HANYS Middle Manager Training, Day 2 - Reflective Re-Record

HANYS Middle Manager Training, Day 2 - Reflective Re-Record

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379821/fan_mail/new] This episode almost didn't happen.  Samie recorded it back in Q1 right after Day 2 of the HANYS Middle Manager Training, then accidentally deleted it during a phone cleanup. Months later, here's the re-record… and honestly? It's better with some distance. In this episode, Samie breaks down the real lessons from Day 2 of leadership training: finance and capital budgeting (including the time she fat-fingered a digit on a scanner request and got approved for a machine that doesn't exist), building real partnerships with HR, navigating legally compliant interviews, coaching for performance with SMART goals, staying unbiased in performance reviews, and why documentation is the difference between "we can fix this" and "we need to separate." If you're a middle manager holding the door between strategy and reality — this one's for you. In this episode: * Understanding capital vs. operating budgets (and what happens when you get the numbers wrong) * Building a real relationship with HR * Legally compliant interviewing — what you can and can't ask * Coaching for performance using SMART goals * Avoiding bias in performance assessments * Why documentation protects your team, your patients, and yourself Resources mentioned: 📕 Digital Health Navigator by Samie Louigene — available on Amazon [https://a.co/d/03lchibM] and Gumroad [https://teamlo.gumroad.com/l/mpbchz] 🏃 Strong Strides: A Mindful Runner's Journal by Endrich Reveil — available on Amazon [https://a.co/d/06YKGBPl] 🧰 HIM Toolkit — available on Gumroad [https://teamlo.gumroad.com/l/orotj] Connect with Samie: TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn — @BalanceHIPodcast or Samantha Louigene Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379821/support]

Data Ownership in Healthcare: Whose Record Is It, Really?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379821/fan_mail/new] You requested your medical records… but did you really get everything? 👀 In Episode 10 of Balance HI Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood—and quietly controversial—topics in healthcare: data ownership. Because here’s the truth:  Patients think they own their records.  Hospitals think they own the systems.  Vendors control the platforms.  And HIM? We’re stuck in the middle making sure access, compliance, and accuracy don’t fall apart. So… who actually owns the data? 🤔 In this episode, we break it ALL the way down: *  📁 The difference between owning a medical record vs. having rights to it  *  ⚖️ What laws like HIPAA actually say (and what they don’t say)  *  🔐 How data ownership impacts patient access, portals, and trust  *  💻 The role of EHR vendors and the reality of “locked” data  *  🧠 Why HIM professionals are the true stewards of healthcare data Let’s be clear: data ownership isn’t just legal—it’s power. And if HIM isn’t at the table, decisions about that power will be made without us. 📚 Ready to understand your role in the digital healthcare era? Grab my book: Digital Health Navigator: A Guide to Success for Health Information Professionals This is your roadmap to navigating HIM, patient access, compliance, and digital transformation with confidence. 📣 Call to Action (CTA): If this episode made you think differently about data ownership, don’t keep it to yourself: 👉 Subscribe to Balance HI Podcast 👉 Share this episode with a colleague, nurse, or healthcare leader 👉 Leave a review so more people understand the power of HIM And if you’re ready to go deeper…  💬 DM me “HIM” on Instagram or LinkedIn to learn about my toolkit and upcoming workshops. ✨ Stay informed. Stay empowered. Stay balanced. #DataOwnership #HealthInformationManagement #HIPAA #PatientRights #DigitalHealth #HealthIT #BalanceHIPodcast #WomenInHealthcare #MedicalRecords #HealthcareLeadership Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379821/support]

AI in Healthcare: The Smartest Team Member You’re Not Managing (Yet)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379821/fan_mail/new] AI is no longer the future of healthcare… it’s already clocked in. 👀 From automating documentation to supporting clinical decision-making, artificial intelligence is transforming how healthcare operates—but here’s the real question: is it helping us… or quietly creating new risks behind the scenes? In this episode of Balance HI Podcast, we’re breaking down AI in healthcare from a Health Information Management (HIM) perspective—because while everyone’s talking about innovation, HIM is the one making sure it’s accurate, compliant, and actually makes sense. We’ll get into: * 🤖 What AI is really doing inside hospitals and health systems * 📊 How AI is impacting coding, documentation, and revenue cycle * 🔐 The hidden risks: data integrity, bias, compliance, and patient trust * 🧠 Why HIM professionals are the gatekeepers of AI governance * 🚀 How YOU can stay relevant and ahead in this AI-driven shift Let’s be clear: AI is not replacing HIM… but it will replace professionals who don’t understand it. If you’ve ever wondered how AI fits into your role—or how to leverage it without losing control of your data—this episode is for you. 📚 Ready to level up your HIM career? Grab my book: Digital Health Navigator: A Guide to Success for Health Information Professionals — your roadmap to thriving in today’s digital healthcare world. 💡 Whether you’re just starting out or already in the field, this guide breaks down how to navigate HIM, digital health, and emerging trends like AI with confidence. 🎧 Don’t forget to: Subscribe, share, and leave a review—because HIM deserves a louder voice in healthcare. ✨ Stay informed. Stay empowered. Stay balanced. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379821/support]

🎙️ The Big Beautiful Bill HIM Actually Wants

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379821/fan_mail/new] What would happen if Health Information Management professionals wrote the healthcare bill? In this episode of the Balance HI Podcast, we explore the Big Beautiful Bill that HIM actually wants. While lawmakers debate policy, the professionals who manage the data, documentation, coding, compliance, and record integrity are often left out of the conversation. But let’s be clear: HIM is the infrastructure behind healthcare. If HIM had a seat at the table, the bill would include real solutions for: • smarter EHR decision making • documentation that supports patient care and reimbursement • stronger data governance and interoperability • protecting the legal health record • reducing administrative chaos in healthcare systems Because when health information flows correctly, patient care improves, revenue cycles stabilize, and healthcare organizations operate more efficiently. If you’ve ever wondered what healthcare policy would look like through the lens of Health Information Management, this episode is for you. 🎧 Tune in to hear the Big Beautiful Bill… HIM style. 🔗 Connect with Balance HI Podcast: Balance HI Podcast Book: Digital Health Navigator A Guide to Success for Health Information Professionals Toolkit: Digital Health Navigator Starter Kit Stay informed. Stay empowered. Stay balanced. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379821/support]

HIM Autopsy: Is Health Information Profession Really a Dying Field?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379821/fan_mail/new]  Pull out the scalpel—today we’re performing an autopsy on Health Information Management. 🩺📂 Rumor has it, HIM is a “dying field,” but spoiler alert: the patient still has a pulse (and a pretty strong one at that). From paper charts to digital health, AI to compliance chaos, we’re breaking down why HIM isn’t flatlining—it’s just evolving. Tune in for laughs, lessons, and maybe a few resuscitation metaphors. 🚑  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379821/support]