The Phoenix is an ancient mythical symbol for rebirth, renewed strength, and longevity. This symbol clearly represents our regional association, our industry, and our role in healthcare delivery. Be part of the evolution and don’t miss the AHDI-West Conference to be held in Phoenix, Arizona. It’s going to be HOT – and we don’t mean the weather!
The conference will be held April 16 & 17 at the new Hilton Garden Inn-Phoenix Airport North, as well as sessions across the street at Gateway Community College.
Due to a conflicting event being held at the Arizona State Capitol, we will not be holding the Advocacy Day; however, we will meet at the Hilton Garden Inn Thursday afternoon for an Advocacy Workshop. All are welcome to attend. Click here for more information and to register for this event
Lois Camp, CMT, passed away in March 2009. At 70 years old, Lois never considered retiring. She was a quiet, but highly-respected professional. She had a career that spanned over 50 years, which included being a service owner, educator, acute-care MT, QA supervisor, SRT editor, working with domestic and off-shore team members, mentored externs and participated in the AHDI e-mentoring program. Her passion was life-long learning, the need to provide perfect documentation, and held this expectation for those who worked with her. She was an active …
I learned to type in 8th grade because my penmanship was awful. I’m sure turning in typed reports raised my grades all through high school. I began my transcription career while at Butte Community College in Northern California. I was on my third major, and after 7 years, I had finally found the career that fit for me, medical transcription; helping people and blending the science of medicine with my love of language and an ability to work my way around a keyboard. Three years later, I graduated with honors, …
By Kat King, AHDI-F
Re-print from OAMT Newsletter, Spring 2006 ~ 4 years later and still relevant.
ad•vo•ca•cy (n.) The act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea, or policy; active support.
It’s 2 a.m. and I know I’m asleep, but I hear a voice nearby…someone gently saying, “I’m going to blow your brains out.” I’m so tired, but the voice inside me is telling me to wake up…you need to wake up…I know you have been up for 72 hours, but WAKE UP!!! I …
Terri Wakefield, CMT
AHDI-West Secretary & Delegate
I have been an MT since 1980, having gone to school to be a medical secretary. Interestingly, the instructor “discouraged” us from doing the boring job of medical transcription and always promoted being the medical “secretary.” Nevertheless, even with that bias instilled, I ended up being a medical transcription as it incorporated my love for language with my love for typing. I then grew to love medicine and the medical language. Voila! A match made in heaven…
I worked in hospitals …
By: Jacque Taylor
As of February 18, 2010, there are 52 registered for the Advocacy Summit to be held March 23 through 25, 2010, in Washington DC. Registration is at approximately the same point as was in 2009, and we eventually registered approximately 75; however, we are hoping with the help of MTIA partners that we will be able to reach the 100 registrant mark this year!
To help in the registration process, AHDI is offering the “deal of the month” of $15 off registration for this event. The “Early …
