Wednesday, April 25th

Time Event
11:30-1:00 Registration and Exhibit Time
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
 
1:00-1:15 Welcome
 
1:15-2:15 HITECH and Privacy
Rita Bowen

In the wake of privacy audits, having a secure and compliant ROI process in place is key when trying to mitigate breach risk. Attendees of this session will receive an update on HIPAA Privacy and HITECH Act legislation and learn industry best practices that each facility should have in place to prevent the pitfall of breaches and help maintain a HIPAA-compliant environment when exchanging protected health information.

(CEUs 1 - Privacy & Security)
 

2:15-3:15 Vendor Time

(CEUs 1 - Technology)
 

3:15-4:30 Data Governance
Rita Bowen

(CEUs 1 - Technology)

Does your organization need to improve data quality? Are you ready for meaningful use and data sharing?

The current “age of accountability” demands compliance. This is a “must attend” session for HIM professionals involved in data governance and data integration initiatives. Attendees will learn how data governance impacts the conversion and quality control of information; and more importantly how to create a proactive plan for data governance.

Speaker will share important steps for a proper data governance plan.

Attendees will learn how a data governance plan improves organizational
design and development, ability for auditing and reporting, life cycle management for data, stewardship and value creation.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the roles of executive sponsors, stewards, and other parties involved with data governance.

Recognize data policies and progress indicators.

Create a successful data governance plan. 
 
4:30-6:30 Vendor/President's Reception
 
Total CEUs for Wednesday: 2

Thursday, April 26th

Time Event
7:30-8:00 Registration/Continental Breakfast

Exhibit Time
 

8:00-9:45 Make A Difference in the Lives of Those You Love, Live with and Lead
Dr. Larry Little

(CEUs 2 - Management)

As a scholar, author, entrepreneur and executive coach, Dr. Larry Little's charismatic, colloquial style engages and ignites diverse groups in leadership development settings from Decatur, Alabama, to Delhi, India. His leadership approach is rooted in the power of relationships and understanding your own personality and the personalities of those you lead, in order to influence others to make a difference.
 
9:45-10:00 Exhibit Time and Break
 
10:00-11:45 Make A Difference in the Lives of Those You Love, Live with and Lead
Dr. Larry Little

(CEUs 2 - Management)

As a scholar, author, entrepreneur and executive coach, Dr. Larry Little's charismatic, colloquial style engages and ignites diverse groups in leadership development settings from Decatur, Alabama, to Delhi, India. His leadership approach is rooted in the power of relationships and understanding your own personality and the personalities of those you lead, in order to influence others to make a difference.
 
11:45-12:15 Vendor Drawing, etc.
 
12:15-2:00 Lunch, Business Meeting and Awards

AHIMA Update
Paula Demby
President AAHIM

(CEUs 1 - External Forces)
 

2:00-2:30 Break
2:30-3:30 In the Journey to High Value Healthcare
Bryant Hoyal

(CEUs 1 - External Forces)

 Bryant will discuss eight initiatives healthcare organizations should take to develop the tools, processes, information technology and people for clinical transformation. This knowledge is critical for HIM professionals because the asset for high-performing health systems in the future will be information. As stewards of health information, HIM professionals are facing a pivotal moment in their evolution.
 

3:30-4:30 Getting to the Leadership Table
Bryant Hoyal

(CEUs 1 - Management)

Bryant will lead a facilitated discussion about the types of initiatives where HIM should play a critical role. She will discuss tactics for demonstrating value, earning trust, building relationships and getting to the leadership table at your organization. Finally, she will share insight and advice from conversations with HIM leaders at high-performing organizations across the country.
 

Total CEs for Thursday: 7

Friday, April 27th

Time Event
7:30-8:00 Registration Breakfast
 
8:00-9:45 Meaningful Use
Steve Emery

(CEUs 2 - External Forces)

Releasing protected health information from your EHR in a manner that is compliant with meaningful use requirements may prove to be a challenge in the coming years. The format, timeliness and reporting requirements are outlined in detail in the Meaningful Use final rule. The regulation’s fine print can be a source of confusion and failure to understand it can lead to errors.
 

9:45-10:15 Break
 
10:15-11:30 ICD-10 Panel: Facility Implementation
Bob Lantis
Sharon Whitehead
Christina Phillips

(CEUs 1 - Clinical Data Management)

Each member of the panel will provide a brief discussion describing their facilities' approach to and plans for ICD-10 implementation.
 

11:30-11:45 President’s Closing Remarks
 
Total CEs for Friday: 3