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Special Interest Roster - Speaker

As a service to our members, TxHIMA is introducing the TxHIMA Online Special Interest Roster - Speaker*. The purpose of the Special Interest Roster - Speaker is to provide a listing of potential speakers for meetings throughout Texas. Feel free to view the qualifications of each individual by clicking on the name of the person.

If you are interested in being listed on the TxHIMA Online Special Interest Roster - Speaker, complete our Special Interest Roster - Speaker Form.

For a summary of currently available speakers, please see the table below.

* The speakers are not endorsed by the TxHIMA Directors, Office, or staff, nor do they necessarily reflect the policies or opinions of the TxHIMA Directors, Officers or staff.

	Arlene F. Baril
	Sue Biedermann, MSHP, RHIA
	Latina M. Bolick, MS, RHIA, LPC
	Donna L. Bowers, JD, RHIA, CHP
	Kathleen Catalano, RN, JD, FHIMSS
	Dana M. Choate, MBA, RHIA, CHP
	Karen Clark, RHIT
	Deresa Claybrook
	Dianne M. Cleveland, RHIA, CTR
	Rae Freeman, RHIA, CCS-P
	Sarah Glass, MA, RHIA, CCS
	Cheri Grimm
	Barbara Kay Hayward, RHIT, CCS
	Diane Lemire, MHA RHIA CCS CCS-P
	Stacey McIntosh, RHIA, CHP, CCS
	Barbara Odom-Wesley, PhD, RHIA, FAHIMA
	Kevin Shrake
	Carol F. Smith, MBA, RHIA
	Don Thomas
	Lenore Whalen, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P

	Arlene F. Baril
	Contact Information: Email: arlene.baril@phns.com Phone: 214-257-7030 Bio: Arlene Baril is President of Baril & Associates Healthcare Consulting in Dallas and has over 28 years of experience specializing in APC auditing and rebilling services, Charge Description Master Reviews, Inpatient MS-DRG and Outpatient OPPS Coding Assessments, Physician Practice coding, and HIM Operations. Arlene has served as Executive Vice President of HIM Services at PHNS, Vice President of HIM & Software Services for UASI, Director of HIM & Coding services for Pyramid/The HealthCare Financial Group. View resume Topics On Which Speaker Can Present: AR/CDM, Coding, Management Location Where Speaker Will Be Traveling: Dallas Titles of Previous Presentations: Here is a partial listing through 2005- 2006 and 2007 available upon request: Speaking CV 2003-2005 2/9/03 - APCs. What You Need to Know.- Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY 5/1/03- APCS Beyond 2003- WHIMA annual meeting, LaCrosse, WI 5/9/03- The Evolution of The Revenue Cycle- PHIMA annual meeting, Pittsburgh, PA 6/3/03- Denials Management, MEDIA Spring Meeting, Owego, NY 6/25/03- APCs Beyond 2003- HFMA/ANI Conference, Baltimore, MD 7/17/03- APCs Beyond 2003- FHIMA annual meeting, Orlando, FL 10/21/03 -APCs Beyond 2003- AHIMA national meeting, Minneapolis, MN Speaking CV-2004 1/7/04-Teleconference- APC 2004 Update-The Coding Institute 4/13/04-Charge Description Master-An Overview and Modifier Usage for Hospitals & Health Systems-VHA Mid America, Overland Park, KS 5/28/04-Ambulatory Payment Classifications 2004 Update-VHA Mid America 6/3/04-Ambulatory Payment Classifications 2004 Update and Modifier Usage for Hospitals & Health Systems- VHA Central Region, Charlotte, NC 7/1/04-Ambulatory Payment Classifications 2004 Update and Revenue Implications-VHA Mid America CFO Conference, Springfield, IL 7/15/04-Ambulatory Payment Classifications 2004 Update and Revenue Implications-VHA Mid America CFO Conference, Overland Park, KS 12/9/04- Teleconference-2005 OPPS Update: Final Rule-VHA Mid America Speaking CV-2005 3/3/05-APCs 2005: Missed Revenue Opportunities-VHA Central Region, Columbus, OH 4/5/05-Audio Conference-Chargemasters and Common Areas of Mistakes-HcPRO 4/26/05-Audio Conference-Survival Strategies Under APC's-HcPRO 5/2/05-Using Technology Solutions to Support CDM Management, HFMA Revenue Cycle Strategies Conference, New Orleans, LA 5/5/05-The Evolution of the Revenue Cycle in Unbilled Management, NCHIMA State Meeting, Asheville, NC 6/15/05-Evolution of Revenue Cycle Management and APCs 2005: Updates and Revenue Implications, AzHIMA State Meeting, Phoenix, AZ Speaker's Fee Range: depends on length of presentation
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	Sue Biedermann, MSHP, RHIA
	Contact Information: Email: sb02@txstate.edu Phone: 512 245-8242 Bio: Currently Chair, HIM Program, Texas State University. Hospital experience includes Director, HIM, Citizens Memorial, Victoria. BSMRA Southwestern Oklahoma State University, MSHP with major in Health Administration Texas State University Topics On Which Speaker Can Present: Legal, Management, Human Resources Location Where Speaker Will Be Traveling: San Marcos Titles of Previous Presentations: Ethics, Time Management, Your Personal Health Record, Educational Opportunities, HIPAA Update Speaker's Fee Range:
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	Latina M. Bolick, MS, RHIA, LPC
	Contact Information: Email: tina@speech4me.com or tinabolick@aol.com Phone: (254) 760-5542 Bio: President of VOHIS Technologies Inc. which is a speech-recognition software company with a primary focus in training healthcare professionals who desire to utilize speech-recognition with EMRs. Also, as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas, I have a passion for people and an interest in how they relate to each other and their working environment. Topics On Which Speaker Can Present: Management Performance Improvement e-HIM Location Where Speaker Will Be Traveling: Salado, TX Titles of Previous Presentations: Speech Recognition - Where We Are Today Home-Based Employee - Introverts vs Extroverts Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life Speaker's Fee Range: Travel Expenses
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	Donna L. Bowers, JD, RHIA, CHP
	Contact Information: Email: dbowers@baylorhealth.edu Phone: 214-820-2800 Bio: Donna Bowers, JD, RHIA, CHP Donna is Vice President for the Baylor Health Care System located in Dallas, Texas. The Baylor Health Care System is comprised of 14 hospitals throughout the Dallas and Fort Worth areas. She has system responsibility for the Health Information Management Departments, Medical Staff Services, and Clinical Ethics. Donna is also the Vice President of Baylor University Medical Center and has responsibilities that include Oncology, Medical Education, Pain Centers as well as other clinical and non-clinical responsibilities. Her involvement in the health care industry has spanned over the last 28 years. She is a licensed attorney in the State of Texas. She has her certification in health care privacy and is also a registered health information administrator. Donna was responsible for implementing HIPAA across the health care system. Donna has been actively involved in the Texas Health Information Management Association, having served as President-Elect, President and Past President. Donna speaks on a myriad of topics at both the state and national levels. Donna has also published several articles related to HIPAA and other health care related topics. Her memberships include the American Health Information Management Association, the Texas Health Information Management Association, the Texas Bar Association and the Dallas Bar Association. Donna received her Law degree from Texas Wesleyan Law School and her Bachelor’s degree from Texas Woman’s University. Topics On Which Speaker Can Present: HIPAA Privacy, Legal, Management, E-HIM, Human Resources, JCAHO, etc. Location Where Speaker Will Be Traveling: Dallas, Texas Titles of Previous Presentations: Presented by Dana Choate “Moving to the EMR” TxHIMA Irving, Texas December - 2006 Presented by Glen Roberts “Moving to the EMR” Gartner Summit San Diego, California November - 2006 “Moving to the EMR” Keynote Speaker – SoftMed’s Executive Forum Albany, New York June - 2006 “Moving to the EMR” HAHIMA Annual Conference Houston, Texas March - 2006 “Successful Health Information Management Directors/Administrators in the Future” TxHIMA Annual Conference Austin, Texas June – 2005 “HIPAA v. Texas Law” DFW HIMA Summer 2005 Workshop Dallas, Texas May - 2005 “HIPAA – Hospitals in the Cross-Hairs” North Texas Police Chief Association and the Greater Dallas Crime Commission Dallas, Texas October - 2004 “What Administrators are Looking for in HIM Professionals” TxHIMA Arlington, Texas September - 2004 “HIPAA and Law Enforcement” North Texas Police Chief Association Baylor University Medical Center Dallas, Texas April - 2004 “HIPAA and Privacy” 2004 Healthcare Industry Forum Bill J. Priest Institute for Economic Development Dallas County College Community District Dallas, Texas April – 2004 “How to Build a Career” District 13 TxHima Arlington, Texas March - 2004 “HIPAA – Life After April 14” American Healthcare Internal Auditors Orlando, Florida – September 2003 “HIPAA – Life After April 14PthP” TxHIMA Fort Worth, Texas – August 2003 “The Work of the Registry – The Impact on Lives” Baylor University Medical Center & TxHIMA Dallas, Texas – July 2003 “HIPAA Update for Physicians” Kindred Health Care Arlington, Texas – June 2003 “HIPAA Update” Texas Health Information Management Association Fort Worth, Texas – June 2003 “HIPAA – Are you Ready?” Health Care Compliance Association Irving, Texas – February 2003 “HIPAA – Release of Information” Texas Health Information Management Association Teleconference Series – January – March 2003 “HIPAA, Are you Ready? TxHIMA San Antonio, Texas – November 2002 “DRG Case Mix Analysis” National Association of Long-Term Hospitals San Diego, California - September 2002 “HIPAA – Are You Ready” AHIMA National Convention San Francisco, California - September 2002 “Preparing for HIPAA” Dallas County Health and Human Services Dallas, Texas – August 2002 “HIPAA, How to Prepare” UTEP and C. Zuniga & Associates El Paso, Texas – June 2002 “Release of Information” TxHIMA Annual Convention Corpus Christi, Texas – June 2002 “Preparing for HIPAA” TxHIMA Annual Convention Corpus Christi, Texas – June 2002 “Getting Ready for HIPAA” Sisters of Mercy Health System Fort Smith, Arkansas – May 2002 “HIPAA” Dallas Bar Association Dallas, Texas - May 2002 “Release of Information Series” Texas Health Information Management Association Audioconference – March, April, May 2002 “Coding Shortages” Lanier Input Atlanta, Georgia – March 2002 “HIPAA Update” Lanier Input Atlanta, Georgia – March 2002 “Release of Information” Midland College Health Sciences Continuing Education Department Midland, Texas – March 2002 “HIPAA – How to Prepare” Midland College Health Sciences Continuing Education Department Midland, Texas – March 2002 “HIPAA – How to Prepare” Texas Health Information Management Association Houston, Texas – February 2002 “HIPAA – How to Prepare” Concho Valley Health Information Management Association San Angelo, Texas - February 2002 “HIPAA Update” The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Audio Conference – January 2002 “How to Prepare for HIPAA” Texas Health Information Management Association Tyler, Texas – November 2001 “How to Prepare for HIPAA” Texas Health Information Management Association Fort Worth, Texas – October 2001 “Release of Information Series” Texas Health Information Management Association Abilene, Texas – October 2001 Amarillo, Texas – September 2001 San Antonio, Texas – September 2001 Dallas, Texas – August 2001 “Preparing for HIPAA” Concho Valley Health Information Management Association San Angelo, Texas – August 2001 “Release of Information in Texas” TxHIMA Annual Convention Arlington, Texas – June 2001 “HIPAA Update and Implementation Strategy” TxHIMA Annual Convention Arlington, Texas – June, 2001 “HIPAA Update” TxHIMA Austin, Texas – May, 2001 “HIPAA” Emerging Trends in Healthcare The Healthcare Collaboration Group Dallas, Texas – May, 2001 “Preparing For and the Reality of APC’s” Texas Association for Healthcare Financial Administration San Antonio, Texas – May, 2001 “HIPAA Update” TxHIMA – District 16 – Centroplex Temple, Texas – April, 2001 “HIPAA Update” SoftMed Southern Region Client Seminar Dallas, Texas – March, 2001 “Medical Information Retention and Destruction” Sponsored by TxHIMA Houston, Texas – March, 2001 “HIPAA Update” Sponsored by Lanier Healthcare Atlanta, Georgia – March, 2001 “The Successful Health Information Management Professional for Today and the Future” Sponsored by Lanier Healthcare Atlanta, Georgia – March, 2001 “HIPAA and Legal Updates” Sponsored by Midland/Odessa District TxHIMA Association Midland/Odessa – January, 2001 “Patient Confidentiality and Release of Information” Sponsored by University Of Texas Health Science Center – San Antonio Teleconference – January, 2001 “HIPAA and the Impact on Cancer Registries” Sponsored by Baylor Sammons Cancer Center Dallas, Texas – December, 2000 “HIM and Management” Sponsored by TxHIMA Tyler, Texas – November, 2000 “HIPAA” Sponsored by TxHIMA Dallas, Texas – October, 2000 “Managing APCs” Sponsored by TxHIMA Dallas, Texas – October, 2000 “Patient Health Information and Associated Topics” Sponsored by AAHAM North Texas Chapter Dallas, Texas – September,2000 “Stewards of Resources” Sponsored by TxHIMA El Paso, Texas – August, 2000 "What Constitutes a Legal Medical Record?" Sponsored by TEPR San Francisco, California - May, 2000 "Defining Minimal Documentation Requirements for Outpatients" Sponsored by TEPR San Francisco, California - May, 2000 "Health Information Management & Business Services" Sponsored by American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Irving, Texas - November, 1999 "Compliance for 2000 and Beyond" Compliance: Myth v Reality Sponsored by Texas Medical Foundation Austin, Texas - October, 1999 "Preparing a Medical Record for Court" Sponsored by TxHIMA Houston, Texas - June, 1999 "Dealing with Conflict" Sponsored by TxHIMA Houston, Texas - June, 1999 "Release of Information" Sponsored by TxHIMA Lubbock, Texas - April, 1999 El Paso, Texas - May, 1999 Houston, Texas - May, 1999 Corpus Christi, Texas - October, 1999 “Outpatient PPS” Sponsored by AiC Worldwide San Francisco, California - December, 1998 “Unintended Consequences” Sponsored by Texas Medical Foundation Austin, Texas - October, 1998 “HIM Launches into Cyberspace” Sponsored by IHS/SOFTMED New Orleans, Louisiana - October, 1998 “Preparing for APC’s” Sponsored by the American Health Information Management Association New Orleans, Louisiana - October, 1998 “Preparing for APC’s” Sponsored by the Texas Health Information Management Association San Antonio, Texas - September, 1998 “Outpatient PPS” Sponsored by AiC Worldwide Atlanta, Georgia - September, 1998 “Data Security & Confidentiality” Sponsored by Houston Health Information Management Association Houston, Texas - June, 1998 “Linking Data in a Distributed Environment” &“Data Security & Confidentiality” Toward An Electronic Medical Record Symposium Sponsored by the Medical Record Institute San Antonio, Texas - May, 1998 “Confidentiality and Transcription” Sponsored by the Annual Lanier User Conference Atlanta, Georgia - March, 1998 “Data Reporting and Patient Confidentiality” Sponsored by the Texas Hospital Association Austin, Texas - December, 1997 “Linking Data in a Multi-Facility Environment” Sponsored by the American Health Information Management Association Phoenix, Arizona - October, 1997 “Electronic Signature and Internet Access” “Linking Data in a Multi-Facility Environment” Sponsored by Softmed/HIS Annual User Conference Phoenix, Arizona - October, 1997 “Release of Information & Consenting for Treatment” Sponsored by University of Southwestern Medical School for the Pediatric Society of Greater Dallas Dallas, Texas - July, 1997 “APG’s” Sponsored by HealthCare Financial Management Association Orlando, Florida - June, 1997 “Release of Information, Verbal Orders & The Electronic Medical Record” Sponsored by TxHIMA Dallas, Texas - June, 1997 “Abuse with Children and the Elderly- Documentation and Health Information” Sponsored by Westcott Communications Educational Video - May, 1997 “Computerized Medical Records” Sponsored by Westcott Communications Educational Video - March, 1997 “Legal Aspects of Release of Information” Sponsored by /TxHIMA - Corpus Christi - June, 1996 - Lubbock - May, 1996 - Austin - May, 1996 - San Antonio, March, 1996 - Dallas, February, 1996 “An Effective Cost Center” Dallas, Texas - 1991 Speaker's Fee Range:
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	Kathleen Catalano, RN, JD, FHIMSS
	Contact Information: Email: kathleen.catalano@ps.net Phone: (214) 709-7940 Bio: Kathleen Catalano, RN, JD Kathleen Catalano is a director in Perot Systems’ Clinical Solutions Center. Ms. Catalano’s responsibilities focus on the areas of patient safety, risk management, medical staff and JCAHO and CMS preparedness where she enhances Perot Systems’ approach to managing complex clinical content and regulations. Ms. Catalano authors and assists in the writing of articles and white papers that showcase Perot Systems’ Clinical Solutions Center. She also speaks on JCAHO, JCAHO’s National Patient Safety Goals, Risk Management (Sentinel Events and FMEA) and the EMR/EHR. Topics On Which Speaker Can Present: JCAHO, HIPAA, NPSGs, EHR/EMR, Patient Safety, Sentinel Events:Root Cause Analysis, Clinical Transformation, HIM Compliance Location Where Speaker Will Be Traveling: Dallas, Texas Titles of Previous Presentations: Survey Says...JCAHO Knows HIM Patient Safety is Like a Box of Chocolates What Will the EMR/EHR Bring to the Healthcare Table? HIM Compliance: What Should It Encompass? Survey Says...JCAHO Knows Tracer Methodology Handling of Sentinel Events Speaker's Fee Range: There is no fee for presenting. If the organization wishes to pay for travel, that is certainly appreciated but not required.
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	Dana M. Choate, MBA, RHIA, CHP
	Contact Information: Email: danach@baylorhealth.edu Phone: (214) 820-7616 Bio: Topics On Which Speaker Can Present: e-HIM, Management, Human Resource, Release of Information, Accounts Receivable/Chargemaster, HIPAA Privacy,Management, Performance Improvement Location Where Speaker Will Be Traveling: Dallas, TX Titles of Previous Presentations: "Implementing a Document Imaging System," TXHIMA Annual Convention, Ft. Worth, TX, June 2003. "Interpersonal Skills- Managing Diversity, " TxHIMA District Meeting, Waco, TX, April 2003. "Retention and Destruction of Patient Health Information," SoftMed Users Group Seminar, St. Louis, MO, October 2002. "Accounts Receivable Management, " TxHIMA Workshop, Webster, TX, April 2002. "Interpersonal Skills - Managing Diversity," TxHIMA Workshop, Austin, TX, January 2002. "Unconventional Ways Through Troubled Times - Coding Shortage and Recruitment," TxHIMA Annual Convention, Arlington, TX, June 2001. "Motivating, Enhancing and Retaining the Workforce," TxHIMA Workshop, Tyler, TX, November 2000. "Release of Information," TxHIMA Workshop, Tyler, TX, October 1999. Speaker's Fee Range: Varies
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	Karen Clark, RHIT
	Contact Information: Email: karen.clark@christushealth.org Phone: 409.899.8271 Bio: I have over 20 years experience in Health Information Management and over 6 years experience in other healthcare related fields. I have served as Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President and President of the Southeast Texas Health Information Management Association and now serve as the Legislative Director of the Texas Health Information Management Association. Topics On Which Speaker Can Present: e-HIM Location Where Speaker Will Be Traveling: Beaumont, TX Titles of Previous Presentations: "Increasing Human Effectiveness" "Protecting Patient Information" "Clinical Documentation Improvement" Speaker's Fee Range: Inquire about availability
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	Deresa Claybrook
	Contact Information: Email: dclaybrook@cox.net Phone: 405 703-1115 Bio: Deresa Claybrook, MS, RHIT is the President of Positive Resource Health Care Industry Consultants. She has over 25 years in the healthcare industry. She has practical experience as a Coder, Medical Records Director, Human Resource Director and as an instructor. She also has experience as a Long Term Care Administrator. Mrs. Claybrook loves to train, motivate and inspire those in the healthcare field to perform their best. She also loves to work as a consumer advocate to ensure that everyone understands the importance of their health care information. Mrs. Claybrook received her Masters of Science degree in Management and her Bachelors of Science in Human Resources from Southern Nazarene. She graduated with her Associates degree in Medical Records Science from Amarillo College in 1986. She is a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) and proudly holds a membership with American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). She has served on the local board of OkHIMA as the state Continuing Education Coordinator (CEC). She works directly with healthcare practices to offer resources in the area of Human Resource Management and Health Information Management with a special emphasis on providing consultation on the application of the electronic health record to improve quality. She has written professionally for several health care magazines. She is a Competent Communicator through Toastmaster and speaks nationally on various health care topics in her field. Topics On Which Speaker Can Present: e-HIM, Management, Human Resource Location Where Speaker Will Be Traveling: Oklahoma City Titles of Previous Presentations: • Health Care Information and Security • Coding for Diabetes • How to Motivate your Staff • Documentation: Making the Connection: (Documentation Practices that Work) • How to Track your Health Care Information • Ask the right Questions: Negotiating for an Electronic Health Record (EHR) • Modifiers 25 and 59 the latest Scoop • Learning Transfer Skills • Transitioning the Forms Approval Process to the EHR. Speaker's Fee Range: $300-$500 per day plus travel and hotel expenses
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	Dianne M. Cleveland, RHIA, CTR
	Contact Information: Email: cleveld@sbcglobal.net Phone: 8177882182 or 8176880537 Bio: I began my career in Cancer Registry in May 1980 after graduating from Tarrant County Junior College and passing the RHIT exam. I was one of the charter Data Managers for the NCI-funded Community Clinical Oncology Program which placed clinical trial opportunities for patients with cancer in the communities, and I also collected data for the national Patterns of Care Study which evaluated the impact of CCOP’s. I have a total of 16 years experience in Cancer Registry working in large and small facilities and played a primary role in obtaining the Cancer Program Approval for three facilities from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. I also have 9 years experience in Cancer Research. I completed a BS at UT Medical Branch in Galveston and passed the RHIA exam in 1995 as well as the CTR exam in 1996. I am a member of AHIMA and TxHIMA as well as Immediate Past President of the National Cancer Registrars Association and serve on the Board of Trustees for the Texas Tumor Registrars Association. I am currently employed as Sales Manager for Onco, Inc. where I have plenty of opportunity to enjoy traveling, visiting hospitals and meeting new faces. I am a childhood cancer survivor, and I have been married for 21 years. My husband and I have two children, a daughter, Shelby, age 19, and a son, Evan, age 15. My hobbies are reading, cooking, gardening and traveling. Topics On Which Speaker Can Present: Cancer Registry, Oncology Outcomes Data Management Location Where Speaker Will Be Traveling: Dallas Fort Worth Titles of Previous Presentations: Using Collaborative Staging Data in Reports Professionalism for the Cancer Registrar Speaker's Fee Range: Negotiable
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	Rae Freeman, RHIA, CCS-P
	Contact Information: Email: mv_frer@etmc.org Phone: 903.537.8060 Bio: Rae obtained her Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. She is a member of and volunteers as community facilitator at the national association, AHIMA- the American Health Information Management Association and also serves as Education Director on the Board of TxHIMA- Texas Health Information Management Association. Rae has 11 years experience in the healthcare field and has held various positions in the acute care hospital including emergency room coder, and in the physician office as Office Manager for a Family Practice Physician. Rae is the Medical Records Department Manager at East Texas Medical Center in Mt. Vernon. Topics On Which Speaker Can Present: Location Where Speaker Will Be Traveling: Longview, TX / Mt. Vernon, TX Titles of Previous Presentations: Speaker's Fee Range:
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	Sarah Glass, MA, RHIA, CCS
	Contact Information: Email: sglass@sleh.com Phone: 832-355-3833 Bio: Sarah Glass, MA, RHIA, CCS has 20+ years in the HIM field, as director of HIM departments, adjunct faculty, consultant, author and speaker. She is the Asst. Director of HIM, responsible for remote and in-house coding, at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston, Texas. She is the advisory board chair for Wharton Co. Jr. College's HIT program, directed practice site supervisor for HIA/HIT college affiliations, as well as the Coding Roundtable Coordinator for the State of Texas. Topics On Which Speaker Can Present: Coding e-HIM Management Location Where Speaker Will Be Traveling: Houston Titles of Previous Presentations: CMS IPPS Final Rule, AAHIMA Quarterly Meeting, August 11, 2007, San Antonio, TX RACs, PEPPER, PQRI, AAHIMA Quarterly Meeting, August 11, 2007, San Antonio, TX Coding Roundtable, AAHIMA Quarterly Meeting, August 11, 2007, San Antonio, TX Strategic Plan 2007, AHIMA Coding Roundtable Coordinator Summit, July 21, 2007, Chicago, IL Outpatient Medical Necessity: Techniques to Reduce or Prevent Denials, June 29, 2007, San Antonio, TX From School to Work, A Panel Discussion, TxHIMA State Conference, June 27, 2007, San Antonio, TX Coding Jeopardy, Coding Roundtable, TxHIMA State Conference, June 27, 2007, San Antonio, TX RACs and PEPPER, TxHIMA District III Spring Workshop, April 18, 2007, El Paso, TX UB-04 and POA, TxHIMA District III Spring Workshop, April 18, 2007, El Paso, TX Audioconference on Cardio/Ortho Surgical Procedures: Clinical Issues, Coding Guidelines and DRGs, April 13, 2007, TxHIMA Preparing for Upcoming Changes Affecting Coding and Coding Management at: Midland Coding Roundtable, July 25, 2007, Midland, TX East Texas Regional Meeting, March 23, 2007, Tyler, TX Tyler Coding Roundtable, March 9, 2007, Tyler, TX AAHIMA Quarterly Meeting, February 24, 2007, San Antonio, TX Victoria Coding Roundtable, January 12, 2007, Victoria, TX HAHIMA Quarterly Meeting, December 8, 2006, Houston, TX Implementing and Managing a Virtual Coding Department, AHIMA, October 10, 2006, Denver, CO Remote Coding: Panel Discussion, Chartmaxx VIP Conference, September 19, 2006, Columbus, Ohio Managing a Teleworking Program, at The Truth About Flex, sponsored by the Mayor’s Flexible Workplace Initiative, August 17, 2006, Houston, TX The Effect of Documentation on Coding and Reimbursement, Southeast Chapter of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, July 25, 2006, Houston, TX Implementing a Teleworking Program, at Flex in the City, sponsored by the Mayor’s Flexible Workplace Initiative, July 20, 2006, Houston, TX Team Concept: Goals, Challenges, and Successes, Coding Roundtable Coordinator’s Summit, July 16, 2006, Chicago, IL Remote Coding, TxHIMA State Conference, June 20, 2006, Galveston, TX Coding Roundtable, TXHIMA State Conference, June 18, 2006, Galveston, TX Teleworking: A Hospital Case Study, at The Link Between Commuting and Obesity, sponsored by the South Main Alliance, January 16, 2006, Houston, TX Coding Roundtable, Achieving Coding Excellence, August 17, 2005, Houston, TX Coding Roundtable, TxHIMA State Conference, June 7, 2005, Austin, TX Coding Education in the United States, October 1994 Beijing, People’s Republic of China Coding Education in the United States, October 1994, First Teaching Hospital, Xian Medical University, People’s Republic of China Speaker's Fee Range: Inquire about availability
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	Cheri Grimm
	Contact Information: Email: cheri.grimm@ssa.gov Phone: 512-437-8895 Bio: As a Medical Information Officer with the State’s Division of Disability Determination Services I can provide you with information that can help you improve your business practices at no cost to your facility. By educating you on the process in which a case is handled once an individual files for Social Security Disability and the tools that are available to you for submitting medical evidence, both the citizens of Texas and the medical community can save time and money. Topics On Which Speaker Can Present: Performance improvement, management, release of information Location Where Speaker Will Be Traveling: Austin, TX Titles of Previous Presentations: "Electronic Records Express" Speaker's Fee Range: No charge
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	Barbara Kay Hayward, RHIT, CCS
	Contact Information: Email: bhayward@teamumc.com Phone: (806)775-9166 Bio: I am currently the Assistant Director of HIM at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Topics On Which Speaker Can Present: Release of Information JCAHO e-HIM Long-Term Care Coding Location Where Speaker Will Be Traveling: Lubbock, Texas Titles of Previous Presentations: JCAHO-Then and Now Speaker's Fee Range: Expenses only
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	Diane Lemire, MHA RHIA CCS CCS-P
	Contact Information: Email: lemire1051@earthlink.net Phone: 209-883-1862 Bio: Currently Coding supervisor in 430 bed acute hospital; 15 coders mostly remote Previously in business with The L.E. Myre Co, consulting in auditing, coding, education (more than 15 years) Teaching coding in junior colleges, UTMB, etc. for over 20 years Corporate Coding compliance for 6 years in California and Texas Active on commmittees with the CHIA in California; past president for two local associations in California Active with HAHIMA and TxHIMA committees and Boards when I lived in Texas 8 years ago Topics On Which Speaker Can Present: Coding; CPT, ICD9CM, auditing, role of supervisor Location Where Speaker Will Be Traveling: Sacramento California Titles of Previous Presentations: Basic ICD9CM, Basic CPT, Intermediate ICD9CM CCS Review How to use a HCPCS level II book From coder to auditor; a career ladder Becoming a coding supervisor Speaker's Fee Range: real range is $60/hour; will do yours for $35-50/hour
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	Stacey McIntosh, RHIA, CHP, CCS
	Contact Information: Email: stacey.mcintosh2@memorialhermann.org Phone: 713-448-4039 Bio: Graduate of Ferris State University with BS in Health Information Administration; Graduate of University of Phoenix with MA in Organizational Management; currently work for Memorial Hermann Healthcare System as Manager of Business Solutions - Information Systems Division; previous experience as Director of HIM, Medical Care Cost Recovery Supervisor, and Project Manager in Office of Privacy Compliance. Topics On Which Speaker Can Present: Release of Information, e-HIM, HIPAA Privacy, Legal, Management, Performance Improvement Location Where Speaker Will Be Traveling: Houston, TX Titles of Previous Presentations: "Working with Generational Differences"; "Memorial Hermann's Privacy and Security Compliance Assurance Program"; "Establishing a Privacy and Security Compliance Assurance Program"; "e-HIM and Managing Change"; "Your Medical Record"; "What's in Your Competency Wallet?" Speaker's Fee Range: Varies
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	Barbara Odom-Wesley, PhD, RHIA, FAHIMA
	Contact Information: Email: bodom-wesley@devry.edu Phone: 817/261-9101 972/929-9322 Bio: Barbara Odom-Wesley, PhD, RHIA, FAHIMA, is chair of the Health Information Technology Program at DeVry University in Dallas. She is also president and consultant for Medpro Services, an Arlington, TX, consulting firm that specializes in assisting physician practices improve their health information systems and processes. Barbara also consults in the Department of Health Care Administration at the University of Texas at Arlington, and is a retired faculty member of Texas Woman's University. She has a master’s degree from Incarnate Word College and a PhD from Texas Woman’s University. She has been active in health information management since 1968 and has held numerous leadership positions in professional organizations. Barbara is past president of both the Texas Health Information Management Association and the American Health Information Management Association. She is a published author and frequently requested speaker specializing in Personal Health Records. Topics On Which Speaker Can Present: Location Where Speaker Will Be Traveling: DFW Titles of Previous Presentations: Speaker's Fee Range:
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	Kevin Shrake
	Contact Information: Email: kevinshrake@sbcglobal.net Phone: 972-679-7494 Bio: Kevin Shrake is an author, speaker and healthcare humorist with a diverse background in healthcare ranging from Respiratory Therapist to COO of some of the largest hospitals and medical associations in the country. He has the ability to entertain and engage the audience while providing them with some practical take home messages they can use in their work and personal life. He has a Master's Degree in Health Administration from the University of Illinois and is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. For more information, visit www.ProtonProductionsLLC.com Topics On Which Speaker Can Present: Management, Performance Improvement, Human Resources Location Where Speaker Will Be Traveling: Dallas, TX Titles of Previous Presentations: Creating the Ambassador of Fun Workforce Awakening the Champion Inside Yourself Health Care Humor Through the Eyes of "Sick Employees" Execution: the Art of Getting Things Done How to Manage Your Boss Speaker's Fee Range: $500-$2000 based on number of presentations, hours committed, travel time, etc.
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	Carol F. Smith, MBA, RHIA
	Contact Information: Email: csmith@mdanderson.org Phone: 713 745-7788 Bio: Carol F. Smith, MBA, RHIA is employed by University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center as Director of Health Information Management. Carol has 25 years of experience in health information management, information systems’ project management and implementation, reimbursement strategy and education. She is currently the Public Relations Director for TxHIMA. She has served on the HAHIMA Board and has been a delegate to TxHIMA. She has published articles in the Journal of AHIMA, and served as speakers for both TxHIMA and HAHIMA. She was a recipient of graduate scholarships from AHIMA FORE and TxHIMA - Peggy Starks. She has served on advisory committees for programs at Lee College and Texas Southern University. She has served as a preceptor for undergraduate health information technology and management students from various accredited programs. She is a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Our Lady of Lake University in San Antonio Texas. In addition to AHIMA, Carol is an active member of HIMSS, and NBMBAA. Topics On Which Speaker Can Present: JCAHO, e-HIM, Coding, Management, Accounts Receivable/Chargemaster Location Where Speaker Will Be Traveling: Houston, Texas Titles of Previous Presentations: Non-Tradition Roles for HIM Professionals Oncology Coding Professional Ethics New Choices for Growth and Change Speaker's Fee Range: Free
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	Don Thomas
	Contact Information: Email: (Contact: Amanda Farmer) amanda@ehandersonpr.com Phone: 254-772-5909 Bio: Don Thomas is the founder, president and CEO of SoftLight Development Inc., a company that offers state-of-the-art consultation, software design and systems solutions for health care organizations. Thomas began his career as an engineer with DSC Communication in Richardson, Texas, specializing in switches and cross-connect. While there, he was able to teach himself computer-programming skills, and after six months became a highly sought-after consultant for several Fortune 100-500 companies. In 1993, he founded Innovation by Design, a consultancy and software development company that employed both his programming expertise and his professional background. In 1996, after establishing a successful relationship with a health care organization, Thomas recognized the potential of servicing the health care industry. Renaming the company SoftLight Development Inc., referring to its development of “software shining the light of innovation,” Thomas shifted the focus of the company away from Fortune 500 clientele to health care clients and practice management firms. In 2001, Thomas steered the company toward a new concept called transactional services. Instead of just designing and selling software for a one-time flat fee to its clients, SoftLight would design exceptional software, give it to the clients and charge them a smaller rate for each time it was accessed. SoftLight would supplement its offering with “fanatical support” for its clients with comprehensive consultation and assistance as needed. Thomas’s specialties include programming expertise that began before the advent of widespread computer usage, solutions development, process flow and efficiency, doctor relations and architectural development of applications. He is a certified HIPAA security consultant. Thomas holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology from DeVry University and a master’s degree in education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He lives in Flower Mound, Texas, with his wife and two daughters. Topics On Which Speaker Can Present: e-HIM, HIPAA Privacy, Performance Improvement, HIPAA Security Location Where Speaker Will Be Traveling: Irving / Flower Mound / Dallas area Titles of Previous Presentations: Speaker's Fee Range: Travel expenses
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	Lenore Whalen, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P
	Contact Information: Email: lmwhal@parknet.pmh.org Phone: Bio: 30 yrs HIM Professional, (RHIT, CCS, CCS-P). Vast experience in coding arena, In-pt/out-pt, PPS, APC, etc. Past Chair Society for Clinical Coding, AHIMA, Past President, TxHIMA, Coding Seminar Instructor. HIM Director 500+bed hospital, 3 TX hospitals, Corporate Director of HIM, VP HIM (small hospital Corp., Coding Consultant (2 Natinal Consulting Firms). Currently, Interim Coding Compliance Manager, Parkland Health and Hospital Systems. Previous member of Editorial Advisory Board for Coding Clinic, past CCS Construction Taskforce memeber, AMA E/M Instructor, TMA Physician Coding Instructor, TxHIMA workshops, etc. etc. Topics On Which Speaker Can Present: Coding, Accounts Receivable/Chargemaster, PPS, APCs, ICD-10-CM Location Where Speaker Will Be Traveling: DFW area Titles of Previous Presentations: CCS Prep, Advanced ICD-9-CM and CPT/HCPCS Coding, Medical Necessity, Ethical Coding, Intermediate Coding, CMS Transfer Policy, Physician E/M Coding Speaker's Fee Range: $1200 - $1500 Per Day top