AHIMA Foundation

New Role for Employers – Professional Fee Coder By Barb Glondys, MA, RHIA, CHPS, Apprenticeship Navigator and SME, AHIMA Foundation In response to feedback from many employers, the AHIMA developed and received approval from the Department of Labor for the Professional Fee (ProFee) Coder role as part our registered apprenticeship program.  Professional Fee (or ProFee) Coders use coding conventions and guidelines [...]

Streamlining Employer Registration By Barb Glondys, MA, RHIA, CHPS, Apprenticeship Navigator and SME, AHIMA Foundation The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently recognized the AHIMA Foundation as a National Program for Apprenticeship.  The recognition helps to provide a centralized approval process and streamline the route for employers to become registered apprenticeship employers through the Foundation’s National Standard of Apprenticeships.  Employer’s [...]