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Appendixes
Two appendixes are available in the online version of this prac-
tice brief in the AHIMA “Body of Knowledge” at www.ahima.
org:
x Appendix A: “Information Management Checklist for
Mergers and Acquisitions”
x Appendix B: “HIM Worklist: Setting Up a New Clinic”
Prepared by
Marlene Johnson, RHIA
Lou Ann Wiedemann, MS, RHIA, FAHIMA, CPEHR
Acknowledgments
Carrie Ayala, RHIT, CPC-I
Cecilia Backman, MBA, RHIA, CPHQ
Michael O. Bice, MHA
Nora J. Brennen, MSOL, RHIT, VHA-CM
Jill S. Clark, MBA, RHIA
Jane DeSpiegelaere, MBA, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA
Angela K. Dinh, MHA, RHIA, CHPS
Charlene Dunbar, RHIA
Lisa Fink, MBA, RHIA, CPHQ
Barry Herrin, CHPS
Priscilla Komara, RHIA, CCS-P
Heather Milam, RHIA
Mona Nabors, MBA, RHIA
Cathy Price, RHIT
Patti Reisinger, RHIT
Theresa Rihanek, RHIA, CCS
Diana Warner, MS, RHIA, FAHIMA, CHPS
Prepared by (original)
Harry Rhodes, MBA, RHIA
Acknowledgments (original)
Mary Brandt, MBA, RHIA, CHE
Cindy Doyon, RHIA
Catherine Ptak, MS, RHIA
Priscilla Wanerus, RHIA
The information contained in this practice brief reflects the consensus opinion of the professionals who developed it. It has not been validated through scientific research.
