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The Future of Healthcare in Washington Conference
Wednesday, June 17, 2015.
WSHIMA announces the 2015 FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE IN WASHINGTON CONFERENCE. WSHIMA is partnering with HIMSSWA, Center of Excellence – Allied Health, WSHIMA, HFMA, WSHEF, WSNA & Renton Technical College to bring an unprecedented assembly of Washington healthcare thought and action leaders for a day of executive briefing, connection and inspiration. WSHIMA’s Sheila Green-Shook has been participating in the development of this conference, and it is not to be missed.
Get more information and register by clicking here.
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WSHIMA Elections Results
The 2015-2016 WSHIMA Board has been elected. Taking office July 1, 2015 will be:
President: Sally Beahan*
Past-President: Sheryl Rose
Secretary: Kami O’Donnell
Treasurer: Erin Ussery
First Year Director: Corinne Meyer
Second Year Director: Lisa Withers
First Year Delegates: Bill Thieleman; Lynette Colis
Second Year Delegate: Cynthia Kelly
* will have two terms as President
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Announcing Our New Publication
WSHIMA has published Management of Health Information in Washington State: Federal and State Regulations (formerly called the WSHIMA Legislative Manual) by John Christiansen of Christiansen IT Law. This all new, completely revised reference on the state and federal laws that impact how we manage health information in Washington State is available as an on-line, subscription-only resource. For more information on this great resource, go to: http://www.wshima.org/resources/legal-handbook-portal/
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Strategic Planning Meeting
The WSHIMA Board will be meeting for a day of strategic planning on June 19, 2015 at the University of Washington Waterfront Activities Center from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. If you have suggestions or input, please email WSHIMA@WSHIMA.org. If you would like to participate, please let us know at the same email address. Board meetings are open to members and all members are welcome. Lunch is on your own or you may prepay and we’ll have one delivered for you.
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Transitioning from ICD-9 to ICD-10
Tacoma Community College Course: June 22 - August 13
Cost: $386.52 for Washington State residents
CEUs: 30 (That's a bargain rate of $12.88 per CEU!)
TCC has a 3-credit course (HIM 240 0355 ICD-10-Cm/PCS Coding) to help coders transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10. For information on your tuition payment options please go to: www.tacomacc.edu/costsandaid/tuition/
Please email Char Gore with any questions at cgore@tacomacc.edu.
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