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Attendee Pricing
| Through September 11, 2025 | On-Site Registration | |
| WHIMA Member In-Person Registration | $138 | $166 |
| Non-Member In-Registration | $173 | $173 |
| Student Member Full Meeting Registration | $23 | $83 |
| WHIMA Member Educator (Includes 25% Discount) | $103 | $124 |
| WHIMA Non-Member Educator (Includes 25% Discount) | $129 | $168 |
| Live Virtual (Through September 18, 2025) | $138 |
WHIMA Member – an AHIMA dues-paying member who has selected Wisconsin as their Component Association (CA)
Non-Member – includes AHIMA dues-paying members from other AHIMA Component Associations (CA) as well as AHIMA Credentialed Non-Members
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Group Discounts
- WHIMA offers discount rates to Members and Non-Members, including students, if the criteria are met:
- If 3 or more individuals from the same organization (not a health corporation) register together for the meeting, you will receive a discount of 5% for each registration. Example: The discount would be available if all three or more individuals are from the same physical location, i.e., Advocate Health Care. The three could not be from Advocate Health Care and other Advocate Aurora Health facilities.
- Group discounts are only available when all registrants are registered at the same time, on the same registration. Discounts are automatically reflected once three registrants are added to a single registration
HIM Faculty Discounts
- Faculty
- Full or part-time faculty in the HIM programs in Wisconsin will be offered 1 discounted registration for the Annual Conference and at each WHIMA fully sponsored seminar/workshop
- The discount is 25%.
- This excludes adjunct faculty
Consents and Waivers
- Personal Responsibility & Liability Waiver: By attending a Wisconsin Health Information Management Association (WHIMA) in-person Event, you voluntarily assume all risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury related to exposure to a communicable disease, including COVID, and release WHIMA from liability for any injury or harm that may result by attending the Event.
The responsibility for a safe and healthy event environment (Duty of Care) is shared among the event organizers, venues, and every participant. As such, you agree to abide by any prevention or safety measures that WHIMA, the venue, the County health department, or the State of Wisconsin may have in place during the Event. You also agree not to attend the Event if you become ill, are aware that you’ve been directly exposed to a communicable disease, including COVID, before the Event, or exhibit any symptoms during the Event.
- Photo Release: By attending a Wisconsin Health Information Management Association (WHIMA) in-person Event, you voluntarily grant WHIMA, its representatives, and employees, permission to take photographs of you in association with your participation in the Event, and use the likeness in a photograph, video, or other digital media (“photo”) in any of its publications, including but not limited to web-based publications. You waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of your photograph or likeness.
Location
Chippewa Valley Technical College

620 W. Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Agenda
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Pre-Conference Social Event The Paint Shack –
Art and Craft Studio
$25 registration fee
Thursday, September 18, 2025
CEUs: 6.0
7:30 AM – 8:10 AM
Registration and Breakfast
Breakfast is included in the registration fee.
8:10 AM – 8:15 AM
Cruising into New HIM Horizons Welcome
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM
Empathy - The Forgotten Leadership Skill: Why True Leadership Starts with Listening, Understanding, and Putting People First
In-Person and Virtual
In this session, we are reminded that effective leadership isn’t about authority, it’s about connection. True leadership begins with listening deeply, understanding others’ perspectives, and prioritizing people over processes. When leaders lead with empathy, they foster trust, inspire loyalty, and cultivate environments where teams flourish. This keynote explores how empathy transforms workplaces and elevates performance from the inside out.
Session Objectives:
- To walk away with tools to listen more effectively
- Be mindful of others’ circumstances and different lived experiences
- Being a leader who puts others first
Level: Beginner
Carrie Simpson
1 CEU — Organizational Management and Leadership
9:15 AM – 10:05 AM
Track 1
Building the Future HIM Workforce in a Digital World
As healthcare continues advancing its digital footprint, HIM professionals need to be adaptable and prepared to expand their skills to keep up with the ever-changing technology and demands. This session will explore strategies for building the future HIM workforce with creative cross-training approaches, audit and quality emphasis, and integrating data, informatics, and technology competencies. Attendees will gain insights into how HIM teams can be upskilled and supported to thrive in a healthcare setting where digital fluency, analytics, and adaptability are essential to success.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify emerging skills such as data analytics and AI literacy, which are essential to the evolution of HIM.
- Describe strategies for upskilling and cross-training current HIM team members to increase efficiency and quality while creating career growth and development opportunities.
- Apply practical approaches for advancing HIM teams to adapt to the current and future challenges facing HIM professionals.
Level: Intermediate Level
Denise Huffman
1 CEU — Organizational Management and Leadership
9:15 AM – 10:05 AM
Track 2
7 Strategies to Strengthen Your Coding Program
In-Person and Virtual
In the healthcare industry, precision in medical coding has a direct impact on revenue cycle performance, compliance, and patient outcomes. Yet, many organizations overlook opportunities to elevate their coding quality beyond basic accuracy. By adopting a more strategic approach, organizations can unlock substantial benefits, ranging from reduced compliance risks to improved financial performance.
Session Objectives:
- Understand the stakes
- Learn what encompasses a strong program
- How to implement
Level: Intermediate
Melinda Craig
1 CEU — Data Structure, Content, and Information Governance; Revenue Cycle Management
9:15 AM – 10:05 AM
Track 3
Student and Emerging Professionals: Entry Level E/M Coding
Entry-level E/M coding forms the foundation of medical billing, categorizing patient visits based on their complexity and the time spent. This presentation will cover the basics of these codes, including types of E/M services, key components including history, exam, and medical decision-making, CMS and CPT requirements, common pitfalls, and tips for accurate code selection to ensure compliance.
Session Objectives:
- Understand the basic E/M coding guidelines and their applications
- Differentiate between levels of service based on MDM or time
- Acquire practical skills in documenting patient encounters to ensure accurate coding and compliance
Level: Beginner – Intermediate
Dawson Ballard
1 CEU — Data Structure, Content, and Information Governance
10:05 AM – 10:20 AM
Networking Break
10:20 AM – 11:10 AM
Team Building and Why it Matters
In-Person and Virtual
This interactive workshop is designed to strengthen collaboration, trust, and communication within teams. Participants will engage in hands-on activities that highlight the value of connection, shared goals, and mutual respect. By the end, everyone will walk away with practical tools to work more effectively with others and boost deeper connections with one another.
Session Objectives:
- Provide tools to be a team player
- Reinforce how our body language communicates how present and available we are to others on the team
- Encourage not working in silos – instead, thinking about the collective whole
Level: Beginner
Carrie Simpson
1 CEU — Organizational Management and Leadership
11:20 AM – 12:10 PM
Wisconsin Healthcare Update
In-Person and Virtual
Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Matthew Stanford
1 CEU — Evolving Topics
12:10 PM – 1:25 PM
Lunch
Lunch is included in the registration fee.
1:25 PM – 2:15 PM
Track 1
How to Find the Right Balance with Tech and People
Level:
Wil Limp
1 CEU — Organizational Management and Leadership
1:25 PM – 2:15 PM
Track 2
Cost-Effective Coding: The Power of Strategic Partners
In-Person and Virtual
The journey towards optimal return on investment in medical coding outsourcing is not just a financial decision but a strategic investment in the future of your healthcare organization. We’ll navigate through the intricacies of vetting a BPO and understanding the profound impact on your bottom line.
Session Objectives:
- Identify reasons to outsource/supplement coding
- Evaluate outsource partners
Level: Intermediate (Decision Makers/Management)
Melinda Craig
1 CEU — Organizational Management and Leadership
1:25 PM – 2:15 PM
Track 3
Student and Emerging Professional: Importance of Networking for New HI Professionals
In the rapidly evolving world of Health Information Management, who you know can be just as important as what you know. This session will explore how intentional networking can open doors to career opportunities, foster professional growth, and strengthen your reputation in the HIM community. Attendees will gain practical strategies to build meaningful connections at conferences, online, and in the workplace, leaving with actionable steps to expand their network and advance their careers. Whether you’re a student, new professional, or seasoned expert, this session will equip you with the tools to connect, collaborate, and thrive.
Session Objectives:
- Recognize the Career and Professional Benefits of Networking
- Apply Networking Strategies to Enhance Professional Development and Industry Knowledge
- Leverage Networking to Build a Strong Professional Presence and Support System
Level: Beginner
Karla Svedarsky
No CEU
2:25 PM – 3:15 PM
Track 1
Embracing Artificial Intelligence: Ways to Improve Your Work and Home Efficiencies with AI
Level:
Leslie Hodz
1 CEU — Evolving Topics
2:25 PM – 3:15 PM
Track 2
Coding for Behavioral Health
In-Person and Virtual
This presentation will focus on CPT and ICD-10-CM coding for common behavioral health services. Focus will be on types of behavioral health providers, ICD-10-CM coding for common diagnoses like depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, and CPT coding for therapy sessions or procedures.
Session Objectives:
- Educate the audience on the importance of accurate coding in behavioral health
- To demonstrate how to correctly use ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for diagnoses and billing purposes
- To highlight common coding challenges and best practices to ensure compliance and accuracy
Level: Intermediate
Dawson Ballard
1 CEU — Data Structure, Content, and Information Governance
3:15 PM – 3:40 PM
Break – Silent Auction Closes
3:40 PM – 4:30 PM
Track 1
HIM Unscripted
From first jobs to leadership roles, every task and challenge shapes your path in Health Information. Discover how each experience, big or small, builds the skills, resilience, and perspectives that define your unique journey.
Level:
Jessica Johnson
1 CEU — Organizational Management and Leadership
3:40 PM – 4:30 PM
Track 2
Long-term Care Coding
In-Person and Virtual
Level:
Heather Krueger
1 CEU — Data Structure, Content, and Information Governance
4:30 PM
Adjournment
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