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The annual AHIMA conference was held September 14-18 in Chicago, IL. The conference took on a new name this year: it went from AHIMA Convention and Exhibit to Health Data and Information Conference, as the industry continues to evolve and focus more on data driven analytics. The conference provided a good showing for the data side of the industry in addition to it’s classic draw of mid-revenue cycle and clinical leaders. This year was no different with over 4500 attendees. Insightful approaches to the industry Attendees had insightful education sessions, site visits, keynote speakers, roundtables, networking events, and more available…

Meet Our Manager, Recruitment Solutions: Interview with Harmony Healthcare’s Andre Whitehead He's married with two adorable kids, he's an unbelievable hype man for his team, and he always has a kind word for the back office staff here at Harmony. He's also our resident expert on anything and everything related to the Miami Dolphins, Florida State Seminoles, Orlando Magic, and Miami Marlins. Without further ado, here’s Andre in his own words. Who is your favorite fictional character and why? I'd have to say Erik Kilmonger, the ultimate villain. In theory, he wanted something good, but he had the wrong approach.…

Technology has provided multiple layers of convenience to our professional and personal lives. It has changed the ways we can interact with people and with information. However, those conveniences do not go unchallenged. As a health information management professional, HIPAA is a key component to your modus operandi. You are tasked with ensuring “those on the privacy and the security sides are able to work together.”  You also undoubtedly face HIPAA and cybersecurity concerns. From protecting patient data and healthcare organizations to evolving safeguards that ensure HIPAA compliance, you play a crucial role in the ever-changing world of healthcare. Let's…