Miriam A. Carey, RHIT, CHTS-IM
Manager of Health Information Services
Miriam Carey brings over thirty plus years of healthcare experience and expertise, with a focus in the long-term care health information management profession. Ms. Carey holds an Associate of Science Degree in Health Information Management from Rasmussen College, and an Associate of Science Degree in Computer Systems and Management Science from Erie Business Center. She is an active member of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and is certified as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) and a Certified Health Information Technologist – Implementation Manager (CHTS-IM). She is an active member of the Florida Health Information Management Association (FHIMA),
Ms. Carey has an extensive background in healthcare compliance, HIPAA privacy and security compliance, medical ICD-10 coding, and MDS section I compliance, electronic health record implementation, scanning and uploading, release of information and the record auditing processes.
Ms. Carey is experienced with multiple Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems including: MatrixCare, Point Click Care, and American Health Tech.
Ms. Carey’s expertise supports her clients work to include, but not limited to:
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Training of Medical/Health Information Personnel in records processes and ICD-10 coding processes
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Analytics and Implementation Health Information processes and workflow organization
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ICD-10 Coding and sequencing expert specializing in group and individual educational programs either in person or remote
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ICD-10 Remote Coding to assist in supplemental ICD-10 Coding processes and RAI Section I processes as needed
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Release of Information (ROI) expert and training for Health Information Personnel
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Remote release of information support in coordinating and submitting documentation for RAC audit review to the payer portal and the appeals process
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HIM onsite supplemental support for HIM processes in the absence of Health Information Personnel
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Documentation organization and storage and destruction expert
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HIPAA Privacy and Security (group and individual educations programs)
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HIPAA Privacy and Security analytics
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Physician Credentialing, coordinating, and training for Joint Commission
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Various Medical/Health Information Record Audits and Assessments for both Assisted Living Facilities and Skilled Nursing Facilities
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EHR system evaluation, implementation, and support (on and off site)
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Scanning and uploading process and systems review, and training for proper dating, categorizing and process flow
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Participation in pre or mock survey compliance for Skilled Nursing Facilities
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Daily and weekly remote compliance audit support for QAPI compliance and plan of correction for 2567 statement of deficiencies
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Medicare compliance systems such as pre-billing also called triple/quad check process
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American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) certified in Healthcare technology
In her spare time, Ms. Carey gardens and is an artist who paints and enjoys photography. Often you will find her with her family, reading, or enjoying leisure activities. To learn more about Ms. Carey and her services please email her at miriam@rbhealthpartners.com and or call us at 727.786.3032.