Welcome
NEW
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Sharon Kann
Brenda Kelm, CMT
Karen Over
Jennifer Berend, RMT
Laurel Robin
Elena Padilla
Amy Blackburn, CMT
Marsha Himes, CMT Lisa Williams, CMT
Mary Crane
Sarah Angell, CMT
Diane Pelham |
Did you see the September issue of Plexus magazine?
Two Capital Chapter members had articles published!
Barbara Wilber's 'Member Testimonial'
Kathy Muelker's 'Grassroots' article on communication
is on page 30.
Take a look! |
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September
Member Birthdays |
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17 Millie Stouffer, CMT
Carmen Crawford
19 Sarah Sielbeck
20 Neil Ekengren
21 Olga Gonzalez, CMT
25 Glenda Ripley, CMT
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Upcoming AHDI Webinar |
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September 15 - FREE
"Your Association, Your Benefits"
Presenter: Kelly Kappmeier
Time: 12 p.m. CST
Registration closes Sept 12
CEC: N/A
Learn what is included in AHDI membership and how to take advantage of all the benefits. (This webinar is offered every month.)
View all upcoming AHDI webinars and register here |
View the highlights, video/audio clips, blogs, and photos from the recent convention held in Austin.
Network with over 300 members and get ready for Phoenix in 2011.
Attention Capital Chapter members!
We have a special group on ACE365! Join now
The 33rd Annual AHDI Convention & Expo (ACE)
will be held at the
Phoenix, AZ
August 17-20, 2011
Make plans to attend!
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AHDI House of Delegates Update - ACE 2010 |
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Capital Chapter Meeting - September 18 |
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You're invited to attend the next Capital Chapter meeting on Saturday, September 18, at Seton Medical Center in Austin from 9 a.m.-11:45 a.m. We have lots of great goodies from ACE to share with our members who were not able to attend, including the official ACE-Austin "No Limits" tote bag.
Everyone is invited! Students are encouraged to attend. Our chapter fundraising items will be available for purchase (unique 'fly-thru' window magnets - only $5 each!). They make great gifts!
After the meeting, join us for lunch at Santa Rita Cantina--across from Seton on 38th Street--in 26 Doors Shopping Center. Enjoy some extra social time and get to know your fellow members.
RSVP BY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
If you are planning on coming to the meeting, please RSVP to Kathy Muelker by Tuesday, Sept 14, so we can plan accordingly. Email Kathy at k_muelker@msn.com. We hope to see you there! |
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Congratulations, Capital Chapter!
The Capital Chapter of AHDI (Austin, TX) was announced as the winner of the Membership Impact Award at the "No Limits Integrity Awards Show" held Saturday, August 7, at ACE in Austin. This special award serves to recognize a component organization that has engaged in activities and initiatives deemed to have had a measurable impact on component growth, retention, and/or professional development of its members.
The award recognized the Capital Chapter's accomplishments and activities in 2009, with several criteria considered for nomination. Our 2009 Capital Chapter President, Barbara Rasmussen, CMT, graciously accepted the award on behalf of the Chapter along with the 2009 and 2010 officers who were in attendance.
The Capital Chapter officers wish to thank ALL chapter members--past and present--for their support and participation. Without our members, the Chapter would not exist. We are very proud of our wonderful members and our Chapter's many accomplishments! We currently have 73 members, including 7 new members who joined during the convention. We have 35 new members so far this year.
The Chapter extends a special thank you to the officers who have volunteered their time to plan and coordinate events, secure speakers, provide educational opportunities, and bring together professionals and students in an effort to promote continuing education and support AHDI initiatives.
Congratulations to all Integrity Award winners!
Educator of the Year: Kim Buchanan, CMT, AHDI-F
Employer of the Year: Webmedx, Inc.
Excellence in Credentialing: Cora Clement, CMT
Innovation Through Technology: Sarah Steffes of TRS Institute and Melissa Longfellow of 3M
Membership Impact: Capital Chapter (Austin, TX)
Member of the Year: Kathy Dominguez, CMT, AHDI-F
Rising Star: Amanda Taylor, M-TEC
Lifetime Achievement Award: Richard Lederer, PhD
Distinguished Service Award: MedQuist, Inc.
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Update - RMT and CMT Exam Transition |
For the entire month of September, AHDI is extending a special end-of-year offer to anyone interested in taking their credentialing exam before December 31, 2010. Due to the transition of exams from the current testing provider (Thomson Prometric) to the new testing provider (Kryterion) in January 2011, AHDI can only offer 90-day eligibilities for current exams until September 30, 2010.
AHDI will waive the $10 eligibility processing fee for anyone interested in taking either the RMT exam or CMT exam prior to December 31, 2010, but you must apply for this eligibility by September 30. The eligibility will be good for 90 days and will cover your plans to register, pay for, and take an AHDI exam at a Prometric testing center prior to December 31, 2010.
AHDI will not be extending eligibilities past September 30th. The month of September will be your only opportunity to receive an 'Authorization to Test' letter for the current AHDI exams. Candidates seeking eligibility after September 30 will have to wait until the new exams are open for eligibility applications (tentatively scheduled for sometime in December). The $10 processing fee and new exam pricing will apply.
Sign up now! Apply for an Authorization to Test ($10 fee waived).
Schedule Exam with Prometric (after receiving authorization from AHDI). If you have questions, please contact AHDI Credentialing at 800-982-2182 x2472 or via email at credentialing@ahdionline.org |
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Social and Professional Networking |
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The Capital Chapter has a friendly and active group on Facebook!
We currently have 233 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. Not on Facebook yet? It's easy to join and it's FREE. If you're already a Facebook user, just go to the Capital Chapter Facebook page and join!  The Capital Chapter also has a group on LinkedIn. Join the group and enjoy making new connections with other professionals in the healthcare documentation sector. |
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Make a Career Connection!
Attention, job seekers! Post your resume on the AHDI Career Connection page and boost your chance at landing a job. |
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Reminder - CEC Policy Changes |
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In May, AHDI communicated important policy changes regarding the way that Certified Medical Transcriptionists (CMTs) earn the required continuing education credits (CECs) necessary to maintain their credential. CMTs are encouraged to review the new AHDI Recredentialing Resource Guide and the updated CEC Requirements Table. |
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Attention Students: It's Student Week!
You are invited to a special online event held annually by the Online Association (OA-AHDI) just for you!
You won't want to miss participating in the fun and educational 2010 Student Week to be held September 20-26.
It will be an "online" gathering where you can participate day or night at your convenience 24/7. Introduce yourself and ask questions. Play a game and make new friends. Student Week is a great networking opportunity, and you might even be the winner of a door prize!
Several free webinars will be offered during Student Week, including "What Do I Transcribe Here?" by Pati Howard, OA-AHDI President, "How to Market Yourself in Today's Job Market"by Bonnie Monico, Speaker of the House, and "Meaningful Use" by Kristin Hagan, Director of Curriculum Development at TRS Institute.
For more info, email studentweek@oa-ahdi.org | | |
