KAHIMA Knox Area Health Information Management Association

09/26/2026

Thank you to our wonderful members, speakers, planning committee and Rothchild for a very special event! Excellent education by Dr. Melissa Koehler and Dr. April Insco ending with a very intriguing fun AI session as we took a road trip!
Door prizes for our members, drawing for free registration to a lucky attendee for next year’s symposium, pink apparel, Dolly stickers, and silent auction items celebrating and honoring Dolly 925 Day and other silent auction items consisted of a beautiful Vols basket and a fantastic fun kayak!
Feeling blessed to be a part of this extraordinary opportunity to serve with these outstanding people for so many years as we celebrate our HIM profession, mentor, network, have cutting edge education and establishing forever friendships!💖🌟🦋🧡

09/16/2026

Along with this excellent educational presentation by Dr. April Insco and Dr. Melissa Koehler, we are pleased to have special items for our silent auction, such as a kayak and beautiful fun filled baskets! Come join friends and colleagues preparing for the new code updates and guideline changes as we celebrate our profession and Dolly Day with special touches honoring her! 🌟🩷🦋

Please join us for the 2026 KAHIMA Fall Coding Symposium on Friday, September 25, 2026.
We are excited to feature Dr. April Insco and Dr. Melissa Koehler, who will present the highly anticipated FY 2027 Inpatient Coding Updates! Learn more and register at https://champ.ly/cJ_XtEaM.

09/16/2026

Please join us for the 2026 KAHIMA Fall Coding Symposium on Friday, September 25, 2026.
We are excited to feature Dr. April Insco and Dr. Melissa Koehler, who will present the highly anticipated FY 2027 Inpatient Coding Updates! Learn more and register at https://champ.ly/cJ_XtEaM.

08/12/2026

2026 KAHIMA Fall Coding Symposium

Please join us for the 2026 KAHIMA Fall Coding Symposium on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Rothchild Catering!

We are excited to feature Dr. April Insco and Dr. Melissa Koehler, who will present the highly anticipated FY 2027 Inpatient Coding Updates!

This promises to be an outstanding day of education, networking, and fun. Come reconnect with friends and colleagues while enjoying:

✨ Excellent educational content
🤝 Networking with fellow coding professionals
🎁 Special attendee gifts
🍽️ Delicious food
🏛️ A beautiful venue

And we’re planning some fun and exciting items for our Silent Auction! Be sure to bring your cash or check, as the Silent Auction will be cash/check only.

We can’t wait to see you there and look forward to sharing an excellent educational experience with you!

Mark your calendar — September 25, 2026!
KAHIMA Fall Coding Symposium — Education, Networking & Fun!

Registration opens soon!

08/05/2026

We’re thrilled to announce a big step forward in improving patient care with the 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗜𝗧 𝗔𝗰𝘁!

The MATCH IT Act of 2026 was introduced in the Senate today by Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Jim Banks (R-IN) as a companion bill to the House of Representatives’ version introduced prior.
Read the press release: https://ahima.org/news-publications/press-room-press-releases/2026-press-release/bipartisan-senators-introduce-match-it-act-of-2026/

The MATCH IT Act is vital in AHIMA’s commitment to addressing patient misidentification within the healthcare ecosystem. Patient misidentification compromises patient safety and privacy, while increasing costs to patients and providers. This bill would improve patient matching by standardizing how we measure patient match rates and how demographic data is captured in patients’ health records.

This introduction could not have happened without the work and advocacy of AHIMA members! Let’s continue making a difference together. You can help by writing letters to your members of Congress and sharing your story.

𝗧𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱, 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗛𝗜𝗠𝗔 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗗 𝘄𝗲𝗯 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! https://www.ahima.org/advocacy/focus-areas/topics/patient-identification/

07/28/2026

THIMA Spoiler alert! We are excited to share our very own Elizabeth Delahoussaye has been elected AHIMA President-Elect starting January 1. Congrats Elizabeth!

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗛𝗜𝗠𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻!

Drumroll, please…🥁 We’re excited to introduce the newly elected Board of Directors, CCHIIM Commissioners, and CEE Council member. Thank you to every member who voted—your voice matters, and we’re so grateful for your participation.

Meet AHIMA’s incoming leaders! https://hbinfo.ahima.org/ahima-2026-election-winners

07/07/2026

Congratulations and welcome to our new President-Elect Jennifer VanOver and Secretary Eva Davis for our Board for 2026-2027!

On behalf of KAHIMA, we are excited to welcome you to the Board for the upcoming year. Thank you for your willingness to serve and invest your time, talents, and leadership in advancing our organization and supporting the HIM profession.

As a member of the Board, your leadership will play a vital role in strengthening member engagement, creating meaningful opportunities for professional development, and helping recruit the next generation of HIM professionals. Whether our members are currently working in the profession, preparing to enter the field, or enjoying retirement after years of service, KAHIMA strives to remain a valuable resource for every stage of their career.

We are looking forward to another outstanding year filled with collaboration, innovation, and continued learning opportunities that foster both personal and professional growth. We are confident that your ideas, experience, and dedication will make a meaningful impact on our members and the future of KAHIMA.

Thank you again for your commitment to serving KAHIMA. We look forward to working alongside you and celebrating another successful year together.

Sincerely,

Misty Bryant, RHIT
KAHIMA President, 2026-2027

Candy Bacon, MBAHM, RHIA, CCS-P
Outgoing KAHIMA President, 2025-2026

06/08/2026

Eligible voting members of KAHIMA, we invite you to participate in the KAHIMA Board election - https://champ.ly/-dn0FQrt.

The election will run until 06/26/26.

05/23/2026

Today we celebrate the incredible professionals behind the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of health information!

Thank you for the essential work you do to keep patients safe and ensure data integrity in healthcare. Your attention to detail, dedication, and expertise helps keep healthcare systems running smoothly every single day.

Happy National Medical Coder Day! 💙