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AHIMA Leads Effort Asking HHS To Take Action Following Cyberattack on Change Healthcare

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.
While AI Evolves, Regulatory Rules Still Apply

Mar 18, 2024 | journal.ahima.org | Lauren Riplinger

Even if you have a new car with the latest technology, you still must follow the established “rules of the road.” That was the message from US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Director Melanie Fontes Rainer for healthcare organizations utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical and non-clinical operations.
Updating HIPAA Security to Respond to Artificial Intelligence

Nov 13, 2023 | journal.ahima.org | Lauren Riplinger |Jacob Hansen |Kelly Carlin |Anna Hart

Artificial intelligence (AI), also commonly referred to as augmented intelligence in healthcare applications, is the use of mathematical modeling applied to known algorithms and trained on data sets for specified use-cases, and it has the potential to support clinical providers and patients in the complex practice of medicine. A common misconception about AI in medicine is the notion of AI “replacing” physicians and other providers in the practice of medicine.
Identifying and Managing Risk in Health Information Vendor Relationships

Nov 6, 2023 | journal.ahima.org | Lauren Riplinger |Damon Adams

Awareness and identification of an organization's third-party vendors is a fundamental step toward vendor management. This can be achieved through implementation of a formal contract management process. This article is exclusive to AHIMA members. Already a member? Please Log in to access this content. Not a member?
Keeping Up with Artificial Intelligence: The Role of HI Professionals

Oct 23, 2023 | journal.ahima.org | Alicia Gallegos |Lauren Riplinger |Jacob Hansen |Kelly Carlin

Get the best of the live sessions from Baltimore in addition to new content at the AHIMA23 Virtual Conference, while also earning valuable CEUs and Nursing Contact Hours. Register today. Artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on healthcare is a pressing topic for professionals across the health information (HI) spectrum, raising countless questions about benefits, risks, and applications.
Health Information Industry Learning to Adapt to Changes in Education

Sep 11, 2023 | journal.ahima.org | Steph Weber |Lauren Riplinger |Damon Adams

As healthcare technology and regulations evolve at sometimes breakneck speed, employers may expect health information (HI) professionals to adapt and acquire new skills just as quickly. Experienced professionals and those new to HI may increasingly turn to non-degree programs, such as microcredentials and certificates, to swiftly "upskill" and enter the workforce or a more specialized role.