In this sixth episode of Igniting the Aurora, we explore the evolving career pathways in health information management (HIM) and medical coding, highlighting how professionals can grow, adapt, and thrive in a changing healthcare landscape.

This episode examines how both new and experienced coders can expand beyond technical accuracy to develop strategic influence, mentorship skills, and operational insight. Listeners will hear how growth today includes specialization, auditing, education, leadership without formal titles, and contributing to policy, workflow, and innovation initiatives. The conversation also covers how HIM professionals can embrace AI, automation, and analytics to enhance—not replace—their expertise while maintaining compliance, accuracy, and professional judgment.

Designed for coders, auditors, educators, revenue integrity professionals, and HIM leaders, this episode highlights why embracing diverse growth opportunities, adaptability, and continuous learning benefits not only individual coders but entire organizations—ensuring stronger documentation integrity, operational performance, and compliance outcomes heading into 2026.

In this fifth episode of Igniting the Aurora, we shine a spotlight on women in health information management (HIM) and coding, exploring the leadership, mentorship, and professional excellence that drive the field forward.

This episode examines how women are shaping compliance, revenue integrity, and documentation practices, while fostering collaboration, innovation, and accountability within coding and HIM teams. Listeners will hear why mentorship and continuous professional growth are essential, how women leaders influence organizational strategy, and how celebrating excellence strengthens the profession as a whole.

Designed for coders, auditors, revenue integrity professionals, and HIM leaders, this episode highlights why investing in leadership, mentorship, and education benefits not only individual coders and providers but entire organizations—ensuring stronger documentation integrity, operational performance, and compliance outcomes heading into 2026.

In this fourth episode of Igniting the Aurora, we focus on one of the most persistent misconceptions in coding and compliance as we move into 2026: the belief that certification signals completion.

Rather than viewing education as a one-time achievement, this episode explores why continuous learning has become essential in an environment shaped by rapid regulatory change, evolving payer interpretation, increasing audit sophistication, and rising expectations for documentation clarity and clinical reasoning. We examine how static knowledge quickly becomes outdated—and how relying solely on what was learned to pass an exam increases both professional and organizational risk.

Through real-world context and practical insight, this episode unpacks how ongoing education strengthens coding accuracy, supports defensible documentation, and positions coders to step into educator and advisor roles—particularly in closing persistent provider education gaps revealed through audits.

This episode is designed for coders, CDI specialists, auditors, clinicians, and revenue integrity leaders who want to move beyond maintaining credentials and adopt a learning-driven approach that strengthens documentation integrity, collaboration, and long-term success heading into 2026.