SPRING HILL CHAPTER NEWSLETTER

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH CARE OFFICE MANAGEMENT

Date: January 13, 2014

Chapter News

Securing your Network – presented by Nate Stasonis with Offsite Technology Solutions – Learn what you need to keep your PHI safe and avoid a breach.

December 9, 2014 Chapter meeting included vivid discussions regarding Meaningful use and the steps we need to meet the criteria set by CMS. Individuals spoke on their processes and resources they use. At the conclusion of the meeting the chapter hosted their Annual Induction of the PAHCOM Chapter Board. The 2015 board elected by their peers include; Ruth Hoock, CMM, HITCM-PP President, Sharon Miller, CMM Vice-President, Ruth Brasch Secretary, Becky Davey, CMM Treasurer and Diana Brijbag, CMM, CPC, CCP, CMSCS, HITCM-PP Membership Director. The induction ceremony was beautiful providing a yellow rose for outgoing board members and a red one for the incoming positions. The board is very excited to continue to grow the Spring Hill Chapter through education and sharing knowledge with the PAHCOM community. We strive to get dynamic speakers that will enhance our member’s positions in their respective offices. Dinner was provided by Oak Hill Hospital and topped off with a cake celebrating our accomplishments of the past and excitement for the future.

Next meeting: February 10, 2015 HIPAA Risk Analysis Presented by Archie Jennings – Total HealthCare Compliance. Have you attested for meaningful use? One of the measures is completing a risk analysis. Learn what it takes to achieve a compliant risk analysis and tools to complete. Meeting at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville.

Mark your Calendars - Meeting Schedule for 2015:

 February - HIPAA Risk Analysis – Archie Jennings Total HealthCare Compliance

 March - TBA – Arlene Morrow (she has agreed to speak but has not given me her topic)

 April – How to Market your Practice – Michelle Krohn – Full Circle PR

 May – Information Security Presentation – Mark Ona - ProShred

 June – 2015 Collections - keeping your AR current - Sharon Miller, CMM

Please check the Spring Hill Chapter page at the PAHCOM website at http://www.pahcom.com/chapters/chapter_profile.php?id=FL03 Corporate Sponsors:

Gulf Coast Dermpath Lab 813-882-4206 BioWaste: 813-909-4455 Wilson Technology 352-796-9891 Offsite Technology Solutions: 813-882-0331 Spring Hill MRI: 352-684-2811 Solution Reach: 863-207-2934 Care One of Florida: 352-556-5215 Infosight Inc: 786-606-4601 Regions Bank: 352-592-7775 Medco Data, LLC: 813-321-1807 Meridien Research: 813-877-8839 AccentHealth 813-574-0318 Florida Bank 813-769-1121 All’s Well Health Care Service 727-531-3176

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