Latest Advocacy News
December 17, 2020
AHIMA Letter to President-Elect Biden’s Transition Team
AHIMA has sent a letter to the Biden Transition Team outlining our priorities for the next Administration, and encouraging the new Administration to ensure health information is fully considered in future health policy.
December 15, 2020
AHIMA Requests Regulatory Comment Period Extension
AHIMA Joins Provider Groups in Requesting Comment Period Extension on CMS Reducing Provider Burden by Improving Prior Authorization proposed rule.
December 14, 2020
New COVID-19 Codes To Be Implemented Soon
In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are implementing six new ICD-10-CM and 21 new ICD-10-PCS codes, effective January 1, 2021.
December 14, 2020
AHIMA Joins Leading Health Organizations Advocating for Cybersecurity
AHIMA joined a letter in support of language in H.R.7898, which gives much-needed protection to healthcare providers who follow recognized security practices to fend off cyberattacks.
December 2, 2020
Taking the AHIMA Naming Policy Pledge
Have you ever wondered how you can advocate for accurate patient identity but didn’t know where to start? Consider joining the over 1,000 individuals who have taken the AHIMA Naming Policy pledge.