Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA

Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA

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  • Timeline

  • About me

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  • Education

    • Walden University

      2005 - 2014
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Health Services with concentration in Community Health Promotion and Education

      Activities and Societies: Dissertation Title: "Learning Style Needs and Effectiveness of Health Literacy Education" Dissertation Title: "Learning Style Needs and Effectiveness of Health Literacy Education"

    • Woodruff High School

      1983 - 1987
    • University of St. Francis

      2003 - 2005
      M.S. Health Services Administration
    • Bradley University

      1987 - 1988
  • Experience

    • Proctor Hospital

      Jan 1989 - Jan 2001
      Coder
    • Methodist Medical Center of Illinois

      Jan 1997 - Jan 1998
      Coder
    • YPRO Corporation

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2004
      Manager of Remote Coding and Development
    • OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2002
      Supervisor of Health Information Services
    • Midstate College

      Jan 2002 - Jul 2019
      Director of Health Information Technology

      During my time in this position, I have been responsible for curriculum development and advising students.

    • Illinois Central College

      Aug 2019 - Jul 2020
      Assistant to the Dean of Health Careers
    • Illinois Central College

      Dec 2020 - Jan 2021
      COVID-19 Education Developer
    • University of Hawaii-West Oahu

      Jan 2021 - Jan 2021
      Lecturer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Coding Specialist

      AHIMA
      Jul 1996
    • Registered Health Information Administrator

      AHIMA
      Jun 2003
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA
      ILHIMA Professional Achievement Award Illinois Health Information Management Association Apr 2015 The purpose of the Professional Achievement is to honor an ILHIMA member for contemporary or innovative achievement which advances the ideals of the profession. Criteria for selection includes any of the following:• Made a significant contribution to the body of health information management knowledge through the preparation of outstanding published material.• To be eligible for nomination, the candidate must be the author, co-author, editor or co-editor of journal/newsletter… Show more The purpose of the Professional Achievement is to honor an ILHIMA member for contemporary or innovative achievement which advances the ideals of the profession. Criteria for selection includes any of the following:• Made a significant contribution to the body of health information management knowledge through the preparation of outstanding published material.• To be eligible for nomination, the candidate must be the author, co-author, editor or co-editor of journal/newsletter articles, books or chapters of books. Materials other than books must be published within one year of the time of nomination.• Presentation of HIM–related topics at seminars • Presentation or publication of research findings related to HIM initiatives. Show less
    • Awarded to Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA
      American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Literary Legacy Triumph Award AHIMA 2012
    • Awarded to Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA
      Fellow of the American Health Information Management Association AHIMA Jun 2008
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Consumer Engagement Task Force

      Issued by American Health Information Management Association
      American Health Information Management AssociationAssociated with Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA
    • President Elect - Peoria North Rotary

      Issued by Rotary International on Jul 2025
      Rotary InternationalAssociated with Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA
    • Director of Advocacy

      Issued by ILHIMA on Jul 2024
      ILHIMAAssociated with Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA
    • Past President

      Issued by ILHIMA on Jul 2023
      ILHIMAAssociated with Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA
    • President

      Issued by ILHIMA on Jul 2022
      ILHIMAAssociated with Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA
    • President Elect

      Issued by ILHIMA on Jun 2021
      ILHIMAAssociated with Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA
    • Health Information Management Council

      Issued by CAHIIM: Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management on Dec 2016
      CAHIIM: Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information ManagementAssociated with Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA
    • Director of Education

      Issued by ILHIMA on Apr 2017
      ILHIMAAssociated with Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA
    • President

      Issued by Central Illinois Health Information Management Association on May 2016
      Central Illinois Health Information Management AssociationAssociated with Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA
    • Regional Director

      Issued by ILHIMA on Apr 2016
      ILHIMAAssociated with Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA
    • Board Member - Peoria North Rotary

      Issued by Rotary International on Aug 2019
      Rotary InternationalAssociated with Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA
    • Director of Advocacy

      Issued by ILHIMA on Jul 2020
      ILHIMAAssociated with Leah Grebner, PhD, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA