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In this industry quite often you will hear the question, are we “working for peanuts”? While salaries are definitely important to the bottom line, there are many valuable considerations when evaluating a job offer, a current career choice or a professional path. Some may look for flexible schedules, credentialing recognition, or a career ladder. Some may ask if systems are compatible, will my expander work, or what kind of feedback will I get. Priorities for me are that I like…

Sunday was the final day of ACE 2011 in Phoenix, and we went out on a high note. The highlight of the day was certainly the annual Integrity Awards luncheon at which outstanding members of AHDI were recognized and celebrated. This year's winners were:

Rising Star - Susan Rovito

Educator of the Year - Pat Stettler

Excellent in Credentialing - Carrie McComb

Advocate of the Year - Sheryl Williams

Membership Impact - Capital Chapter

Employer of…

To say yesterday was a full day for me here at ACE 2011 in Phoenix would be somewhat of an understatement! The day began with breakfast in the Exhibit Hall as vendors took advantage of their final opportunity to display their offerings before the hall was closed at 10:30 a.m. After breakfast I participated in the "Friend & Follow" social media informational session held in the lounge area of the exhibit hall, helping attendees understand the world of blogging, Facebook, Twitter, and…

Thursday was another full day of activities here at ACE 2011 in Phoenix, the first day with a full slate of workshops in Clinical Medicine, Industry Trends & Technology, Workforce Development, and Laptop Workshop tracks. The highlight of the day for me was the opening keynote speech from Kathy B. Dempsey, a motivational speaker based here in the Scottsdale area. Her presentation was entitled,…

Yesterday was another busy day here in Phoenix at the AHDI 2011 Annual Convention & Expo. The first part of the morning was taken up with a Delegate & Leadership breakfast designed to spotlight and celebrate the contributions of AHDI's component and alliance leaders. New CEO Nancy Brighindi hosted a "Coffee Talk with Nancy" in which she interviewed a number of component and committee leaders about themselves and the projects they're involved in.



We also enjoyed some fun…

This will be my very first attendance at ACE! I am looking forward to seeing old friends around the country, and meeting new friends, as well. 

jean j [jj Denny] Zwang CMT

Phoenix, Oregon

The Outreach Workgroup for News & Networking (OWNN) is currently looking for bloggers to share insight, stories, experiences, expectations, etc., into and about AHDI’s Annual Convention & Expo (ACE). Whether you’ve attended in the past or this is your first time—be it informational, educational, or just plain fun—we want to hear from you!

Simply visit the ACE365 Blog and post away! We look forward to some great posts!!

I am a student member of AHDI, a new MT school grad, and a newly credentialed RMT. As an AHDI member, I have participated in a number of professional development activities, and I have greatly benefited from the association’s webinars and other products. Attending ACE 2010 provided a timely, invaluable opportunity to network with other dedicated industry…

When it comes to blogging, most experts tell you to make it quick but high-impact. That's a tall order when you have a lot to talk about, and anyone who knows me will agree that I always have a lot to talk about! And ACE is no exception.

This is my 17th ACE, and I haven't missed one since I started coming in 1994.At that time, I was 26 years old and had just found out I was pregnant with my first child. I flew to San Diego for my first AAMT meeting and I knew no one.…

• Lots of emphasis by CEO Peter Preziosi and others that medical transcription is changing but we're not going away. Emphasis on the need to position ourselves as knowledge workers and not "productionists."
• Treasurer Sherry Doggett reports that AHDI is in the black, great improvement since…