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MHIMA Connection
TABLE OF CONTENTS
President’s Message………….1
Annual Meeting.………………..2
Newly Credentialed
Members…………………...……..4
Volunteer Opportunities…….4
Corporate Partners…………….4
2020 Achievement
Awards……………………………….5
2020 Scholarships………...…...6
Stay Connected .............. …...7
2020 MHIMA Election…..…...7
Thank You’s…………………..……7
President’s Message Here we are at the start of a new decade, the end of January, and only a
couple months of winter to go. As we begin 2020, the activities are not
slowing down! Our monthly coding webinars continue and the Legal
Manual Committee meetings are scheduled. MHIMA will also have
representation in Washington D.C. at the AHIMA Advocacy Summit in
March. The Marketing & Communication committee along with the
Annual Meeting Committee continue to work diligently to plan our
annual meeting at Treasure Island Resort and Casino at the end of April;
this is an event you will not want to miss!! Information regarding
registration will be coming out soon. If you are interested in
volunteering, please contact me or the MHIMA Executive Director and
we will get you connected to the appropriate committee or project
chair(s). All of the regional meetings this past fall were well attended
and featured some great speakers and content. Thank you to our
regional board members and volunteers for putting on these successful
events. The Nominating Committee has been busy finalizing the voting
ballot of members to fill open positions for the 2020-2021 Board of
Directors, as well as for our 2020 Distinguished Member, Rising Star
Professional, and Outstanding Student. In closing, I would like to extend
my thanks to all of you for your dedication to our association! We had a
wonderful 2019 and I am so excited to see what 2020 brings. As always,
feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments at
Respectfully,
Jeri Romano, RHIT
Winter Edition 2020
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2020 Annual Meeting
When:
Wednesday, April 29th - Friday, May 1st
Where:
Treasure Island
Resort & Casino, 5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd
Welch, MN 55089
https://www.ticasino.com/
Registration:
https://mnhima.org/meeting/attendees/
Hotel Reservations: Reservations must be
made by calling
Treasure Island
Resort & Casino at
1-800-222-7077. Online reservations are not available for
this event. Attendees making such
reservations must
identify themselves as members of the
Minnesota Health
Information
Management
Set Sail with HIM! We are thrilled to be returning to Treasure Island Resort & Casino for our 2020 Annual Meeting! This year’s theme is Set Sail with HIM! Don’t miss this chance to broaden your horizon and strengthen your knowledge of today’s topics important to HIM professionals. Attendees will learn innovative concepts and strategies for tackling day-to-day issues from a full lineup of local and national speakers. Visit https://mnhima.org/meeting/agenda/ for the most up-to-date meeting agenda. Treasure Island Resort & Casino recently completed significant renovations, including the addition of a brand new hotel wing, with non-smoking rooms.
Stay overnight and you’ll experience all of the upgraded amenities!
Registration is NOW OPEN! Attend one, two, or all three days. Earn up to 17 CEU’s by attending the entire conference. Register by February 29th to take advantage of early bird registration rates!
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Check out Treasure Island’s numerous restaurants and amenities for more fun and relaxation!
Relax after a long day of learning at the
Wave Spa!
Looking for something more adventurous?
Head over to the Lagoon Water Park!
Cap off an evening with a delicious
dinner at Tado Steakhouse!
Enjoy endless food options at Tradewinds
Buffet! Our Networking & Exhibitor Appreciation
Reception will be held at Island Xtreme Bowl!
Meet your friends and colleagues at
Element Bar & Lounge!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!
We are always looking
for more volunteers!
Participation of our
members in volunteer
roles is key to building a
strong association that
provides optimal
educational, networking,
resources and leadership
opportunities for its
members. Get involved
today! For more
information, including
descriptions of each
committee, check out the
Volunteer page on our
new website.
MHIMA greatly appreciates the generous support of its Corporate Partners: The College of St. Scholastica and Medical Reimbursement Specialists. In addition to helping us advance our mission, these organizations help to provide resources for leadership development, participate on our committees, and work collaboratively with us to promote best practices to our members. Organizations interested in becoming a Corporate Partner can check out our website or contact our Executive Director at [email protected] for more information.
Congratulations!
Thank you to our Corporate Partners!
On behalf of the MHIMA Board of Directors, please help us in recognizing the achievements of our newly credentialed members! Shelley Swanson, CCS-P,CCA Jennifer Tix, CCA Sara Percy, RHIA Amanda Stadther, RHIT Kendra Swygman, RHIT Ibiwumi Atolagbe, CDIP Dianne Plonsky, RHIT Roxanne Neubauer, CCA Kathleen Kostrzewski, CCA-Joann Swanson, CCA Mary Berthold, RHIT, CCS Tania MacPhee, CCA Jean Polman, RHIA, CCA Samantha Kohn, RHIT Tina Streit, RHIT
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The Nominating Committee is seeking recommendations for individuals deserving of recognition as a MHIMA Achievement Award recipient. Nomination is a great way to recognize excellence at every level within our association. All eligible nominations for our Distinguished Member, Rising Star Professional, and Outstanding Student are welcomed. The deadline for receipt of nominations is Friday, February 14th. Distinguished Member: This award honors those whose dedication
to the profession has been demonstrated through exemplary work,
service, achievement or lasting contribution to the HIM profession in a
tangible way.
Eligibility: Nominees must have been an active member of MHIMA for five (5) years or
longer and whose record of contributions to our field is truly exceptional. Qualified
nominees must be MHIMA members at the time of nomination, and have made an
outstanding contribution to our profession in one or more of the following leadership
areas: volunteer service to our organization, outstanding achievement in professional
practice, dedication to education, contributions in research or published materials.
Rising Star Professional: This award recognizes professionals new to the field who
demonstrates progressive leadership in and commitment to the future of the HIM profession.
Eligibility: Nominees must be an active member of MHIMA and be employed in an
HIM-related field or position. Nominees must have earned and maintained at least one
AHIMA-approved credential, and have been employed for five (5) year or less from the
date of credential award. Nominees must have demonstrated leadership and commitment
to the future of the HIM profession through excellence in the workplace and/or
participation in local, regional, state, or national related HIM activities.
Outstanding Student: This award recognizes students who are demonstrating excellence,
leadership and commitment to the HIM profession and their future career.
Eligibility: Nominees must be a student member of MHIMA, currently enrolled in and
beyond the first 2 quarters or semesters in their CAHIIM accredited program or AHIMA
approved coding program, at a grade point equivalent of 3.5 or higher out of 4.0, and have
demonstrated the qualities of leadership and commitment to the profession.
Recipients will be recognized at the 2020 Annual Meeting in Welch, MN, on Thursday, April 30th. All nominations must be submitted via the online form on the MHIMA website: https://www.mnhima.org/members/achievement-awards/. Mary Juenemann MHIMA President-Elect & Nominating Committee Chair
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2020 Achievement Awards
Have you seen the new website?
This past fall, the Marketing &
Communications team released a brand new website for MHIMA!
With a fresh look, enhanced functionality, and an updated layout, the website is your one stop shop for current
information, events, and resources.
We also now have pages specifically dedicated to
the Annual Meeting. Check them out here: https://mnhima.org/
meeting/
We hope you continue to enjoy the new
website as much as we do!
2020 Scholarships Students, it's time to complete your application for a 2020 MHIMA Scholarship! New this year is our online application, which can be found by going to: https://www.mnhima.org/resources/scholarships/. Eligibility: ALL of the following requirements MUST be met. AHIMA member with Minnesota designated as their component
state association Enrolled in an in-state or out-of-state CAHIIM accredited HIM
program (unless doctoral) Applicants must have completed 50% of the total required
program credits from one of the following programs: Health Information
Management associate, baccalaureate, or master’s degree
Doctoral program related to HIM in a college or university nationally accredited (does not need to be CAHIIM accredited to qualify)
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) Applicants must have at least one term left to complete or be
enrolled in their last term at time of award date Applicant must not have previously won a MHIMA Scholarship in
the category for which they are applying
Application process: Complete and submit the online application, including the
following required documents at time of submission: Letter of recommendation from a faculty advisor, faculty
member or mentor Written essay of between 300-700 words under the title:
“How I Will Use This Degree to Advance the HIM Profession.”
Official school grade transcript indicating your cumulative GPA
Have your Program Director complete the online verification form certifying your educational requirements
Scholarship winners will be recognized at our 2020 Annual Meeting. ALL application materials MUST be COMPLETE and submitted TOGETHER by Wednesday, March 11th. If you are eligible, we encourage you to consider this opportunity! Lori Diederichs MHIMA Delegate Director & Scholarship Committee Chair
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MHIMA is now active on three social media platforms! In
addition to Facebook (MN Health
Information Management) and Twitter
(@MNHIMA), we now have a NEW LinkedIn
group for you to join: Minnesota Health
Information Management Association.
Follow, like, and/or join us on these platforms
to connect with other members and receive
information on current news, events, and
activities happening throughout the year!
STAY CONNECTED! Vote in the 2020 MHIMA Election!
All eligible MHIMA
members are encouraged
to exercise their right to
vote! This year’s ballot is
open 24 hours a day,
January 27th – February
28th. You can access the
ballot from the main
page of our website
(mnhima.org).
THANK YOU! The Marketing & Communications Committee would like to
extend our sincere appreciation for everyone who helped with this
newsletter. Special thanks to those who solicited or
submitted content: Jeri Romano, Mary Juenemann, and Lori Diederichs.
Do you have an article you would like to
submit for the next newsletter, or a topic you’d like to see
featured? Please contact our Executive Director,
Joy Schmitt, at [email protected].
