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Keynote Speakers & Featured Presenters

We are proud to present our world-renown Keynote Speakers and Featured Presenters line-up for AHIMA24 Conference in beeee-UTAH-ful Salt Lake City this October!



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Opening Keynote Speaker: Diana Nyad
Closing Keynote Speaker: Scott Hamilton 
D4BH Panel Discussion

Opening Keynote Speaker: Diana Nyad

Sunday, October 27
4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Salt Palace Convention Center / Exhibit Hall E

Never Give Up

We’re excited to announce that the legendary Diana Nyad, world-renowned athlete, inspirational speaker, and author, will be our opening keynote speaker at AHIMA24! Recently portrayed by Annette Bening on Netflix, Diana's resilience and perseverance embodies the commitment of our Health Information profession.

At age 60, having not swum a stroke in decades, Hall of Fame swimmer Diana began planning for her white whale of distance swims: the 110-mile ocean crossing between Cuba and Florida. She’d tried it once, in her 20s, and severe jellyfish attacks had defeated her then. With a new commitment to her vision, she attempted it again and accomplished this incredible feat 30 years after she failed to complete it before.

In this moving conversation, “Never Give Up,” Diana shows us that it is never too late to chase our dreams and shares the key steps we all need to take in order to accomplish our goals, no matter how big. You won't want to miss Diana's incredible story of perseverance, grit, and triumph that will inspire you to never give up!

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Closing Keynote Speaker: Scott Hamilton

Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024
4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Salt Palace Convention Center / Exhibit Hall E

Undefeated: How to Keep Fighting When the World Says 'Quit'

We’re thrilled to announce that Scott Hamilton, the world-renowned Olympic figure skating champion, will be our closing keynote speaker on Tuesday, October 29, at AHIMA24 in Salt Lake City! 

Scott is not only celebrated for his incredible achievements on the ice, including 70 titles and an Olympic Gold medal, but also for his inspiring work off the ice. As a cancer survivor and founder of the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation, he has dedicated his life to helping others through education, advocacy, and support. 

Join us as Scott takes us through the highs and lows of his incredible journey in his keynote presentation, Undefeated: How to Keep Fighting When the World Says 'Quit', as he shares how he kept going despite seemingly insurmountable roadblocks. His fierce commitment to greatness and his passion for inspiring others to pursue excellence will leave you motivated to tackle your own challenges. 

Don't miss this chance to hear from a true champion—secure your spot today and be part of this unforgettable event!


Panel Discussion

Monday, Oct. 28, 2024
3:45 to 5:15 p.m.
Salt Palace Convention Center / Exhibit Hall E

Improving the Collection, Sharing and Use of SDOH Data: Lessons Learned from Data for Better Health

Last year, AHIMA launched Data for Better Health®, an effort to increase awareness of how collecting, using, and sharing SDOH data can improve health and healthcare outcomes. Throughout the past year, AHIMA has convened experts, highlighted best practices, and formed partnerships to take on this issue. In that process, we have learned many lessons that the field can use to further advance the collection, use, and sharing of SDOH data. During this panel, we'll share our lessons learned from Data for Better Health and feature speakers who will share their own experiences, opportunities and challenges related to this work.

Join AHIMA President-Elect, Maria Caban Alizondo and a panel of SDOH experts for this can’t miss event! Learn more about this presentation, here.

Speakers

Maria Caban Alizondo, PhD, RHIT, FAHIMA

President/Chair Elect
AHIMA

Lauren Riplinger, JD

Chief Public Policy and Impact Officer
AHIMA

Thea Campbell, MBA, PHIA

Vice President, Health Information, Revenue and Compliance
Cedars Sinai

Roy Jedeikin, MD, FACC, MBA

Chief Medical Officer
Phoenix Children's Care Network (PCCN)



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