Journal of AHIMA

The Journal of AHIMA serves as the official magazine for the American Health Information Management Association. It provides valuable insights into best practices for managing health information and keeps its audience informed about new challenges related to the accuracy, promptness, privacy, and security of patient health data. This journal is issued 11 times annually and is distributed to over 71,000 members and subscribers of AHIMA.

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Sharing SDOH Data to Improve Outcomes

1 month 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.
AHIMA Summit Will Provide Insights To HI Professionals on How To Navigate Artificial Intelligence

1 month 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.
Advancing Documentation Integrity: Policy Strategies for Accurate ATN Capture and Risk Adjustment

1 month 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.
AHIMA Introduces Advances in Health Information Science and Practice

2 months ago | journal.ahima.org | Steph Weber |Susan Fenton

For decades, AHIMA has offered a variety of publications to and on behalf of its members, all of which are ultimately aimed at supporting ever-better practice and lifelong learning in health information management.
What HI Professionals Can Learn from a Corrupted Software Update

2 months ago | journal.ahima.org | Steph Weber |Susan Fenton

Calls for technical support started flooding the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) help desk around 1:30 a.m. Employees found themselves locked out of their computers, unable to boot the devices or access patient data. All they could see was the infamous "blue screen of death." For the next 40 minutes, Joel Klein, MD, senior vice president and chief information officer for the Baltimore-based health system, thought the organization had been the target of ransomware.
Using Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Transforming Care Delivery and Patient Outcomes

2 months ago | journal.ahima.org | Susan Fenton |Steph Weber

AI's applications span multiple domains, from diagnostics and personalized treatment plans to governance and ethical considerations. 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.
The Longest Five Days: A Health Information Professional’s Perspective on Compassion and the Patient Experience

Mar 4, 2025 | 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.
Where It All Begins: Supporting Health Information Educators for a Stronger Future

Feb 11, 2025 | journal.ahima.org | Lisa Eramo |Steph Weber

Explore how Academic Affairs is enhancing support for health information educators through increased visibility, resources, and engagement. By empowering educators, we strengthen the workforce and build a more resilient future for the HI profession. This article is exclusive to AHIMA members. Already a member? Please Log in to access this content. Not a member?
Strategies to Re-enter Medical Coding after an Absence

Feb 4, 2025 | journal.ahima.org | Lisa Eramo |Steph Weber |John Mccormack

Sometimes, medical coders step away from their jobs for various reasons. “It’s mostly people raising their kids and then wanting to come back in,” says Annie Barnaby, CPC, CPCO, CRC, CDEO, owner of Project Resume, a company in Glen Allen, VA, that helps medical coders. Extended time away also occurs due to health problems, working for a health IT vendor, and other reasons, she adds. But what do you do if you want to return to medical coding and other health information (HI) positions?
Open-Source in Healthcare: Promise and Precautions for HI Professionals

Feb 4, 2025 | journal.ahima.org | Steph Weber |John Mccormack

The healthcare industry's growing interest in open-source software (OSS) presents both opportunities and challenges. While OSS offers the potential for cost savings, flexibility, and improved interoperability compared with proprietary systems, it raises critical questions about security and operational feasibility.