Brenda Embrey, MPA, RHIA, CHP (Health Professions) and MCC student Kimberly White participated in the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) 2010 Hill Day at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. on March 23. As a member of AHIMA, Embrey helped to advocate for increased recognition of the essential role health information professionals play in establishing clinically and administratively useful, yet secure electronic health records systems. Participants also advocated for training funds for allied health professionals with regard to the use of computerized health records. This is the third time Embrey and her students have participated in Hill Day.
The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is the premier association of health information management (HIM) professionals. AHIMA's more than 56,000 members are dedicated to the effective management of personal health information required to deliver quality healthcare to the public. Founded in 1928 to improve the quality of medical records, AHIMA is committed to advancing the HIM profession in an increasingly electronic and global environment through leadership in advocacy, education, certification, and lifelong learning. To learn more, visit https://www.ahima.org .
Pictured below (l to r): Kimberly White and Brenda Embrey
Rosanna Condello
College and Community Relations
03/30/2010 |