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Just For Fun: What Makes English Teachers Laugh?
I saw this on Facebook today and had to share with all my fellow language nuts...er, professionals!

Enjoy!

Jay Vance, CMT, CHP
AHDI Lounge Administrator/Moderator



WHAT MAKES ENGLISH TEACHERS LAUGH?

Every year, English teachers from across the country can submit their collections of actual analogies and metaphors found in high school essays. These excerpts are published each year to the amusement of teachers across the country. Here are last year's winners...

1. Her face was a perfect oval, like a circle that had its two sides gently compressed by a Thigh Master.

2. His thoughts tumbled in his head, making and breaking alliances like underpants in a dryer without Cling Free.

3. He spoke with the wisdom that can only come from experience, like a guy who went blind because he looked at a solar eclipse without one of those boxes with a pinhole in it and now goes around the country speaking at high schools about the dangers of looking at a solar eclipse without one of those boxes with a pinhole in it.

4. She grew on him like she was a colony of E. coli, and he was room-temperature Canadian beef.

5. She had a deep, throaty, genuine laugh, like that sound a dog makes just before it throws up.

6. Her vocabulary was as bad as, like, whatever.

7. He was as tall as a six-foot, three-inch tree.

8. The revelation that his marriage of 30 years had disintegrated because of his wife's infidelity came as a rude shock, like a surcharge at a formerly surcharge-free ATM machine.

9. The little boat gently drifted across the pond exactly the way a bowling ball wouldn't.

10. McBride fell 12 stories, hitting the pavement like a Hefty bag filled with vegetable soup.

11. From the attic came an unearthly howl. The whole scene had an eerie, surreal quality, like when you're on vacation in another city and Jeopardy comes on at 7:00 p.m. instead of 7:30.

12. Her hair glistened in the rain like a nose hair after a sneeze.

13. The hailstones leaped from the pavement, just like maggots when you fry them in hot grease.

14. Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.

15. They lived in a typical suburban neighborhood with picket fences that resembled Nancy Kerrigan's teeth.

16. John and Mary had never met. They were like two hummingbirds who had also never met.

17. He fell for her like his heart was a mob informant, and she was the East River.

18. Even in his last years, Granddad had a mind like a steel trap, only one that had been left out so long, it had rusted shut.

19. Shots rang out, as shots are wont to do.

20. The plan was simple, like my brother-in-law Phil. But unlike Phil, this plan just might work.

21. The young fighter had a hungry look, the kind you get from not eating for a while.

22. He was as lame as a duck. Not the metaphorical lame duck, either, but a real duck that was actually lame, maybe from stepping on a land mine or something.

23. The ballerina raised gracefully en Pointe and extended one slender leg behind her, like a dog at a fire hydrant.

24. It was an American tradition, like fathers chasing kids.

AHDI Appoints New CEO and COO
May 1, 2012

Dear AHDI volunteers,

On behalf of the National Leadership Board, we are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive Officer:Linda G. Brady, CAE. Many of you know Linda. She joined AHDI in September 2009 as Director of Member Relations and has been leading the organization as interim CEO since October 2011. As interim CEO, Linda has played an integral role in navigating the association through a continued period of change. She’s worked closely with the National Leadership Board on strategic and business planning to ensure that our association and members are well positioned in the evolving and shifting healthcare documentation arena.

Managing not-for-profit professional and trade associations has been Linda’s passion for nearly 20 years. Prior to joining AHDI, she spent eight years at the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering as Director of Membership Development and Director of Marketing. Before moving to Tampa, Florida, Linda held positions at two Washington, DC-based associations, the Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine and the Labor Policy Association.

Linda has been an active member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) since 1998. She earned her Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential in 2004 and has been a contributing author and editor on ASAE publications in membership development and component relations.

At the same time, we are pleased to announce Wendy Carriegan as AHDI’s Chief Operating Officer. Wendy has served as AHDI’s interim COO for the past six months. Working in partnership with Linda and the Board, Wendy has been critical in directing, managing, and leading AHDI through our recent changes. She provides expert knowledge, skill, and oversight in finance and business operations for the association. Based in AHDI’s Modesto, California, office, Wendy began her tenure with AHDI in 2002 and most recently held the position of Director of Administration. She will be celebrating her 10-year anniversary with AHDI in November!

Please join us in congratulating Linda and Wendy in their new executive leadership positions with AHDI. 

Sincerely, 

Sherry Doggett
AHDI President 2011-2012


What's In A Name? You Might Be Surprised
Here's a link to a great article in ADVANCE for HIM magazine by Cynthia Alder, RHIT, CDIP, CMT, AHDI-F, National Leadership Board District 5 Director. An excerpt:

Veterans of the healthcare documentation industry know one thing for certain: Change is a constant. When faced with yet another change, we have learned to quote the great Yogi Berra-"It's like déjà vu all over again."

Many external events continue to cause change within this arena, and healthcare documentation specialists continue to evolve. If you look up the word "evolution" in the dictionary, you will find a number of possible definitions, including: "a process of change in a certain direction; unfolding," which I think accurately describes the changes occurring on an almost daily basis in our field. Our tasks and responsibilities seem to continue to unfold.

While these changes in the industry are exciting to many and unsettling to others, it is important to remember that healthcare documentation specialists have always done more than one thing. We have always been more than typists. We have always used our extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, laboratory values, diagnostic tests and other information in our positions. Professionals in our industry have known for a long time that their compensation and value to the industry were seen in relation to their manual dexterity and the ability to produce a certain number of lines of documentation per day. The term medical transcriptionist became synonymous with typist, and the knowledge base of these professionals often was overlooked.


I hope you'll take some time to read this excellent article in its entirety. 

Jay Vance, CMT, CHP
AHDI Lounge Administrator/Moderator
Director, District 1
AHDI National Leadership Board
jay.ahdi.district1@gmail.com


Phoenix Cardiac Surgery: HIPAA The Hard Way
From managemypractice.com comes a very worthwhile article entitled, "What Can We Learn About HIPAA From Phoenix Cardiac Surgery?" The piece was written in response to the revelation this week that Phoenix Cardiac Surgery in Arizona had agreed to pay a $100,000 fine for HIPAA violations. What I find particularly significant about this incident is that the specific breach--posting the names of patients in a publicly accessible web-based calendar--was merely representative of an overall failure on the part of the medical practice to grasp the need for a comprehensive HIPAA compliance plan. The fine wasn't just about posting patient names online, as the article points out:

“This case is significant because it highlights a multi-year, continuing failure on the part of this provider to comply with the requirements of the Privacy and Security Rules,” said Leon Rodriguez, director of OCR. “We hope that health care providers pay careful attention to this resolution agreement and understand that the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules have been in place for many years, and OCR expects full compliance no matter the size of a covered entity.”

OCRs investigation also revealed the following issues:
I find the last phrase of the quote from Leon Rodriguez extremely telling: "OCR expects full compliance no matter the size of a covered entity." (Keep in mind that since HITECH was passed in 2009, you can substitute "business associate" for "covered entity" because BAs are now just as liable as CEs under HIPAA.) The dates of the HIPAA violations referred to in the settlement documents--2005 to 2009--lead me to believe the investigation into Phoenix Cardiac Surgery was the result of a complaint being filed rather than as a part of OCR's recent HIPAA enforcement push. And while it's true that our industry doesn't deal directly with patients for the most part, that doesn't mean we're insulated from their scrutiny. For example, unencrypted dictation or transcription files stored on FTP sites could potentially be discovered and indexed by search engines, so that a patient Googling their own name might find their medical records displayed for all the world to see. 

I would highly recommend taking the time to read the settlement documents linked above to get a good overview of what OCR is looking for with regard to HIPAA compliance. In a nutshell, the Corrective Action Plan agreed to by Phoenix Cardiac Surgery consists of the following:

I'm sure the folks at Phoenix Cardiac Surgery are decent, hardworking healthcare professionals who had no intention of putting their patients' information at risk. But in this brave new world of identity theft and aggressive HIPAA enforcement, the absence of malice isn't enough. This is yet one more wake-up call to even small operators and independent contractors in our sector that we'd better get our house in order.

Jay Vance, CMT, CHP
AHDI Lounge Administrator/Moderator
Director, District 1
AHDI National Leadership Board

HIPAA Security Rule Video From HHS

Big Changes For ACE 2012!
These are the messages I enjoy writing—delivering good news to our members and supporters. In my last letter to you April 4, I wrote: 

Extensive work has been underway to ensure AHDI flourishes in this new environment for our members—our shareholders and stakeholders. We are leaving no stone unturned as we work to strengthen AHDI’s finances and ensure we are delivering relevant and timely benefits, products, and services. Expenses have been trimmed, our product development and member benefit pipeline is being enhanced and expanded, our strategic priorities are being reevaluated and updated, and contracts are being renegotiated. We operate on a shoestring budget; however, that does not stifle progress and innovation. 

To that end, we have exciting updates to share regarding AHDI's Annual Convention & Expo (ACE 2012). Our goal has been to make ACE more affordable for our members and we have been renegotiating our agreement with the JW Marriott Indianapolis, which was originally booked in 2008. The hotel has offered us unprecedented discounts and options to make ACE 2012 more affordable for both you and AHDI.

ACE 2012 attendees staying at the JW Marriott Indianapolis will receive these great perks: 

  1. NEW! $25 daily credit per room toward food and beverages purchased at the hotel, including concession stands in the ACE exhibit hall. Our discounted group rate is $175 per night plus tax. The VIP lunches on Friday and Saturday are being replaced with lunch on your own, during which you can use your daily credit toward food purchased within the hotel.
  2. NEW! Free Internet access in your hotel room for your entire stay (regular rate: $12.95 per day).
  3. $8 off the daily onsite parking rate (regular rate: $28.00 per day).
  4. Entry into the raffles previously advertised as part of the ACE VIP Program.
The JW Marriott Indianapolis has also agreed to provide free wireless Internet access in the ACE meeting rooms and exhibit hall (a $4,000 value). So you'll be able to stay connected the entire time. To reduce AHDI's cost to hold ACE and our potential liability of not filling enough hotel rooms, the JW Marriott is lowering our room block commitment, reducing the minimum amount of food/beverages we must purchase, and discounting our costs for food and other services. 

Because we have received these concessions from the hotel and modified the food events for the convention, AHDI wants to pass our savings on to you by lowering our registration fees by $75 and extending the early-bird rate until August 6, 2012. If you have already registered for ACE 2012, you will receive a refund for the difference. Our new registration fees for ACE 2012 are:

The program will kick off Wednesday evening with a welcome reception in the exhibit hall. Educational sessions will be held Thursday – Saturday. There will be close to 40 sessions to choose from and you can view the revised schedule of events online. Please note that the change in schedule also includes moving the awards ceremony to Thursday, August 9, and there will no longer be a banquet on Saturday evening.

As part of our renegotiations, the hotel has agreed to setup concession stands for lunch on Thursday and breakfast on Friday in the exhibit hall, where you can use your $25 daily credit received from staying at the JW Marriott. This new format is part of reducing the master account liability for AHDI while giving attendees added flexibility in their food selections.

We recognize that you may be able to find a lower hotel rate nearby; however, this hurts AHDI financially if we do not fill our contracted room block. If you would like to find a roommate, there's a group setup on ACE365.org called "Attendee Resources Group."

We understand that as you've been reading this, you may have questions. We've started a list of frequently asked questions to help provide a place where you can get quick answers. And, as always, you can contact our staff anytime toll free: 1-800-982-2182 (direct: 1-209-527-9620) or by email: ahdi@ahdionline.org.

This will be the event of the year you won't want to miss. We hope you will join us for ACE 2012 in Indianapolis!

Sincerely yours,

Linda G. Brady, CAE
Interim CEO 

PS: Watch your email inbox for details regarding ACE 2013! We will be in Orlando, FL, where we'll celebrate AHDI's 35th anniversary!

Survey: AHDI Credential Renaming
The AHDI Credentialing Development Team (CDT) is the governing body responsible for policy development and oversight of all AHDI credentialing programs. The CDT operates independently of the National Leadership Board.

In response to the recent rebranding of the medical transcription practitioner to Healthcare Documentation Specialist (HDS), the CDT is exploring new names for the credentials Certified Medical Transcriptionist and Registered Medical Transcriptionist. We are seeking your input on the renaming of the credential.

Jay Vance recently wrote, "One of the driving motivations behind AHDI's move to "rebrand" medical transcriptionists as Healthcare Documentation Specialists is the critical need to remind the broader medical field that our practitioners are indeed an important part of the overall healthcare documentation process." To this end, it is important that our credential names indicate the level of expertise reflected in the attainment of each credential, and in a broader sense, convey the specialized knowledge and expertise required for the accurate capture of each patient's Health Story. In addition, the credential names should encompass traditional and emerging roles, including transcriptionists, quality assurance specialists, speech recognition editors, team leaders, analysts, encoders, abstractors, trainers, and educators.

When evaluating your responses, please consider the following descriptions:

The RMT exam is designed to assess competency in medical transcription by determining if a candidate has the core knowledge and skills needed to practice medical transcription effectively in today's healthcare environment.

The CMT exam is designed to assess competency in medical transcription by determining if a candidate has the core knowledge and skills needed to practice medical transcription effectively in a multispecialty acute-care facility, where variable specialties, document types, and difficulty of dictation necessitate an advanced level of clinical knowledge and interpretive ability. 

You may also want to refer to AHDI's Model Job Descriptions.

Take the survey now. Survey will be open April 17 through May 1
 

Tina Wilson
Programs Coordinator
Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI)
twilson@ahdionline.org               

Visit us at: www.ahdionline.org

AHDI Celebrates National Volunteer Week


AHDI National Leadership Board Report - April 2012
Dear Colleagues:

This message brings spring greetings to you from your National Leadership Board, which last met April 12. This publication is one of the NLB’s opportunities to share with you, the individual member, what work and decisions are made by this board.

ACE Updates: Highlights from this meeting were exciting updates to the plans for both the 2012 and 2013 Annual Conventions and Exhibitions (ACE). This year’s event will be in Indianapolis August 8-11, and specific new details and deals will be broadcast to members within the next few days. As well, hotel and precise date negotiations are almost completed for ACE 2013, which will be held in Orlando, Florida (exact dates to be announced soon). Stay tuned to www.ACE365.org for more details and future updates.

New Practices/Projects: A discussion was held about the relatively new workflow solution that involves partial dictation/narrative in the EHR. Doggett reported great success at her facility with their healthcare system, with healthcare providers being allowed to dictate and have transcribed certain portions of the records, satisfying both their desire for narrative information capture and the need for using time-saving technologies. The board will look for ways to capture stories around this topic that display the continuing important role healthcare documentation specialists play. The Future Roles Survey is pending board review, and more discussion will be held around future articles on the topic of dictation practices.

Finances: In financial matters, Treasurer Bonnie Monico, CMT, AHDI-F, reviewed the year-end 2011 compilation report and presented the NLB with a revised financial budget. The Board approved the revised budget that accommodates the loss of revenue from CDIA for administrative support (that organization recently ceased operations) but further included new revenue streams and adjustments. A full accounting will be provided to members in a future issue of Plexus, as well as on the website and at the annual business meeting at ACE.

Interim CEO Linda Brady emphasized that while the organization still has financial challenges, as does almost every organization in this time of financial upheaval, there are many positives to report and AHDI does not anticipate any type of closure either in the short-term or long-term.

Doggett commented on the commitment needed by members to continue their participation in AHDI for the success of the profession, practitioners, and students.

Board Positions and Officers: President Sherry Doggett has accepted the resignation of Lisa Tunzi, CMT, AHDI-F, as a director-at-large on the board and the board will move as per bylaws direct to fill her term. The board thanks Lisa for her years of service to the association and will look forward to her participation on another level. Since Lisa also served as secretary to the NLB, an election was held and Susan Lucci, RHIT, CHPS, CMT, AHDI-F, was elected to the position for the remainder of the officer term, which extends to September 1, 2012.

To Be Continued: Work continues in subgroups of the NLB to
Each director is assigned as board liaison to at least one committee, special interest group, alliance, or taskforce. Reports will be expected for inclusion on the May agenda.

Next: The NLB meets the second Thursday of each month via webinar. The next meeting will be held May 10. Gallery members are welcome. Contact Miranda Chalabi (mchalabi@ahdionline.org) to request the webinar link.

 

Medical Transcription: An Important Part Of Health Information Management
Elisabeth Altieri has written a fabulous article at For The Record magazine entitled, "MTs Have Skills, So Let's Use Them." The premise of the article is that medical transcription is NOT the "ugly stepchild" of health information management (HIM) as some folks outside the field (and maybe some INSIDE) would have us believe. Altieri points out that even though medical transcriptionists were among the first healthcare documentation professionals to make the jump to an electronic environment, nowadays it seems that MTs and the functions they perform are often considered relics of the past.

Here are some excerpts of the article. I hope you'll take a few moments to read it in its entirety.

While medical transcription is a unique skill in the HIM world, it is not as unique as it is currently being characterized. It is still in the family of HIM functions, incorporating many of the same skills of other HIM responsibilities. Unfortunately, as the future of medical transcription becomes increasingly uncertain, there appears to be a greater emphasis on the differences rather than the similarities between transcription and other HIM roles.

This misperception of the medical transcription skill set is a critical issue because it can translate into fewer opportunities for medical transcriptionists (MTs) trying to transition into other health information careers.

Today’s MTs are often accused of being stuck in the past (despite being computerized 20 years before their HIM colleagues), but we nevertheless have legitimate concerns about the quality of legal medical documentation now that it is increasingly reliant on voice recognition and other automated modalities. Oddly enough, MTs—the medical language specialists—are often excluded from discussions about quality documentation even though the issue could be addressed by processes that would better utilize the medical transcription skill set.

And how many former MTs are included in medical informatics departments, dedicated to checking for quality documentation in EHRs?


One of the driving motivations behind AHDI's move to "rebrand" medical transcriptionists as healthcare documentation specialists is the critical need to remind the broader medical field that our practitioners are indeed an important part of the overall healthcare documentation process. We must not allow ourselves to be relegated to the basement, out of sight and out of mind!

Jay Vance, CMT
AHDI Lounge Administrator/Moderator
Director, District 1
AHDI National Leadership Board
jay.ahdi.district1@gmail.com

CDIA Shut Down, Is AHDI Next?
April 4, 2012

With last month's announcement of CDIA closing, I've been asked if AHDI will be next to shut down. This is not an easy topic but openly addressing it is important. The AHDI staff managed the operations of CDIA and they were our strategic partner for more than five years. This news certainly hit close to home, but I'm writing you today to assure you that AHDI remains a viable and vibrant organization.

The consolidation among healthcare documentation service providers was most likely the leading cause of CDIA shutting down. With only corporate members, CDIA's membership base continued to shrink with the news of every merger/acquisition in our industry. It may not come as a surprise that this is also impacting AHDI financially, although our association is structured much differently than CDIA in at least three key areas that gives us a strong foundation:
  1. AHDI is an organization with breadth and depth. We have member communities at the local, state, and regional levels; web-based groups; and special interest alliances. Our grassroots components strengthen our organization by building a tighter-knit network of practitioners, educators, students, and business managers and executives.
  2. The diversity of our members strengthens AHDI. AHDI has individual, corporate, and educational members. Many of our members enter the organization in a non-traditional way—through a subscription of Benchmark KB—that has greatly expanded the visibility and awareness of AHDI.
  3. AHDI has a variety of revenue streams, so when one or more areas are negatively impacted, the well does not go completely dry. New products and benefits continue to be developed to fill these voids.
Although we are a not-for-profit association, there is still a need to operate using sound business principles to keep our organization running. "Business as usual" will not work for any organization in the current climate. While there's no guarantee the economy, changing landscape of health care, or some other unforeseen external factor will never impact the viability of AHDI, we continue to proactively scan our environment to anticipate future trends and challenges to stay ahead of them. We must continue to build up our association; and every day I am witness to our firmly committed and driven National Leadership Board, volunteers, members, and staff doing just this. We need you to continue to be a vocal advocate and supporter of AHDI.

Extensive work is underway to ensure AHDI flourishes in this new environment for our members—our stakeholders. We are leaving no stone unturned as we work to strengthen AHDI's finances and ensure we are delivering relevant and timely benefits, products, and services. Expenses have been trimmed, our product development and member benefit pipeline is being enhanced and expanded, our strategic priorities are being reevaluated and updated, and contracts are being renegotiated. But tight budgets are not stifling progress and innovation; I see it bringing about greater creativity.

The power of you and our entire membership will keep AHDI going for decades to come. The next generation of healthcare documentation specialists is counting on us. You have our promise that we will continue to stand by you, to be your advocate and supporter.

Sincerely yours,
Linda Brady 
 
Linda G. Brady, CAE
Interim CEO

AHDI Member Benefit Sneak Peek: PLEXUS Magazine
As I was reading through the latest edition of PLEXUS magazine, AHDI's excellent member print publication, I came across an intriguing article in the "Tech Talk" section by regular contributor Kenneth Schafer. The article is entitled, "The Economics of Offshoring" and offers a very balanced and thoughtful look at this controversial facet of the healthcare documentation industry. I was so impressed by the article, in fact, that I suggested to our AHDI staff that we make it publicly available. The motivation for doing so is twofold. First, the content of this particular column is extremely relevant, and secondly, we'd like to give folks who don't currently belong to AHDI a taste of some of the benefits of membership.

So without further ado, here's a sneak peek!

Let me say at the outset that very few people appreciate medical transcriptionists as much as I do. In addition to performing every other transcription job imaginable, I’ve actually been a working MT, paid on production as an independent contractor, with the attendant advantages and difficulties that accompany that position. It is because I value the skill set and the practitioners so highly that I’ve watched the offshoring debate with such interest. Of the three forces influencing the futures of our transcription professionals (speech recognition, EMRs, and offshoring), by far the most polarizing is the offshoring of medical transcription.

Perhaps because it is so polarizing—or maybe because there is a degree to which offshoring is old news—I have avoided writing about the issue in any depth. However, I recently had the opportunity to watch a hospital reverse its position on offshore transcription. Observing the circumstances surrounding the decision to allow the offshoring of work has caused me to further solidify my own opinions about market drivers in our industry.

Click here to read the rest of Kenneth Schafer's article, "The Economics of Offshoring."

Jay Vance, CMT
AHDI Lounge Administrator/Moderator
Director, District 1
AHDI National Leadership Board
jay.ahdi.district1@gmail.com


Call for Volunteers to Review Rules for Meaningful Use Stage 2
Dear Colleagues:

I am putting together a team of volunteers for a short-term project to review the recently released MU2 proposed rules from ONC. Our goal is to identify areas in the proposed rules that directly or indirectly affect our profession and then provide a summary of findings to the Advocacy and Alliance steering committee, the AHDI board and ultimately our members through Membership Matters. The outcome of the project will also help generate an open-comment letter template with plans to have our leadership, component leaders, members and colleagues submit to ONC during the open comment period which ends in early May. The project duration is starting now and will probably run through the end of April.

My email is listed below. Please contact me to volunteer and/or inquire about the project. 

Karen L. Fox-Acosta, CMT, AHDI-F
AHDI President Elect 2011-2012
karen.fox@foxtx.net

A Mergers & Acquisitions Expert Weighs In On The Medical Transcription Industry
I recently came across an interesting blog post by a fellow named John Suender, President of Suender M&A Advisers. I should point out that Mr. Suender specializes in M&A in the medical transcription/healthcare documentation industry, so clearly he has a point of view. That being said, his insights are worth considering.

Quoting from his article:


What has amazed me over the years is how the industry has survived all of the "insurmountable threats" that it has confronted. In 1994, people were asking why our company would invest in a medical transcription business. Didn't we know that voice recognition was going to render the business obsolete in just a matter of years, if not months? Didn't we know that all of the transcription work was going overseas? Even back then, electronic medical record (EMR) salespeople were telling their clients that they could eliminate all transcription costs if they only adopted their EMR.

At HIMSS 2012 one of the remarkable things I noticed was an apparent tone of cooperation between MTSO and EMR vendors. The MTSOs have accepted the fact that EMRs are here to stay. Importantly, capturing discrete data remains necessary for the improvement of healthcare delivery. The EMR vendors have also accepted the fact that MTSOs have a very important role to play when it comes to successful EMR adoption. By allowing physicians to use dictation to capture certain sections of the patient encounter, physician productivity is maintained and EMR adoption is accelerated. This helps healthcare providers achieve meaningful use of the EMR, which is a requirement for government incentive payments, and warrants the return on investment.

I like to analogize an EMR to a deflated basketball. It's of little use unless it is inflated - in this case with discrete data. MTSOs are, and always have been, experts at getting that done. They do it faster, better and cheaper than their clients. They understand the challenges that clients face every day when it comes to capturing clinical information and automating the work flow. Things are changing – but MTSOs are right at the pivot point with their clients and should be well positioned to continue to participate in clinical documentation capture and workflow. Of course, they have to be able to adapt to the change, but they have successfully done so in the past.


While I agree wholeheartedly with Mr. Suender's assessment of the durability of medical transcription service providers, it's also important to point out that it is the hard-working healthcare documentation professionals who make it all happen. With all the consolidation and "corporatization" going on in our sector, one of the most important functions of AHDI, as I see it, is to advocate for the practitioner, not just for the profession. There is no profession without the professionals.

Jay Vance, CMT
AHDI Lounge Administrator/Moderator
Director, District 1
AHDI National Leadership Board

How Stage 2 Meaningful Use Will Benefit The Healthcare Documentation Industry
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) along with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) have announced the criteria for Stage 2 Meaningful Use of electronic medical record systems. One of the most interesting aspects of Stage 2 MU from a healthcare documentation perspective is the requirement that EMRs must give patients access to their electronic health records. According to Erika Drazen, managing partner, emerging practices for CSC Consulting, as quoted in FierceHealthIT, healthcare providers should pay close attention to the patient engagement aspects of Stage 2 Meaningful Use:

"The bottom line is you've got to start connecting with customers. Patient portals are not going to be optional, and you're going to be responsible not only for having portals but for patients using them."

So what does this have to do with us in the healthcare documentation field? In a nutshell, the more patients see of their medical records, the more those patients will become aware of the errors their medical records contain. My hope is that this will cause a groundswell of public demand for a higher level of quality in healthcare documentation. Hopefully that in turn will open up opportunities for us to engage in an honest conversation about the critical role we play in ensuring that level of quality. We need to be ready with hard data to back up our claims that front-end speech recognition and point-and-click EMR systems are inherently error prone. We must be ready to demonstrate that the knowledge and experience we bring to the process are vital, not optional, if accurate healthcare documentation is the goal.

Jay Vance, CMT
AHDI Lounge Administrator/Moderator
Director, District 1
AHDI National Leadership Board
jay.ahdi.district1@gmail.com

The Metamorphosis to Healthcare Documentation Specialists
In the latest update from AHDI’s National Leadership Board, we announced a title change for medical transcriptionists as part of the revisions to our Model Curriculum, 5th edition. The Board saw this as a ground-breaking change and opportunity to recast the MT profession as a knowledge-based workforce. It has set the stage for a new movement to rebrand our profession to one that is seen as relevant and necessary to the healthcare process—a critical role in accurately documenting patient care.

It’s important to pause a moment to recognize the volunteer members of our Model Curriculum Task Force for their visionary leadership to drive this change. They crafted bold recommendations to update the Model Curriculum, including this title change and requiring instructors of healthcare documentation to hold a CMT credential. The National Leadership Board applauds them for their work and acting as change agents within AHDI.

Crucial conversations around the future and transformation of the profession are not simple or taken lightly. Careful and thoughtful deliberation drives the decision-making process. This post will cover how this decision was reached by our National Leadership Board and the rationale given the historic nature of this change. It’s important to acknowledge the overwhelming agreement that it was time to shed the title of medical transcriptionist for one that would deliver a renewed level of respect and understanding to our often under-recognized and under-appreciated profession.

At the center of the discussions has been the debate between the terms “clinical” and “health care.” Also discussed were the differences between “specialist,” “analyst,” and “technician.” As you might imagine, these conversations sparked many knowledgeable, thoughtful, and passionate responses. When the Task Force presented their recommendations to the Board in November 2011, they were unanimously approved as presented that day, which included the title of Clinical Documentation Specialist. The rationale for using the word “clinical” was presented as follows (excerpted from the written executive summary to the Board):

"The phrase “medical transcription” has been replaced by “clinical documentation.” Where “medical transcriptionist” is referenced, we have changed the wording to “clinical documentation specialist.” From the introduction section of the curriculum, this is the explanation/rationale for this change: “The task force concluded that the expansion of medical transcription roles requires rebranding. A better fit is needed between job titles and roles. The evolving clinical documentation environment demands a new title: Clinical Documentation Specialist. This title includes medical transcription practice. All expanded roles must begin with the core knowledge and skill set of what we have always called medical transcription. The title Clinical Documentation Specialist encompasses individuals who build on the core knowledge and skills to follow varied career paths.

Many schools and programs are taking steps to enhance their approach to career preparation for students of clinical documentation. To some extent, then, the title Clinical Documentation Specialist recognizes not only new realities of the workplace but also evolving thinking among educators.

We have also noted that this change in terminology is consistent with the change in CDIA’s name to reflect that, even though we are not clinicians, the documentation we produce is indeed clinical documentation."

Following the approval, the Board continued their discussions on the title change and the implementation plans. And as difficult as it may be, they reopened the issue for further consideration as they took a close look at potential confusion between clinical documentation specialists and clinical documentation improvement specialists. The concern over potential confusion in the marketplace grew stronger as possible new acronyms for AHDI’s RMT and CMT credentials were brought into the discussion. A small group was established, comprised of Board and Task Force members, to reexamine the title, and we sought input from our strategic partner, the Clinical Documentation Industry Association.

The final results of the discussions clearly pointed to recommending the title healthcare documentation specialist. It aligns with the name of our organization and would not conflict with the credentials already established for clinical documentation improvement specialists (see ACDIS and AHIMA) when we look at potential changes to our RMT and CMT. Furthermore, the possibility of marketplace confusion could not be ignored; and “health care” and “clinical” have been used interchangeably in various settings without a clear distinction between the two.

The title change was brought back for formal reconsideration by the National Leadership Board this month. Following an open discussion, the title Healthcare Documentation Specialist was unanimously approved. Exciting times lie ahead of us as we start to spread the news of this historic change.

In the coming weeks and months, a full communication and transition plan will be developed and launched. We don’t have time to waste! A change of this scope will take time to fully implement, most likely spanning years, but every day we will take a step closer in pushing past the old stereotype that we are just typists to achieving recognition as a valued partner to the frontline clinical decision-making team.

Carpe Diem!


Sherry Doggett, AHDI President &
Linda Brady, CAE, Interim CEO



On The Lighter Side...
Saw this on Facebook today and had to share!









 Jay Vance, CMT
AHDI Lounge Administrator/Moderator
Director, District 1
AHDI National Leadership Board
jay.ahdi.district1@gmail.com









AHDI-West & AHDI Present: AHDI Corporate Advantage Program Webinars

AHDI-West & AHDI Present
CORPORATE ADVANTAGE PROGRAM
Webinar Series and ACE 2012 Presentations

There is no doubt the clinical documentation industry is changing. What does that mean for MTs, Documentation Specialists, MTSOs, industry schools or HIM Departments? Explore the critical ways to climb the mountain of success.

The Corporate Advantage Program (CAP) webinar series is designed to meet the needs of current and future business owners to remain relevant and viable in the changing healthcare industry today. The webinar speakers are experts in their field, and will share strategies and best practices covering a range of "mission critical" subjects for every business.

We will peel back the layers of the known and venture below the surface to uncover the unknown. Whether it is RFPs, HIPAA 5010, Tax Rules and Strategies, Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Quality Assurance, Workforce Development or Competitive Strategies, this series will teach you how to invest in change and embrace the uncertainty of the future.

As part of the Corporate Advantage Program (CAP) series, many of our webinar speakers will also present at ACE 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana, offering workshops geared toward business owners and available with your full registration.

There really is a "Corporate Membership" advantage in staying connected to AHDI!

All webinars will be:
•AHDI-approved for 1.5 CECs (Mediolegal, MT Tools, Technology in the Workplace, and Professional Development)
•90-minute presentation, including Q&A session
•Broadcast time 12 PM PST/3 PM EST
•$15.00 (Pay by credit card or check)
•Recorded Sessions - Unable to attend? Pre-register to receive recording link following live broadcast.

The first two sessions have been scheduled:

* RFPs: What Matters, Who Looks At Them?
* Transforming Your MTSO To Compete In Today's EHR Healthcare Environment

For more information and to register, please visit http://www.ahdi-west.org/misc/new-webinar-series-and-beyond/.

Jay Vance, CMT
AHDI Lounge Administrator/Moderator
Director, District 1
AHDI National Leadership Board
jay.ahdi.district1@gmail.com



Call For AHDI National Leadership Board Candidates
The AHDI National Leadership Board will have three At-Large Director positions open for 2012, with term of office beginning September 1, 2012. Here's your chance to make a difference! Outlined below is the timeline for nominations and elections (dates may be subject to change):

Mid-February - Friday, April 6, 2012: Call for candidates
Monday, April 9, 2012: Candidacy packets DUE
April 9 - April 13, 2012: Candidate interviews and selection process
Week of April 16, 2012: Final ballot announced/campaigning begins
May 2012 (date TBD): Candidate debate webinars
Monday, June 4, 2012: POLLS OPEN
Monday, June 18, 2012: POLLS CLOSE
End of June 2012: New directors announced

For more information on the requirements for National Leadership Board candidates, please visit http://www.ahdionline.org/GetConnected/Leadership/AHDIBoardofDirectors/NationalLeadershipBoardCandidacy/tabid/197/Default.aspx.

Jay Vance, CMT
AHDI Lounge Administrator/Moderator
Director, District 1
AHDI National Leadership Board
jay.ahdi.district1@gmail.com


Stay Informed With AHDI National Leadership Board Meeting Summaries
The AHDI National Leadership Board has made a commitment to keeping our members informed about the issues discussed and decisions made at our meetings. Now there's a handy place where you can download summaries of past NLB meetings:

http://www.ahdionline.org/GetConnected/Leadership/AHDIBoardofDirectors/NationalLeadershipBoardCandidacy/AHDIBoardofDirectorsMeetingHighlights/tabid/296/Default.aspx

This page is only available to AHDI members, so you will be asked for your member ID and password.

I hope you'll take a few moments to look over these summaries to stay up to date on the activities of your elected AHDI representatives.

Jay Vance, CMT
AHDI Lounge Administrator/Moderator
Director, District 1
AHDI National Leadership Board
jay.ahdi.district1@gmail.com

Creating The Future
I recently ran across the following quote by futurist John Schaar: "The future is not some place we are going to, but one we are creating. The paths are not to be found, but made, and the activity of making them changes both the maker and the destination." This statement caused me to stop and think about people who weren't content with waiting to see what the future would look like, but instead took it upon themselves to actually shape the future. As an unrepentant techie, my mind quickly focused on folks like Steve Jobs of Apple, Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook, and Bill Gates of Microsoft as examples of individuals whose willingness to challenge the status quo literally changed the future for billions of people. Traveling further back in time, I also think of the likes of Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and the Wright brothers, who clearly changed the world forever as the result of their tenacious ingenuity.

Of course, the vast majority of us will likely never reach such heights of achievement, but every one of us has the ability to change our own future if we're willing to make the effort and take the risk. Certainly there will always be factors beyond our control which will exert some degree of influence on our lives. But the people who have made the greatest impact on their own future, not to mention that of others, tend to be those individuals who are simply unwilling to sit passively by and allow their lives to be totally controlled by external circumstances. Stephen Hawking is a man whose physical limitations would seem totally insurmountable to many of us, yet he has made an indelible mark on the world of science and scientific thought. How many other examples could we find of people who have been dealt a losing hand in life, yet have risen above their circumstances to make the world a better place for themselves and others?

"The future is not some place we are going to, but one we are creating." Even by doing nothing we are shaping our future. Every choice I make today will change the course of my future to one degree or another, even if I don't realize it. The easy option, of course, is the path of least resistance, what the Bible would call "the broad way." There is something seductive in allowing ourselves to fulfill the role of victim, because it makes it easier to let ourselves off the hook for "the road not taken." How tempting it is to blame our situation on what other people have done, or on circumstances beyond our control!

But we don't have to live that way. We can choose not to play the victim. I'll be the first to acknowledge that these are challenging times for those of us in the medical transcription field, and there are plenty of things to complain about if that's what we want to do. But while we bemoan our current situation and fret about what lies ahead, we're missing opportunities to shape both our present and our future for the better. For some of us those opportunities might include changing jobs, or acquiring additional training, or pursuing credentialing in our current field of endeavor. For others it may mean a change of direction into a different profession entirely. The one thing all such opportunities will have in common is the necessity of taking action rather than simply maintaining the status quo. Is change often scary, or inconvenient, or costly? Yes! If you're anything like me, you like things "a certain way" and don't like it much when your familiar routine is jeopardized. But the harsh reality is that as long as we keep doing what we've always done, we will forever get what we've always gotten. The good news is that it's never too late to decide that enough is enough.

What will your future look like, and what will you look like in the future? Choose to answer those questions yourself rather than waiting for someone else to answer them for you.

Jay Vance, CMT
AHDI Lounge Administrator/Moderator
Director, District 1
AHDI National Leadership Board
jay.ahdi.district1@gmail.com 

The Hurrier I Go, The Behinder I Get
 
I can remember hearing adult family members use this saying as I was growing up, not knowing it was a quote from "Alice In Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll. As a child I couldn't fully appreciate the truth in that pithy nugget, but as an adult I've come to understand it all too well. At some point going faster only puts me further behind because, as another old saying goes, I don't have time to do the job right the first time but somehow I find time to go back and do it again!

I've been thinking along these lines lately because of what I consider to be a very disturbing and dangerous push in the healthcare documentation field to demand more work in less time. The demand for near-real time documentation of patient encounters seems to be ever increasing, with no letup in sight. One of the driving factors behind the move to electronic medical record (EMR) systems is the notion that this technology will allow medical caregivers to provide higher quality care by speeding up the documentation process.

What I find interesting--and concerning--about that point of view is that the medical profession has already been forced to confront the reality that speed doesn't necessarily equate to better care. In 1999 the Institute of Medicine published a watershed study entitled, "To Err Is Human: Building A Safer Health System." The IOM concluded that between 40,000 and 98,000 lives were lost every year in the U.S. healthcare delivery system due to avoidable errors. Due in large part to that study, many hospitals have since instituted measures designed to decrease errors and improve outcomes. Interestingly, a number of those measures have required caregivers to take more time, not less, in order to ensure patient safety. A couple of examples that come to mind are surgery timeouts before operations and sponge and instrument counts afterwards. Without question these procedures slow down the pace of delivering healthcare. But clearly the cost of NOT slowing down became too high, whether that cost was measured by political pressure or multimillion-dollar malpractice lawsuits.

I have to wonder how long it's going to take before the demand for more documentation in less time--be it via transcription, speech recognition editing, or EMR--reaches a similar tipping point. I'm not sure which is going to happen first: healthcare documentation professionals finally say enough is enough, or somebody dies because of inaccurate documentation caused by trying to do too much in too short a time. I suspect the latter has already happened, we just don't have an Institute of Medicine-style white paper to prove it.

Make no mistake, I'm a capitalist through and through, and I love working for my employer, but there is a downside to the corporatization of medicine in general and the medical transcription field in particular. In America today, conventional wisdom seems to be that the job of corporate management is to wring the most productivity out of labor for the least amount of money in the shortest period of time. But if the history of our nation since the Industrial Revolution has taught us anything, it is that the quest for profitability sometimes exacts a cost in human resources that is simply too high.

Or, to quote one more old saying, "You can't squeeze blood out of a turnip." At some point we simply won't have anything more to give.

Jay Vance, CMT
AHDI Lounge Administrator/Moderator
Director, District 1
AHDI National Leadershp Board

2012 AHDI Rising Star Award Submissions Now Being Accepted
In honor of educator Marilyn Craddock, this award serves to recognize an outstanding industry student for a contemplative and informed response to the Association's annual essay contest. Each year, staff and leadership will determine an essay topic which is relevant and timely to the state of the industry.  Students actively enrolled in a healthcare documentation (or related field) program will have an opportunity to submit an essay for consideration by the awards committee. Judging is based on clarity of content, organization, creativity, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization. There will be no more than one winner.

2012 Essay Topic: "Driving Your Healthcare Documentation Future”

2012 Rising Star Application
Deadline to submit your essay is April 30, 2012


Tina Wilson
Senior Programs Specialist
Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI)
Clinical Documentation Industry Association (CDIA)
4230 Kiernan Ave., Suite 130
Modesto, CA 95356
Phone: (209) 341-2456
Fax: (209) 527-9633
twilson@ahdionline.org

2012 AHDI Integrity Awards Nominations Now Being Accepted
2012 AHDI Integrity Awards—Nominations Close April 30, 2012

With the demands and challenges facing our sector, we hear so much about recognition of our workforce and the need to acknowledge the outstanding work being done by so many across the industry and within the association. AHDI's Integrity Awards program is designed to shine a spotlight on those individuals, organizations, and volunteer groups who are truly making a difference in our industry. Not only does this recognition program impact the individuals who are nominated and chosen for these awards, but it generates visibility around best practices and drives recognition of our industry in a public way. Do you know a CMT who has a passion for credentialing and helping others get credentialed? What about an MT educator who really made a difference to you as a student? Do you belong to an AHDI component that has done something innovative and engaging this year? Is your employer creating a corporate culture that has inspired you to excel? Every one of us knows someone who has made a professional impact over the last year. Be a proactive colleague. Take the time to nominate that person or organization for one of these awards:
Nominations should be submitted electronically and are due no later than Friday, April 30, 2012. Nominees will be notified of nomination after committee vote and winners will be announced at the Integrity Awards Luncheon at AHDI Annual Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, IN. Visit the AHDI Integrity Awards page for more information.


Tina Wilson
Senior Programs Specialist
Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI)
Clinical Documentation Industry Association (CDIA)
4230 Kiernan Ave., Suite 130
Modesto, CA 95356
Phone: (209) 341-2456
Fax: (209) 527-9633
twilson@ahdionline.org


Recipe for Success

What is our recipe for success?

I’ve spent hours upon hours chewing on this question. At first blush, it’s appears to be a relatively simple question but frankly, for each of us, it’s a pretty complicated one.

There are the recipes handed down from generation to generation that have proven themselves through the test of time. But we cannot rely on those alone. Our environment is changing too quickly to be firmly stuck in the past. Some recipes may no longer be relevant based on our busy lives. So we continuously develop and test new recipes. You probably know these well through your own culinary experiences. Some quickly become a new family staple, making it to the dinner table on a weekly basis. Then there are the “special occasion” recipes. They’re more complex and require special preparation techniques and ingredients. The anticipation is exciting and they are worth the wait. We need recipes for various courses: appetizers, main dishes, side items, and dessert (maybe the most important?). All of these should complement each other in taste and nutrition when serving such a meal.

What about AHDI’s recipe for success? Our association exists to promote the integrity of healthcare documentation through development of an educated, prepared workforce in clinical documentation, and our recipe box needs to be diverse to meet the needs of our membership. As YOUR professional association, we constantly look for the common threads by talking to members and others within the sector, listening to the challenges being faced from the rapid changes occurring in healthcare documentation workflow and technology, scanning the landscape to identify trends and opportunities, and ultimately developing solutions.

There are already a lot of recipes in our box, e.g., the Book of Style, RMT and CMT credentials, education approval program, and Benchmark KB. There are more recipes being developed by our members and staff particularly focused on workforce development, continuing education, credentialing exam preparation, and advocacy and alliance building.

From your perspective, what other recipes can AHDI prepare for our members and are there critical ingredients we’re currently missing?

Linda G. Brady, CAE
Interim CEO
AHDI


* Photo by Simon Howden

Calendar

Capital Chapter files

RegForm2011.Symposium.pdf
2011 Symposium Registration Form - May 21

Capital_Chapter2010HighlightsFINAL.pdf
Capital Chapter 2010 Highlights

Capital Chapter 2009 Highlights.pdf
Capital Chapter 2009 Highlights

Capital Chat Volume 6.pdf
Capital Chat Newsletter March 2009

Capital_Chapter_2008.Highlights.pdf
Capital Chapter 2008 Highlights

Capital Chat - Volume 5.pdf
Capital Chat Newsletter Dec 2008

Capital Chat - Vol. 4.pdf
Capital Chat Newsletter Sept 2008

Contacts

Capital Chapter Lunch Meeting - Nov 12, 2011

President Bobbie Hart
President Bobbie Hart

Polly Whitaker and Kathy Pannenbacker
Polly Whitaker and Kathy Pannenbacker

Cynthia Minor and Gloria Bradfute
Cynthia Minor and Gloria Bradfute

Christi Crossan
Christi Crossan

Our newly elected officers for 2012
Our newly elected officers for 2012
President Glenda Ripley; President-Elect Marsha Himes; Treasurer Christi Crossan; Secretary Elaine Warren; Chapter Rep to TAHDI Cynthia Minor
Bobbie Hart installs the new officers for 2012
Bobbie Hart installs the new officers for 2012

Marsha Himes & April Clawson
Marsha Himes & April Clawson

Glenda Ripley, Christi Crossan, & Barbara Rasmussen
Glenda Ripley, Christi Crossan, & Barbara Rasmussen

Cynthia Minor and Gloria Bradfute
Cynthia Minor and Gloria Bradfute

Bobbie Hart and Barbara Rasmussen
Bobbie Hart and Barbara Rasmussen
The Chapter Board of Directors recognized Barbara for her 4 sequential years of service as an officer, including President in 2009. She was presented with the ACE 2012 Registration Certificate our Chapter received for winning the Membership Impact Award. Congratulations Barbara!! Thank you!!!
Bobbie Hart and Kathy Muelker
Bobbie Hart and Kathy Muelker
The Chapter presented Bobbie with a gift card in appreciation of her service as President this year. Great job, Bobbie! Thank you!!
Brynn Medlar wins a door prize
Brynn Medlar wins a door prize
Brynn joined the Chapter at this meeting, and we WELCOME her as our newest member! :)
Elaine Warren wins a door prize
Elaine Warren wins a door prize

Barbara Rasmussen wins a door prize
Barbara Rasmussen wins a door prize

Gloria Bradfute and Jennifer Berend win door prizes!
Gloria Bradfute and Jennifer Berend win door prizes!

April Clawson wins a door prize
April Clawson wins a door prize

Polly Whitaker & Kathy Pannenbacker win door prizes
Polly Whitaker & Kathy Pannenbacker win door prizes

Lyndi Moon wins a door prize--and gives it to Kathy ;)
Lyndi Moon wins a door prize--and gives it to Kathy ;)

Marsha Himes wins a door prize
Marsha Himes wins a door prize

Capital Chapter Meeting - Sept 17, 2011

Barbara Rasmussen and Nancy Anacker
Barbara Rasmussen and Nancy Anacker

Congrats to the Capital Chapter, second-time winner of the AHDI Membership Impact Award.
Congrats to the Capital Chapter, second-time winner of the AHDI Membership Impact Award.
This award, which recognizes a component organization of AHDI, was announced at ACE in Phoenix on August 21, 2011. Chapter members Kathy Muelker and Gloria Hamiter were in attendance and accepted the award on behalf of our Chapter.
Chapter President Bobbie Hart conducts the meeting
Chapter President Bobbie Hart conducts the meeting

Marge Hulsey and Olga Gonzalez
Marge Hulsey and Olga Gonzalez

Lyndi Moon and April Segers
Lyndi Moon and April Segers
Welcome April !!
Bill Hart and Ove Rasmussen help with AV duties - thanks guys!!
Bill Hart and Ove Rasmussen help with AV duties - thanks guys!!

Jennifer Berend and Christi Crossan
Jennifer Berend and Christi Crossan

Liz Harmeson
Liz Harmeson

April Segers and Shirl (Fran) Kraus
April Segers and Shirl (Fran) Kraus
Welcome ladies!! :)
April Segers, Shirl Kraus, Cathy Thiberville
April Segers, Shirl Kraus, Cathy Thiberville

Elaine Warren and Marge Hulsey
Elaine Warren and Marge Hulsey

Glenda Ripley and Michelle Freudenberger
Glenda Ripley and Michelle Freudenberger

Jennifer Berend and Christi Crossan
Jennifer Berend and Christi Crossan

Dr. Christopher Parker - speaker
Dr. Christopher Parker - speaker
Dr. Parker specializes in rheumatology at Austin Diagnostic Clinic
Dr. Christopher Parker, guest speaker
Dr. Christopher Parker, guest speaker

Dr. Christopher Parker discusses rheumatoid arthritis
Dr. Christopher Parker discusses rheumatoid arthritis

Liz Harmeson and Olga Gonzalez
Liz Harmeson and Olga Gonzalez

Dr. Parker visits with Bobbie and Bill Hart
Dr. Parker visits with Bobbie and Bill Hart

Liz Harmeson and Michelle Freudenberger
Liz Harmeson and Michelle Freudenberger

Lyndi Moon & door prize!
Lyndi Moon & door prize!

Bobbie Hart and door prize
Bobbie Hart and door prize

Cathy Thiberville and door prize
Cathy Thiberville and door prize

April Segers and door prize
April Segers and door prize

Shirl Kraus and door prize
Shirl Kraus and door prize

Elaine Warren and door prize
Elaine Warren and door prize

Liz Harmeson and door prize
Liz Harmeson and door prize

Barbara Rasmussen and door prize
Barbara Rasmussen and door prize

ACE 2011 - Phoenix

Kathy Muelker and Gloria Hamiter represented the Capital Chapter at the awards event
Kathy Muelker and Gloria Hamiter represented the Capital Chapter at the awards event

rows of palm trees in front of resort
rows of palm trees in front of resort




Kathy with Nancy Brighindi, new CEO of AHDI/CDIA
Kathy with Nancy Brighindi, new CEO of AHDI/CDIA

water feature near the pool area
water feature near the pool area

Kathy playing a "Minute to Win it Game" at the Leadership event
Kathy playing a "Minute to Win it Game" at the Leadership event

The scenery around the resort was beautiful
The scenery around the resort was beautiful

One of the pools
One of the pools




Kathy presenting at the Component Idea Swap
Kathy presenting at the Component Idea Swap

looking up through the stately palms
looking up through the stately palms

Kathy and Lea Sims
Kathy and Lea Sims

Cottontail rabbits could be seen throughout the grounds of the resort
Cottontail rabbits could be seen throughout the grounds of the resort

cottontail rabbit at the Marriott resort
cottontail rabbit at the Marriott resort

scenic view
scenic view

golf course in the background
golf course in the background

Kathy gets some fresh air between conference sessions
Kathy gets some fresh air between conference sessions




Kathy enjoys the lower humidity (temp 108)
Kathy enjoys the lower humidity (temp 108)

underneath the palms
underneath the palms




love the mountains in the background
love the mountains in the background

The big screen... during the awards luncheon
The big screen... during the awards luncheon

Kathy and Jack
Kathy and Jack

Capital Chapter Meeting - July 23, 2011

Meeting attendees
Meeting attendees

Shanon Holloway & Kathy Muelker
Shanon Holloway & Kathy Muelker
Welcome Shanon -- a student and first-time attendee! :)
Cynthia Minor, Shacklene Taylor, and Barbara Rasmussen
Cynthia Minor, Shacklene Taylor, and Barbara Rasmussen

Glenda Ripley and Paula Menchaca
Glenda Ripley and Paula Menchaca

Barbara Rasmussen
Barbara Rasmussen

Nancy Anacker
Nancy Anacker

April Clawson and Liz Harmeson
April Clawson and Liz Harmeson

Christi Crossan
Christi Crossan

Wynette Becker and Elaine Warren
Wynette Becker and Elaine Warren

Neil Ekengren
Neil Ekengren

Officers Glenda, Paula, Kathy, & Bobbie
Officers Glenda, Paula, Kathy, & Bobbie

Glenda Ripley - Chapter Rep to TAHDI

Paula Menchaca - Secretary

Kathy Muelker - Treasurer

Bobbie Hart - President

(Lyndi Moon, Vice President, was unable to attend)


Wanda Fuller, Cynthia Minor, & Shacklene Taylor
Wanda Fuller, Cynthia Minor, & Shacklene Taylor
Welcome to our first-time attendees! :)
Our guest speaker - Lolly Lockhart, PhD, RN
Our guest speaker - Lolly Lockhart, PhD, RN
Thanks to Lolly for sharing her time and knowledge with us!
Nancy Anacker, Shirley Swift, Barbara Rasmussen
Nancy Anacker, Shirley Swift, Barbara Rasmussen

Lolly Lockhart, PhD, RN - speaker
Lolly Lockhart, PhD, RN - speaker
Lolly delivered an interesting presentation, including information about a lawsuit and trial in Winkler County where she served as an expert witness.
Meeting attendees
Meeting attendees

Front table (L to R): Michelle Skelton, Laura Chapman, Wanda Fuller, Cynthia Minor

Back Table (L to R): Christi Crossan, Shanon Holloway, Liz Harmeson


Door prizes!
Door prizes!

April Clawson wins a door prize
April Clawson wins a door prize

Wynette Becker wins a door prize
Wynette Becker wins a door prize

Shirley Swift wins a door prize
Shirley Swift wins a door prize

Jennifer Berend wins a door prize
Jennifer Berend wins a door prize

Our newest student member, Cynthia Minor, wins a door prize
Our newest student member, Cynthia Minor, wins a door prize
Welcome Cynthia! :)
Paula Menchaca wins a door prize
Paula Menchaca wins a door prize

Glenda Ripley wins a door prize
Glenda Ripley wins a door prize

Elaine Warren wins a door prize
Elaine Warren wins a door prize

Meeting attendees
Meeting attendees

Jack and Bill - our wonderful helpers!
Jack and Bill - our wonderful helpers!
(Jack is Kathy's husband and Bill is Bobbie's husband)

Annual Symposium - May 20-21, 2011

Lyndi, Kathy, Bobbie, Denice
Lyndi, Kathy, Bobbie, Denice

Richard Lederer and fans
Richard Lederer and fans
Friday evening reception
Friday welcome reception - getting ready for pasta
Friday welcome reception - getting ready for pasta

Richard Lederer entertains attendees at the welcome reception
Richard Lederer entertains attendees at the welcome reception

Welcome Reception - Friday evening
Welcome Reception - Friday evening

Richard Lederer - special guest speaker
Richard Lederer - special guest speaker
Friday evening Welcome Reception
Attendees enjoy Richard Lederer's wit and wisdom
Attendees enjoy Richard Lederer's wit and wisdom

Richard Lederer
Richard Lederer
Welcome Reception
Richard Lederer
Richard Lederer
Welcome Reception
Michelle & Kathy
Michelle & Kathy

Attendees entered FREE drawings for an AHDI Annual Membership
Attendees entered FREE drawings for an AHDI Annual Membership

Capital Chapter memorabilia on display
Capital Chapter memorabilia on display

Jennifer and Lyndi
Jennifer and Lyndi
Raffle table - member volunteers
April
April
Book sale - member volunteer
Kathy and Marice
Kathy and Marice

Richard Lederer visits with attendee Carol
Richard Lederer visits with attendee Carol

Sandy, Laura, & Pat
Sandy, Laura, & Pat
All smiles! :)
Richard Lederer and Kathy
Richard Lederer and Kathy

Kathie and Christy
Kathie and Christy

Attendees mingle during a break
Attendees mingle during a break

Speaker Laura Bryan chats with attendees
Speaker Laura Bryan chats with attendees

Speaker Dr. Christopher Ziebell and Kathy
Speaker Dr. Christopher Ziebell and Kathy

Dr. Ziebell, speaker
Dr. Ziebell, speaker
Dr. Ziebell gave attendees a "peek into the Emergency Department."
Speaker Laura Bryan shares the advantages of creating and using macros
Speaker Laura Bryan shares the advantages of creating and using macros

Laura Chapman (sponsor) and Sandy
Laura Chapman (sponsor) and Sandy
Laura's company MedNotes served as an event sponsor
Donna, Marice, Freida, Kathie, Marsha
Donna, Marice, Freida, Kathie, Marsha

Dr. James Gibson, speaker
Dr. James Gibson, speaker

Dr. James Gibson & Kathy
Dr. James Gibson & Kathy

Speaker Laura Bryan discusses the Health Story Project
Speaker Laura Bryan discusses the Health Story Project

Lyndi and Christy
Lyndi and Christy
Raffle table - member volunteers
Lisa and Linda
Lisa and Linda

Elaine and April
Elaine and April
Book Sale - member volunteers
Kathy, Jennifer W, Elvia
Kathy, Jennifer W, Elvia

Bobbie
Bobbie

Jennifer and April
Jennifer and April
Book Sale - member volunteers
Bob & Laura Bryan at the MedEDocs table
Bob & Laura Bryan at the MedEDocs table
Lisa checks out Laura's book
Millie, Pam, and Karen
Millie, Pam, and Karen

Maya, Christy, and Lisa
Maya, Christy, and Lisa

Carol wins the drawing for a 1-year Student AHDI membership
Carol wins the drawing for a 1-year Student AHDI membership
Congratulations Carol!
Bobbie wins the drawing for the 1-year AHDI Professional Membership
Bobbie wins the drawing for the 1-year AHDI Professional Membership
Congratulations Bobbie!
Marsha wins! Instant Text Pro 7
Marsha wins! Instant Text Pro 7
Congratulations Marsha!
Carol wins the SpeedType Word Expander
Carol wins the SpeedType Word Expander
Congratulations again Carol! It was your lucky day!!
Kathy wins a 1-year subscription to BenchMark KB
Kathy wins a 1-year subscription to BenchMark KB
Congratulations Kathy!
April wins a 1-year BenchMark KB subscription
April wins a 1-year BenchMark KB subscription
Congratulations April!
Donna wins a Glimmer headset
Donna wins a Glimmer headset
Congratulations Donna!
Elvia wins a Glimmer headset
Elvia wins a Glimmer headset
Congratulations Elvia!
Carol wins a Glimmer headset
Carol wins a Glimmer headset
Congratulations Carol!
Attendees watch and listen as prize winners are drawn
Attendees watch and listen as prize winners are drawn

Attendees applaud
Attendees applaud

Capital Chapter President Bobbie Hart
Capital Chapter President Bobbie Hart

Symposium attendees
Symposium attendees

Capital Chapter Meeting - January 29, 2011

Pat Lang and Kathy Pannenbacker
Pat Lang and Kathy Pannenbacker

Jennifer Willie and Lyndi Moon
Jennifer Willie and Lyndi Moon




Denice Moore & her friend (and first-time visitor) Lem Cartagena
Denice Moore & her friend (and first-time visitor) Lem Cartagena

President Bobbie Hart leads the meeting discussion
President Bobbie Hart leads the meeting discussion




Sharon Smith, Jan Ervin, and Pat Ireland
Sharon Smith, Jan Ervin, and Pat Ireland
Sharon and Jan joined the Capital Chaper at this meeting - WELCOME!



Liz Harmeson, Cindy Linville, and Kimberly Adams
Liz Harmeson, Cindy Linville, and Kimberly Adams

Member Pat Ireland holds the book she recently authored
Member Pat Ireland holds the book she recently authored

Bobbie Hart and Glenda Ripley
Bobbie Hart and Glenda Ripley

Elaine Warren, Joan Cannon, and April Clawson
Elaine Warren, Joan Cannon, and April Clawson

Dr. Beth Nauert served as our speaker
Dr. Beth Nauert served as our speaker
Dr. Nauert, pediatrician, provided updated information on vaccinations.
Kimberly Adams, Shirley Swift, and Jennifer Willie
Kimberly Adams, Shirley Swift, and Jennifer Willie

Attendees listen to Dr. Nauert's presentation
Attendees listen to Dr. Nauert's presentation

Attendees listen to Dr. Nauert discuss vaccines
Attendees listen to Dr. Nauert discuss vaccines

Kathy Muelker thanks Dr. Nauert for serving as our speaker
Kathy Muelker thanks Dr. Nauert for serving as our speaker

Lem wins a door prize!
Lem wins a door prize!

Jan wins a door prize!
Jan wins a door prize!

Lyndi and Jennifer win door prizes!
Lyndi and Jennifer win door prizes!

Pat Ireland displays her recently published book
Pat Ireland displays her recently published book

Jennifer wins a door prize
Jennifer wins a door prize

Wes wins a prize!
Wes wins a prize!

Elaine Warren is a winner!
Elaine Warren is a winner!
Elaine won a coupon for 50% off the Symposium registration fee (May 21, 2011)
Lunch after the meeting
Lunch after the meeting

Lunch at Santa Rita after the meeting
Lunch at Santa Rita after the meeting

Lunch
Lunch

Kathy Muelker and Bobbie Hart
Kathy Muelker and Bobbie Hart

Yum - that was delicious! :)
Yum - that was delicious! :)

Jo Ann Kilsby, Joan Cannon, Marge Hulsey, Pat Ireland
Jo Ann Kilsby, Joan Cannon, Marge Hulsey, Pat Ireland

Elaine Warren, Denice Moore, Glenda Ripley, Lyndi Moon
Elaine Warren, Denice Moore, Glenda Ripley, Lyndi Moon

Marge Hulsey, Pat Ireland, Jan Ervin
Marge Hulsey, Pat Ireland, Jan Ervin

Lyndi Moon
Lyndi Moon

Nancy Anacker and Paula Menchaca
Nancy Anacker and Paula Menchaca

Capital Chapter meeting - November 13, 2010

Joyce Barton, CMT, Polly Whitaker, CMT, Debbie Mooney, CMT, and Darla Deen
Joyce Barton, CMT, Polly Whitaker, CMT, Debbie Mooney, CMT, and Darla Deen

Lovely ladies!


Meeting attendees
Meeting attendees

2011 Capital Chapter officers
2011 Capital Chapter officers

Left to right:
Neil Ekengren - President-elect

Paula Menchaca - Secretary

Bobbie Hart - President

Glenda Ripley, CMT - Chapter Rep to TAHDI

Lyndi Moon, CMT - Vice President

Kathy Muelker, CMT - Treasurer


The new officers are installed
The new officers are installed

(L to R)

Neil Ekengren - President-Elect

Paula Menchaca - Secretary

Bobbie Hart - President

Glenda Ripley, CMT - Chapter Rep to TAHDI

Lyndi Moon, CMT - Vice President


The new officers share a laugh
The new officers share a laugh

Neil Ekengren

Paula Menchaca

Bobbie Hart

Glenda Ripley, CMT

Lyndi Moon, CMT

Kathy Muelker, CMT


Members take time for a quick photo
Members take time for a quick photo

Joyce Barton, CMT, Ruth Christianson, Polly Whitaker, CMT, Darla Deen, Debbie Mooney, CMT


Jennifer Willie, CMT
Jennifer Willie, CMT

Wynette and Liz check out the door prizes
Wynette and Liz check out the door prizes
Wynette Becker, CMT, and Liz Harmeson, RHIA
Ruth and Michelle take care of magnet sales
Ruth and Michelle take care of magnet sales

Connie Garcia checks out the Capital Chapter fundraiser


Some of the door prizes!
Some of the door prizes!

More door prizes!
More door prizes!




Meeting attendees
Meeting attendees

Neil, Cindy, and Paula
Neil, Cindy, and Paula

Neil Ekengren, Cindy Linville, and Paula Menchaca


Julie and Philantha
Julie and Philantha
Julie Morris and Philantha Vaughn



Attendees listen during the Annual Business Meeting
Attendees listen during the Annual Business Meeting

Bobbie Hart
Bobbie Hart

Bobbie is the current Treasurer and will be the 2011 President.


2011 Capital Chapter officers
2011 Capital Chapter officers

Current President Kathy Muelker installs the 2011 officers:
Neil Ekengren - President-Elect

Paula Menchaca - Secretary

Bobbie Hart - President

Glenda Ripley, CMT - Chapter Representative to Texas AHDI

Lyndi Moon, CMT - Vice President

Kathy Muelker, CMT - Treasurer


Lyndi Moon, CMT
Lyndi Moon, CMT

Lyndi will be the 2011 Vice President


2011 officers
2011 officers

Neil Ekengren - 2011 President-Elect
Neil Ekengren - 2011 President-Elect

2011 officers
2011 officers

Celina Crandal
Celina Crandal

Jennifer Willie, CMT
Jennifer Willie, CMT

Bobbie Hart visits with Kay Olenick
Bobbie Hart visits with Kay Olenick

Kathy Muelker chats with Karen Over
Kathy Muelker chats with Karen Over

Nancy Anacker and Jennifer Willie, CMT
Nancy Anacker and Jennifer Willie, CMT

April Clawson
April Clawson

Julie Morris
Julie Morris

Linda Schuch, CMT and Kay Olenick
Linda Schuch, CMT and Kay Olenick

Michelle and Ruth take care of magnet sales
Michelle and Ruth take care of magnet sales

Michelle Freudenberger, RHIA, and Ruth Christianson


Guest speaker Amy Collins, PharmD
Guest speaker Amy Collins, PharmD

Amy discussed psychotropic medications


Amy Collins, PharmD - guest speaker
Amy Collins, PharmD - guest speaker

Anatomy lesson?
Anatomy lesson?

President Kathy Muelker, CMT, presents Amy Collins with a gift card
President Kathy Muelker, CMT, presents Amy Collins with a gift card

Capital Chapter Meeting - Sept 18, 2010

Leah and Michelle win a door prize
Leah and Michelle win a door prize

Signed copies of "Comma Sense" by Richard Lederer


Chapter members get ready for the meeting
Chapter members get ready for the meeting

Leah and Diane - welcome!
Leah and Diane - welcome!

Glenda and Barbara
Glenda and Barbara

Michelle, Bobbie, and Shannon
Michelle, Bobbie, and Shannon

Dr Allison Devine, guest speaker
Dr Allison Devine, guest speaker

Dr. Devine is an OB/GYN physician for Austin Diagnostic Clinic


Attendees listen to Dr. Devine's presentation
Attendees listen to Dr. Devine's presentation

Shannon Briggs wins a door prize
Shannon Briggs wins a door prize

Marge Hulsey wins a signed copy of Richard Lederer's book "Fractured English"
Marge Hulsey wins a signed copy of Richard Lederer's book "Fractured English"

Lyndi Moon wins a door prize
Lyndi Moon wins a door prize

Michelle Skelton wins a door prize
Michelle Skelton wins a door prize

Paula Menchaca and Polly Whitaker win door prizes
Paula Menchaca and Polly Whitaker win door prizes

Getting ready to enjoy lunch after the meeting at Santa Rita Cantina
Getting ready to enjoy lunch after the meeting at Santa Rita Cantina

Let's eat! Attendees gather for lunch after the meeting
Let's eat! Attendees gather for lunch after the meeting
Santa Rita Tex-Mex Cantina
After the meeting... time for lunch!
After the meeting... time for lunch!

Thanks to Michelle Loyola's husband for taking these photos! :)


Where's the food?
Where's the food?

Santa Rita Cantina


ACE 2010 - Austin, TX - Hilton

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ACE 2010 Nikon 026.jpg
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Lea Sims gives tips to the "first-timers" at ACE
Lea Sims gives tips to the "first-timers" at ACE

Attendees enjoyed "speed networking!"


ACE first-timers event - "speed networking"
ACE first-timers event - "speed networking"
ACE first-timers event
First-timer June & long-timer Kat (aka "Wynona Judd")
First-timer June & long-timer Kat (aka "Wynona Judd")
the first-timers orientation was held just prior to the "Life is a Highway" welcome reception & grand opening of exhibit hall -- (Come dressed as your favorite musician!)
ACE first-timers event
ACE first-timers event

Both first-timers and multi-timers were invited to participate and network (exchange cards, contact info, etc.)


ACE first-timers event
ACE first-timers event
The event included speed networking for ACE first-timers and "many-timers!" :)
ACE first-timers event - speed networking session
ACE first-timers event - speed networking session

Amanda Finck at her ExactKey exhibit
Amanda Finck at her ExactKey exhibit
Amanda's exhibit booth was next to the Capital Chapter booth. She drove to Austin from North Dakota! A new friend of the Capital Chapter. :)
Let the convention festivities begin!
Let the convention festivities begin!

The major sponsors of ACE this year
The major sponsors of ACE this year

A look out the window of the Hilton (25th floor) across Lady Bird Lake
A look out the window of the Hilton (25th floor) across Lady Bird Lake
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Betsy Ertel at her SpeedType booth in the exhibit hall
Betsy Ertel at her SpeedType booth in the exhibit hall

Betsy has served as a sponsor for Capital Chapter events, contributing a SpeedType word expander license for raffles, etc.

Betsy is also a loyal customer of our fly-thru window magnets! :)


Betsy & Dave Ertel at the SpeedType booth
Betsy & Dave Ertel at the SpeedType booth

Betsy has been a good friend to the Capital Chapter!


PRN funding booth in the exhibit hall
PRN funding booth in the exhibit hall

Career Step booth in the exhibit hall
Career Step booth in the exhibit hall

Scribe booth in the exhibit hall
Scribe booth in the exhibit hall

AHDI had an on-site store with many products to purchase
AHDI had an on-site store with many products to purchase

The light fixtures in the Hilton conference areas were designed to resemble Texas tumbleweeds.


Items in the AHDI store
Items in the AHDI store

AHDI "Go Green" T-shirt
AHDI "Go Green" T-shirt

View from the Hilton - looking south across Lady Bird Lake
View from the Hilton - looking south across Lady Bird Lake

View of downtown Austin from 25th floor of Hilton
View of downtown Austin from 25th floor of Hilton

Welcome sign made by member Lyndi Moon
Welcome sign made by member Lyndi Moon
This sign was one of two made by Lyndi that was displayed on the Hospitality table near the ACE Registration area.
ACE registration area
ACE registration area

There's those tumbleweed light fixtures again!


Capital Chapter member Pat Ireland with her latest publication
Capital Chapter member Pat Ireland with her latest publication

View from 4th floor convention area
View from 4th floor convention area
From inside the Hilton -- looking through window toward Frost bank tower
Capital Chapter table in the exhibit hall
Capital Chapter table in the exhibit hall

Capital Chapter members - Thursday, Aug 5
Capital Chapter members - Thursday, Aug 5
Kathy Muelker, Brenda Kelm, Sarah Sielbeck, Ruth Christianson, Wynette Becker, Jeanette Cameron, Millie Stouffer, Jennifer Willie
Laura Bryan and Brenda Hurley
Laura Bryan and Brenda Hurley

Kathy Muelker speaks at the Leadership Breakfast on Wednesday morning
Kathy Muelker speaks at the Leadership Breakfast on Wednesday morning

Capital Chapter members
Capital Chapter members
Jennifer Willie, Sarah Sielbeck, Ruth Christianson, Wynette Becker, Joyce Barton, Millie Stouffer, Pat Lang
Capital Chapter members gather at the exhibit table
Capital Chapter members gather at the exhibit table
Mary Crane, Kathy Muelker, Sarah Sielbeck, Brenda Kelm, Barbara Rasmussen, Ruth Christianson, Wynette Becker, Jeanette Cameron, Bobbie Hart, Millie Stouffer, Jennifer Willie
Capital Chapter members enjoy dinner at the Moonshine
Capital Chapter members enjoy dinner at the Moonshine

(L to R) Laurel Robin, Barbara Wilber, Barbara Jenkins, Brenda Kelm, Jean Taylor


Glenda Ripley and Gloria Hamiter
Glenda Ripley and Gloria Hamiter
Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill
Capital Chapter members enjoy dinner at the Moonshine
Capital Chapter members enjoy dinner at the Moonshine

Pam Ebbert, Millie Stouffer, Lyndi Moon, Polly Whitaker, Denice Moore, Paula Menchaca


We managed to get 22 Capital Chapter members together for this pic!
We managed to get 22 Capital Chapter members together for this pic!

A total of 42 Capital Chapter members attended ACE!


Dr. Chris Ziebell of Seton in Austin
Dr. Chris Ziebell of Seton in Austin
Dr. Ziebell delivered a great presentation on "Life in a Level I Trauma Center" including case studies and graphic photos
Austin's own Dr. Chris Ziebell (Seton)
Austin's own Dr. Chris Ziebell (Seton)

Dr. Ziebell discussed "Life in a Level I Trauma Center"


Dr. Chis Ziebell speaks to attendees
Dr. Chis Ziebell speaks to attendees

Capital Chapter member Pat Lang thanks Dr. Chris Ziebell
Capital Chapter member Pat Lang thanks Dr. Chris Ziebell

Pat helped secure several physicians from the Seton network to speak at ACE. Thanks Pat!


Capital Chapter members visit with their fellow members
Capital Chapter members visit with their fellow members

23 Capital Chapter members gather for a picture on Friday
23 Capital Chapter members gather for a picture on Friday
A total of 42 Capital Chapter members attended ACE. We had 7 new members join during the convention. Welcome!
Our member Lyndi Moon made this beautiful sign for the hospitality table
Our member Lyndi Moon made this beautiful sign for the hospitality table
The Capital Chapter won the award!!  Lyndi - can we change "Nominee" to "Winner" now?! :)
We couldn
We couldn
but we sure tried!
This is only about half of our 42 members who attended ACE
This is only about half of our 42 members who attended ACE
Capital Chapter members
Elvia Reyna, Kathy Muelker, Olga Gonzalez
Elvia Reyna, Kathy Muelker, Olga Gonzalez
ACE 2010
Attendees listen for their name to be called as a prize winner
Attendees listen for their name to be called as a prize winner

New chapter member Sara Angell from Seguin won $365.00!!

Congrats Sara!


Capital Chapter member Joyce Barton wins a laptop!
Capital Chapter member Joyce Barton wins a laptop!
Many prizes were awarded to attendees
Sara Angell (new Capital Chapter member) and Kathy Muelker
Sara Angell (new Capital Chapter member) and Kathy Muelker
Sara won $365.00 in the exhibit hall prize drawing! Congratulations!
Lucky Capital Chapter member Joyce Barton won a laptop
Lucky Capital Chapter member Joyce Barton won a laptop
Congratulations Joyce!!
Member Pat Lang visits with an attendee at the Capital Chapter exhibit table
Member Pat Lang visits with an attendee at the Capital Chapter exhibit table

Richard Lederer, PhD, and Kathy Muelker
Richard Lederer, PhD, and Kathy Muelker
Richard Lederer presented an educational and entertaining grammar workshop. He also hosted the Integrity Awards Show on Saturday.
Downtown Austin - view from the Hilton
Downtown Austin - view from the Hilton

Mural on nearby building (as seen from the Hilton 25th floor)
Mural on nearby building (as seen from the Hilton 25th floor)
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The Austonian rises above everything in dowtown Austin
The Austonian rises above everything in dowtown Austin
The tallest residential building in Texas!
Another view of downtown Austin from the Hilton
Another view of downtown Austin from the Hilton

view of downtown Austin at night (from the Hilton)
view of downtown Austin at night (from the Hilton)

Kelly Sauerwein of the Forensic Anthropology Center - Texas State
Kelly Sauerwein of the Forensic Anthropology Center - Texas State

Kelly delivered an interesting presention about the field of forensic anthropology and the research center at Texas State in San Marcos.


Kelly Sauerwein - Texas State University, San Marcos
Kelly Sauerwein - Texas State University, San Marcos

Capital Chapter members Pat Ireland, Marsha Himes, Amy Blackburn
Capital Chapter members Pat Ireland, Marsha Himes, Amy Blackburn
Awards Show & Brunch - Saturday
Thomas Preziosi, Lea Sims, & Kristin Wall
Thomas Preziosi, Lea Sims, & Kristin Wall
Awards show & brunch
Chapter members Gloria Hamiter, Millie Stouffer, Pam Ebbert
Chapter members Gloria Hamiter, Millie Stouffer, Pam Ebbert
Awards Show & brunch
Enjoying the brunch before the awards show
Enjoying the brunch before the awards show
Jennifer Willie, Paula Menchaca, Lyndi Moon, Denice Moore, Stephanie Karlik
Kathy Muelker & husband Jack
Kathy Muelker & husband Jack
Awards show & brunch - Saturday
Gloria Hamiter and Millie Stouffer
Gloria Hamiter and Millie Stouffer
Awards Show & Brunch
Capital Chapter ladies enjoy brunch
Capital Chapter ladies enjoy brunch
Jennifer Willie, Paula Menchaca, Lyndi Moon, Denice Moore, Stephanie Karlik, Kathy Muelker
Marsha Himes and Amy Blackburn - 2 of our new members!
Marsha Himes and Amy Blackburn - 2 of our new members!
Welcome to the Capital Chapter! We're glad to have you with us. :)
Texas attendees
Texas attendees

Including Marsha Himes and Amy Blackburn


Kristin Wall and Lea Sims - AHDI staff
Kristin Wall and Lea Sims - AHDI staff

ACE attendees enjoy the brunch
ACE attendees enjoy the brunch
Integrity Awards Show & brunch
Capital Chapter members Olga Gonzalez & Elvia Reyna
Capital Chapter members Olga Gonzalez & Elvia Reyna
Awards show & brunch
Members who served as chapter officers in 2009 & 2010
Members who served as chapter officers in 2009 & 2010

Christy Cole, Wynette Becker, Barbara Rasmussen, Kathy Muelker, Bobbie Hart

Officers unable to attend the Awards Show included Suzanne Taubert, Monica Crocker, Jo Ann Kilsby, and Rachel Recher-Evans (Rachel moved to Michigan last year)


The Awards Show begins....
The Awards Show begins....

AHDI's Rebecca McSwain and Director Karen Fox announce an award winner
AHDI's Rebecca McSwain and Director Karen Fox announce an award winner

Kim Buchanan wins Educator of the Year
Kim Buchanan wins Educator of the Year

Beth Sutherland and Linda Brady announce the Capital Chapter as the winner of the Membership Impact Award
Beth Sutherland and Linda Brady announce the Capital Chapter as the winner of the Membership Impact Award

Capital Chapter on the big screen -- announced as 'winner'
Capital Chapter on the big screen -- announced as 'winner'

The audience gave the Capital Chapter a standing ovation!


Capital Chapter officers (2009 & 2010) take the stage to accept the award
Capital Chapter officers (2009 & 2010) take the stage to accept the award

2009 Chapter President Barbara Rasmussen accepts the award
2009 Chapter President Barbara Rasmussen accepts the award

Barbara Rasmussen thanks AHDI for the award on behalf of our Chapter
Barbara Rasmussen thanks AHDI for the award on behalf of our Chapter
Christy, Bobbie, Wynettte, and Kathy admire the award
2010 Chapter President Kathy Muelker says a few words of thanks
2010 Chapter President Kathy Muelker says a few words of thanks

Winners of Innovation through Technology award
Winners of Innovation through Technology award

MedQuist is announced as recipient of special AHDI BOD award
MedQuist is announced as recipient of special AHDI BOD award

Webmedx won Employer of the Year award
Webmedx won Employer of the Year award

Webmedx team accepts award for Employer of the Year
Webmedx team accepts award for Employer of the Year

Capital Chapter member Glenda Ripley joins the Webmedx team on stage (far left). Go Glenda! (Glenda currently does QA for Webmedx)


Kathy Dominguez of Michigan wins Member of the Year award
Kathy Dominguez of Michigan wins Member of the Year award

Richard Lederer was awarded with the AHDI Lifetime Achievement Award
Richard Lederer was awarded with the AHDI Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Lederer is a well-known author, humorist, and verbivore. He has written many articles for AHDI publications over the years. He has also delivered presentations and workshops at AHDI conventions.


Capital Chapter members gather for a final photo after the awards show
Capital Chapter members gather for a final photo after the awards show
2009 Capital Chapter President Barbara Rasmussen proudly displays the award.  Yea - Capital Chapter!!
AHDI President Elect Ava George gets ready for ACE 2011 in Phoenix
AHDI President Elect Ava George gets ready for ACE 2011 in Phoenix
ACE will be held in Phoenix August 17-20, 2011 (start putting a little $$ away each week & make plans to attend)

Capital Chapter Meeting - July 17, 2010

Debbie Mooney and Liz Harmeson
Debbie Mooney and Liz Harmeson

Jennifer Berend and Ruth Christianson
Jennifer Berend and Ruth Christianson

Barbara Wilber, Darla Deen, Polly Whitaker, Debbie Mooney, Liz Harmeson
Barbara Wilber, Darla Deen, Polly Whitaker, Debbie Mooney, Liz Harmeson

Guest speaker Stephanie Fancher - nutritionist
Guest speaker Stephanie Fancher - nutritionist
Stephanie shared some great information on how to "Shake Your Salt Habit." We learned how to use herbs for flavoring instead of salt.
Neil Ekengren, Karen Over, and Jeanette Cameron
Neil Ekengren, Karen Over, and Jeanette Cameron
Attendees listen to Stephanie's presentation
Attendees listen to guest speaker, Stephanie Fancher
Attendees listen to guest speaker, Stephanie Fancher

Neil Ekengren
Neil Ekengren

Polly Whitaker and Norma Burnley select their door prize!
Polly Whitaker and Norma Burnley select their door prize!

Sarah Sielbeck wins a door prize!
Sarah Sielbeck wins a door prize!

Jeanette Cameron wins a $100 voucher toward the ACE Registration Fee
Jeanette Cameron wins a $100 voucher toward the ACE Registration Fee

Darla Deen wins a $100 voucher toward the ACE registration fee -- and a door prize too!
Darla Deen wins a $100 voucher toward the ACE registration fee -- and a door prize too!

A few of the fly-thru window magnets
A few of the fly-thru window magnets
We are selling these unique gift items as our fundraiser--and we plan on selling a lot of them at ACE. They are only $5 each and make great gifts for someone who has everything. There are many different magnets to choose from--something for everyone. They can be used on windows, shower enclosures, glass cabinet doors, and much more. Get creative!

Capital Chapter Mini Symposium - May 15, 2010

Laura Chapman and Michelle Skelton
Laura Chapman and Michelle Skelton
Laura Chapman of MedNotes served as a sponsor for the event. Thank you Laura!
Olga Gonzalez and Kathy Muelker
Olga Gonzalez and Kathy Muelker

Happy MT Week from the Capital Chapter!
Happy MT Week from the Capital Chapter!
The Mini Symposium was held in conjunction with National Medical Transcriptionist Week
Laura Bryan shares keyboarding tips for fast and efficient editing
Laura Bryan shares keyboarding tips for fast and efficient editing

Laura Bryan, guest speaker
Laura Bryan, guest speaker

Laura Bryan
Laura Bryan

J. Neal Rutledge, MD, FACR
J. Neal Rutledge, MD, FACR
Dr. Rutledge is a neurointerventional radiologist
Dr. J. Neal Rutledge
Dr. J. Neal Rutledge

Dr. Rutledge explains visual perception
Dr. Rutledge explains visual perception

Kathy Muelker thanks Dr. Rutledge
Kathy Muelker thanks Dr. Rutledge

Kathy Muelker, Lea Sims, Laura and Bob Bryan
Kathy Muelker, Lea Sims, Laura and Bob Bryan

Lea Sims and Laura Bryan
Lea Sims and Laura Bryan
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Dee and Bob Sarro
Dee and Bob Sarro

Bob Bryan of MedEDocs
Bob Bryan of MedEDocs
Bob served as an event sponsor - thank you!
Lea Sims, AHDI Director of Professional Programs
Lea Sims, AHDI Director of Professional Programs

Attendees raise their hands in response to Lea's question
Attendees raise their hands in response to Lea's question
"How many of you had to diagram sentences in school?"
Lea Sims shares updates on current AHDI initiatives and programs
Lea Sims shares updates on current AHDI initiatives and programs

Lea Sims
Lea Sims

Attendees
Attendees

Lea Sims and Kathy Muelker
Lea Sims and Kathy Muelker

Lea Sims and Kathy Muelker
Lea Sims and Kathy Muelker

Attendees
Attendees

Attendees
Attendees

Barbara Rasmussen thanks Kathy's husband Jack for his help and support at our chapter meetings and events
Barbara Rasmussen thanks Kathy's husband Jack for his help and support at our chapter meetings and events
Jack has served as audiovisual/technical support for all audiovisual aspects of our meetings for the past 3 years.
Attendees
Attendees

Diana Rezac wins a door prize
Diana Rezac wins a door prize

Christi Crossan decides which prize to choose
Christi Crossan decides which prize to choose

Attendees who were selected as door prize winners had the opportunity to select their prize
Attendees who were selected as door prize winners had the opportunity to select their prize

The Capital Chapter offered many prizes to attendees
The Capital Chapter offered many prizes to attendees
AHDI Annual Memberships were awarded to two winners (one Student and one Professional)
Shannon Briggs won the AHDI Annual Student Membership
Shannon Briggs won the AHDI Annual Student Membership

Capital Chapter members entered the drawing for FOUR $100 vouchers toward their ACE registration fee
Capital Chapter members entered the drawing for FOUR $100 vouchers toward their ACE registration fee
The Capital Chapter is awarding a total of TEN $100 vouchers toward the ACE registration fee to encourage its members to attend ACE in Austin (August 4-7)
Millie Stouffer - winner of a $100 voucher toward her ACE registration fee
Millie Stouffer - winner of a $100 voucher toward her ACE registration fee

Denice Moore - winner of a $100 voucher toward her ACE registration fee
Denice Moore - winner of a $100 voucher toward her ACE registration fee
Denice drives all the way from Abilene to attend Capital Chapter meetings!
Elvia Reyna - winner of a $100 voucher toward the ACE registration fee
Elvia Reyna - winner of a $100 voucher toward the ACE registration fee

Jo Ann Kilsby - winner of a $100 voucher toward the ACE registration fee
Jo Ann Kilsby - winner of a $100 voucher toward the ACE registration fee

Three Glimmer headsets by Insight were raffled as prizes
Three Glimmer headsets by Insight were raffled as prizes

Glenda Ripley - winner of a Glimmer headset
Glenda Ripley - winner of a Glimmer headset

Maggie Martone - winner of a Glimmer headset
Maggie Martone - winner of a Glimmer headset

Diana Rezac - winner of a Glimmer headset
Diana Rezac - winner of a Glimmer headset

A SpeedType word expander license was offered as a raffle prize
A SpeedType word expander license was offered as a raffle prize
Thanks to Betsy Ertel of SpeedType for contributing this prize!
Christi Crossan - winner of the SpeedType Word Expander
Christi Crossan - winner of the SpeedType Word Expander

Denice Moore - winner of a BenchMark KB one-year subscription
Denice Moore - winner of a BenchMark KB one-year subscription

A drawing was held for TWO Southwest Airlines round-trip passes (anywhere SWA flies!)
A drawing was held for TWO Southwest Airlines round-trip passes (anywhere SWA flies!)
Thanks to Benell and Mike Tope who generously donated these prizes
Michelle Skelton - winner of a Southwest Airlines round-trip pass
Michelle Skelton - winner of a Southwest Airlines round-trip pass

Teresa Hewgill - winner of a Southwest Airlines round-trip pass
Teresa Hewgill - winner of a Southwest Airlines round-trip pass

Lea Sims and Kathy Muelker
Lea Sims and Kathy Muelker

Capital Chapter Annual Used Book Sale
Capital Chapter Annual Used Book Sale
Bargains galore!

Capital Chapter Meeting - March 13, 2010

Christine Tusa
Christine Tusa

Christine Tusa, owner and creator of Tusa Fitness, is a highly creative and passionate Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Coach based in Austin, TX.  With expertise in a variety of different health modalities, she helps her clients find simple and fun fitness solutions to improve their image, confidence, and overall health.  She helps her students "find their abs" again without a single sit-up (even if they have been on 'vacation' for years)!  Fitness to Christine includes functional core strength, better posture, balance, flexibility, conditioning, and anti-inflammatory nutrition programs. 

 


Meeting attendees listen to speaker Christine Tusa
Meeting attendees listen to speaker Christine Tusa

Attendees practice the tips from speaker Christine Tusa
Attendees practice the tips from speaker Christine Tusa

Christine Tusa - guest speaker
Christine Tusa - guest speaker
Christine, a personal fitness trainer and nutrition coach, shared some great tips on exercises/stretching we can do while working at the computer.
Sending letters to Congressmen about the importance of medical transcription and healthcare documentation
Sending letters to Congressmen about the importance of medical transcription and healthcare documentation
The Capital Chapter had 3 workstations set up for attendees to prepare letters to their legislators, print and sign! Thanks everyone!
Attendees busily prepare letters to send to their elected officials! Thanks for letting your voice be heard in advocating for quality healthcare documentation.
Attendees busily prepare letters to send to their elected officials! Thanks for letting your voice be heard in advocating for quality healthcare documentation.
Meeting attendees submitted a total of 61 letters to be delivered to their elected officials in Washington DC during the AHDI Advocacy Summit (March 23-25, 2010)
Ruth Christianson and Barbara Rasmussen
Ruth Christianson and Barbara Rasmussen

Shirley Swift and Jennifer Willie
Shirley Swift and Jennifer Willie

Members prepare letters to their Senators & Representatives
Members prepare letters to their Senators & Representatives
Meeting attendees submitted a total of 61 letters to be delivered to congressmen in Washington DC during the AHDI Advocacy Summit (March 23-25, 2010)
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Attendees

Attendees prepare their letters
Attendees prepare their letters
Capital Chapter meeting attendees submitted a total of 61 letters to be delivered to their elected officials in Washington DC during the AHDI Advocacy Summit (March 23-25, 2010)
Attendees listen to speaker Christine Tusa
Attendees listen to speaker Christine Tusa

61 letters ready to be mailed to legislators - THANKS!
61 letters ready to be mailed to legislators - THANKS!
Attendees prepared and submitted letters to their congressman in support of the upcoming Advocacy Summit in Washington DC. Thanks!

Capital Chapter Meeting - January 30, 2010

Suzanne and Olga
Suzanne and Olga

Kathy and Debbie
Kathy and Debbie

Suzanne, Wynette, and Norma
Suzanne, Wynette, and Norma

Lyndi and Teresa
Lyndi and Teresa

Shannon and Glenda
Shannon and Glenda

Paula, Debbie, Shontel
Paula, Debbie, Shontel

Sarah, Michelle, and Marilyn
Sarah, Michelle, and Marilyn

Christy and Olga
Christy and Olga

Maggie and Bobbie
Maggie and Bobbie

Pat and Joyce
Pat and Joyce

Attendees - January 30 meeting
Attendees - January 30 meeting

Glenda - WINNER!
Glenda - WINNER!
Glenda won a $100 voucher to be used twward the ACE Registration Fee ("ACE" is the AHDI Annual Convention & Expo and will be held in Austin this year--August 4-7).
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Kathy

Sarah - WINNER!
Sarah - WINNER!
Sarah won a $100 voucher to use toward the ACE Registration fee (AHDI Convention & Expo - August 4-7 in Austin). The Capital Chapter is giving away a total of TEN $100 vouchers during the first four meetings in 2010. All current chapter members are eligible to win!
Denice Moore and Paula Menchaca
Denice Moore and Paula Menchaca

Debbie Mooney
Debbie Mooney

Shannon Briggs and Glenda Ripley
Shannon Briggs and Glenda Ripley

Cathy Thiberville
Cathy Thiberville

Anne Jefferson and Christy Cole
Anne Jefferson and Christy Cole

Debbie Mooney, Lyndi Moon, and Teresa Doell
Debbie Mooney, Lyndi Moon, and Teresa Doell

Joyce Barton and Bobbie Hart
Joyce Barton and Bobbie Hart

Suzanne Taubert and Jo Ann Kilsby
Suzanne Taubert and Jo Ann Kilsby

Marilyn Campbell, Cathy Thiberville, & Sarah Sielbeck
Marilyn Campbell, Cathy Thiberville, & Sarah Sielbeck

Olga Gonzalez, Wynette Becker, Diana Rezac
Olga Gonzalez, Wynette Becker, Diana Rezac

Kathy Muelker, Dr. Robert Hootkins, Pat Lang
Kathy Muelker, Dr. Robert Hootkins, Pat Lang

Marilyn Campbell, Nichelle Nelson, Anne Jefferson
Marilyn Campbell, Nichelle Nelson, Anne Jefferson

Break time
Break time

Kathy Muelker talks with guest speaker Robert Hootkins, MD, PhD
Kathy Muelker talks with guest speaker Robert Hootkins, MD, PhD

Nephrologist Dr. Hootkins served as guest speaker and gave a wonderful informal presentation.


Dr. Hootkins speaks about chronic kidney disease
Dr. Hootkins speaks about chronic kidney disease

Guest speaker Dr. Robert Hootkins, nephrology
Guest speaker Dr. Robert Hootkins, nephrology

Glenda Ripley wins a door prize
Glenda Ripley wins a door prize

Pat Lang and Jo Ann Kilsby, door prize winners
Pat Lang and Jo Ann Kilsby, door prize winners

Sarah Sielbeck wins a $100 voucher toward ACE registration!
Sarah Sielbeck wins a $100 voucher toward ACE registration!

Two lucky chapter members received a $100 voucher toward their ACE registration fee. Drawings will also be held at the next 3 meetings and a total of TEN $100 vouchers will be awarded!


Christy Cole & Glenda Ripley. Glenda won a $100 voucher toward ACE registration
Christy Cole & Glenda Ripley. Glenda won a $100 voucher toward ACE registration

The AHDI Annual Convention & Expo will be held in AUSTIN (August 4-7 at Hilton Austin - downtown)


Chapter members enjoyed going to have lunch after the meeting
Chapter members enjoyed going to have lunch after the meeting

Lunch at Santa Rita Cantina
Lunch at Santa Rita Cantina

Lunch at Santa Rita after the meeting
Lunch at Santa Rita after the meeting

Capital Chapter Lunch Meeting - Nov 14, 2009

The 2010 Board of Directors
The 2010 Board of Directors

Barbara, Kathy, Bobbie, Christy, Suzanne


Capital Chapter members get ready to enjoy lunch
Capital Chapter members get ready to enjoy lunch

Left to right: Denice, Shannon, Jo Ann, Norma, Nancy, Christy, Michelle, Suzanne, Susan


The other end of the table...
The other end of the table...

Left to right: Christy, Michelle, Suzanne, Susan, Bobbie, Barbara, Denice, Shannon, Jo Ann, Norma


President Barbara Rasmussen
President Barbara Rasmussen
The Capital Chapter presented Barbara with a gift card in appreciation of her service as our President this year.
Just one more picture!
Just one more picture!

Left to right (back to front): Denice, Shannon, Jo Ann, Norma, Nancy


Bobbie Hart and Christy Cole
Bobbie Hart and Christy Cole
Bobbie will be Treasurer in 2010 and Christy will be President Elect and Chapter Rep
Denice Moore wins a door prize
Denice Moore wins a door prize

Shannon Briggs wins a door prize
Shannon Briggs wins a door prize

Michelle Freudenberger wins a door prize
Michelle Freudenberger wins a door prize

Nichelle Nelson wins a door prize
Nichelle Nelson wins a door prize

Suzanne Taubert wins a door prize
Suzanne Taubert wins a door prize

Christy Cole wins a door prize
Christy Cole wins a door prize

Nancy Anacker wins a door prize
Nancy Anacker wins a door prize

Norma Burnley wins a door prize
Norma Burnley wins a door prize

Jo Ann Kilsby wins a door prize
Jo Ann Kilsby wins a door prize

Capital Chapter members
Capital Chapter members

Capital Chapter Annual Symposium - Sept. 18/19, 2009

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Capital Chapter banner
The Capital Chapter of AHDI proudly displays their banner at all of their events
AHDI President-Elect Barb Marques
AHDI President-Elect Barb Marques

Barb delivered the keynote message


Keynote speaker Barb Marques
Keynote speaker Barb Marques
Barb is currently President-Elect of AHDI and will be serving as President in 2010
Atendees listen to Barbara Rasmussen make announcements
Atendees listen to Barbara Rasmussen make announcements
Barbara is the current Capital Chapter President
Celia De la Cerda wins a door prize
Celia De la Cerda wins a door prize
Celia traveled from the Rio Grande Valley (a long way!)
Carmen Crawford wins a door prize
Carmen Crawford wins a door prize

Elaine Olson wins a door prize
Elaine Olson wins a door prize

Jo Ann Kilsby sells raffle tickets
Jo Ann Kilsby sells raffle tickets
Jo Ann is currently the secretary of the Capital Chapter
Karen Webb, Linda Guillory, Pat Lang
Karen Webb, Linda Guillory, Pat Lang

Wynette Becker and Barbara Rasmussen
Wynette Becker and Barbara Rasmussen
Wynette is the Capital Chapter treasurer and Barbara is the president
Laura Imani wins a door prize
Laura Imani wins a door prize

Laura's company MedNotes served as a sponsor of the event. Thank you!


Ruth Christianson wins a door prize
Ruth Christianson wins a door prize
Ruth is a student at Andrews School
Elena Padilla won a $30 gift card for L&M Bookstore
Elena Padilla won a $30 gift card for L&M Bookstore
Elena traveled from San Antonio
Sister Alicia Whatley and Joyce Barton
Sister Alicia Whatley and Joyce Barton

Attendees check out BenchMark KB
Attendees check out BenchMark KB

Freida Goodman and Pam Ebbert
Freida Goodman and Pam Ebbert
Attendees enjoyed catching up with old friends and making new friends
Attendees visit the L&M Bookstore exhibit
Attendees visit the L&M Bookstore exhibit

Bob Sarro of L&M Bookstore


Attendee Carmen Crawford visits with Colleen Saffron
Attendee Carmen Crawford visits with Colleen Saffron
Colleen Saffron of Operation Life Transformed served as an exhibitor
Sister Alicia Whatley and Marge Hulsey
Sister Alicia Whatley and Marge Hulsey

Bob Sarro of L&M Bookstore helps attendees with their purchases
Bob Sarro of L&M Bookstore helps attendees with their purchases

Attendees view BenchMark KB
Attendees view BenchMark KB

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25 Capital Chapter members gather for a picture
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Pam Ebbert wins a door prize
Pam Ebbert wins a door prize
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Susan Munoz wins a door prize
Susan Munoz wins a door prize
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Candace Pitchford checks out the door prizes
Candace Pitchford checks out the door prizes
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Michelle Freudenberger wins a door prize
Michelle Freudenberger wins a door prize
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Jo Ann Kilsby wins a door prize
Jo Ann Kilsby wins a door prize
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Barbara Rasmussen - Capital Chapter president
Barbara Rasmussen - Capital Chapter president
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Lyndi Moon, Jennifer Dipboye, Freida Goodman
Lyndi Moon, Jennifer Dipboye, Freida Goodman

Attendees had an opportunity to contribute to the Power of 10 Campaign
Attendees had an opportunity to contribute to the Power of 10 Campaign
The Capital Chapter MATCHED all attendee contributions and is sending a total of $376.00 to AHDI for the Power of 10 Campaign.
Barb Adler, speaker
Barb Adler, speaker
Barb Adler delivered an engaging presentation titled "PHR - A Window of Opportunity"
Attendees listen to Barb Adler's presentation
Attendees listen to Barb Adler's presentation

Barb Adler, speaker
Barb Adler, speaker
Barb Adler traveled from Oregon to serve as a speaker for our event
Attendees applaud the great speakers who shared their time and knowledge
Attendees applaud the great speakers who shared their time and knowledge
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Dr Kancherla, speaker
Dr Kancherla, speaker
Dr Kancherla specializes in physical medicine & rehabilitation
Lyndi, Jennifer, Freida, Donna
Lyndi, Jennifer, Freida, Donna
Lyndi Moon, Jennifer Dipboye, Freida Goodman, Donna Keller
Capital Chapter members stand
Capital Chapter members stand
Eight new members joined the Capital Chapter during the event.
Capital Chapter members
Capital Chapter members
(L to R) Christy C, Karen W, Lyndi M, Michelle F, Jo Ann K, Barbara R, Karen L, Pam E
Capital Chapter members
Capital Chapter members
(L to R) Norma Burnley, Elaine Olson, Liz Harmeson, Gloria Hamiter, Maggie Martone
Jo Ann Kilsby and Suzanne Taubert visit during a break
Jo Ann Kilsby and Suzanne Taubert visit during a break
Jo Ann and Suzanne are both long-time members of AAMT/AHDI
Capital Chapter members
Capital Chapter members

The Capital Chapter continues to grow and prosper, with 8 new members joining at the symposium.


Capital Chapter members
Capital Chapter members
Front row: Vanessa D, Shirley S, Emily G, Carmen C. Bobbie H; Back row: Pat I, Pat L, Marian J, Kathy M
Charter members Karen Webb & Gloria Hamiter
Charter members Karen Webb & Gloria Hamiter
Karen and Gloria are original members of the Capital Chapter, chartered in 1983.
Karen Webb, Jo Ann Kilsby, and Kathy Muelker
Karen Webb, Jo Ann Kilsby, and Kathy Muelker
Karen and Jo Ann handled the raffle ticket sales (a fundraiser for the Capital Chapter)
Debbie Bright-Chunn, AHDI Director and Board Partner for TX
Debbie Bright-Chunn, AHDI Director and Board Partner for TX

Debbie traveled from Louisiana to serve as a speaker. She also demo'd BenchMark KB during breaks.


Speaker Richard Bryarly, M.D.
Speaker Richard Bryarly, M.D.
Dr. Bryarly specializes in ENT/Otolaryngology at the Austin Diagnostic Clinic
Dr Bryarly answers questions from attendees
Dr Bryarly answers questions from attendees
Dr Bryarly, ENT/Otolaryngology at Austin Diagnostic Clinic
Jennifer, Freida, Candace, Donna
Jennifer, Freida, Candace, Donna
Jennifer Dipboye, Freida Goodman, Candace Pitchford, Donna Keller
Kathy Muelker & Bobbie Hart
Kathy Muelker & Bobbie Hart
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Dee & Bob Sarro at the L&M Bookstore exhibit table
Dee & Bob Sarro at the L&M Bookstore exhibit table
Bob Sarro has attended many AHDI events throughout Texas over the years and we appreciate his continued support!
Carrie Stein and Pat Ireland display their recently published book
Carrie Stein and Pat Ireland display their recently published book
The book is titled "The Dictated Word"
Several companies provided "promo" items for the attendees
Several companies provided "promo" items for the attendees
Pens, catalogues, and other items were available
Trudy Regnier wins a door prize
Trudy Regnier wins a door prize
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Stephanie Schultz wins a door prize
Stephanie Schultz wins a door prize
The Capital Chapter was delighted to have an attendee from Florida!
SpeedType prize
SpeedType prize
Betsy Ertel donated a SpeedType Word Expander license for the event. Elvia Reyna was the lucky winner.
Shirley Swift draws some winning tickets for door prizes
Shirley Swift draws some winning tickets for door prizes

Shirley Swift and Barbara Rasmussen

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Vanessa De La Rosa wins a door prize
Vanessa De La Rosa wins a door prize
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Bobbie Hart wins a door prize
Bobbie Hart wins a door prize
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Dee and Bob Sarro
Dee and Bob Sarro

Bob Sarro has attended many Texas AHDI component events as a vendor for L&M Bookstore.  Thanks Bob!


GCC members with Barb Marques
GCC members with Barb Marques
Gulf Coast Chapter members with AHDI President-Elect Barb Marques
Beverly Curry wins a door prize
Beverly Curry wins a door prize
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Barbara introduces speaker Tom Twiss
Barbara introduces speaker Tom Twiss
Tom Twiss from AMBIS delivered an informative presentation on end-of-life planning, including advance directives and other medicolegal documents
Speaker Tom Twiss from AMBIS
Speaker Tom Twiss from AMBIS
Tom Twiss shared important information and distributed materials to assist with end-of-life planning and medicolegal issues
Kathy congratulates Barbara on winning the BenchMark KB raffle
Kathy congratulates Barbara on winning the BenchMark KB raffle
We thank InterFix for donating the 1-year subscription to BenchMark KB!
Elvia Reyna wins the SpeedType raffle prize!
Elvia Reyna wins the SpeedType raffle prize!
Thanks to Betsy Ertel for donating the prize!
Freida Goodman wins a Glimmer headset
Freida Goodman wins a Glimmer headset

Bobbie Hart wins a Glimmer headset
Bobbie Hart wins a Glimmer headset
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Wynette Becker wins a Glimmer headset
Wynette Becker wins a Glimmer headset
Wynette is the current Capital Chapter treasurer and also a past president
Karen Webb wins a Glimmer headset
Karen Webb wins a Glimmer headset
Karen is charter member of the Capital Chapter and a past president, too!
Liz Harmeson wins a Glimmer headset
Liz Harmeson wins a Glimmer headset

Kathy Muelker and Liz Harmeson


Elvia Reyna wins the SpeedType raffle
Elvia Reyna wins the SpeedType raffle

Attendees listen to speaker Tom Twiss
Attendees listen to speaker Tom Twiss
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Thank you, Jack (Capital Chapter volunteer, AV & tech support)
Thank you, Jack (Capital Chapter volunteer, AV & tech support)
Barbara Rasmussen presented Jack Kirtland with a thank-you card and gift on behalf of the Capital Chapter. Jack has been helping with our events for over 2 years.
As the symposium wraps up, attendees gather their materials
As the symposium wraps up, attendees gather their materials
Michelle Skelton, Millie Stouffer, and Maggie Martone
Marge Hulsey and Kathie Anderson
Marge Hulsey and Kathie Anderson

Shirley Swift and Kathy Muelker
Shirley Swift and Kathy Muelker

Julia Welch speaks at the welcome reception
Julia Welch speaks at the welcome reception

Julia Welch spoke to attendees at the welcome reception
Julia Welch spoke to attendees at the welcome reception

Julia was the first Capital Chapter President in 1983-84


Welcome Reception - Friday evening
Welcome Reception - Friday evening
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Julia Welch
Julia Welch
Julia delivered an entertaining presentation on grammar, punctuation, and more!
Kathy Muelker & Kathy Bodge - Welcome reception
Kathy Muelker & Kathy Bodge - Welcome reception
...and they both spell "Kathy" the same way!
Attendees enjoy the welcome reception
Attendees enjoy the welcome reception

Candace, Paula, Denice
Candace, Paula, Denice
Candace Pitchford, Paula Menchaca, Denice Moore
Kathie Anderson
Kathie Anderson

The MTS clan
The MTS clan

Liz, Christy, Debbie, Diana, Elaine


Debbie and Ronnie Chunn
Debbie and Ronnie Chunn

Julia Welch, speaker - welcome reception
Julia Welch, speaker - welcome reception
Julia Welch served as the first Capital Chapter president in 1983-84
Lyndi Moon and Jennifer Dipboye
Lyndi Moon and Jennifer Dipboye

Parice, Jerry, Cynthia
Parice, Jerry, Cynthia

Parice Aziere, Jerry Shoemaker, Cynthia Alder


Pat Ireland, Diana Rezac, Suzanne Taubert
Pat Ireland, Diana Rezac, Suzanne Taubert

Ruth Christianson and Lori Shaw
Ruth Christianson and Lori Shaw

Lori was the winner of a 1-year AHDI membership from Barb Marques


Attendees enjoy the reception
Attendees enjoy the reception

Stephanie, Nita, Marian
Stephanie, Nita, Marian
Stephanie Schultz (Florida), Nita Townsend, Marian Jones
Welcome reception
Welcome reception

2009 AHDI Annual Convention & Expo (ACE) - Nashville

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Capital Chapter Mini Symposium - May 16, 2009 - Celebrating National MT Week

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Simulation Center in Temple - March 19, 2009

Attendees gather outside the Simulation Center prior to the tour
Attendees gather outside the Simulation Center prior to the tour

Left to right: Kathy Muelker, Mercy Fudell, Monica Crocker, Barbara Rasmussen, Brenda Stone, Bobbie Hart (Not pictured: Desiree Frieden - who took the picture!)


Getting ready for the tour
Getting ready for the tour

Desiree Frieden, Kathy Muelker, Mercy Fudell, Bobbie Hart, Barbara Rasmussen, Brenda Stone (not pictured: Monica Crocker, photographer!)


Center Director Neil Coker conducted the tour and provided interesting details about the unique facility
Center Director Neil Coker conducted the tour and provided interesting details about the unique facility

Neil points out the camera system on the ceiling
Neil points out the camera system on the ceiling

Neil shows the group how to assess the carotid pulses
Neil shows the group how to assess the carotid pulses

Desiree Frieden checks the "patient's" toes
Desiree Frieden checks the "patient's" toes

This female "patient" is used for labor and delivery exercises (she is indeed pregnant!)
This female "patient" is used for labor and delivery exercises (she is indeed pregnant!)

Neil describes the reaslistic simulation features of the baby
Neil describes the reaslistic simulation features of the baby

Barbara observes Neil describing this Sim Man used for cardiopulmonary simulation
Barbara observes Neil describing this Sim Man used for cardiopulmonary simulation

Multiple people can listen to the patient's heart sounds with these devices
Multiple people can listen to the patient's heart sounds with these devices

The Simulation Center is designed like a mini hospital
The Simulation Center is designed like a mini hospital

The control room operators can watch, listen, and speak to the medical students as they are assessing the patient
The control room operators can watch, listen, and speak to the medical students as they are assessing the patient

The operator can also be the voice of the patient and answer questions, explain symptoms, etc.


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Control room
Simulation Center
Kathy gets friendly with a skeleton
Kathy gets friendly with a skeleton

Operating room
Operating room

Neil Coker explains how the operating room is used for anesthesiology training
Neil Coker explains how the operating room is used for anesthesiology training

Neil provides information on the simulated activities that can take place in the operating room
Neil provides information on the simulated activities that can take place in the operating room

Barbara looks on as Neil describes how the surgical patient is utilized in simulation activities
Barbara looks on as Neil describes how the surgical patient is utilized in simulation activities
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"Antique" hospital equipment is on display in the lobby of the simulation center
"Antique" hospital equipment is on display in the lobby of the simulation center

Old medical equipment is on display
Old medical equipment is on display

Attendees also received a tour of the operational dental clinic which is part of the simulation center
Attendees also received a tour of the operational dental clinic which is part of the simulation center

Dental hygeine students provide services to the general public
Dental hygeine students provide services to the general public

Barbara Rasmussen presents Neil Coker with a gift card from the Capital Chapter in appreciation of the wonderful tour he provided
Barbara Rasmussen presents Neil Coker with a gift card from the Capital Chapter in appreciation of the wonderful tour he provided

Attendees met at nearby Cracker Barrel after the tour
Attendees met at nearby Cracker Barrel after the tour
L to R: Bobbie Hart, Mercy Fudell, Desiree Frieden, Barbara Rasmussen, Brenda Stone
Desiree, Barbara, Brenda, and Kathy
Desiree, Barbara, Brenda, and Kathy

Career Day in Killeen - March 13, 2009

Capital Chapter members Monica Crocker, Kathy Muelker, Marilyn Campbell
Capital Chapter members Monica Crocker, Kathy Muelker, Marilyn Campbell

Attendees listen to welcome & announcements
Attendees listen to welcome & announcements
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organizers of the event - Army Community Service & Workforce Solutions of Central Texas
organizers of the event - Army Community Service & Workforce Solutions of Central Texas
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Kathy gives an initial overview of medical transcription
Kathy gives an initial overview of medical transcription
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An attendee enters her information on the AHDI Military Spouse database
An attendee enters her information on the AHDI Military Spouse database

Access to the AHDI website was available to participants


A laptop was available to allow participants to register directly on the AHDI website (military spouse database)
A laptop was available to allow participants to register directly on the AHDI website (military spouse database)

Kathy explains what a medical transcriptionist does
Kathy explains what a medical transcriptionist does
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Kathy describes the skills that medical transcriptionists need
Kathy describes the skills that medical transcriptionists need

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Kathy describes the education and training programs available
Kathy describes the education and training programs available
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Kathy explains that a medical transcriptionist performs important work that must be accurate
Kathy explains that a medical transcriptionist performs important work that must be accurate
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Marilyn speaks to attendees about working as a medical transcriptionist
Marilyn speaks to attendees about working as a medical transcriptionist
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Kathy shares information about Operation Life Transformed scholarships
Kathy shares information about Operation Life Transformed scholarships
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Kathy shares information about working as a medical transcriptionist
Kathy shares information about working as a medical transcriptionist
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Kathy Muelker and Colleen Saffron
Kathy Muelker and Colleen Saffron

Colleen is with Operation Life Transformed


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Marilyn Campbell and Kathy Muelker
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Kathy answers questions
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Colleen Saffron of Operation Life Transformed
Colleen Saffron of Operation Life Transformed
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Monica Crocker and Kathy Muelker
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Colleen Saffron of Operation Life Transformed
Colleen Saffron of Operation Life Transformed
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Colleen Saffron visits with attendees about OLT
Colleen Saffron visits with attendees about OLT
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Colleen Saffron and Monica Crocker
Colleen Saffron and Monica Crocker

Colleen represented Operation Life Transformed, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to military spouses and caregivers of wounded military personnel.


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Texas AHDI Annual Meeting - Feb 20-21, 2009

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Capital Chapter members attend TAHDI Annual Meeting in Houston
Capital Chapter members attend TAHDI Annual Meeting in Houston

Not pictured: Christy Cole, Jo Ann Kilsby, Venita Durante, Gail Durante


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Capital Chapter Meeting - January 17, 2009

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Elaine Olson, Christy Webb, Emily Garcia Russell
Elaine Olson, Christy Webb, Emily Garcia Russell

Jack and John (AV/IT volunteers) with Barbara
Jack and John (AV/IT volunteers) with Barbara

Jack Kirtland (left) and John Evans work with Barbara to make sure the audiovisual equipment is ready.


President Barbara Rasmussen, CMT
President Barbara Rasmussen, CMT

President Barbara Rasmussen makes some announcements
President Barbara Rasmussen makes some announcements
Chapter Meeting
(L to R) Secretary Rachel Recher-Evans, Barbara, Kathy, Jan Willems
(L to R) Secretary Rachel Recher-Evans, Barbara, Kathy, Jan Willems
Chapter Meeting
President Barbara Rasmussen recognizes 2008 Member of the Year Kathy Muelker
President Barbara Rasmussen recognizes 2008 Member of the Year Kathy Muelker

2009 President Barbara Rasmussen and 2007/2008 president Kathy Muelker
2009 President Barbara Rasmussen and 2007/2008 president Kathy Muelker
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Barbara & Kathy
Barbara & Kathy
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Kathy presents Barbara with torch pin
Kathy presents Barbara with torch pin

Guest speaker Michelle D. Hamilton, Ph.D.
Guest speaker Michelle D. Hamilton, Ph.D.

Michelle is the director of the Forensics Anthropoloy Center in San Marcos


Guest speaker Michelle D. Hamilton, Ph.D.
Guest speaker Michelle D. Hamilton, Ph.D.

Kathy Muelker gives a demo of BenchMark KB
Kathy Muelker gives a demo of BenchMark KB

Kathy presents information about BenchMark KB
Kathy presents information about BenchMark KB

Barbara, Jack, and Jan Willems
Barbara, Jack, and Jan Willems

Attendees
Attendees

Attendees gather for a picture after the meeting


Just one more picture...
Just one more picture...
Attendees

Capital Chapter Meeting - November 15, 2008

Attendees
Attendees

Front row: Norma Burnley, Gloria Hamiter, Marge Hulsey, Celina Crandal

Middle row: Jennifer Willie, Kathy Muelker, Wynette Becker, Barbara Rasmussen

Back row: Rachel Recher-Evans, Sister Alicia Whatley, Desiree Frieden, Monica Crocker, Paula Galloway, Deborah Brown

(not pictured - Maggie Martone)

Welcome new members! Deborah Brown, Paula Galloway, Desiree Frieden


Chatting prior to the meeting
Chatting prior to the meeting

Kathy, Rachel, Desiree (seated), Paula, Deborah (seated)


Paula Galloway & Deborah Brown
Paula Galloway & Deborah Brown

New members!


Getting ready... and enjoying coffee
Getting ready... and enjoying coffee

Celina, Barbara, Jennifer, Maggie, Wynette


Kathy & Sister Alicia
Kathy & Sister Alicia

Kathy presented a gift to member Sister Alicia Whatley in appreciation of her many years of dedication to medical transcription.


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Kathy, Sister Alicia, Barbara

Dr. Patience Reading
Dr. Patience Reading

Dr. Reading, our guest speaker, delivered a GREAT presentation on conversion disorder.  Fascinating!


Gloria Hamiter
Gloria Hamiter

Gloria is a charter member of the Capital Chapter (since 1983) and has attended 22 consecutive national AHDI conventions (ACE)!


Neurologist Dr. Reading
Neurologist Dr. Reading

Jennifer Willie, treasurer
Jennifer Willie, treasurer

Jennifer listens to Dr. Reading's presentation


Dr. Reading
Dr. Reading

Attendees
Attendees

Attendees listen to neurologist Dr. Patience Reading speak about conversion disorder


Monica Crocker
Monica Crocker

Gotcha! :o) Monica is usually behind the camera taking GREAT pics of our meetings and events.


Kathy thanks Dr. Reading
Kathy thanks Dr. Reading

Barbara & Kathy
Barbara & Kathy

Kathy thanks Barbara for serving as an officer in 2007 & 2008


Kathy
Kathy

Conducting her last meeting as president (2007-2008)


Barbara recognizes Kathy's contributions to the Capital Chapter
Barbara recognizes Kathy's contributions to the Capital Chapter

The 2008 officers thank Kathy for serving as president
The 2008 officers thank Kathy for serving as president

Kathy's husband Jack is recognized for his contributions and support
Kathy's husband Jack is recognized for his contributions and support

Barbara thanks Jack for his help with Capital Chapter activities over the past 2 years
Barbara thanks Jack for his help with Capital Chapter activities over the past 2 years

Barbara presents thank-you gift to Kathy from 2008 officers
Barbara presents thank-you gift to Kathy from 2008 officers

Kathy receives gift from 2008 officers
Kathy receives gift from 2008 officers

President-elect Barbara Rasmussen reviews updates to the chapter bylaws
President-elect Barbara Rasmussen reviews updates to the chapter bylaws

Kathy thanks Barbara for serving as an officer in 2007 & 2008
Kathy thanks Barbara for serving as an officer in 2007 & 2008

Barbara Rasmussen, 2008 president-elect
Barbara Rasmussen, 2008 president-elect

Jennifer Willie receives a thank-you from Kathy for serving as treasurer in 2008
Jennifer Willie receives a thank-you from Kathy for serving as treasurer in 2008

Rachel Recher-Evans is installed as secretary for 2009
Rachel Recher-Evans is installed as secretary for 2009

Wynette Becker is installed as treasurer for 2009
Wynette Becker is installed as treasurer for 2009

Barbara Rasmussen is installed as president for 2009
Barbara Rasmussen is installed as president for 2009

Barbara installs Kathy as chapter rep for 2009
Barbara installs Kathy as chapter rep for 2009

Installation ceremony
Installation ceremony

Congratulations, new officers!
Congratulations, new officers!

Newly elected officers for 2009


2009 Officers
2009 Officers

Kathy, Rachel, Wynette, Barbara


Your officers for 2009
Your officers for 2009

Kathy - Chapter Rep; Rachel - Secretary; Wynette - Treasurer; Barbara - President


Drawing door prize winners!
Drawing door prize winners!

Choosing a door prize
Choosing a door prize

Everybody wins a door prize!


Lunch
Lunch

After the meeting, several attendees enjoyed lunch together at Santa Rita Mexican restaurant


Smile !
Smile !

(Monica makes sure to get a lot of pictures!)


Lunch
Lunch
Gloria, Kathy, Paula, Deborah, Rachel & John, Desiree, Jennifer, Wynette, Barbara (Monica is taking the picture!)
Returning from lunch on a cool, windy day
Returning from lunch on a cool, windy day
Whose idea was it to walk? :o)
Getting exercise after lunch
Getting exercise after lunch

Hey - it will be downhill on the way back! :o)


A "crisp" weather day
A "crisp" weather day

A windy but beautiful fall day in Austin


Attendees
Attendees

Black & white looks good, too!


Career Day - Killeen - Nov. 18, 2008

Kathy, Monica, Rachel
Kathy, Monica, Rachel

Capital Chapter members participated in the Career Day in Killeen, representing the profession of medical transcription and AHDI


Kathy talks to interested attendees
Kathy talks to interested attendees

Introducing the profession of medical transcription
Introducing the profession of medical transcription

Sharing information about a career that "moves with you"
Sharing information about a career that "moves with you"

Marie DeCindio and Kathy Muelker
Marie DeCindio and Kathy Muelker

Kathy give Marie some of the AHDI Military Spouse brochures.  Marie is the Education Trainer for the Fort Hood ACS Employment Readiness Branch


Attendees are provided with handouts and brochures
Attendees are provided with handouts and brochures

Several attendees planned to pursue medical transcription as a career
Several attendees planned to pursue medical transcription as a career

Many attendees wanted to hear about medical transcription
Many attendees wanted to hear about medical transcription

Information, handouts, brochures... so much to learn about medical transcription!
Information, handouts, brochures... so much to learn about medical transcription!

We had sample reports and reference books available
We had sample reports and reference books available

Rachel and Kathy
Rachel and Kathy

Rachel brought medical reference books to show the attendees.


Kathy explains what medical transcriptionists do
Kathy explains what medical transcriptionists do

Attendees were able to ask questions
Attendees were able to ask questions

Kathy refers to the AHDI brochure for military spouses
Kathy refers to the AHDI brochure for military spouses

Career Day
Career Day

It's not just typing...
It's not just typing...

AHDI participates in Career Day - Killeen/Fort Hood
AHDI participates in Career Day - Killeen/Fort Hood

Monica Crocker shows the certificate she received
Monica Crocker shows the certificate she received

Capital Chapter members were presented with a certificate, tote bag, and mug for participating in Career Day.


Attendees listen to Kathy describe what medical transcriptionists do
Attendees listen to Kathy describe what medical transcriptionists do

Colleen Saffron with Operation Life Transformed
Colleen Saffron with Operation Life Transformed

Our friend and supporter, Colleen Saffron, participated in Career Day and told attendees about OLT's scholarship program


Yes - you can work from home!
Yes - you can work from home!

Kathy and Rachel review the materials and handouts
Kathy and Rachel review the materials and handouts

Rachel and Kathy get ready to set up the materials
Rachel and Kathy get ready to set up the materials

Capital Chapter Annual Symposium - Oct 3/4, 2008

Maggie Martone, Karen Webb, Jo Ann Kilsby
Maggie Martone, Karen Webb, Jo Ann Kilsby
Past presidents of the Capital Chapter
Ron and Kathie Anderson
Ron and Kathie Anderson
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Suzanne Taubert & Kathy Muelker
Suzanne Taubert & Kathy Muelker
Welcome reception
Susan Munoz
Susan Munoz
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Welcome Reception refreshments
Welcome Reception refreshments
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Olga Gonzalez & Kathy Nelson
Olga Gonzalez & Kathy Nelson
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Welcome Reception
Welcome Reception
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Teresa Tyler & her mom Linda
Teresa Tyler & her mom Linda
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Patti Hempen
Patti Hempen
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Welcome reception
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Pat Ireland and Nancy Anacker
Pat Ireland and Nancy Anacker
Alamo Chapter members
Olga Gonzalez and PJ Posey
Olga Gonzalez and PJ Posey

Suzanne Taubert - Alamo Chapter
Suzanne Taubert - Alamo Chapter
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Jeanine Berrie & Charlotte Sebesta
Jeanine Berrie & Charlotte Sebesta
Welcome reception
Marlene Schoenberg - Welcome reception
Marlene Schoenberg - Welcome reception
Marlene was a speaker at the symposium (Tips for Understanding ESL Dictators)
Kathy Bodge and PJ Posey
Kathy Bodge and PJ Posey
Welcome reception
Freida Goodman & Rachel Recher-Evans
Freida Goodman & Rachel Recher-Evans
Welcome reception
Terri Brown and Barbara Rasmussen
Terri Brown and Barbara Rasmussen
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Marlene Schoenberg and Christy Cole
Marlene Schoenberg and Christy Cole
Marlene was a guest speaker at the symposium.
Lori Shaw, Candace Pitchford, Vicky Yelton
Lori Shaw, Candace Pitchford, Vicky Yelton
Welcome reception
Kathie Anderson, Benell & Mike Tope
Kathie Anderson, Benell & Mike Tope
Welcome reception
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Reception - Susan Munoz & Betty Honkonen.jpg
Reception - Susan Munoz & Betty Honkonen.jpg 2008-11-07
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Kathy Nelson and Susan Munoz
Kathy Nelson and Susan Munoz
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Reception - Elaine's cake.jpg
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Cake made by Elaine Olson
Cake made by Elaine Olson

Elaine made a yummy 25th anniversary cake for the welcome reception


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Betty, Patti, Elaine
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Betty - reception.jpg
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Betty Honkonen speaks at the welcome reception
Betty Honkonen speaks at the welcome reception
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Wynette Becker & Teresa Tyler
Wynette Becker & Teresa Tyler
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Past Presidents of the Capital Chapter were honored
Past Presidents of the Capital Chapter were honored

Welcome reception


What did Karen just say?!
What did Karen just say?!
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Candace Pitchford and Vicky Yelton, Gulf Coast Chapter officers
Candace Pitchford and Vicky Yelton, Gulf Coast Chapter officers
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Barbara Rasmussen, president-elect & Kathy Muelker, president
Barbara Rasmussen, president-elect & Kathy Muelker, president
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Ellen Drake - reception F.jpg
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Attendees at welcome reception
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First Capital Chapter president Julia Kinsey Welch with current president Kathy Muelker
First Capital Chapter president Julia Kinsey Welch with current president Kathy Muelker
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Julia Kinsey - 1st Capital Chapter president F.jpg
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Kathy with Karen Webb, past president
Kathy with Karen Webb, past president
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Past Capital Chapter president and current officer Marge Hulsey and Kathy Muelker, current president
Past Capital Chapter president and current officer Marge Hulsey and Kathy Muelker, current president
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Welcome Reception
Welcome Reception
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still trying to recover from the giggles?
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Kathy Muelker and Jo Ann Kilsby, current secretary and past president
Kathy Muelker and Jo Ann Kilsby, current secretary and past president
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Past presidents (after regaining their composure)
Past presidents (after regaining their composure)
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Wynette Becker, Barbara Rasmussen, Christy Cole
Wynette Becker, Barbara Rasmussen, Christy Cole
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Kathy Muelker, Capital Chapter president
Kathy Muelker, Capital Chapter president
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Attendees complete evaluations
Attendees complete evaluations
Annual Symposium
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Marice Ivey and Terrie Burkes (Millie Stouffer & Maggie Martone - foreground)
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Diana Sanchez and Venita Durante check out the door prizes
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Pam Ebbert listens to a presentation
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Speaker John Hays, M.D. of Austin Heart
Speaker John Hays, M.D. of Austin Heart
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Pat Lang and Dr. John Hays

Pat Lang introduced speaker John Hays, M.D.


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Barbara Rasmussen at the Capital Chapter fundraiser table
Barbara Rasmussen at the Capital Chapter fundraiser table

Past Presidents of the Capital Chapter
Past Presidents of the Capital Chapter

Wynette, Marge, Jo Ann, Selina, Karen, Maggie


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Carrie Keller
Carrie Keller
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Barbara Rasmussen
Barbara Rasmussen

President-elect of the Capital Chapter


Susan Munoz
Susan Munoz
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Past president Celina Crandal & Kathy F.jpg
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Christy Cole, Capital Chapter, and Olga Gonzalez, Rio Grande Valley Chapter
Christy Cole, Capital Chapter, and Olga Gonzalez, Rio Grande Valley Chapter
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Kathy Muelker
Kathy Muelker
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Freida Goodman, TAHDI secretary and Gulf Coast Chapter member
Freida Goodman, TAHDI secretary and Gulf Coast Chapter member
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Lyndi Moon & Stephanie Karlik
Lyndi Moon & Stephanie Karlik
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Kathy introduces speaker Ellen Drake
Kathy introduces speaker Ellen Drake

Speaker Ellen Drake
Speaker Ellen Drake

Ellen presented "Interpreting Difficult Dictation"


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Jack - Capital Chapter volunteer extraordinaire (and AV guy)
Jack - Capital Chapter volunteer extraordinaire (and AV guy)
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Speaker Marlene Schoenberg
Speaker Marlene Schoenberg

Kathy thanks speaker Marlene Schoenberg (accent expert)
Kathy thanks speaker Marlene Schoenberg (accent expert)
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Maggie Blassingame wins the Southwest Airlines round-trip pass!
Maggie Blassingame wins the Southwest Airlines round-trip pass!

Prize Winner


Ft. Hood MSI - October 3, 2008 (Killeen)

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ACE in Orlando - August 2008

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Webmedx receiving award - ACE 2008.jpg
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Capital Chapter Meeting - April 19, 2008

Capital Chapter Meeting 04-19-08
Capital Chapter Meeting 04-19-08
Meeting attendees (Not pictured: Maggie Martone and photographer Monica Crocker)
Benell Tope and Elaine Olson
Benell Tope and Elaine Olson

Marge receives plant
Marge receives plant
(front) Deanna Hart and Rachel Recher-Evans. Kathy presents Marge with plant.
Meeting attendees
Meeting attendees
Kathy, Sister Alicia, Wynette, Gloria
Dr. Koushik Shaw, urologist
Dr. Koushik Shaw, urologist
Guest speaker Dr. Shaw explained how he performs urologic procedures using the da Vinci robot.
Hmmm... that is a great question
Hmmm... that is a great question
Dr. Shaw answered the excellent questions posed by meeting attendees.
Dr. Shaw
Dr. Shaw
Dr. Shaw shows a video of a partial nephrectomy performed with the robot
Catching up
Catching up
Sister Alicia Whatley and Wynette Becker visit during the meeting.
Capital Chapter 25th Anniversary
Capital Chapter 25th Anniversary
The engraved plate commemorating the Capital Chapter's 25th anniversary was on display (gift from Alamo Chapter)
Chapter members visit
Chapter members visit
Jo Ann Kilsby, Gloria Hamiter, and Marge Hulsey visit during a break.
Jennifer Willie & Kathy
Jennifer Willie & Kathy
Jennifer won the first door prize, the new edition of the Book of Style
Door prize winners
Door prize winners
Benell Tope and Wynette Becker
Sister Alicia draws another name
Sister Alicia draws another name

Jo Ann Kilsby
Jo Ann Kilsby
Jo Ann is a door prize winner, too!
Deanna Hart (future MT!)
Deanna Hart (future MT!)
Special guest Deanna Hart was also a door prize winner
Attendees enjoy the meeting
Attendees enjoy the meeting
Barbara Rasmussen, Sister Alicia Whatley, Wynette Becker, Gloria Hamiter
Elaine Olson
Elaine Olson
Another door prize winner!
Capital Chapter volunteer
Capital Chapter volunteer
Kathy's husband Jack reviews the contest entries to determine who had the most accurate guess.
Sharing a smile
Sharing a smile
Sister Alicia and Wynette
Contest winner Jo Ann Kilsby
Contest winner Jo Ann Kilsby
Jo Ann Kilsby won the Texas cooler for her accurate guessing ability (she knows her keyboard keys well).
Meeting attendees
Meeting attendees
Not pictured were photographer Monica Crocker and Maggie Martone
Kathy and Marge catch up
Kathy and Marge catch up

Texas AHDI Annual Meeting - Feb 15-16, 2008

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HDL ‘Good Cholesterol’ Found Not to Cut Heart Risk
People genetically prone to higher levels of HDL, often called “good cholesterol,” showed that they did not have any significant decrease in risk of cardiovascular disease.


Popular Antibiotic May Raise Risk of Sudden Death
Azithromycin may be risky for adults with heart problems, a new study finds, by possibly causing abnormal, potentially fatal, heart rhythms.


Brain Disease Is Found in Veterans Exposed to Bombs
The same degenerative brain disease found in football players and boxers has been found in veterans exposed to roadside bombs, a finding with potentially profound implications.


Zytiga, a Prostate Cancer Drug, Does Well in Trial
In a small clinical trial, six months of treatment with the drug Zytiga, added to standard therapy, eliminated or nearly eliminated tumors in about one-third of men whose disease had not yet spread beyond the prostate gland.


Army to Review Its Psychiatric Evaluation Process
Congress put pressure on the military after hearing complaints about reversed diagnoses of post-traumatic stress disorder.


Well: Coffee Drinkers May Live Longer
The largest-ever study of the relationship between coffee consumption and health showed that regular coffee drinkers had a lower risk of dying from a variety of diseases.


Medtronic Says U.S. Investigation Has Closed
The Justice Department and the United States attorney’s office in Massachusetts have closed their investigation related to the orthopedic product Infuse, Medtronic said.


C.D.C. Lowers Recommended Lead-Level Limits in Children
Nationwide, about 450,000 children have lead levels higher than the new standard, compared with 250,000 children using the old standard.


Paralyzed, Moving a Robot With Their Minds
Scientists said a tiny brain implant allowed two people who are virtually paralyzed below the neck to manipulate a robotic arm.


Well: Skechers Toning Shoe Customers to Get Refund
Federal regulators announced on Wednesday that Skechers has agreed to pay $40 million to settle charges that the company deceived consumers with claims about its toning shoes.


Noticed: Saying ‘No’ to Picture Perfect
A group of young feminists is campaigning against digitally retouched photographs in a teen magazine.


Maternal Deaths Plunged Over 2 Decades, U.N. Reports
The decline is attributable to increases in contraception and in AIDS drugs, and to greater numbers of births attended by those with medical training.


Pepsi and Competitors Scramble as Soda Sales Drop
Americans are abandoning carbonated drinks, and Coke and Pepsi are relying more than ever on the “flat” drinks and bottled waters.


Alzheimer’s Prevention Is Aim of Drug Trial
A clinical trial of Crenezumab will focus largely on members of a Colombian family who are genetically destined to develop the disease but who do not yet have any symptoms.


Clot-Fighting Drug Plavix Set to Lose Patent Protection
The drug, which prevents clots among heart attack patients, will no longer be promoted by Bristol-Myers Squibb because of an influx of cheaper generic alternatives.


F.D.A. Panel Backs Easier Home H.I.V. Test
An advisory body recommended that the Food and Drug Administration approve the OraQuick test, which uses a mouth swab to give a result in 20 minutes.


News Analysis: Taking Truvada to Prevent H.I.V. Also Comes With Risks
Taking Truvada daily can help people in at-risk groups prevent H.I.V. infection, but the consequences of loose adherence go beyond contracting the virus.


Side Effects: Microscopic Neighbors, Evolving Together
A novel experiment sought to demonstrate that how different living things in a community bump up against one another affects how they evolve.


In Sperm Banks, a Roll of the Genetic Dice
In households across the country, children conceived with donated sperm are struggling with serious genetic conditions inherited from men they have never met.


Losing More to Gain More: Amputees’ Once-Unthinkable Choice
As artificial limbs are infused with better technology, some people are opting to amputate more extensively to regain something more akin to normal function.


A Conversation With Carson Chow: A Mathematical Challenge to Obesity
Carson Chow has used mathematical models to determine the causes of obesity, and ways to stem the epidemic.


On View: Exhibition Traces the Emergence of Jews as Medical Innovators
An exhibition offers a look at the emergence of European and American Jews as innovators in medicine, despite their status as outsiders frequently scorned by the establishment.


Romney Medicare Plan Draws Stark Contrast With Obama’s
Mitt Romney says President Obama has no workable plan to prevent Medicare from going bankrupt, and that he is offering “a dramatic change in perspective and philosophy.”


Drilling Down: For Oil Workers, Deadliest Danger Is Driving
Highway crashes are the largest cause of fatalities in the oil industry, partly because of safety exemptions that allow truckers to work longer hours than other drivers.


Recipes for Health: Turkey Burgers With Green Garlic and Parsley
Garlic and grated onion help to keep these flavorful burgers moist


Vital Signs: IUD May Be Best Emergency Contraception, Analysis Shows
An examination of 42 studies showed that intrauterine devices had a higher success rate in preventing pregnancy after unprotected sex than two pills that are used more often.


Q & A: Can Animals Get Sunburn, Too?
Just like humans, animals can suffer from too much sun exposure; domestic animals that have short or thin coats of hair or pale skin are at greater risk.


Finding a Match and a Mission, to Help Blacks Battle Cancers
Seun Adebiyi launched Nigeria’s national bone-marrow registry, a potential lifesaver for black cancer patients, after experiencing firsthand the difficulty of finding donors for those of African descent.


Whooping Cough Epidemic Hits Washington State
Efforts in Washington State to address a resurgent childhood ailment have been hobbled by years of recession-induced budget cuts that have hollowed out public health departments.


Global Update: Study Seeks More Access to Caesarean Births in Poor Countries
Performing Caesarean deliveries extensively in 49 poor countries would save 16,800 mothers’ lives annually and prevent many vaginal tears, a new study found.


Prototype: An I.B.M. Computer Program Rewards Healthy Diets
A computer program developed at I.B.M. uses game techniques and psychology to influence dieting: eat a salad, for example, and you could win 50 cents.


Off the Shelf: In ‘iDisorder,’ a Look at Mobile-Device Addiction - Review
A new book by a California psychologist examines obsessions with smartphones and other devices — and suggests ways to overcome the neediness.


D.S.M. Revisions May Sharply Increase Addiction Diagnoses
Revisions to a major psychiatric manual would expand recognized addiction symptoms, which could pose huge consequences for insurers and taxpayers.


Diet Drug Wins Approval of F.D.A. Advisers
Government advisers recommended that the F.D.A. approve the weight-loss drug lorcaserin.


Dialysis Rule Changes Followed by Transfusion Increases
A shift by the federal government in how it pays for drugs for dialysis patients may have had an unintended and potentially dire consequence, researchers say.


Well: Doctor and Patient: Increasing Organ Donor Enrollment at the D.M.V.
Showing people who were waiting to get a driver's license a short video about the impact of organ donation increased the number of organ donors by more than 10 percent, and the increase was especially dramatic among African-Americans.


Well: Life, Interrupted: Hope Is My New Address
I've left the isolation of the hospital after my bone marrow transplant and no longer need to be connected to IVs around the clock. I'm enjoying my freedom, but cancer continues to dictate my choices, writes Suleika Jaouad.


Well: Phys Ed: Cancer Survivors Who Exercise Live Longer
Even moderate activity like taking a walk may improve cancer survivors' long-term prognosis, according to new research showing that regular exercise can lower survivors' risk of premature death, not only from cancer but from any cause.


Well: Vital Signs: Using Probiotics to Help Medicine Go Down
A review of 82 trials concluded that probiotics - of varying sources and doses - significantly reduced the rate of antibiotic-associated diarrhea.


Well: Vital Signs: TV and Unhealthy Diets Have Stronger Link
TV viewing is linked not only with unhealthy snacking while watching, but also with less healthy eating habits at all times, a study finds.


The New Old Age Blog: A Twist in the Driving Debate
Researchers find that many older adults who stop driving hit the road again.


The New Old Age Blog: A Drug to Prevent Alzheimer's
Government officials announce plans to test a drug to prevent Alzheimer's disease.


The New Old Age Blog: The Shingles Vaccine Returns
The manufacturer of the shingles vaccine says production has been restored.


The New Old Age Blog: When Disaster Strikes the Nursing Home
Many nursing homes remain unprepared for a natural disaster, a federal report finds.


Personal Health: Personal Health: The Zen of Swimming
Swimming is second only to walking as the nation's most popular recreational activity, and its benefits can be enjoyed regardless of age or infirmity.


The Consumer: The Consumer: A TV Show Adds to the Muddle on HPV Testing
The girls of "Girls" are asking, and so is everyone else: What does it mean to be infected with HPV?


Personal Best: Personal Best: Can Runners Have 'Too Many Miles on the Tires'?
If you start racing when you are young, will you be slower in middle age than if you started when you were older?


Really?: Really? Red Wine as a Probiotic Delivery System
Known for its potential to protect against heart disease, red wine also aids digestive health, through probiotics, studies show.


HEALTH: The 20-Minute Workout
Gretchen Reynolds, the Phys Ed columnist, on the science of high-intensity interval training, or H.I.T., which scientists are finding can be as effective as longer endurance training.


HEALTH: In Love and Loss
Michael French has frontotemporal dementia, for which there is no treatment. As his condition deteriorated, his wife, Ruth, had to move him to a nursing home, where she spends most days.


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