Strategies for Operationalizing Regulatory Changes

Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm ET / 1:00 pm CT
Location: Virtual

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Course Summary

Regulations are consistently and frequently being placed on health information (HI) and professionals are expected to “raise their magic wand” and operationalize compliance. However, it’s not that easy.

Join us for an engaging discussion and immersive experience going beyond theory, where HI executives address examples of recent regulatory changes and how one organization operationalized these movements into practice. Explore how a seasoned HI director with 20+ years of experience and an AHIMA-approved trainer manages release of information (ROI) and other intelligent health data management solutions, leading to better patient outcomes.

Uncover how to operationalize change and embrace the future of healthcare compliance with confidence. Register now to participate in this important conversation.

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Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm ET / 1:00 pm CT
Location: Virtual

Learning Objectives

  • Unlock the Power of Recent Regulatory Insights: Delve into the latest regulatory changes including reproductive health, information blocking, and electronic health information (EHI) for patient releases. Gain a competitive edge by understanding the intricacies of these changes and their impact on healthcare organizations.
  • Learn the Art of Operationalizing Compliance: Move beyond theoretical discussions and discover practical strategies to seamlessly integrate regulatory requirements into everyday business processes with stakeholder buy-in.
  • Bridge the Gap between Leadership and Action: Uncover the secrets of effective leadership surrounding compliance. Understand how to initiate regulatory implementation policies, conduct gap analyses, and strategically bridge compliance gaps.


This program is approved for (1) continuing education unit(s) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting prior approval from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.

To receive this CEU:

  1. Register and attend the live webinar
  2. Within 24 hours, you will receive an email with a post-event survey
  3. Complete the survey correctly and receive an email with your certificate of completion within one week

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Terri Costa
Director of HIM, MHA, RHIA, CHPS, CPHQ, CDIP, CHDS


Terri is director of health information management at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, California. She has 20+ years of experience directing all aspects of HI in specialty, multidisciplinary, and academic healthcare systems. Terri earned a master’s in healthcare administration from Regis University, bachelor’s degree in HIM from University of Cincinnati, and associate’s degree in HIM from the University of Alaska. She’s also an AHIMA-approved trainer for ICD-10 and revenue cycle.
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Verisma Panelists


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Connie Renda, MA, RHIA, CHDA

VP of Industry Advocacy and Business Development, Verisma

Connie connects the health information and revenue cycle industry as a trusted Verisma partner and thought leader. Connie’s also program director and professor of HIT at Mesa College. In addition, Professor Renda directs changes and manages their associate degree program in HIT. Connie’s also an AHIMA member and CHIA president and serves on the CCHIIM board for exam writing and review committees for both credentials. She’s earned a BA from Santa Clara University in psychology, an MA from SDSU in psychology and statistics, and a MA from the College of St. Scholastica in HIM and healthcare informatics.

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Elizabeth McElhiney, MHA, CHPS, CPHIMS, CRIS

Director of Compliance & Government Affairs

Liz administers Verisma’s privacy and compliance programs, collaborating with clients to implement evidence-based best practices and overseeing thought leadership initiatives. Elizabeth has worked in the HI and ROI fields for over 15 years, covering all industry areas from customer service to compliance. Elizabeth has worked on the team to create the AHIMA ROI microcredential. Elizabeth is also the current regulatory chair at AHIOS. She earned an MHA with a specialization in health informatics from Capella University, and a BA in political science from Illinois Wesleyan University.

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Darin Challacombe, Ph.D., SHRM-CP

Director of Talent Development

Darin has worked in the HIM and ROI fields for six years and has been in education for over 20 years. His vast experience includes work in nonprofit, government, and private business spaces. Darin is secretary of AHIOS. He also worked on the team to create the AHIMA ROI Microcredential. Darin earned his Ph.D. in psychology from Northcentral University, and his master’s and bachelor’s degrees in psychology from Fort Hays State University.

Darin Challacombe, Ph.D., SHRM-CP

Director of Talent Development

Darin has worked in the HIM and ROI fields for six years and has been in education for over 20 years. His vast experience includes work in nonprofit, government, and private business spaces. Darin is secretary of AHIOS. He also worked on the team to create the AHIMA ROI Microcredential. Darin earned his Ph.D. in psychology from Northcentral University, and his master’s and bachelor’s degrees in psychology from Fort Hays State University.

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