Whether you're already registered to attend ACE or still undecided, be sure to join the special ACE networking site ACE365
You'll have access to all the latest event information and be able to network with other attendees too.
Attention Capital Chapter members!
We have a special group on ACE365.
AHDI Annual Convention & Expo (ACE) - Hilton Austin
August 4-7
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Welcome to our
NEW
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Jeanette Cameron
Christi Crossan
Stephanie Dickinson
Neil Ekengren
Barbara Jenkins
Elvia Reyna, CMT
Millie Stouffer, CMT
Barbara Wilber
Special thanks to all of our members who renewed their membership for 2010! We appreciate your continued support and participation.
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Photos from our Capital Chapter
Mini Symposium
are posted!
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June/July
Member Birthdays |
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June
10 Maggie Martone
11 Stephanie Karlik, CMT
17 Debbie Mooney, CMT
27 Jennifer Willie, CMT
1 Michelle Adams 2 Gloria Hamiter, CMT
16 Monica Crocker, CMT
Shannon Briggs
Jeanette Cameron
17 Christy Cole,RHIA, CMT
Happy Birthday! |
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Upcoming AHDI Webinars |
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June 10 Using Natural Language Processing to Achieve Meaningful Use and Promote HIT Adoption
Presenter: Kyle Silvestro
Time: 12 p.m. CST
$30 (AHDI members $20)
Registration closes June 7
CEC Given: 1 TW
June 16 - FREE
Your Association, Your Benefits
Presenter: Kelly Kappmeier
Time: 12 p.m. CST
Registration closes June 11
CEC: N/A
June 29 MT Intelligence: The Value of MTs in HIT Implementations
Presenter: Gary David
Time: 12 p.m. CST
$30 (AHDI members $20)
Registration closes June 24
CEC Given: 1 PD
June 30 - FREE
CMT and RMT: Steps to Credentialing
Presenter: Lea Sims
Time: 12 p.m. CST
Registration closes June 25
CEC: N/A
July 14 - FREE
Component Town Hall Meeting
Presenters: Barb Marques and Bonnie Monico
Time: 11 a.m. CST (2 hrs)
Registration closes July 9
View all upcoming AHDI webinars and register here |
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Don't miss "ACE" in Austin!
The AHDI 32nd Annual Convention & Expo (ACE) will be held August 4-7 in Austin, Texas. This is the first time ACE has been held in Austin and we strongly encourage all MTs in Texas to attend. Did you know that Texas now has over 800 AHDI members? ACE is a great opportunity to get together with your peers and develop both personal and professional relationships.
The Capital Chapter is excited about the convention which is now only 9 weeks away! We have been anticipating this event for quite some time now--ever since we first learned (3 years ago) the convention would be in Austin in 2010! Don't forget to visit the special ACE page on our Capital Chapter website where we've posted helpful links and info about Austin.
ACE has not been held in Texas since 2002 (Dallas). It may be several years before ACE comes to Texas again, so we encourage everyone to try and attend this year--even if you can only go for one or two days. Be sure to join the ACE365 site for the most up-to-date event information and much more!
What can you expect at ACE? A fantastic experience! You'll find wonderful speakers, interesting educational sessions, an exhibit hall packed with employers and vendors, and numerous networking opportunities. There are usually some surprises and plenty of FUN!
The deadline for the early bird registration discount is June 7. You can register online--or even mail or fax your registration.
View/download the Registration Form
The Capital Chapter is pleased to offer our members the opportunity to win $100 toward their ACE registration fee. We are proud to be investing in our members' professional development by awarding a total of TEN members with $100. This applies to the standard (full) event registration or even just a one-day registration. We've already awarded 8 members with a $100 voucher and we will draw 2 more winners at our upcoming meeting on July 17.
The Capital Chapter will have an exhibit table in the ACE Exhibit Hall where we will sell fundraising items and promote our Chapter. We will be seeking member volunteers to help staff our table in one-hour shifts during exhibit hall hours. The table schedule will be distributed in the coming weeks and our members can sign up for specific shifts. We'll be finalizing all ACE plans at our July 17 Capital Chapter meeting so we hope to see you there!
Please let me know if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Kathy Muelker, CMT
President, Capital Chapter of AHDI
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Make plans to attend our July 17
Capital Chapter meeting |
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You are invited to attend our next Capital Chapter meeting on Saturday, July 17, from 9 a.m.-11:45 a.m. at Seton Medical Center in Austin. We will have a guest speaker (to be announced) and we'll also be planning for ACE! Visit our website for more information which will be posted in the coming weeks. There is no charge to attend this meeting. Feel free to bring along an MT friend or MT student!
Special Prize Drawing
We will hold a drawing at the end of the meeting to award two of our chapter members with a $100 voucher toward their ACE registration fee! If you've already registered for ACE, just bring a copy of your receipt to the meeting. If you're one of the lucky winners, you can receive your $100 check at the meeting.
Note: You must be a current Capital Chapter member to be eligible for this special drawing. Not a member yet? No problem! You can join as a new member or renew your chapter membership at the meeting. View membership/dues info below--it's easy to join!
After the meeting, everyone is invited to have lunch together at Santa Rita Cantina--across from Seton on 38th Street--in 26 Doors Shopping Center. Enjoy some extra social time!
RSVP BY JULY 13
If you are planning on coming to the meeting, please RSVP to Kathy Muelker by Tuesday, July 13, so we can plan accordingly. Email Kathy at k_muelker@msn.com. We hope to see you there! |
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CEC Policy Update |
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Recently, AHDI communicated important policy changes made around the way Certified Medical Transcriptionists (CMTs) earn the required continuing education credits (CECs) necessary to maintain their credential. On May 25, AHDI sent out additional information and clarification in response to questions they received regarding changes in the program.
CMTs are encouraged to review the new AHDI Recredentialing Resource Guide and the updated CEC Requirements Table.
If you still have questions after reading those documents, then email Lea Sims, CMT, AHDI-F, at lsims@ahdionline.org |
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Join the Capital Chapter on Facebook
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The Capital Chapter has a friendly and active group on Facebook!
We currently have 203 group "members" and we're still growing! Everyone is invited to join our group and keep up with news, activities, and events of the Capital Chapter. Discussion Boards include continuing education opportunities and webinars, job openings, and member introductions. Come and check it out!
Not on Facebook yet? It's easy to join and it's FREE. If you're already a Facebook user, click here to see the Capital Chapter Facebook group and join us! Check out the photos, too. |
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AHDI Component Town Hall Meetings |
Have you attended a Component Town Hall Meeting to hear what is being discussed regarding the restructuring of AHDI components?
AHDI's Board of Directors, Component Leaders, and House of Delegates are spearheading a new initiative to ensure the long-term success, relevance, and business sustainability of our association's components. This project, called The Blueprint for Great Governance, is being lead by AHDI President-Elect Barb Marques, CMT, AHDI-F, and Speaker of the HOD Bonnie Monico, CMT, AHDI-F, with a group of team members representing the diversity of our membership. The team is hosting a series of online Town Hall meetings to brainstorm new approaches, services, and models to best serve the needs of our members and position MTs for long-term success in this rapidly changing environment of healthcare.
Component Town Hall Meeting
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Invitation to join the Capital Chapter
It's easy to become a member of the Capital Chapter. Everyone is invited to join our friendly group! We gladly welcome students, new MTs, experienced MTs, and anyone interested in the field of healthcare documentation.
We have members who live all over Texas--and some drive up to 4 hours to attend our meetings and events.
Capital Chapter annual membership dues:
AHDI Members: $20 (students pay only $10)
Non-AHDI Members: $25 (students pay only $15)
View the Membership page on our website and download the Membership Application.
Enjoy the benefits of networking with fellow MTs as well as educational opportunities offered by the Capital Chapter. Students are encouraged to join! We offer a mentor program for students and postgraduates. We also offer partial reimbursement of the exam fee to our members who earn the RMT or CMT credential. | | |
