Live & Recorded Virtual Event
Overview
Rakai Garth, MHA, RHIA
This presentation will dive into the career paths for HIM/HIT graduates and discuss the importance and giving back and mentoring the next generation.
Learning Objectives:
HIM Career Pathways; The Journey to HIM Leadership; Mentoring and Supporting the next generation of HIM professionals
1.0 – Organizational Management and Leadership
Kelly Johnson, MHIIM, RHIA, ODS, CIIP, BSRS, RT(S), (VS)
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces sweeping changes that will significantly affect healthcare financing and delivery, particularly in rural communities. This session will explore both the challenges and opportunities OBBBA creates for rural health nationally and in Illinois, including its impact on Medicaid, Medicare, and the ACA. Attendees will also examine lessons from the recent government shutdown and consider the critical role of Health Information Management (HIM) professionals in compliance, data reporting, and organizational strategy.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Describe the major provisions of OBBBA that impact rural healthcare delivery and financing.
- Analyze both the opportunities and challenges the Rural Health Transformation Fund presents for Illinois and national rural health systems.
- Evaluate the implications of OBBBA on Medicaid, Medicare, and ACA processes, including potential effects on coverage, reimbursement, and HIM operations.
- Apply strategies HIM professionals can use to support compliance, strengthen data reporting, and lead organizational responses to OBBBA and related policy changes.
1.0 – Health Law and Compliance
Greg Zobel, RHIA, CHPS, CCA, CRC, CVBA
Brief Overview of artificial intelligence examples used in the clinical and revenue cycle areas. Ambient listening and the impact to clinical documentation will be discussed. Different levels of artificial intelligence as interpreted by the speaker will be presented. Examples from hospitals, private practices, and payers will be discussed as well.
Learning Objectives:
Revenue Cycle Professionals will be presented with workflow considerations and areas to target with clinical documentation and audit impacts in the world of AI scribes.
1.0 – Evolving Topics
William Frank, RHIT
This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the 2026 updates to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding. Attendees will learn about the most significant changes, including new, revised, and deleted codes, as well as guideline updates that impact coding accuracy, compliance, and reimbursement. Practical examples will be shared to help participants apply these updates in real-world settings across various healthcare specialties.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify the key CPT code changes for 2026, including additions, revisions, and deletions.
- Explain the rationale behind the updates and how they impact coding practices, documentation, and compliance.
- Apply 2026 CPT coding updates to common healthcare scenarios to ensure accuracy and proper reimbursement.
- Evaluate potential challenges and opportunities that the 2026 CPT changes create for HIM professionals, coding teams, and healthcare organizations.
1.0 – Data Structure, Content, and Information Governance
Tonya Blocker, PhD, CPA
Kelly Johnson, MHIIM, RHIA, ODS, CIIP, BSRS, RT(S), (VS)
This session explores the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) and its far-reaching effects on Medicaid. Emphasis will be placed on how the Act’s financial and compliance provisions ripple into Health Information Management, Informatics, CDI, Revenue Cycle, and ROI operations.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify key Medicaid-related provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA).
- Explain how OBBA’s financial and compliance changes impact HIM, HIT, Informatics, CDI, Revenue Cycle, and ROI workflows.
- Analyze potential risks (eligibility, denials, audits, coverage limits) and their operational consequences.
- Discuss strategies HIM professionals can use to support compliance and protect revenue under OBBA.
1.0 – Revenue Cycle Management
Course Info
Published Date
November 2025
Total CEs
5.0
Domain(s)
Data Structure, Content and Information Governance
Evolving Topics
Health Law and Compliance
Organizational Management and Leadership
Revenue Cycle Management
Pricing
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.
ACDIS
AHIMA CEUs that are CDI-related are accepted.
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Course Content
Course Includes
- 8 Lessons
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