Damon Adams

Aug 30, 2024 | journal.ahima.org | Kevin M. Klauer |Damon Adams

With widespread evidence showing the link between overall patient health and social determinants of health (SDOH), organizations across the healthcare spectrum are zeroing in on improving their collection and use of SDOH data.    But despite broad agreement about the importance of SDOH data, efforts to capture and use such information widely differ, says Lauren Riplinger, JD, AHIMA chief public policy and impact officer.

Jun 28, 2024 | journal.ahima.org | Andrew R. Tomlinson |Damon Adams |Lauren Riplinger

AHIMA, along with several provider-based organizations, submitted a letter to US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra asking for the agency to take steps to prevent future disruptions to healthcare when a cyberattack on critical healthcare infrastructure components take crucial processes offline.

Jun 28, 2024 | journal.ahima.org | Damon Adams |Andrew R. Tomlinson |Lisa Eramo

Federal officials say the rule complements a previous measure that implemented information blocking penalties for health information exchanges and networks, and developers of certified health IT. This article is exclusive to AHIMA members. Already a member? Please Log in to access this content. Not a member?

Jan 26, 2024 | journal.ahima.org | Damon Adams |Lisa Eramo

It’s no secret that artificial intelligence (AI) is developing at a rapid rate, evolving the future of efficient and effective workflows before our eyes. This evolution is not unique to healthcare, health information (HI), or the United States. It is happening worldwide.   In this new paradigm, AI presents a variety of opportunities offering benefits for hospitals and health systems. But only if the healthcare workforce is prepared to meet these changes.

Jan 22, 2024 | journal.ahima.org | Damon Adams |Lisa Eramo |Martha Tokos |Sandra Hernandez |Sandra Hernández

The Journal of AHIMA surveyed health leaders about what they think will be some of the major issues facing health information professionals throughout 2024. Here are their responses: “From a public policy perspective, AI artificial intelligence (AI) will continue to be the topic du jour in 2024. Expect Congress to grapple with considerations related to AI including patient privacy, risk management, liability, intellectual property, and bias.