400 AHIMA members have signed the Naming Policy Pledge! If you have a story about how you are or your organization is living the pledge through awareness campaigns, standards implementation and policy-making, or other action,...

OkHIMA e-News April 2021Inside this issue: Meet the Member Connect with OkHIMA! 2021 OkHIMA Virtual Convention Upcoming Events 2021 AHIMA Triumph Awards Advocacy Corner SWOSU - Yukon Job Board FREE RHIA Exam Prep Workshop OkHIMA Engage Subscribe Today to the...

2021 Convention Registration Opening Soon!Registration for the 2021 OkHIMA Virtual Convention will be open April 1 - 30. There are 16 CEUs available for this year’s event. At this time, you can view the agenda here. All sessions are pre-recorded and can be...

ADVOCACY ALERTTell Congress It’s Time to Repeal Section 510 on Patient IdentificationMarch 24th is Patient ID Day!  Congress is in the midst of creating its Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) appropriations bills, and we need your help to ensure we continue to keep the...

Registration Is Now Open for the Virtual Advocacy SummitThe annual Advocacy Summit is an opportunity to advocate directly to your lawmakers for federal legislative issues important to patients and healthcare. During this year's virtual Summit, May 17-18, you will...

The 2021-2022 Election Results Are In!Congratulations to the members elected in our 2021-2022 OkHIMA Board elections! We would also like to thank all those who agreed to be on the ballot this year. OkHIMA is so grateful for our wonderful volunteers!Our elections had a...

Information Blocking Survey for HIMHIM professionals! If you work for a healthcare provider/facility, please take this short survey about electronic health information access and Information Blocking readiness. Results will be shared during the Information Blocking...

OkHIMA 2021 Convention: In-Person Cancellation Notice The coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic is changing the way we must operate our in-person events once again. The health and safety of our volunteers and event attendees is our top priority. As cases continue to...

In-Person Event Survey - We Need Your OpinionOkHIMA would like to gauge your opinion on how you feel about attending in-person events for 2021. With the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to ensure we are meeting your education needs in a format that...

Call for Nominations - OkHIMA BoardIt's that time again! Please nominate your HIM peers and friends to be a part of the 2021-2022 OkHIMA Board! The positions that are open for nominations include: President-Elect Education Director-Elect Finance Director Recruitment...

  OkHIMA Needs 2021 Convention Speakers!The OkHIMA Convention Committee is seeking speakers for our 2021 Convention and Vendor Show. The 2021 convention is April 7-9th at the Grand Casino and Resort in Shawnee, Oklahoma. As we are expanding the...

AHIMA Action Alert -   Urge Congress to Vote for the Foster-Kelly AmendmentAs we are seeing as a result of the worldwide pandemic, accurate and timely health and patient data to ensure patient safety is more important than ever. Yet even though the ECRI Institute...

  2021 OkHIMA Convention - Save the Date! Come EXPLORE MORE at the 2021 OkHIMA Annual Convention and Vendor Show as we give you s'more of the education you need to navigate the latest HIM topics. Join us at the Grand Casino Hotel Resort in Shawnee on April...

2020 OkHIMA Annual Business MeetingAccording to the bylaws, OkHIMA is required to have an annual business meeting of the membership. The business meeting is typically held in conjunction with the OkHIMA Annual Convention; however, since the 2020 Convention was...