Description: In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for businesses to thrive. The session, "How to Future-Proof Your Team: Navigating Emerging Technologies in Coding & Beyond," offers a comprehensive guide to help businesses effectively navigate the impact of emerging technologies on their coding teams. From artificial intelligence to automation, this session will explore strategies to communicate, prepare, and cross-train your staff to adapt to the changing demands of the industry. Join us to discover how to ensure your team remains agile, resilient, and future-ready in the face of technological advancements.

Objectives:

• Understanding the landscape: Gain insights into the emerging technologies reshaping the coding industry and their potential impact on traditional coding roles.
• Effective communication strategies: Learn how to communicate changes and expectations to your team regarding the adoption of new technologies and evolving job roles.
• Proactive preparation: Explore methods to proactively prepare your coding team for upcoming technological shifts, including training programs, skill assessments, and resource allocation.
• Cross-training initiatives: Discover the importance of cross-training and upskilling your staff to equip them with the versatile skill sets needed to thrive in a dynamic technological environment.
• Building resilience: Acquire strategies to foster a culture of adaptability and resilience within your coding team, ensuring they are well-equipped to embrace change and navigate uncertainties.
• Future-proofing your team: Leave with actionable insights to future-proof your coding team, enabling them to stay ahead of the curve and drive innovation within your organization.

Webinar Date: This was presented as part of OHIMA's Virtual Meeting that was held on July 23, 2024.
Duration: 1 hour

Speaker: Angie James, MBA, RHIA, CCS, is a Coding Manager with a passion for finding innovative ways to navigate the ever-changing world of healthcare in a pay-for-performance environment. She has over 20 years' experience in healthcare, working in all aspects of the revenue cycle. Her career ranges from physician's office registration to facility billing, with a primary focus on facility coding, compliance, education, and audits. Angie earned her BS in Health Information Administration from the University of Cincinnati and MBA at Thomas More University. She is on the Executive Board for OHIMA, President-elect for SWOHIMA and serves on the advisory committee for the Health Information Management Department of Gateway Community and Technical College.

Speaker:Dee Mandley, RHIT, CDIP, CCS, CCS-P, has been in the health information management field for 30+ years.  She has held various positions within hospitals, review organizations, and HIM consulting firms. She also holds the credentials of CDIP, CCS, and CCS-P. She is active in her state HIM association and has held several positions on the executive board of OHIMA. Her current role is Senior Manager Quality for the HIM division of AMN/RCS Healthcare. As Senior Manager, Dee is responsible for developing and conducting monthly live webinars, developing specialized educational content for clients and staff.

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Cost: $25 Members / $35 Non-Members
1 AHIMA CEU*
Domain: Evolving Topics/Other HIIM Relevant Topics

*AHIMA CEUs are also accepted by the AAPC! Check eligibility on the AAPC website.