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Melissa A. Collins Obituary

Canadice: At age 56, Melissa passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026. She was born on July 16, 1969, to John W. and Karen F. (Wright) Clark. Melissa is predeceased by her husband, David J. Collins. In addition to her parents, Melissa is survived by her siblings, Patrick (Travania) Clark, Anne Clark (John Snedden), Michael Clark, Jennifer Clark (Daniel Vaillancourt), and Megan Clark, along with several nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. Melissa loved the Read more

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Risk Adjustment Coding & Methodology Webinar

Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 at 12:00 PM EARN 1 CEU! Register Here! In this webinar we will discuss the definition and benefits of risk adjustment, the innerworkings of the risk adjustment methodology, the importance of accurate coding and documentation of chronic conditions, as well as industry trends and audit risk and compliance. Speaker: Janice Brown, CPC, CRC, CDEO, AAPC Approved Instructor Risk Coding Adjustment & Education SpecialistFor more information, please click here! $39 NYHIMA MembersStudent Members attend free!$59 for Non-members  Read more

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March Coding Roundtable

Tuesday, March 11th at 12:00 – 1:00 PM $40.00 for Non-membersFREE for NYHIMA Members and Student Members Register Here! This is the third in a planned series of Coding Roundtables for the 2024-25 Membership year. If you join NYHIMA now, you can attend every one of them at no additional cost! Don’t miss out on this Member benefit! MARCH CODING ROUNDTABLE AGENDA Update of the 2025 CPT Coding This section will review the new CPT Read more

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Physician Documentation ExcellenceSession 1 – A Structural Framework

Earn 1 CEU! NYHIMA is excited to announce a three-part webinar series hosted by Glenn Krauss, a subject matter expert in revenue cycle and clinical documentation for physicians. Join us as we present “Physician Documentation Excellence”! Session 1 – A Structural Framework Physician Documentation Excellence versus Clinical Documentation Integrity, there is a distinct difference with far different processes and outcomes. The CDI profession is at a turning point with HIM professionals being able to capitalize on the opportunity Read more

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AI Webinar from NYHIMA

AI And Its Applications in Healthcare Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 at 12:00 – 1:00 PM EARN 1 CEU! Register Here! This webinar will talk about AI and its applications in healthcare. We will briefly describe the history of AI, the rise of Generative AI and Large-Language Models, and how they might be useful in meeting the challenges of healthcare, as well as their limitations. Speaker: Prof. Hamid R. EkbiaSyracuse University For more information, please click here! $29 NYHIMA MembersStudent Members Read more

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A Message from NYHIMA Advocacy

On December 27, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), issued a proposed rule to improve cybersecurity and better protect the U.S health care system from a growing number of cyberattacks. The proposed rule would modify the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule to require health plans, health care clearinghouses (an organization that enables the exchange of health care data Read more

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Spotlight: Darlene McKendrick, RHIA, CCS

Darlene McKendrick, RHIA, CCS has been in the Health Information Management (HIM) field for 37 years. Most of those years have been in the health insurance and hospital setting. Since 2016, she has been a DRG Coding and Clinical Validation Analyst for Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). Darlene has a strong background in medical coding and health care management. Technology advances have changed the HIM field considerably over time. Her first position in the Read more

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Survey of Hot Legal Topics: Items to Address for 2025

Thursday, January 16th, 2025 at 10:00 – 11:00 AM EARN 1 CEU! Register Here! In this webinar we will do a far too fast survey of issues to educate attendees on how they may be able to assist their organizations with challenges created by the current legal environment. Some hot topics include: Speaker: Melissa M. ZambriPartner, Barclay Damon, LLP More information $29 NYHIMA MembersStudent Members attend free!$59 for Non-members

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CMS OPPS and MPFS Final Rule Summary, 2025 Updates

Tuesday, December 17th at 12:00 – 1:00 PM EARN 1 CEU! Register Here! This webinar will reveal key updates in the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment Systems (OPPS) and Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rules for 2025. The presentation will outline Medicare payment rates with impactful provisions effective starting January 1, 2025. The webinar provides essential insights for healthcare stakeholders, aiding in their understanding and adaption to changes in reimbursement and care delivery within the evolving landscape Read more

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December Coding Roundtable

Tuesday, December 10th at 12:00 – 1:00 PM $40.00 for Non-membersFREE for NYHIMA Members and Student Members This is the second in a planned series of Coding Roundtables for the 2024-25 Membership year. If you join NYHIMA now, you can attend every one of them at no additional cost! Don’t miss out on this Member benefit! DECEMBER CODING ROUNDTABLE AGENDA Understanding and creating an effective process for New Technology Coding for both inpatient and outpatient accounts – this item will Read more

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