Sorrato won a vintage Noritake cup and saucer. Ana Tordilla was the high bidder of a Noritake platter and chrome fruit basket. Tanya Collins outbid everyone on a very nice handbag and vintage opalescent tea cup and saucer. Seleh Alvi was the very happy high bidder of a cozy fleece blanket. And finally, Marshelle Armstrong won the bid of a beautiful Chinese ceramic luminaria.

IAHIA’s September educational meeting was at Cask n’ Cleaver and sponsored by Oxford HIM with $200 in support of the meeting as well as very nice coffee mug handouts. Oxford HIM provides an array of HIM services for healthcare organizations. A representative was not able to attend, but fortunately for Oxford, Melany Merryman was able share her positive experience and outcome she had with them.

Dinner followed and did not disappoint. Tanya Collins, RHIT, CCS, of Kaiser, gave an interactive discussion regarding secondary diagnoses with prizes for correct answers. Everyone was engaged and challenged with great discussions. Kate Haggerty was the winner of the raffle of glass luminares. And lastly, the meeting ended with the White Elephant auction. There were several items up for auction. Rafaela

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Tanya Collins, RHIT, CCS

Brian Lasch, VP; Brandon Bautista, Sr. Account Executive and Sales Mgr; Mike Harrington, Sr. Account Executive

and Sales Mgr.; and Nathaniel Haros, Sr. Director of Business Development from Oxford HIM at

AHIMA’s Convention

Taryn Henley, CCS will be the educational speaker for IAHIA’s December, 2017 meeting. The topic will be infusion coding. She will be taking a close look at the strict criteria and guidelines associated with CPT infusion coding. Here is a short bio of Taryn: I have worked in health information for almost 20 years. My current position is Regional Coding Review Manager at Kaiser Permanente. Each month I co-create teaching material that

focuses on a new area of coding that includes ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT. I started my career in health information at Loma Linda University Medical Center and remained there for over 18 years working in several positions within the organization. I attended the Loma Linda School of Allied Health where I received my medical coding education and certification. My final position held at Loma Linda was as Quality Assurance Coding

SPEAKER TARYN HENLEY, CCS

I attended AHIMA Convention and Exhibit 2017 in Los Angeles and thought I would share my experience. I brought my camera and took some pictures to share as well. As a first time attendee, I was not sure which day or how many courses to attend, so I chose one day with some educational tracks I was interested in. At sign in, everyone was issued a badge that was used electronically to verify class attendance and was scanned at exhibitor booths. Then I was off to the general session which was huge and was very interesting to be a part of.After the general session, I headed towards the Exhibitor Hall. Again, huge! I admit it was overwhelming and time flew by fast in the hall as I went from booth to booth of vendors for coding software, CDI, consultants, education, outsourcing, resume help,

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recruiters, HI exchange, revenue management, ROI services, and so much more. There was so much to see that I actually missed my first class. I did make it to Optum’s great buffet. Here I ran into Melany Merryman and Mark Huhta from Peak. I also met a group of people from a local hospital who were able to connect me with a previous director I worked for and convinced me to attend the dinner afterwards. I met another group of ladies, Linda Rodriguez, Alicia Stevenson, and Dannielle Estrada, all from Kaiser here in Southern California who welcomed me to sit with them at dinner. AHIMA’s convention had a Hollywood theme, and I have to say, they nailed it—red carpet,

AHIMA backdrop, paparazzi photographers, gowns, photo booths, a band, and more. I was glad I attended the dinner as conversation was great with these ladies and this is where I was able to connect with my previous director and catch up. So, would I go again? Most definitely! I would attend as many days possible. I found one day was just not enough. It takes one day just to orient one’s self. I would also review the maps in the program guide and plan better. It was a very positive experience all the way around. I met new people and was able to reconnect with some from the past. I got a broader perspective of how HIM and vendors interact, and even though I missed my first choice of educational classes, I still learned about subjects I otherwise would not.

Auditor and Trainer which prepared me for my current role at Kaiser. My hope is to continue building educational platforms that strengthen knowledge and insight within the medical coding community.

Linda Rodriguez, Alicia Stevenson, and Dannielle

Estrada, all coders from Kaiser

Charles Brown, Regional Sales Mgr. and Kait Grainger,

Recruiting Supervisor

Melany Merryman, MSL, RHIA, CRCR and Mark Huhta

from Peak Solutions

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and a member of IAHIA or an active member of IAHIA pursuing an advanced HIM certification (CCS to RHIT, RHIT to RHIA, etc.); currently enrolled in a CAHIIM accredited HIA or HIT program; as well as a minimum GPA of 3.0, in final quarter/semester of program, submit a 500-word personal essay, letter

of recommendation from supervisor, instructor, or HIM professional, and an unofficial transcript. Keep an eye out for an announcement from our President , Ana Tordilla, when applications will be accepted and number and amount of award(s).

IAHIA offers a scholarship to assist students and/or members seeking a career in HIM. It is named after Joan Ziegelmayer, RHIA in honor of her many years of service volunteering for IAHIA. This scholarship is funded by the White Elephant auction held each meeting. Eligible applicants must be a student member of CHIA

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December 14, 2017: Taryn Henley (Infusions and E&M) at Cask N’ Cleaver in Rancho Cucamonga. Sponsored by Wipfli CPAs and Consultants February 8, 2018: Melany Merryman (Concurrent scanning) April 26, 2018: Madhu Subherwal (CDI) May 24, 2018: HOD Topics, Installation dinner

Visit this link: https://jobboard.californiahia.org/jobseeker for the following available jobs:

Healthcare Cost Solutions Inpatient Coders Inpatient Coders - Remote PRN or FT!Ciox Health – AZ, United States

Facility Inpatient Coder GeBBS Healthcare Solutions – AL, United States Director of Health Information Riverside University Health System/County of Riverside – Moreno Valley, CA, United States

Remote Outpatient Auditing Specialist CIOX Health – FL, United States

Kate Haggerty, CCS Meeting Raffle Winner

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Financials: Beginning Balance: $11,274.65 Expenses: Educational Session (730.64) 10,544.01 Revenue: Educational Session 730.64 WiPFLI Sponsorship 500.00 White Auction Scholarship : 245.00 Total balance: $12,019.65 CLA Board Updates Review of critical deadlines:

Jan 31 - Financial Reports Feb 28 - Leadership Rosters May 1 - Proposed Budget May 1 - Annual Report

Rafaela Sorrato winner of Noritake cup and saucer

Ana Tordilla with her auction wins of Noritake platter and chrome fruit basket

Tanya Collins with her auction wins of a handbag and vintage tea cup and saucer

Seleh Alvi with her blanket win

Marshelle Armstrong with her ceramic Chinese luminaria