2026 TXST HIIM Spring Leadership Conference in cooperation with Capital Area TXHIMA

The Capital Area Health Information Management Association in partnership with the Texas State University Department of Health Informatics and Information Management department are excited to present the 2026 HIIM Spring Leadership Conference. This is a hybrid event, with the onsite location at the Texas State University Campus in Round Rock Texas.  The session will also be available real-time via Zoom.  It will offer 5.0 CEUs with topics to include The Value of AHIMA Credentials in DMEPOS & Medical Device Industries, Texas Legislative Update, Healthcare Cyber Attack Readiness, Turning Information into Outcomes: Value Based Care Delivery and Elevating Professional Service Through Purposeful Leadership.

Recorded Virtual Event

Overview

Learning Objectives: 

  1. Explain how AHIMA credentials equip HIM professionals with the data governance, documentation integrity, and regulatory expertise needed to support accurate revenue cycle management across the DMEPOS and advanced medical device continuum.
  2. Describe the expanding role of HIM skills in ensuring compliance, traceability, and patient safety within the medical device supply chain—from traditional DME to complex technologies such as bionic limbs and AI-powered implantable devices.
  3. Identify opportunities for HIM professionals to apply clinical data expertise, product knowledge, and informatics skills to optimize device selection, documentation workflows, and operational performance in the DMEPOS and medical device industries.

Dr. Abel Guevara III, DHA, MHIM, mMBA, eFACHDM, RHIA, CPhT-Adv, CDME, PMEC
Head of Operations and Student Success
RxTechExam

1.0 – Evolving Topics

Learning Objectives: 

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify recent state and federal legislative developments impacting Texas hospitals, with a focus on healthcare regulatory changes.
  • Discuss the implications of new legislation on hospital operations and compliance 

Nicole Lusardi
Texas Hospital Association

1.0 – Health Law & Compliance

Learning Objectives: 

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify steps to prepare for cyber-attacks.

Raney Sharp, RHIA and Crystal Kilburn
Seton Healthcare Family

1.0 – Information Protection: Access, Disclosure & Security

Learning Objectives: 

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe how high‑quality clinical and administrative data captured and managed by HIM professionals support value‑based care initiatives and drives measurable improvements in patient outcomes.
  2. Identify practical methods for translating health information into actionable insights within primary care service lines to support value‑based care delivery.

Samuel Landis, PMP
Director of Business Development – Primary Care Service Line
Memorial Hermann Health System

1.0 – Evolving Topics

Learning Objectives: 

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand the Role of Service Leadership in Member Organizations
    • Explain how service leadership principles such as empowerment, and ethical integrity—strengthen engagement and trust within professional associations.
  2. Identify Strategies to Enhance Member Value and Satisfaction
    • Learn practical approaches for aligning leadership behaviors with member needs, fostering collaboration, and improving retention.

Jackie Moczygemba, Bonnie Wood, MHIM, and Barbara Hewitt
Faculty, Department of Health Informatics and Information Management, Texas State University

1.0 –  Organizational Management & Leadership

Course Info

Published Date

April 2026

Total CEs

5.0

Domain(s)

Evolving Topics

Health Law and Compliance

Information Protection: Access, Disclosure, Archival, Privacy and Security

Organizational Management and Leadership

Pricing



TxHIMA Member

$70



Non-Member

$90

Speakers

Additional Information

AHIMA

This educational offering has been approved for continuing education credit for use in fulfilling the continued education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

AAPC

CEUs are accepted from programs sponsored by AHIMA national offices and the state or regional AHIMA branches. One hour of instruction is worth one CEU.  A certificate of attendance or completion is necessary to show participation.

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ACDIS

AHIMA CEUs that are CDI-related are accepted.

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Course Content

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From $60 | CE: 5.0

Course Includes

  • 8 Lessons
  • Course Certificate