HIPcast

In this episode of HIPcast, Amanda Stefan, MHI, RHIA, FACHDM and Dr. Karen Lankisch, RHIA, CHDA, CPC, CEHRS, CPPM, share their experience in building competency-based education for the future of the HI Profession. We also discuss strategies to engage students and support them through their HI education journey. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.HIPcast brought to you by Enterprise Social RecordShow Sponsor:SolarityTravis Atchley – Tatchley@solarityhealth.comLearn more at https://solarityhealth.com/

In this episode of HIPcast, Dr. Rebecca Reynolds shares how the HI Profession is a Health Data Science field and how K-12 educators are seeking data science fields for their students. The conversation referenced a white paper about data science you can find here https://www.nsta.org/nstas-official-positions/data-science.  #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.HIPcast brought to you by Enterprise Social RecordShow Sponsor:SolarityTravis Atchley – Tatchley@solarityhealth.comLearn more at https://solarityhealth.com/

In this bonus episode of HIPcast, Shannan and Seth discuss the 2025 HIP Week and the AHIMA Awards. We encourage all HIPcast listeners to consider an HI Professional to nominate for an AHIMA or Component State award. Happy HIP Week to all of our HIPcast listeners. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.Resources:https://hipweek.ahima.org/https://hipweek.ahima.org/media/ynrjqbyc/2025-hip-week-toolkit-2.pdfhttps://www.ahima.org/who-we-are/triumph-awards/HIPcast brought to you by Enterprise Social RecordShow Sponsor:SolarityTravis Atchley – Tatchley@solarityhealth.comLearn more at https://solarityhealth.com/  

In this episode of HIPcast, Ann Nowlin, provides her experience as the Executive Director for seven Component Associations of AHIMA. Ann shares her passion for volunteering within the HI Profession encouraging all to build your HI community through your state association. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.HIPcast brought to you by Enterprise Social RecordShow Sponsor:SolarityTravis Atchley – Tatchley@solarityhealth.comLearn more at https://solarityhealth.com/

In this episode of HIPcast, Lisa Chapdelaine, shares her journey in HI starting from a temp clerk to now leading HI. We also discuss the fun and the challenges of health information in community-based care. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth. HIPcast brought to you by Enterprise Social RecordShow Sponsor:SolarityTravis Atchley – Tatchley@solarityhealth.comLearn more at https://solarityhealth.com/  

In this episode of HIPcast, Jami Woekenberg, shares her experience finding the Health Information profession and working her way to the top. Jami leads the HIM Operations at one of the largest health systems in the country and is an inspiring leader for all HI Professionals. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.  HIPcast brought to you by Enterprise Social RecordShow Sponsor:DocuVoice - FairCode Associates, LLCLearn more at https://www.faircode.com/Steve Hansen – steve@docuvoice.com or 615-600-2166

In this episode of HIPcast, Susan Clark, the Health IT Rockstar, shares her experience as an HI Professional leading in the Health IT world. This podcast explores the work of DirectTrust and the vital role the HI Professional plays in setting standards for health information. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth. HIPcast brought to you by Enterprise Social RecordShow Sponsor:DocuVoice - FairCode Associates, LLCLearn more at https://www.faircode.com/Steve Hansen – steve@docuvoice.com or 615-600-2166

In this episode of HIPcast, Dr. Faisal Hussain, shares his experience leading Wellstar's enterprise CDI program. We discuss the challenges and the future of CDI along with the philosophy of a strong enterprise CDI program. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.HIPcast brought to you by Enterprise Social RecordShow Sponsor:DocuVoice - FaircodeLearn more at https://www.faircode.com/Steve Hansen – steve@docuvoice.com or 615-600-2166

In this episode of HIPcast, Glenn Krauss, shares his experience in Clinical Documentation Improvement across the country. Glenn also challenges the future role of the HI Professional in CDI and the evolving Physician Documentation Excellence programs. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.HIPcast brought to you by Enterprise Social Record Show Sponsor:DocuVoice - FaircodeLearn more at https://www.faircode.com/Steve Hansen – steve@docuvoice.com or 615-600-2166

In this episode of HIPcast, Diann Smith, shares her experience as a leader in the Health Information profession. Diann has served in many leadership roles within the profession and is an inspiration to many. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.

When the interviewer becomes the interviewee! In this bonus episode of HIPcast, Shannan turns the tables on Seth and asks him to discuss the series of articles, "King for a Day." Listen in to build confidence in the profession knowing there are avenues for membership rescue and financial viability. What can be done to set our future with a membership focus. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.Show Sponsor:DocuVoice - FaircodeLearn more at https://www.faircode.com/Steve Hansen – steve@docuvoice.com or 615-600-2166

In this episode of HIPcast, Megan Pruente, shares her experience in the patient identity management domain of Health Information. We also talk about AI and how HI Professionals can utilize AI tools in everyday life. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.

In this episode of HIPcast, Shannan Swafford and Seth Johnson, discuss one year of the HIPcast Podcast with lessons learned and the industry updates in 2024. We also explore what is to come in 2025 with an invitation to HI Professionals. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.

In this episode of HIPcast, Shannan, shares her experience attending AHIMA24 in Salt Lake City. Shannan also shares her experience as an observer at this year's AHIMA House of Delegates meeting. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.

In this episode of HIPcast, Anneleah Williams-Bridges, shares her experience on some contentious topics within the HI Profession. We explore the question of is there a place for clinicians within HI and what are the considerations for facilities considering offshore activities within HI. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.

In this bonus episode of HIPcast, we ask the question of what the heck? What the heck is going on with our professional association and what is the future. This episode is just a conversation between Shannan and Seth trying to comprehend what just happened and where do we go from here. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.

In this episode of HIPcast, Sharon Easterling, shares her experience in developing and educating HI Professionals on AI in Health Information Documentation. The technology is here, and we need to be prepared as HI Professionals to use and govern AI within healthcare. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth. 

In this episode of HIPcast, Katherine Lusk, MHSM, RHIA, FAHIMA, shares her experience as an HI Professional connecting providers with critical health information across the state of Texas with the Texas Health Services Authority. Katherine's passion shines through as she promotes interoperability for truly portable health information. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.

In this episode of HIPcast, Lorraine Fernandes, RHIA, shares her experience as a global Health Information Professional. Lorraine is the immediate Past President and Communication Chair of IFHIMA and discusses her experience working with Health Information Professionals from all around the world. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.

In this episode of HIPcast, Ketyra Clayton, MPH, RHIA, shares her experience working in Denials Management and Patient Quality. Ketyra discusses the critical importance of an HI Professional within a multidisciplinary team focused on identifying, monitoring and improving patient safety indicators for better patient outcomes. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.

In this episode of HIPcast, we are talking #AHIMA24 House of Delegates for general member education. Each Component Association of AHIMA sends Delegates to represent you, the member, in governing the profession. This year's HoD will be a busy one with AHIMA Bylaws revisions and we want you to be informed and to reach out to your delegation to get involved. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth. 

In this episode of HIPcast, Marcus Hubbard, shares his experience as a new HI Professional. Marcus recently graduated the MHIIM program from the UTHSC program and reveals his experience in the job hunt as a new professional. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.

In this episode of HIPcast, Mitchell Josephson, FACHDM, provides insight into the American College of Health Data Management and the future of this interdisciplinary group of professionals. The conversation explores the value of the Health Information Professional within the Health Data Management world. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth. Show Sponsor:Datavant – a leader in data logistics for healthcare. Learn more at www.datavant.com 

In this episode of HIPcast, Joe Esteban, APA-C, MBA, shares his experience with health information as a physician assistant across multiple specialties including emergency care, orthopedic surgery, and neuro-endovascular surgery. We also dive into the use of health information by military clinicians caring for our soldiers. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth. Show Sponsor:Datavant – a leader in data logistics for healthcare. Learn more at www.datavant.com 

In this episode of HIPcast, Amber Epperson, THIA, CHDA, CPC, shares her experience in data quality within a Qualified Health Information Network. We learn about her role in Primary Source Verification with HIE members to meet the requirements for NCQA Data Aggregator Validator Accreditation.  #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.Show Sponsor:Datavant – a leader in data logistics for healthcare. Learn more at www.datavant.com 

In this bonus episode of HIPcast, Rose T. Dunn, MBA, RHIA, CPA, FACHE, FHFMA and Merida L. Johns, Ph.D., share a proposal from AHIMA Past Presidents to update the AHIMA Mission. This proposal puts the member at the center point and proposes the mission statement update as the north star for our membership association and future. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth. Show Sponsor:DatavantLearn more at www.datavant.com

In this episode of HIPcast, Susan H. Fenton, PhD, RHIA, ACHIP, FAMIA discusses workforce development for the current workforce and current students around biomedical informatics technology. Dr. Fenton also shares about the ONC-funded project she is managing titled Gaining Equity in Training for Health Informatics and Technology. Our favorite quote from this episode is “Health Information Professionals are the center of the universe”! #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth. Show Sponsor:Datavant – a leader in data logistics for healthcare. Learn more at www.datavant.com   

In this episode of HIPcast, Connie Renda, MA, RHIA, CHDA, discuss how to apply the principles of Health Information in practice and in theory as she serves both industry and academia. Join us for this fantastic conversation about HI with a great professional. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.Show Sponsor:Harris Data Integrity SolutionsLearn more at www.harrisdataintegritysolutions.com

In this episode of HIPcast, Mandy Willis shares her passion and experience in Health Data Quality. The conversation explore the difference in Information Governance and Data Governance while diving into the value Health Information Professionals bring to adding context to data. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.Show Sponsor:Harris Data Integrity SolutionsLearn more at www.harrisdataintegritysolutions.com 

In this episode of HIPcast, we are introduced to the 2024 AHIMA Speaker-Elect Candidates Tina Mazuch and Susan Foster. Join us in learning more about the candidates for the upcoming election. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.

In this episode of HIPcast, we are introduced to the 2024 AHIMA President-Elect Candidates Thea Campbell and Susan Clark. Join us in learning more about the candidates for the upcoming election. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.

In this episode of HIPcast, Barbara Fuller, JD, RHIA, FAHIMA, shares her experience starting in Health Information and her career journey that led her all the way to the Human Genome Project at the NIH. Her incredible career culminates in a fascinating conversation from TB Sanitoriums to the passage of the Federal Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA). #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth. Show Sponsor:Harris Data Integrity SolutionsLearn more at www.harrisdataintegritysolutions.com

In this episode of HIPcast, Dr. Shannon Harris discusses her perseverance into HI, through higher education and ultimately into academia as an HI researcher. We found incredible inspiration in Dr. Harris' story and we think you will too. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.

In this episode of HIPcast, Dr. Jason Tee discusses the current state of healthcare in Asia and how their journey to an electronic record is underway. We also discuss the many similarities between healthcare across the globe. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.

In this episode of HIPcast, Angela Kennedy, CEO, CAHIIM discusses the need for Health Information professionals and for accredited higher education facilities. Mrs. Kennedy shares a very personal story on the challenges of health information from the patient's point of view. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.

In this episode of HIPcast, Dr. John Blair and Dianne Koval of MedAllies discusses their selection as a QHIM and the excitement that brings to large and small providers. Dianne also shares the importance of the HI Professional within a QHIN and why the future is bright for HI. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.

In this episode of HIPcast, Kristen Borth, MS, RHIA, discusses the need for HI Professionals to take on the social determinants of health world. We discuss her accidental acceptance into the HI Profession and how she helps organizations today as a consultant. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth. Show Sponsor:FairCode – For more information about FairCode and how you can experience the maximum in healthcare revenue optimization, contact Steve Hansen at: shansen@faircode.com or (615) 600-2166.https://www.faircode.com/https://docuvoice.com/ 

In this episode of HIPcast, Rachel Podczervinski, MS, RHIA, discusses her advocacy and passion for precise patient matching and data integrity across the healthcare continuum. Rachel is a leader with Harris Data Integrity Solutions which provides incredibly powerful solutions for the HI Industry. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.  Show Sponsor:Harris Data Integrity SolutionsLearn more at www.harrisdataintegritysolutions.com 

In this bonus episode of HIPcast, Lauren Riplinger, JD, AHIMA Chief Public Policy and Impact Officer, shares the update from the 2024 AHIMA Advocacy Summit where HI Professionals from all over the country met with lawmakers. We also discuss the importance of advocacy at the National, State and Local levels for all HI Professionals. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.Show Sponsor:Harris Data Integrity SolutionsLearn more at www.harrisdataintegritysolutions.com

In this episode of HIPcast, Daniel Utech, MBA, RHIA, CHPS, FAHIMA, AHIMA Board of Director, discusses his journey into HI and how he works in IT within his health system. Daniel is also an AHIMA Board of Director member and has served as co-chair of the AHIMA Advocacy and Policy Committee. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.Show Sponsor:FairCode – For more information about FairCode and how you can experience the maximum in healthcare revenue optimization, contact Steve Hansen at: shansen@faircode.com or (615) 600-2166.https://www.faircode.com/https://docuvoice.com/

In this episode of HIPcast, Deanna Peterson, MHA, RHIA, CHPS, LNHA, Sr. Vice President, Operations and LTPAC Services for First Class Solutions, Inc discusses the need for HI Professionals in Post Acute care. She also discusses her new role as Speaker-Elect of the AHIMA House of Delegates. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.Show Sponsor:FairCode – For more information about FairCode and how you can experience the maximum in healthcare revenue optimization, contact Steve Hansen at: shansen@faircode.com or (615) 600-2166.https://www.faircode.com/https://docuvoice.com/

In this episode of HIPcast, Lorie Mills, RHIT, CCS, Owner of LBM Consulting explores the world of denials management and how technology can help. If you have ever wondered how difficult the management of provider and payor denials, this is the episode for you. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth.Show Sponsor:FairCode – For more information about FairCode and how you can experience the maximum in healthcare revenue optimization, contact Steve Hansen at: shansen@faircode.com or (615) 600-2166.https://www.faircode.com/https://docuvoice.com/

In this episode of HIPcast, Kyle McElroy, MS-HSA, RHIA, Vice President, HIM Operations for Tenet Healthcare discusses the complexities of Health Information operations across a national health system. HI operation and revenue cycle professionals will find the discussion useful as current and future trends are discussed. 

In this bonus episode of HIPcast, Dr. Kevin Klauer, DO, EJD, FACEP, FACOEP, Chief Executive Officer of AHIMA, provides an introduction and vision for the future of our profession. We hope you enjoy getting to know our new AHIMA CEO and how he believes HI Professionals play a critical role in the healthcare delivery process. #HIPcast with Shannan and Seth. Show Sponsor:Enterprise Social Record – For more information about ESR and how they can help your SDOH programs, visit www.enterprisesr.com or call (844) 736-4377 X701.

In this episode of HIPcast, Dr. Shannan Swafford, DHA, MBA, FACHDM, RHIT, CHDA, CCS and Max Lint discuss entrepreneurship in the health information industry. Our co-host Shannan is a guest in this episode to discuss her journey as a health information professional from traditional roles into the startup world. Show Sponsor:Enterprise Social Record - Fully automated Closed Loop SDOH Referral Solution with real-time intervention to support health equity and whole person care.https://www.enterprisesr.com/

On this episode of HIPcast, our guest is Elizabeth Delahoussaye, Vice President and Chief Privacy Officer for Ciox. We discuss the complexity and challenges of Privacy and Security, Release of Information and Release of Reproductive Health. Show Sponsor:Enterprise Social Record - Fully automated Closed Loop SDOH Referral Solution with real-time intervention to support health equity and whole person care.https://www.enterprisesr.com/

In this episode of HIPcast, Dr. Melissa Koehler, DHA, MBA, RHIA, CHDA, CDIP, CCS, CCS-P, CCDS, CRCR, FAHIMA discusses coding today and the future of tech enabled coding. Melissa is a Health Information Management professional with an extensive career in various facility coding, auditing, and leadership roles.Show Sponsor:Enterprise Social Record - Fully automated Closed Loop SDOH Referral Solution with real-time intervention to support health equity and whole person care.https://www.enterprisesr.com/

In this episode of HIPcast, we learn about data literacy with Keith Olenik. Keith is focused on advancing the health information profession with his current role at The Olenik Consulting Group, to meet the industry needs and provide necessary education to advance individuals working in the health information space.Show Sponsor:Enterprise Social Record - Fully automated Closed Loop SDOH Referral Solution with real-time intervention to support health equity and whole person care.https://www.enterprisesr.com/

In this episode of HIPcast, we learn from Claire Dixon-Lee and Wanda McKnight about the history of our great profession and the importance of the Health Information community. Show Sponsor:Enterprise Social Record - Fully automated Closed Loop SDOH Referral Solution with real-time intervention to support health equity and whole person care.https://www.enterprisesr.com/

Welcome to HIPcast, the health information professional's podcast. In our Introcast, you will be introduced to the HIPcast hosts, Dr. Shannan Swafford and Dr. Seth Johnson. We will also discuss our plans for future episodes and how you can join the fun.

We are starting a podcast aimed at Health Information Professionals. Our journey begins now with recording interview from healthcare professionals all across the country. If you are interested in joining us, reach out to us.