Damon Adams

1 week ago | journal.ahima.org | Damon Adams

AHIMA conducted a webinar in April as part of its efforts to increase awareness of how collecting, using, and sharing SDOH data can improve health outcomes. This article is exclusive to AHIMA members. Already a member? Please Log in to access this content. Not a member? Join today to access this and other content and many more resources, as well as discounts on education and other valuable tools to help boost your success as a health information professional.

1 week ago | journal.ahima.org | Damon Adams

David Marc, PhD, CHDA, has advice for health information (HI) professionals who might be reluctant to embrace artificial intelligence (AI)—use AI in your personal life to get comfortable with it before you use it in your job. Dabbling in AI to write emails is one place to start. Asking AI to help balance your household budget is another way to dip your toe into the technology.

1 week ago | journal.ahima.org | Damon Adams

Accurate clinical documentation has become the fulcrum of modern reimbursement, quality measurement, and organizational sustainability. Within this landscape, precise identification of acute tubular necrosis (ATN) carries implications that extend well beyond a single claim encounter.

2 months ago | journal.ahima.org | Jennifer Mueller |Damon Adams

It started with a routine mammogram. For years, I’ve stayed diligent about my health, knowing early detection is key. But when the radiologist found two suspicious masses in my right breast, I was propelled into a whirlwind of uncertainty, fear, and waiting. The recommendation for a biopsy came quickly. I tried to be brave as I lay on the exam table, my arm raised above my head, while the radiologist and team meticulously worked to sample the areas of concern.

Jan 6, 2025 | journal.ahima.org | Damon Adams |John Mccormack

Healthcare leaders say artificial intelligence, interoperability of health systems, and clinical documentation will be among the key areas of focus and change. This article is exclusive to AHIMA members. Already a member? Please Log in to access this content. Not a member? Join today to access this and other content and many more resources, as well as discounts on education and other valuable tools to help boost your success as a health information professional.