Episode 013 - Equipping the Future Workforce

In this series finale, we speak with Larry Saunders, founder of Computer Training Services about how his faith influenced his career trajectory.

For this episode, we speak with LaSha Cofer an accomplished HIM professional with over 20 years of experience in coding, revenue cycle, and implementations. Listen as she explains the journey of discovering her sweet spot in HIM and how she her experiences to support her students. You can find her on LinkedIn.

In this episode, we speak with Ritesh Shah who was able to successfully transition from Pharmacy to Health Informatics. He gives insight into what the journey looked like for him, including the certification process, and how being inquisitive about the systems he used as a pharmacist and properly networking helped him land his first health informatics position. You can find him on LinkedIn and via his email [email protected]

In this episode, we speak with the amazing Danese Simpkins, MS, SPHR, LDSS,CDE, who provides us with all kinds of jewels that will be helpful for us as we negotiate our salary, have difficult conversations with our boss, and work on professional development. This episode is definitely one that those from all areas can find useful. You can find her on LinkedIn or contact her via email at [email protected]

In this episode, we speak with Linzy Hayes who is fresh from completing his Health Information Bachelor's Degree and earning the RHIA. He currently serves as an HIM Manager in Training. It's always refreshing to hear from new professionals and their experiences as they move from academia to the workforce. Insights like this can be helpful to help programs understand how to move students over from concept to practice. You can reach out to him on LinkedIn or via email at [email protected]

In this episode we speak with Mowe Simpson, MS, RHIA, CPHIMS has 10 years’ experience in supporting EMR health information applications. He is most passionate about promoting interoperability and data exchange and emerging health technologies. Mowe served as a committee member of the HIMSS Concert committee and as President of the Dallas Ft. Worth Health Information Management Association. In 2018 he was the recipient of the Texas Health Information Management Association Rising Star Award. Mr. Simpson is also an adjunct instructor at Alabama State University in the health information administration program.

This episode we speak with Elizabeth(Liz) Wilson. She is the Program Director of HIT and HIM at Beal University in Maine, She made the transition into HIM about 15 years ago from a background in diagnostic imaging. Listen in as she discusses the importance of HIM Educators having industry experiences. Be sure to let us know your takeaways!

In this episode, we speak with Healthcare IT Project Management extraordinaire Stacey Jones, MHA, RHIA, CRCR, CSBI. She originally got her start in IT and made the pivot to HIM and has carved a unique path for herself as a consultant. She's good peeps and really provides an honest perspective on the current and future state of HIM.

In this episode, we speak with the amazing Quintin Ficklin Jr. Health Informaticist and Founder of QSF Jr. Success Foundation. Listen in to learn about his journey in HIM and how we can advocate for better representation for men and POC in the industry.

This episode we premiere our cohost extraordinaire and friend Dr. Kengia Sabree to the podcast as she interviews with Martha Fernandez, the Sr. Director of the Employer Resource Center at Dallas College. They will brainstorm strategies to employ to enrich the pipeline of future professionals and how to partner with employers to have curriculum and programs match industry expectations.