It is my privilege to serve as your President during 2011-2012. I welcome your ideas and am looking forward to working with all of you.

As all of us know we are entering an unprecedented period in healthcare. Government budget cuts, meaningful use, the electronic health record and ICD-10. Each of these events take thought, knowledge and perseverance to learn, manage and maintain.

We all know that it is important work that we do. We read, listen to audio programs, watch webinars and attend seminars. So I ask that we approach these changes in the best way possible - together!!

Each of us has many things to offer. We just need to share what we know and be eager to learn even more. Our Executive Council and I welcome your ideas and we need your help to maintain our wonderful organization and grow it even more.

Please join us and support our educational sessions through out the year by attending and if the topic is appropriate bring your staff

Deborah Lantz, RHIA
LIHIMA President