Delivery Method: In-Person
7:00 AM CDT - Sunday, Oct 4
- Breaks/MealsIn-Person7:00 a.m. Sunday, Oct 04Sunday, Oct 04Lobby of the HBGCC
- Sunday, Oct 47:00 AM - 6:00 PM CDTHall 2 Registration (Street Level, Level 1)
8:00 AM CDT - Sunday, Oct 4
- WorkshopsIn-PersonBuild custom AI agents in NotebookLM by uploading organizational policies, procedures, and training manuals to create an AI assistant that answers staff questions, summarizes regulations, and provides instant access to institutional knowledge without compromising data privacy.Create personalized AI assistants (custom GPT or Claude Project) trained on your specific expertise, communication style, and organizational context to generate content that sounds like you, follows your workflows, and maintains professional standards.Generate talking AI avatar videos (digital twins) using platforms to create mini-video versions of yourself that deliver training content, explain procedures, and communicate with colleagues, scaling your expertise beyond your calendar.8:00 a.m. Sunday, Oct 04Sunday, Oct 04Delivery Method: In-Person
, Department Chair and Associate Professor, The College of St. Scholastica
, Education Director, Applied AI in Health Information, AHIMA
, Director Health Information Practice Advancement, AHIMA
, Identity Management, Registries & Regulatory Reporting, Banner Health
This workshop is broken into two different sessions. A morning session and afternoon session. There is an option to purchase each session individually and only attend one, or purchase both sessions.
Please note: This Workshop requires an additional registration fee of $150.
Sunday, Oct 4 | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM CDT
During this conference, you'll attend many presentations on AI governance, oversight, and compliance. Important stuff. But today we're here for the practical, hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves FUN part: learning how to actually USE these tools while keeping privacy and compliance in front of mind. This workshop is designed for every HI professional - specialist, leader, analyst, compliance officer, privacy expert, or anyone who wants to make work and life easier. Attend one session or both. Each stands completely on its own. No prerequisites. No judgment. Just learning.
During SESSION 1 OF THE WORKSHOP - AI Made Simple: A Beginner’s Hands-On Workshop:
Move beyond basic prompting to become truly AI-literate. Participants will use free tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot and Designer to build strong prompting skills and create high-quality, practical outputs. Learn to write effective prompts using proven frameworks for tasks like documentation review, policy translation, and training development — while also creating presentation-ready PowerPoint decks and AI-generated visuals with attention to copyright and ethical use. The session also introduces simple AI workflows that connect research, analysis, and content creation to automate repetitive tasks while maintaining appropriate professional oversight.
This workshop offers 3 AHIMA CEUs.- Sunday, Oct 48:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDTWorkshop 2
- WorkshopsIn-PersonApply core auditing principles consistently across settings and technologies, including AI-assisted environments.Assess AI-generated coding outputs and identify potential errors, gaps, or compliance risks.Use critical thinking to validate clinical documentation and coding accuracy regardless of source8:00 a.m. Sunday, Oct 04Sunday, Oct 04Delivery Method: In-Person
, Director of Education, Revenue Cycle and Coding, AHIMA
, Senior Manager Education, Coding and RCM, AHIMA
Please note: This Workshop requires an additional registration fee of $150.
Sunday, Oct 4 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Auditing fundamentals haven’t changed—but the environment has. This interactive workshop focuses on building a strong auditing mindset that applies across all care settings while addressing the growing role of AI in coding workflows. Participants will learn how to apply core auditing principles to both traditional coding and AI-generated outputs. Through hands-on activities, attendees will practice identifying discrepancies, validating results, and ensuring compliance in an AI-supported landscape. This session equips participants with the confidence and skills needed for modern auditing practice.
This workshop offers 3 AHIMA CEUs.- Sunday, Oct 48:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDTWorkshop 3
- WorkshopsIn-Person8:00 a.m. Sunday, Oct 04Sunday, Oct 04Delivery Method: In-Person
, Senior Director of Consulting/vCISO, Clearwater Security
, Clearwater Security
, Education Program Director, Security/Privacy, AHIMA
, Chief Privacy Officer, Sharecare
Please note: This Workshop requires an additional registration fee of $150.
Sunday, Oct 4 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
The AHIMA Privacy and Security Institute returns as a focused, half-day preconference experience designed for health information professionals committed to advancing privacy and security practice in their organizations. This session will address the evolving regulatory landscape, emerging compliance challenges, and practical strategies for protecting health information in today’s complex environment. Whether you are building or strengthening your organization’s privacy and security program, this institute offers expert-led content, peer exchange, and actionable takeaways you can apply immediately. Session topics and speakers will be announced in advance of the conference.
This workshop offers 3 AHIMA CEUs.- Sunday, Oct 48:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDTWorkshop 1
12:00 PM CDT - Sunday, Oct 4
- WorkshopsIn-PersonBuild custom AI agents in Notebook and enterprise AI platforms by uploading organizational policies, procedures, training manuals, and reference documents to create secure assistants that support staff questions, onboarding, knowledge retrieval, and regulatory guidance.Create personalized AI assistants (ex. Custom GPTs, Claude Projects, or enterprise copilots) trained on your expertise, communication style, workflows, and organizational context to generate content, streamline tasks, and support consistent operational decision-making.Develop AI-powered workspaces and collaborative environments that centralize prompts, templates, projects, documents, and team knowledge while enabling reusable workflows, cross-functional collaboration, and scalable knowledge management.Sunday, Oct 0412:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct 04Delivery Method: In-Person
, Education Director, Applied AI in Health Information, AHIMA
, Director Health Information Practice Advancement, AHIMA
, Department Chair and Associate Professor, The College of St. Scholastica
, Identity Management, Registries & Regulatory Reporting, Banner Health
This workshop is broken into two different sessions. A morning session and afternoon session. There is an option to purchase each session individually and only attend one, or purchase both sessions.
Please note: EACH Workshop requires an additional registration fee of $150.
Sunday, Oct 4 | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM CDT
During this conference, you'll attend many presentations on AI governance, oversight, and compliance. Important stuff. But today we're here for the practical, hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves FUN part: learning how to actually USE these tools while keeping privacy and compliance in front of mind. This workshop is designed for every HI professional — specialist, leader, analyst, compliance officer, privacy expert, or anyone who wants to make work and life easier. Attend one session or both. Each stands completely on its own. No prerequisites. No judgment. Just learning.
During SESSION 2 OF THE WORKSHOP - AI Made Powerful: An Advanced Hands-On Workshop: HI work is high stakes - generic AI outputs and basic prompting aren't enough. This session demonstrates how to move beyond simple prompts to build custom AI agents grounded in your organization's policies, create personalized AI assistants trained on your expertise, and design AI-powered workspaces and workflows that automate repetitive operational processes and deliver training when you're unavailable. Participants will explore practical applications using tools such as NotebookLM, custom GPTs, and enterprise AI platforms to develop scalable, secure workflows that enhance professional judgment while expanding individual and organizational impact.
This workshop offers 3 AHIMA CEUs.- Sunday, Oct 412:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDTWorkshop 2
- WorkshopsIn-PersonDifferentiate between the responsibilities and priorities of a medical coder versus a CDI professional.Assess the readiness of a coding professional to transition into a CDI role based on their existing competency profile.Summarize how effective provider communication contributes to improved clinical documentation outcomes.Sunday, Oct 0412:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct 04Delivery Method: In-Person
, CDI Education Specialist, HCPro/ACDIS
, Director of HIM/Coding, HCPro
Please note: This Workshop requires an additional registration fee of $150.
Sunday, Oct 4 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
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.
This workshop offers 3 AHIMA CEUs.- Sunday, Oct 412:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDTWorkshop 3
- WorkshopsIn-PersonAnalyze how data analytics and informatics principles can be applied to improve healthcare decision-making and outcomes.Evaluate opportunities for health information professionals to lead data-driven initiatives within their organizations.Develop a strategy to advance personal informatics and analytics competencies using AHIMA resources.Sunday, Oct 0412:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct 04Delivery Method: In-Person
, Director of Health Information (HI) Practice Advancement, AHIMA
, Director of Education, Informatics & Data Analytics, AHIMA
Please note: This Workshop requires an additional registration fee of $150.
Sunday, Oct 4 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
Health information professionals are no longer behind the scenes; they’re at the forefront of data-driven transformation! This high-energy session will show you the power of informatics and data analytics to drive change, strengthen data integrity, and influence outcomes across the healthcare continuum. Attendees will gain practical strategies to move from task-based work to impactful leadership roles, using data and informatics as catalysts for innovation and decision-making. We’ll also highlight how AHIMA’s expanding education and resources can help you accelerate your growth as a confident, data-driven leader in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.
This workshop offers 3 AHIMA CEUs.- Sunday, Oct 412:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDTWorkshop 1
4:00 PM CDT - Sunday, Oct 4
- Breaks/MealsIn-Person4:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct 04Sunday, Oct 04Delivery Method: In-PersonJoin us for the AHIMA26 Exhibit Hall Grand Opening!
Kick off the conference with your fellow HI colleagues! All attendees are welcome to participate in the opening of the AHIMA26 Conference Exhibit Hall. Mingle with new and familiar faces and enjoy a beverage and appetizers while you visit exhibitors and sponsors to discuss their products and services.
See you there!- Sunday, Oct 44:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDTExhibit Hall 2 (Street Level, Level 1)
7:00 PM CDT - Sunday, Oct 4
- Breaks/MealsIn-Person7:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct 04Sunday, Oct 04Delivery Method: In-PersonJoin VitalChart, a VRC Company, for an unforgettable evening at the iconic Hard Rock Cafe on San Antonio's River Walk, where the energy of live music, the charm of the historic riverfront, and the excitement of AHIMA26 come together. Nestled along one of San Antonio's most celebrated destinations, the Hard Rock Cafe provides the perfect backdrop for attendees to unwind, connect, and celebrate the start of an inspiring conference experience. Enjoy complimentary food, drinks, and entertainment while networking with industry peers and fellow AHIMA26 attendees in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Whether you're reconnecting with colleagues or making new connections, the VRC Welcome Reception is the perfect way to kick off your conference experience.
- Sunday, Oct 47:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDTHard Rock Café