Sign Up Early for AOE and Pre-Conference Workshops

Y'all didn't travel all the way to San Antonio just to wait around! Assembly on Education (AOE) and our pre-conference workshops are a great way to kick start the main conference. Sign up for expert-led sessions with hands-on learning you can use immediately.

Note: Additional fees apply. To sign up, log into the registration portal and add the sessions you want. Already registered? You can update your registration anytime.

These sessions fill up fast, so don't wait!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3

Assembly on Education (AOE)

AOE is a half-day event that brings HI educators together to explore where health information education is heading. Hear from thought leaders on integrating AI into curricula, growing the academic pipeline, and aligning programs with workforce trends. Interactive sessions focus on embedding AI competencies into coursework, introducing students to peer review and scholarly communication, and preparing them for modern HI practice. The event closes with a networking reception.

Learn more about AOE.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4

View the Agenda for details about each pre-conference workshop.

Privacy & Security Institute

Speaker: Robyn Stambaugh, MS, RHIA, CHPS

Privacy and security in healthcare keep getting more complex, and this half-day session will help you keep up! Get expert-led content on the evolving regulatory landscape, emerging compliance challenges, and learn what it takes to protect health information in today's environment. Bring your questions and join a candid, informed conversation with peers who are going through the same challenges. Topics and speakers will be announced before the conference.

One Day. Two Transformations. Stop Wondering About AI. Start Using It with Confidence.

Speakers: David Marc, PhD, CHDA; Megan Pruente, MPH, RHIA, FAHIMA; Tony Roscoe, MSL, RHIA, FACHDM; Keisha Tolbert, MA, RHIA, CHPS

Bring your laptop and get to the fun part of AI! Enjoy a full day of getting your hands on career-building tools and figuring out what they can do for your work in governance and compliance. See AI in action, get comfortable with when and how it can help, and head home a confident AI pro. Attend one session or both. No prerequisites and no prior experience required. Duration: Full Day (morning and afternoon sessions).

MORNING SESSION 8:30–11:30a.m.
AI Made Simple: A Beginner’s Hands-On Workshop

AFTERNOON SESSION 12:30–3:30p.m.
AI Made Powerful: An Advanced Hands-On Workshop

Auditing Fundamentals in Practice: Applying Auditing Skills in Modern Workflows

Speakers: Robin Tripp, MAS, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, CRC; Ericka Coplin, RHIA, CCS

Auditing fundamentals haven't changed, but the workflows have. Join us for this interactive workshop and start building an auditing mindset that holds up no matter how the tools around you keep changing! You'll practice applying core auditing principles to both traditional coding and AI-generated outputs, spotting discrepancies, validating results, and staying compliant in an HI field that is evolving rapidly.

Data Analytics & Informatics Leadership for Health Information Professionals

Speakers: Trayanna Whiting, MSN, MS, RN, NI-BC, CHDA; Rana Abuzir, RHIT, FACHDM

HI professionals aren't behind the scenes anymore; it’s time to join the main stage! This workshop explores how informatics and analytics can give you a stronger voice in clinical and operational conversations, how to turn data into findings that leadership listens to, and how AHIMA's credentialing and education resources can accelerate your path into a leadership role.

Beyond the Code – Excelling as a Coder in CDI

Speakers: Lynette Byerly, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCS; Shannon McCall, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CEMC, CRC, CCDS, CCDS-O

Transitioning from medical coding to clinical documentation integrity (CDI) is a natural progression for coding professionals. Coders have a solid foundation in anatomy and physiology, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS coding, and regulatory guidance. This session will examine how those skills can translate into effective provider collaboration to improve the quality, specificity, and completeness of documentation across outpatient and inpatient settings. Attendees will also explore the critical thinking, clinical insight, and communication skills needed to thrive in a CDI role and broaden their professional impact.

Remember, additional fees for AOE and pre-conference workshops apply. Space is limited so be sure to sign up early!

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