A program your company cannot afford to be without.

AHDI and MTIA are excited to announce that the first set of documents for its compliance and best practices program is available for purchase. Included in the documents will be sample HIPAA policies and procedures and a sample business associate agreement, pursuant to the new HIPAA regulations effective February 2010, which will be customizable for your business. This program carries a value that could easily cost a company tens of thousands of dollars. Review full product information and pricing. Manuals will start shipping on January 7, 2010.

In this presentation, Dr. Wang will talk about:

(1) Latest in bladeless LASIK, for nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism;
(2) The new FDA clinical trial to treat age-related loss of near vision (presbyopia). Wang Vision Institute is only one of three centers selected by US FDA to conduct a research and clinical trial, for a new breakthrough technology to treat presbyopia.
(3) The new Forever Young Lens cataract surgery, to enable patients to have a full range of vision for both distance and near.
(4) Novel sight restoration surgeries to restore sight in the blind.

Click here for more details and to register for this webinar.

With the Advocacy Summit three months away, it is vital that members register for this important event. The Dewey Square Group, the lobbying firm we have been working with since June, will be scheduling appointments on behalf of Summit attendees. To be as strategic as possible with our meetings on Capitol Hill, we need to know as soon as possible whether people plan to come to Advocacy Summit. Given the push for greater EHR adoption, heightened government regulation and enforcement, and major healthcare reform, now is a critical time for professionals and businesses in the healthcare documentation sector to articulate their value proposition to federal legislators. We must not let this historic opportunity and moment pass us by. So make your plans today to attend the 2010 Advocacy Summit by registering at the AHDI website or MTIA website.

In this presentation, Dr. Wang will talk about:

(1) Latest in bladeless LASIK, for nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism;
(2) The new FDA clinical trial to treat age-related loss of near vision (presbyopia). Wang Vision Institute is only one of three centers selected by US FDA to conduct a research and clinical trial, for a new breakthrough technology to treat presbyopia.
(3) The new Forever Young Lens cataract surgery, to enable patients to have a full range of vision for both distance and near.
(4) Novel sight restoration surgeries to restore sight in the blind.

Click here for more details and to register for this webinar.

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AHDI presents the first medical presenter of the New Year on January 7th at 10:00 a.m. PST / 1:00 p.m. EST. Dr. Tabor will present on Forensic Dentistry at Ground Zero: Stories from the World Trade Center. Dr. Tabor will share personal stories of life at Ground Zero. The rescue efforts and details of the “crime scene” will fascinate you as we relive what it was really like during that horrible time. A very sensitive (but not offensive) video journal that Dr. Tabor captured will be shared during his presentation along with an opportunity to ask questions about this life-changing experience. This presentation is approved for 1 Clincial Medicine Credit. Fee: $20 member / $30 nonmember. Registration closes 12/31/09 so hurry! Click to here register.

On Monday, December 14, MTIA mailed a letter to National Coordinator for Health IT Dr. David Blumenthal on the need for regulators to recognize how the medical transcription sector can help make the federal government’s multi-billion dollar investment in EHRs a fruitful one for physicians, their healthcare teams, and patients. Forty-five industry executives signed the letter speaking to how consistent coding and formatting for all documents entered into the EHR can improve the quality, volume, and flow of information for clinical decision-making and how medical transcriptionists are needed to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of patient records, regardless of the technology used to capture health information. In addition, the letter called for “meaningful use” regulations to include the ability of EHRs to accept interfaced data from the dictation-transcription process, since it remains the most common method used by physicians to enter care encounter data into the patient record. To read the complete letter, click here.

AHDI offers Professional members an opportunity to “Go Green” by renewing early and receiving $10 off your membership dues; saving the resources it takes to mail paper renewal statements. We are pleased to announce that we are taking this effort one step further by switching to an e-postcard that will be emailed to Professional members approximately three months prior to your membership expiration date. Your e-postcard will contain a coupon code that may be used for renewing your membership online or by mail, fax, or phone. The change will take effect in January 2010 for Professional members with an expiration of March 31, 2010.

A program your company cannot afford to be without

AHDI and MTIA are excited to announce that the first set of documents for its compliance and best practices program will be ready for release at the beginning of 2010. Included in the documents will be sample HIPAA policies and procedures and a sample business associate agreement, pursuant to the new HIPAA regulations effective February 2010, which will be customizable for your business. The complete manual will cover:

• Best Practices Checklist
• Statement of Ethical Best Practices
• AHDI Code of Ethics
• MTIA Code of Ethics
• Best Practices in Operations
• Best Practices in Billing
• Best Practices in Compensation
• Best Practices in Marketing and Solicitation
• Employee vs. Independent Contractor Guidelines
• Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Guidelines
• Production Location Transparency Guidelines
• Sample Non-Solicitation & Non-Compete Agreement
• Best Practices in Legal and Regulatory Compliance
• Sample HIPAA Policies and Procedures
• Sample Business Associate Agreement
• Guidelines for Establishing a HIPAA Compliant Home-based Office
• U.S. 50 State Data Privacy Survey

Program documents will help AHDI and MTIA member companies ensure they are compliant with the new HIPAA regulations and operating in a manner consistent with ethical best practices. In addition, the program will help demonstrate to the healthcare industry and government officials that AHDI, MTIA, and our members are committed to safeguarding the privacy, security, and integrity of patient health information. This program carries a value that could easily cost a company tens of thousands of dollars. Please stay tuned for additional information concerning the availability of the documents.

You may now register for Advocacy Summit 2010 and finalize your arrangements to come to Washington, DC, to advocate on behalf of your profession at a critical time for the medical transcription sector. 2010 promises to be a truly exciting year for AHDI/MTIA as we continue to work with the Dewey Square Group (DSG), a professional lobbying firm based in Washington DC, to position the healthcare documentation sector favorably and prominantly amongst the legislators who are making the decisions that will determine our future. To register for this event, reserve your hotel room (critical—rooms are limited), or find out more about what this event entails, please visit the Advocacy Summit web page.