Amanda,

Thank you for checking with us. We are currently working on this benefit and hope to confirm a renewal with Dell. However, we are at the mercy of their timelines. Please keep checking Vitals and the website for updates. Thank you.

Kelly Kappmeier
Professional Programs Manager
kkappmeier@ahdionline.org

Hi Luanne,

AHDI now offers an online speech rec course. More info can be found at http://www.ahdionline.org/OnlineStore/ProductDetail/tabid/55/Default.aspx?ProductId=778.

Looking for recommendations on an assessment tool to be used for VR editors. 

When do you expect to offer the Dell discount again?  I was interesting in making a purchase from Dell and wanted to check if there was a discount by going through AHDI.  However, it says on the website that you are currently updating this benefit and to check back later.  I'd like to make a purchase prior to Christmas so I'm hoping this isn't going to be an issue for much longer.

Thank you.

Amanda K Clark, CMT

Hi, Nikki. The Student Alliance is currently running off of Facebook. I would suggest logging in to Facebook and searching for the page. If you do not currently have a Facebook account you will need to create one to be able to become a member of the Facebook group (www.facebook.com). Once you are logged in you should enter "AHDI" in to the search field. You will get a couple of search results. The group you are looking for is "AHDI Student Alliance- Member's Only". Once you are on that page you can simply click the button to request to be added to the group.

I hope that helps! Please let us know if you encounter any difficulties.

Cassie Uber, Credentialing and Education Coordinator, AHDI
cuber@ahdionline.org

Is there a current link for the AAMT Student Alliance?

I am an MT student and a brand new member to AHDI. I would very much like to take advantage of any and every benefit of the member ship that I possibly can. It seems that all of the links under the Student Alliance topic on the General Discussion board are out of date as they only lead to a site that is available for purchase and provides only advertisements that are unrelated to AHDI.

Please help!!

Nikki Turner

Does anyone know where I can find the ASTM standard format for healthcare documentation? I believe the correct standard is the ASTM E2184- 02. I am an MT student, and I believe I would find this information to be very useful.

Of course, if you think there is a better resource, please let me know!

Thanks in advance,

Nikki Turner
t.orchids42@gmail.com

http://community.advanceweb.com/blogs/hi_9/archive/2009/10/19/potential-offshore-outsourcing-catastrophe-medical-records-for-sale-in-india.aspx

Jay Vance, CMT

AHDI-West “Power of 10” Technology Webinar #2
Thursday, October 29, 2009
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. PDT

Looking at Expansions Through Windows
Presented by Betsy Ertel, AHDI-F

- Concept, Benefits and Value of Abbreviation Technology
- Working in Windows with Expander Programs
- Conflicts with Do's and Don'ts in Creations
- Interactive Abbreviations with Feedback vs. Long-Form Keyword Name Creations

Registration fee $10

Online payment/registration available on the AHDI-West website www.ahdi-west.org.  All proceeds will be sent to AHDI earmarked for the Power of 10 campaign. 

SpeedType™ is a universal, user-friendly, abbreviation expander program for the Windows operating system and works with all Windows applications, even your e-mail and instant message boxes! This program can save 60% of your typing day, making learning shorthand fun and exciting.

Betsy Ertel, AHDI-F, has been a practicing MT and service owner for 39 years.  She serves as CEO of SpeedType, established over 12 years ago. She is a Past President of the Central Florida Chapter of AHDI, and serves on the Winter Park Tech Advisory Council in Orlando, Florida, Seminole Community College Advisory Council in Lake Mary, Florida, and PHCC Community College Advisory Council. Betsy is the recipient of the AHDI 2008 Technology Award and continues to be a very active and supportive member of AHDI. Betsy technically lives in Florida; however, she can be found at just about any national, state/regional or local component meeting across the country. 

For more information, contact Kat King, AHDI-F, at events@ahdi-west.org

The GoToWebinars are generously sponsored by Med-Line School of Medical Transcription.  www.medlineschool.com

Please be advised that contributions to the Power of 10 campaign are not tax deductible; however, AHDI-West Power of 10 Technology Webinar fees may be considered an educational expense.  Consult your tax advisor.

Stress Management in the 21st Century

Saturday, October 17, 2009, at 11 a.m. EDT

1 Professional Development CEC

Tired of hearing all the standard ways of managing stress over and over again?  This webinar will give you some new ideas to consider when stress threatens your happy life.  Presented by Judy Land, Ed.S., M.Ed., CMT, AHDI-F, the webinar will be a person-to-person talk of what works to relieve stress -- some ideas you may not have thought of to get back your peace of mind.
 
Judy is a retired educator, having taught at all levels of elementary, high school, and technical school for 25 years.  She is also a CMT, and has been a member of OA-AHDI since its beginning.  She is also a Medical Assistant.

Register on the OA-AHDI website
www.oa-ahdi.org