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AHIMA Spring Student Open House — March 23, 2023

AHIMA Spring Student Open House — March 23, 2023Thursday, March 23, 2023, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CDT Attention HI Students! Join us to learn about the dynamic collection of resources AHIMA has for Health Information students and discover how you can use them to excel in...

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SDHIMA March Newsletter

SDHIMA March NewsletterInside This Issue: Call for Volunteers for 2023-2024 Term Member Spotlight SDHIMA Annual Conference

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SDHIMA Spring Meeting Registration

SDHIMA Spring Meeting RegistrationRegistration is now open for the SDHIMA Spring Meeting. April 26-27, 2023Highland Conference CenterMitchell, SD Registration will close at 11:59 PM CT on April 23, 2023.

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Call for Donations for the Silent Auction

Call for Donations for the Silent AuctionCall for Donations for the Silent Auction SDHIMA is looking for silent auction items that can be bid on during the SDHIMA Spring Conference. SDHIMA Spring Conference April 26 & 27, 2023 Highland Conference CenterMitchell,...

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SDHIMA Scholarship Applications

SDHIMA Scholarship ApplicationsSDHIMA offers scholarship opportunities for students in both the HIT/HIA and Master’s degree programs. This is an opportunity to be recognized by SDHIMA and gain financial assistance for your education.

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Call for Volunteers for 2023-2024 SDHIMA Committee

Call for Volunteers for 2023-2024 SDHIMA CommitteeTerm begins July 1st! Click below to read our flyer. Learn more about the nominated and appointed SDHIMA board positions by visiting Volunteer Opportunities page and see what role captivates your interest. We hope you...

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December 2022 Newsletter

December 2022 NewsletterInside This Issue: A Message from the 2022-2023 President Barbara Kennedy Virtual Event: SDHIMA Student Academy 2023 AHIMA Advocacy Summit ACT NOW: Urge Congress to Repeal Section 510 from the Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill SDHIMA Scholarship...

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Credential Reimbursement Lottery is Now Open!

Credential Reimbursement Lottery is Now Open!Each year the South Dakota Health Information Management Association (SDHIMA) will reimburse the cost of the credentialing examination for Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information...

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SDHIMA Stronger Together!

SDHIMA Stronger Together!2022-2023 This will be a free virtual session for all student/professional members. Join us in conversation on August 11, 2022, 5:30-6:10 pm, to: Meet the Board of Directors Discuss HIM hot topics And more

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August 2022 Newsletter

August 2022 NewsletterInside This Issue: Save the Date - SDHIMA Virtual Meeting SDHIMA Board President’s News Volunteers Needed Leadership Symposium Recap Member Spotlight August 2022 Upcoming SDHIMA Events AHIMA Updates

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AHIMA Fellowship, Grace Award and AHIMA Triumph Awards

AHIMA Fellowship, Grace Award and AHIMA Triumph AwardsSpotlight Your Achievements With an AHIMA Fellowship Designation AHIMA is now accepting applications for the AHIMA Fellowship designation. Requirements include a minimum of 10 years of experience in the health...

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May 2022 Newsletter

May 2022 NewsletterInside this issue: 2021-2022 SDHIMA Board President’s note Advocacy Summit Update Spring Conference Update Volunteer Opportunities Call for Speakers Save the Date

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2022 SDHIMA Annual Conference

2022 SDHIMA Annual ConferenceThere is still time to register. 2022 SDHIMA ANNUAL CONFERENCEAPRIL 27 – 28, 2022 HIGHLAND CONFERENCE CENTER2000 Highland WayMitchell, SD 57301 There are blocks of room reserved at a discounted rate until April 12, 2022. You can view these...

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February Newsletter

February NewsletterInside this Issue:  2021-2022 SDHIMA Board President's Note AHIMA’s Advocacy Summit DSU Happenings Graduate Study Survey Requests Upcoming events

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SDHIMA Student Scholarships

SDHIMA Student ScholarshipsSDHIMA Members, It's time to apply for SDHIMA scholarships for all members who are students in an HIT/HIA or HIM Master Degree Program. SDHIMA offers one $1000 and one $500 scholarship. Requirements for these scholarships are: Current member...

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Call for Volunteers

Call for VolunteersAs you are aware, SDHIMA Member volunteers are an important part of our association. We’ve appreciated your help in the past and hope you can help again. There are over 300 members in our association however, we would like to increase the number of...

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Act Now – Advocacy Alert

Act Now - Advocacy AlertHi, You may have gotten an email from AHIMA's advocacy committee asking you to write our Representative to Sign onto the Foster-Kelly Letter Asking for Swift Delivery of the ONC Report on Patient Matching. If you did not get an email, below is...

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Living the Pledge Contest

Living the Pledge ContestHi Friends, I wanted to share with you a contest from AHIMA and invite you all to enter. To enter the AHIMA Contest click on the link below to share how your organization is living the pledge!As a health information professional, you...

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Spring 2021 In-Person Conference Postponed

Spring 2021 In-Person Conference PostponedAs we continue to navigate the waters of our new normal, we had to make the difficult decision to postpone the 2021 In-Person Spring SDHIMA Conference. We know how much everyone enjoys getting together face-to-face and we look...

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SDHIMA Scholarships Available

SDHIMA Scholarships AvailableSDHIMA offers scholarship opportunities for students in both the HIT/HIA and Master’s degree programs. This is an opportunity to be recognized by SDHIMA and gain financial assistance for your education. HIA/HIT Scholarships There are two...

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SDHIMA Election – OPEN

SDHIMA Election - OPENThe 2021-2022 SDHIMA Board Election opened on March 24, 2021 at 8:00AM and will end April 21, 2021 at 5:00PM. Please log in and vote for the following positions: President Elect, Treasurer, Director of Public Relations. Results will be...

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Happy Holidays from SDHIMA – December Newsletter Attached

Happy Holidays from SDHIMA! December Newsletter Attached! In this newsletter look for greetings from our President and information from some of our board members who attended this years very different national conference! Also don’t forget our SDHIMA conference for...

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Happy Fall Ya’ll

  Happy Fall Ya’llThe SDHIMA board would like to wish you a happy fall! It’s been quite the year thus far! As we really start to adjust to this new normal, we find that going virtual for just about anything is very doable! Just ask our Education Committee! They have...

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SDHIMA Communication Survey

  SDHIMA Communication SurveyPlease complete the survey below. We are looking for input from our members on how you would like information for the upcoming year. The board recognizes the following as options: e-mail blasts, social media posts, and newsletters. Thank...

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2020 AHIMA Election

2020 AHIMA ElectionThe 2020 AHIMA Election is underway. Currently 1.76% of the membership has cast their vote. We encourage you to vote on or before the July 27- 5:00 p.m. CT deadline, and contact your colleagues to cast their vote. Let’s increase the voter turnout...

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SDHIMA Education Committee Update

SDHIMA Education Committee Update2020 Virtual Spring Meeting The SDHIMA Education committee is working behind the scenes to put together a virtual spring meeting by September 2020. The goal is to provide the same great content planned for the in-person meeting but to...

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SDHIMA Election – Results Are In!

SDHIMA Election - Results Are In!Greetings! Please help us congratulate our newly elected board members:  Julie Wulf Plimpton, President-elect  Maggie Stevens, Secretary  Brittney Luze, Director of Education We thank all of the candidates for placing their name on the...

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Interested in Global Health Challenges and Policies?

Interested in Global Health Challenges and Policies? With our Spring Meeting postponed, you may be looking for some additional CEUs. Well, you are in luck! Dakota State University is offering a 3 credit course that can be taken as a non-degree seeking student. It is...

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SDHIMA Election – Opens Soon!

SDHIMA Election - Opens Soon!The SDHIMA Election opens on April 20th and will end on April 24th. Please go in and vote for the following positions: President Elect, Director of Education, and Secretary.  Election results will be given on April 30th.

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2020 SDHIMA Spring Meeting Postponed

2020 SDHIMA Spring Meeting Postponed The SDHIMA Spring Meeting will not take place April 23-24. The education committee is reviewing alternate options. Please watch your email for more information.

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SDHIMA Election – Board Candidates Wanted

SDHIMA Election - Board Candidates Wanted Take the next step in leadership, consider applying for an open board position. Those positions include, Secretary, Director of Education and President Elect. Elections will take place in Mid-March. If you have any questions...

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SDHIMA November 2019 Newsletter

SDHIMA November 2019 Newsletter The SDHIMA Board would like to you wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and start to your holiday festivities! Attached is our November newsletter.Inside This Edition:Save the DatePresident's NewsHouse of Delegates & AHIMA19...

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SDHIMA August 2019 Newsletter

SDHIMA August 2019 Newsletter The SDHIMA Board of Directors would like to you wish you a happy end of summer and start of school! Attached is our August newsletter.Inside This Edition:2019-2020 Board of Directors!President's NewsVolunteers NeededLeadership...

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SDHIMA Article – AHIMA Ballot

SDHIMA Article - AHIMA Ballot Greetings SDHIMA Members,It is an exciting time of year for our SDHIMA membership! The board is working to transition in new leadership and is preparing for a successful 2019-2020 year. If you are interested in volunteering, now is the...

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SDHIMA May 2019 Newsletter

SDHIMA May 2019 Newsletter  Inside This Edition:2018-2019 Board of Directors!It is Time for TransitionSDHIMA Committee ChairsSDHIMA Spring MeetingSDHIMA Appoints 4th DelegateDelegates Take Second Vote on Code of Ethics RevisionsFall SDAHO/SDHIMA meetingMember...

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SDHIMSS Spring HIT Forum

SDHIMSS Spring HIT Forum The South Dakota Chapter of HIMSS would like to invite you to their annual Spring HIT Forum event on April 11, 2019. Please see the attached link for the program agenda and registration information. Register

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Cast Your Vote for the 2019 SDHIMA Board of Directors

Cast Your Vote for the 2019 SDHIMA Board of Directors Hello, Voting is now open to select your 2019 SDHIMA Board of Directors for President-Elect, Director of Public Relations and Treasurer. To access the ballot, select the link below and click on “Votable...

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SDHIMA January 2019 Newsletter

SDHIMA January 2019 Newsletter Inside This Edition:Welcome & AHIMA Transformation –Times are ChangingSDHIMA Committe Chairs2019 SDHIMA Spring MeetingSDHIMA OpportunitiesUpcoming Open Board PositionsFall SDAHO/SDHIMA meetingSDHIMA Sees Increase in...

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Upcoming Open Board Positions

Upcoming Open Board Positions SDHIMA is actively looking for the next 2019 Board Members! Available positions include: President Elect Director of Public Relations Treasurer Being involved with SDHIMA is an excellent opportunity for networking, traveling,...

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SDHIMA August 2018 Newsletter

SDHIMA August 2018 Newsletter Inside This Edition: Meet your Board of Directors Welcome SDHIMA CommitteChairs SDHIMA Board Update – Director of Education Fall SDAHO/SDHIMA Meeting CSA Leadership Symposium CSA Leadership Symposium – AHIMA Pauses, Resets...

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Spring Meeting Update

Spring Meeting Update Hello Everyone, I wanted to give an update on how the Spring Meeting in Mitchell went last week. We had over 60 attendees this year!! I received feedback that everyone really enjoyed the topics and speakers. So I want to thank the...

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Election Results

Election Results 2017-2018 Board of Director Winners:President Elect Jamie HusherDirector of Public Relations Carol OverbyTreasurer Melissa RoerigThanks to all who voted!!

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Spring Meeting Update

Spring Meeting Update Hello Everyone, Just wanted to give an update on how the Spring Meeting in Chamberlain went last week. We had over 50 attendees from across the state!!! I received great feedback from everyone stating they had a great...

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SDHIMA Board Openings Available for the 2017-2018 Year

SDHIMA Board Openings Available for the 2017-2018 Year The following positions will be open for the upcoming 2017-2018 year:President-ElectServes as an aid to the president. Oversees groups and special projects. Serves as chairperson of the finance...

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December 2016 Newsletter

December 2016 Newsletter Inside This Edition: President’s Message Your SDHIMA Board Contacts Did you know that SDHIMA offers credential lottery opportunities and student scholarships? SDHIMA Board Openings Available for the 2017-2018 Year 2017...

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Winner Announcement

Winner Announcement Ann Pommer is the winner of the free SDHIMA Spring Registration. Congrats Ann!!

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MACRA, the Quality Payment Program and the Role of Data

MACRA, the Quality Payment Program and the Role of Data We will be offering a recorded webinar for $150 per facility on MACRA, the Quality Payment Program and the Role of Data. Presenter: Dr. Michael Marron-Stearns, CPC, CFPC, MD Recommended...

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June 2016 Newsletter

June 2016 Newsletter Inside This Edition: President’s Message SDAHO Fall Conference - September 21-23, 2016 Conference Opportunity: Public Health & Informatics Become an SDHIMA Sponsor Job Board Newsletter

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March 2016 Newsletter

March 2016 Newsletter Inside This Edition: President’s Message Credential Lottery Voting is open for the 2016-2017 SDHIMA Board Spring Conference Registrations and Agenda 2016 AHIMA Advocacy Leadership Symposium and Hill Day Become an SDHIMA...

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December 2015 Newsletter

December 2015 Newsletter Inside This Edition: President’s Message Credential Lottery Become a SDHIMA Board Member! Scholarships Available for 2016 HIM Students 2015 AHIMA Convention in New Orleans AHIMA Seeks Great Leaders to Volunteer to...

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CSA Strategic Initiative Achievement Recipients

CSA Strategic Initiative Achievement Recipients AHIMA is pleased to announce the 2015 Component State Association (CSA) Strategic Initiative Achievement recipients. These achievements recognize CSAs' efforts to align their programs with...

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