Industry Events: PAST EVENTS

The HIM Professional's Role in Health Information Exchanges
Beth H. Just, MBA, RHIA
President, Just Associates, Inc.

Electronically linking disparate clinical data is challenging within a single healthcare organization; it is even more difficult for Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) to achieve success exchanging data. Many HIEs start with the technology selection to be used to complete the data exchange without first defining their information exchange purposes or the business processes required to accomplish the data exchange. HIM Professionals need to be involved early in the HIE formation as we bring tremendous knowledge and skills that can help these HIEs be successful - and subsequently improve patient care for all of us. A key to HIM professionals assisting with successful HIE formation and execution is their knowledge of clinical data exchange models and data exchange protocols such as HL7. Learn about the deliverables of AHIMA?s recent e-HIM workgroup, "HIM Principles in HIE" and the founding of the "HIE Practice Council" which were created to help HIM Professionals lead discussions on quality health information data exchange.

CHIMA Spring Conference & Annual Meeting
May 14-16, 2008
Denver, CO

CORHIO: Statewide Health Information Exchange to Improve Health Outcomes
Beth H. Just, MBA, RHIA
President, Just Associates, Inc.

The Colorado Regional Health Information Organization (CORHIO) is beginning to facilitate state-wide health information exchange to improve health outcomes. These efforts are available and encourage interactive efforts between and among health care providers of all types, public health activities and insurers. This season will address how CORHIO is developing, what services are underway, providers' experience with CORHIO and how you can be involved.

PHIMA State Meeting
May 5-6, 2008
State College, PA

Achieving and Maintaining Data Quality for EHRs and RHIOs
Beth H. Just, MBA, RHIA
President, Just Associates, Inc.

This presentation focuses on the importance of implementing Data Quality initiatives as part of a new or existing EHR deployment or RHIO initiative. If Data Quality is not addressed, both physician adoption and the effectiveness of an EHR can be compromised. Effective participation in a RHIO is also compromised as electronic health records cannot be linked across participating organizations. Real world examples from Just Associates? consulting projects are discussed.
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HIM Involvement in Health Information Exchanges
Beth H. Just, MBA, RHIA
President, Just Associates, Inc.

Electronically linking disparate clinical data is challenging within a single healthcare organization; it is even more difficult for HIEs to achieve success exchanging data. Many HIEs start with the technology selection to be used to complete the data exchange without first defining their information exchange purposes or the business processes required to accomplish the data exchange. HIM Professionals need to be involved early in the HIE formation. We bring tremendous knowledge and skills that can help these HIEs be successful - and subsequently improve patient care for all of us. Tools have been developed to help bring a consistent message and support HIM professionals in this role. Learn about the deliverables of one of AHIMA's recent e-HIM workgroups, "HIM Principles in HIE" created to help HIM Professionals lead discussions on quality health information data exchange.

WHIMA State Meeting
April 30 - May 2, 2008
Elkhart Lake, WI

How HL7 Messaging Affects Your EHR
Beth H. Just, MBA, RHIA
President, Just Associates, Inc.

The number of interfaces between various health care databases continues to increase as more and more components of the medical record are automated into an EHR.  But, as an HIM professional, do you know the challenges associated with transferring patient data from one system to another.  Learn the basics of HL7 messages and why HIM professionals need to be involved in deciding what scenarios patient data can and should be sent from one system to another and the data mapping of these messages and how they affect the EHR.  Examples of scenarios that can and do go wrong will be shown to highlight the importance of HIM involvement in interface message design and testing. This presentation will de-mystify HL7 messaging and empower the HIM professional to be more involved with their IT departments.

IHIMA State Meeting
April 14-16, 2008
Indianapolis, IN

HIM Involvement in Health Information Exchanges
Beth H. Just, MBA, RHIA
President, Just Associates, Inc.

Electronically linking disparate clinical data is challenging within a single healthcare organization; it is even more difficult for HIEs to achieve success exchanging data. Many HIEs start with the technology selection to be used to complete the data exchange without first defining their information exchange purposes or the business processes required to accomplish the data exchange. HIM Professionals need to be involved early in the HIE formation. We bring tremendous knowledge and skills that can help these HIEs be successful - and subsequently improve patient care for all of us. Tools have been developed to help bring a consistent message and support HIM professionals in this role. Learn about the deliverables of one of AHIMA's recent e-HIM workgroups, "HIM Principles in HIE" created to help HIM Professionals lead discussions on quality health information data exchange.

THIMA State Meeting
April 2-4, 2008
Memphis, TN

A Critial HIM Aspect of Health Information Exchange: Patient Identity
Beth H. Just, MBA, RHIA
President, Just Associates, Inc.

Electronically linking disparate clinical data is challenging within a single healthcare organization; it is even more difficult for HIEs to achieve success exchanging data. Many HIEs start with the technology selection to be used to complete the data exchange without first defining their information exchange purposes or the business processes required to accomplish the data exchange. HIM Professionals need to be involved early in the HIE formation. We bring tremendous knowledge and skills that can help these HIEs be successful - and subsequently improve patient care for all of us. Tools have been developed to help bring a consistent message and support HIM professionals in this role. Learn about the deliverables of one of AHIMA's recent e-HIM workgroups, "HIM Principles in HIE" created to help HIM Professionals lead discussions on quality health information data exchange.

79th AHIMA Convention    
Philadelphia, PA
Oct 6-11, 2007

HIE Networking Opportunity   Room 103 A
Tuesday, Oct 9, 2007 Noon
Beth Just, MBA, RHIA, Just Associates, Inc.,Anastasia Durkin MBA,RN,RHIA, Durkin & Associates, Cassi Birnbaum, RHIA, CPHQ, Rady Children's Hospital and Health Center

EHR Track
HIE: Why You Need to be at the Planning Table   Room 204 A
Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM
Beth Just, MBA, RHIA, Just Associates, Inc.,  Anastasia Durkin MBA,RN,RHIA, Durkin & Associates,  Cassi Birnbaum, RHIA, CPHQ, Rady Children's Hospital and Health Center

Electronically linking disparate clinical data is challenging within a single healthcare organization; it is even more difficult for HIEs to achieve success exchanging data. Many HIEs start with the technology selection to be used to complete the data exchange without first defining their information exchange purposes or the business processes required to accomplish the data exchange. HIM Professionals need to be at the planning table. We bring tremendous knowledge and skills that can help these HIEs be successful – and subsequently improve patient care for all of us. Tools have been developed to help bring a consistent message and support HIM professionals in this role. Learn about the deliverables of one of AHIMA’s recent e-HIM workgroups, “HIM Principles in HIE” created to help HIM Professionals lead discussions on quality health information data exchange.

KHIMA State Meeting
September 20-21, 2007
Hutchinson, KS

Understanding HL7: What Every HIM Professional Needs to Know
Beth Just, MBA, RHIA, Just Associates, Inc.
The number of interfaces between various health care databases continues to increase as more and more components of the medical record are automated.  But, as an HIM professional, do you know the challenges associated with transferring patient data from one system to another?  Learn the basics of HL7 messages and why HIM professionals need to be involved in deciding what scenarios patient data can and should be sent from one system to another and the data mapping of these messages.  Examples of scenarios that can and do go wrong will be shown to highlight the importance of HIM involvement in interface message design.

HIE: Why You Need to be at the Table
Beth Just, MBA, RHIA, Just Associates, Inc.
A primer to understanding why HIM professionals should play a role in helping define the business processes and record linking methodologies required to accomplish the successful linking of data through a Health Information Exchange (HIE).

AHIMA Summer Leadership Conference
July 21, 2007
Chicago, IL

HIE Activity: Getting to the Table
Beth Just MBA, RHIA, Just Associates, Inc.,  Anastasia Durkin MBA,RN,RHIA, Durkin & Associates,  Cassi Birnbaum RHIA, CPHQ, Rady Children's Hospital and Health Center

CHIMA State Meeting
May 3-4, 2007
Denver, CO

Understanding HL7: What every HIM Professional Needs to Know
Beth Just, MBA, RHIA, Just Associates, Inc.

Attendees will learn about Key HL7 message types and segments and how electronic medical records are communicated from one system to another.  They will be able to provide ideas on why reports or results don’t show up in an EHR.  This information will help attendees to be proactive in working with their I.T. departments to resolve integration issues and will help attendees become the bridge between their clinicians and their I.T. departments.

78th AHIMA Convention
Denver, CO
Oct 7-12, 2006

Organizational Readiness for the EHR
Monday, October 9th from 3:30 - 4:15p.
Beth Just, CEO/President, Just Associates, Inc., Mary Paul, RHIA, Columbia - St. Mary's, Milwaukee, WI

The capital budget has been approved for your EHR roll out, but is your organization truly ready to assimilate use of the EHR into the everyday working lives of your physicians and staff? This presentation discusses organizational, cultural and operational changes required to realize the most benefit from your EHR investment. Follow the journey of a large, not-for-profit integrated delivery network as they successfully prepared their organization for a successful EHR implementation.

TXHIMA State Meeting
Galveston, TX
June 18-20, 2006

RHIO Panel Discussion
Beth Just, MBA, RHIA, Just Associates, Inc.
Beth Friedman, RHIT, The Friedman Marketing Group

Achieving and Maintaining Data Quality for EHRs
Beth Just, MBA, RHIA, Just Associates, Inc.; Stefanos Damianakis, PhD, Netrics; and Katherine Lusk, MHSM, RHIA, Children's Medical Center Dallas

This presentation focuses on the importance of implementing Data Quality initiatives as part of a new or existing EHR deployment. If Data Quality is not addressed, EHRs are rendered practically useless and compromise physician adoption. Effective participation in a RHIO is also compromised as electronic health records cannot be linked across participating organizations.
For more information contact: cherrykay@txhima.org

IDX Western User Group Meeting
Sainte Claire Hyatt, San Jose, CA
June 9th, 2005

Improved Data Integrity Encourages Physician Adoption of EHR
Stefanos Damianakis, PhD - CEO, Netrics
Beth Just - CEO / President, Just Associates, Inc.
EHR success is severely compromised when physicians and other clinicians can't quickly and accurately locate their patients' online information. Data anomalies can create major frustrations for the clinician. Causes of data anomalies typically found in Healthcare databases will be highlighted in this presentation. Results of a study that examined the costs an organization incurs as a result of these data anomalies will be shared. Help your organization by learning strategies to identify and correct data anomalies and by identifying best practices for maintenance and prevention.
For more information: chollander@stanfordmed.org

2006 CERNER North Atlantic Regional Users Group
Valley Forge, PA
May 18 - 19, 2006

EMPI Cleanup options
Beth Just, CEO/President, Just Associates, Inc
For more information contact: Laura.Desjardins@danhosp.org

CHIMA State Meeting
Denver, CO
May 4-5, 2006

Update on AHIMA's "Patient Identification in RHIO's" Workgroup
Beth Just, MBA, RHIA, Just Associates, Inc.

Learn about AHIMA's workgroup results on Patient Identification in RHIOs. This workgroup surveyed over 20 RHIOs across the country to learn about their purpose, organizational structure, membership, financing and methodology for sharing patient data. Deliverables from this group included a Practice Brief on the RHIO landscape including explanation of record linking methods, detailed findings on the RHIOs surveyed and a glossary of definitions surrounding RHIOs and electronic record linking. This session will be informative for any who are interested in RHIOs or anyone who is sharing data among various databases within their own facility.

AHIMA Audio Seminar

HIM ROLE in RHIOs
Seminar Date: April 11th, 2006
Faculty: Deborah Kohn, RHIA, CHE, CPHIMS and Beth H. Just, MBA, RHIA

Gain understanding about current status of RHIOs in the healthcare landscape. This seminar will especially focus on how RHIOs affect HIM professionals. We will review the current status of RHIOs, and provide information on the role of HIM professionals in cross-jurisdictional data exchange settings. We will also discuss entry portals for HIM professionals into RHIOs via privacy/security, and patient identification methods.
For more information: ahima.org

77th AHIMA Convention
San Diego, CA
October 15-20, 2005

Wednesday 10/19/05

Memphis Moves Towards a Community Health Record
Donna Andrews, RHIA, The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center and Just Associates, Inc.; and Meg McGill, RHIA, Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare

In today's interconnected world, community-based health records make sense. Hear the trials and tribulations of the Memphis community's interoperability project and information regarding Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare's steps to link quality information across their multi-hospital system. Develop your own strategies for preparing your organization for community-based health records. Level: 2

http://www.ahima.org/convention/2005/attendee/show_sessions.asp?view=1&Name=26
in case you want to create a link

So You Want to Be a Consultant
Thea Campbell, RHIA, Axolotl Corp.; Beth Just, MBA, RHIA, Just Associates, Inc.; Monica Pappas, RHIA, MPA Consulting,; Molly Diebert, RHIA, PriceWaterhouseCoopers

This panel discussion offers attendees an opportunity to hear from professional consultants from across the continuum (independent, specialized, and big firm consulting) and to get your questions answered. You'll come away knowing what skills are required and future needs for healthcare-related consulting. Speakers provide you with the lessons they've learned in the various markets in which they specialize. Level: 1

Achieving and Maintaining Data Quality for Electronic Health Records
Stefanos Damianakis, PhD, Netrics; Beth Just, MBA, RHIA, Just Associates, Inc.; and Katherine Lusk, MHSM, RHIA, Children's Medical Center Dallas

This presentation focuses on the importance of implementing Data Quality initiatives as part of a new or existing EHR deployment. If Data Quality is not addressed, EHRs are rendered practically useless and compromise physician adoption. Effective participation in a RHIO is also compromised as electronic health records cannot be linked across participating organizations.

CERNER Health Conference
Gaylord Palms Resort, Orlando, FL
Oct 9-12, 2005

EMPI Cleanup and Reducing Duplicate Records
Beth Just, CEO/President, Just Associates, Inc.; Stefanos Damianakis, CEO, Netrics
For more information: jroberts@cerner.com

TEPR 2004 - "2004 is the year of the Electronic Health Record"
Fort Lauderdale, FL
May 19 - 21, 2004

Haven't I Seen You Before? Identifying Your Patients Accurately
Friday, May 21, 2004 11:00 A.M. to 11:20 A.M.

Hear Beth Just, President of Just Associates, Inc. and Stef Daminanakis, President, CEO of Netrics, Inc. discuss data integrity issues and their impact on Healthcare organizations. You will hear recommendations for improving and maintaining the data integrity of EMPI databases and your Electronic Health Record. This presentation introduces Netrics' innovative matching algorithms and provides comparisons with traditional approaches. We will also discuss Just Associates' best practice model for optimizing data integrity.

For registration information visit: www.tepr.com

CERNER Peer Illuminations
Wednesday, March 31, 2004
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CST

• Millennium implementation history at Children's Medical Center of Dallas.
• Why Children's Medical Center of Dallas wanted to clean up duplicates in Millennium.
• Discussion on duplicate creation rates and causes of duplicates.
• Operational efforts to reduce duplication rate at Children's Medical Center of Dallas.
• Just Associates' consulting project, including a high level overview of deliverables.
• Understanding Millennium's person-centric data model and its operational implications.
• Results of the EMPI and the EMPI Search server's implementation on reducing duplicate creation.
  
  To register send an email to: CernerIlluminations@cerner.com
  For more information on Cerner visit them at: www.cerner.com

2004 CERNER South Central Regional Users Group
New Orleans, LA
March 24-26, 2004

Featured presentation: "Person Management and the Electronic Health Record"

Presented by: Beth Just and Linda Bock - Just Associates, Inc.

Presentation Times: Friday March 26th 10 AM and 3 PM

This presentation focuses on Data Integrity issues; their causes and their business impact on healthcare organizations. In addition to demonstrating real world examples of data integrity problems in MPI databases, there will be a review of recommendations for improving and maintaining the integrity of EMPI databases and ultimately your Electronic Health Record.