CIHIMA | February 2026 Quarterly Educational Meeting

Join us for our February 2026 Quarterly Educational Meeting hosted by Illinois Central College, featuring the following sessions: 1) Cancer Registry; 2) Effective Communication; 3) Publicly Reported Quality Metrics: CMS 5-Star and Leapfrog Insights; 4) Introduction to Jump Simulation; 5) 2025 Illinois Health Law Update: What HI Professionals Need to Know for 2026  

Live & Recorded Virtual Event

Overview

Intro to Cancer Registry General Information

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to describe the roles and responsibilities of cancer registry positions, including abstracting, follow-up, and case finding, as well as the primary functions of a cancer registry department.

Dianne Trimble, RHIT, ODS

1.0 – Evolving Topics

Tips and tricks to help with communication.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to identify and apply effective communication strategies for interacting with patients in a mental health and rehabilitation facility setting.

Hannah Brandt

1.0 – Organizational Management and Leadership

Publicly Reported Quality Metrics: CMS 5-Star Ratings and Leapfrog Insights are two widely used tools that help patients, employers, and healthcare organizations compare hospital quality, safety, and performance using standardized data.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to explain the purpose and use of publicly reported healthcare quality metrics, including CMS 5-Star Ratings and Leapfrog Insights and describe how these tools use standardized data to compare hospital quality, safety, and performance for patients, employers, and healthcare organizations.

Celeste M. Widolff, MBA, RHIA, CCS, CPHQ, CPPS, FACHE

1.0 – Health Law and Compliance

Introduction to Jump Simulation will cover how it is used for educational experiences in non-traditional clinical experiences such as home medical equipment, gift of hope, leadership simulations

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to describe the purpose and educational applications of Jump Simulation, and how it assists non-traditional clinical learning experiences, including home medical equipment, Gift of Hope, and leadership simulations.

Rachel Horn-Close
Meghan Hand

1.0 – Clinical Foundations

This presentation provides an overview of new and updated Illinois health laws taking effect in 2026 that may impact health information (HI) professionals.

Learning Objectives:

Attendees will gain a high-level understanding of key legislative changes and practical considerations to support organizational awareness and compliance planning.

Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA
Susan Freed, MHA, RHIA, CHP, CRIS

1.0 – Evolving Topics

Course Info

Published Date

February 2026

Total CEs

5.0

Domain(s)

Clinical Foundations

Evolving Topics

Health Law and Compliance

Organizational Management and Leadership

Pricing

CIHIMA Member

$25

Non-Member

$50

Student

$0

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 $25 | CE: 5.0

Course Includes

  • 8 Lessons
  • Course Certificate