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A Must-Attend Event for Stakeholders in the Coding Industry!
AHIMA CLINICAL CODING MEETING
June 6–7 | New Orleans, LA
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AHIMA's Clinical Coding Meeting is a must-attend event for all stakeholders and professionals
in the coding field. Keynote speakers and breakout sessions will address current hot topics
and emerging issues in the coding profession.
Not-to-miss sessions include:
“Challenges in Clinical Documentation: Stories from the Front Line” by
Jonathan Elion, MD, President and CEO, ChartWise Medical Systems Inc., Wakefield, RI
“Embracing Coding Certification through the ICD-10 Storm” by Kelli Horn, RHIT,
CCS, CCA, Shared Coding Services, Ardent Health Services, Tulsa, OK
“Expanding the Coding Workforce” by Claudia Tessier, RHIA,
Claudia Tessier LLC, Athol, MA
“Leading in Times of Change” by Scott Carbonara, MA, Prosci Psych/Communications;
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