HealthPort’s April Robertson Named AHIMA’s 2009 Legacy Award Recipient
ALPHARETTA, Ga.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - HealthPort, a top-25 company in the healthcare information technology industry, today announced that April Robertson, HealthPort, Vice President of Customer Advocacy will be honored by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as the 2009 Legacy Award Recipient on October 5, 2009, during the general session of AHIMA’s annual convention at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas.
Robertson was selected to receive this honor and professional distinction as part of AHIMA’s annual Triumph Awards, which recognizes special individuals who’ve made a significant difference in the health information management (HIM) profession. The Legacy Award recommendations are peer driven and allow others within the industry to highlight the admirable work and dedication of their colleagues. Robertson has made many notable contributions to the HIM profession including her advocacy as a global leader for the healthcare industry, demonstrated by her involvement as the co-chair of the Ambassador Committee for the AHIMA-IFHRO Congress held in Washington, D.C. in 2004. Most recently, Robertson served three-years on AHIMA’s Board of Director’s and is past president of the California Health Information Association (CHIA).
“April Robertson’s advocacy for HIM is aimed at providing techniques to help others succeed in running exceptional compliance programs, protecting the privacy and security of patient information and preserving patient identity,” according to one of Robertson’s peer nomination submissions. “No doubt April’s example will serve as an inspiration to the next generation of HIM professionals.”
Robertson joined HealthPort in 2008 and as Vice President of Customer Advocacy, works closely with HealthPort customers to ensure a positive experience, facilitates resolution between key functional areas, and holds stakeholders accountable to HealthPort’s commitment to customer satisfaction. Robertson holds RHIA, RHIT and CHPS credentials, is a Fellow of AHIMA, and frequently serves as an industry spokesperson travelling the country promoting HIM through presentations, advocacy for privacy, confidentiality, and medical identity theft.
“We are extremely proud of April’s accomplishments and dedication to the HIM profession specifically the needs of HealthPort customers,” said Mike Labedz, HealthPort CEO. “April’s expertise, knowledge and service to the healthcare community are some of HealthPort’s valued assets because it gives our customers and prospects peace of mind that their satisfaction is our top priority.”
HealthPort will also be recognized as part of AHIMA’s Leadership Circle during the general session’s Corporate Partner Awards Ceremony. Through credentialed programming and donations, HealthPort has remained a committed supporter of AHIMA and the AHIMA Foundation’s major initiative Transforming Health Information.
About HealthPort
HealthPort is one of the largest providers of health information solutions serving more than 10,000 healthcare facilities, including hospitals, physician practices and community health centers, over 44,000 physicians and millions of requestors nationwide. With the widest selection of affordable, quality health information products and services in the HIT industry, HealthPort is changing the face of healthcare by combining knowledge, technology and service to streamline the administrative and business processes of the healthcare community. For more information, visit www.healthport.com or call 800-737-2585.
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