The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed and exacerbated existing health inequities in the US and beyond. This spring we convened a work group to help us think about what key public policy considerations should be addressed by policymakers to address health inequities.

A new white paper from AHIMA outlines the data governance strategies underlying successful social determinants of health programs. Data governance principles can be leveraged to improve the capture, management, and use of these unique data sets.

Cathy Vijeh, AHIMA’s meetings director, discusses the digital experience coming your way at AHIMA21, which includes timely topics, interactive Q&As, live polls, forums for further discussion and thought, and more.

Now in a new phase of the pandemic, this is no time for healthcare professionals to back down from advocacy positions. In fact, the coming months may prove critical, three experts said during AHIMA’s Advocacy Summit on Monday.

As healthcare companies grapple with a post-COVID-19 landscape, securing data in an increasingly digital environment is paramount for regulatory compliance, patient care, and employee satisfaction.

On December 5, 2020, Alaska state health officials reported 933 new COVID-19 cases, a new high for the number of cases reported in one day in Alaska.

Telehealth has expanded through federal and state measures intended to increase access during the pandemic.

Audit season often brings with it a host of anxieties; however, with a few adjustments to how you approach audits, you can streamline your operations and reduce stress across your team.

Software solutions, or types of artificial intelligence, aiming to increase productivity, improve safety or efficiency, or replace the number of “touches” required for processing continue to become more prevalent in healthcare.

Since it was established in 1976, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) has provided objective, independent oversight of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and has led efforts to fight waste, fraud, and abuse.

HIM is at the crossroads of three constantly changing fields: healthcare, information systems, and HIM itself.

How payers can strengthen their ability to securely share and leverage health data on the road to Cures Act compliance.

In this Under the Dome column, Lauren Riplinger, JD, vice president of policy and government affairs at AHIMA, discusses AHIMA's public policy statement on affordability. As the cost of care rises, policymakers have increasingly focused on the need for greater transparency in healthcare prices and health plan coverage.