From Broadway stages to the business of healthcare, Matty Oaks-Dougherty’s coding journey is anything but ordinary.

In the latest #iamaapc broadcast, Matty joins us to share how he went from professional dancer to medical coder, influencer, AAPC content contributor, and VILT teaching assistant. His story is a great reminder that there’s more than one path into this profession.

We’re also joined by AAPC Director of Education Operations Kris Taylor, who shares why AAPC certified instructors are so important and how members can take the next step toward becoming one.

Watch the episode and get inspired by two voices helping shape the future of medical coding education.

#iamaapc #aapc #medicalcoding #medicalcodingcareer #medicalcoder #healthcarebusiness #revenuecycle #medicalbillingandcoding #aapccertified #medicalcodingeducation

Recorded April 8, 2026

Join us for the latest AAPC Social Hour featuring Katherine Abel as she introduces AAPC’s new Certified Value-Based Administrator (CVBA) credential. Also joining us is Betty Hovey, an AAPC member since 1996. Betty shares her career journey and reflects on how AAPC has evolved over the years. Betty is also featured in the April edition of AAPC The Magazine.

Learn more about the CVBA here: https://www.aapc.com/certifications/certified-value-based-administrator-cvba-certification

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Attending HEALTHCON is an investment in professional growth, but it also creates meaningful value for the organizations attendees represent. In this episode of Countdown to Conference, Pam Warren, who serves on the HEALTHCON Education Committee, and Nicole Egbert, Director of Inside Sales–Member Success at AAPC, join the conference team to talk about how to position conference professional development as a win for the employer, not just the employee. From stronger skills and fresh industry insight to greater confidence and improved performance back on the job, they explore what companies stand to gain when they support attendance at HEALTHCON.

🎧 Tune in for practical perspective on how HEALTHCON education benefits both professionals and the organizations they serve.

Learn more about HEALTHCON: www.healthcon.com

#healthcon #healthcareconference #healthcareeducation #medicalcoding #medicalcoder #revenuecycle

Recorded March 25, 2026

From industry insights to inspiring career journeys, this episode of AAPC Social Broadcast brings you two voices you will not want to miss.

Join us as Ava Johnson, member of AAPC’s National Advisory Board and a familiar face on YouTube, TikTok, and beyond, shares her perspective on the industry and the content that has made her a standout voice in the space. We are also joined by Charisse Marshall, featured in the March edition of AAPC The Magazine, as she shares her story and experience in the business of healthcare.

Tune in for a great conversation with two professionals making an impact in the industry.

#aapc #medicalcoding #healthcarecareers #medicalbilling #healthcareindustry

Recorded March 11, 2026

On this edition of AAPC Social Hour, we’re joined by Kristy Swinehart, an AAPC member and social media coding influencer, who shares her journey into the industry and what she hopes to accomplish through her videos. We also hear from Jessica Diaz, who discusses her article in the March edition of AAPC the Magazine, “Starting a Medical Coding Career?”, and offers insight for those exploring a future in medical coding.

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Recorded February 25, 2026 In this episode of AAPC Social Hour, we’re joined by longtime AAPC member and legend Sharon Oliver and Amber Simon, who shares her journey in healthcare.

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Education is at the heart of HEALTHCON, but how do we decide what makes it on stage?In this episode of Countdown to Conference, Conference Education Committee members Jaci Kipreos and Christopher Chandler take you behind the scenes of how sessions come together. From identifying emerging industry trends to selecting speakers who truly understand the day-to-day of medical coding, they share why thoughtful education planning matters and how it helps ensure every attendee walks away with real value.

🎧 Tune in to hear how HEALTHCON education is built.

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RECORDED FEBRUARY 12, 2026

How does AAPC keep exams aligned with new code sets each year? And why is exam integrity so critical to protecting the reputation of CPC credential holders? In this episode of Social Hour, AAPC Senior Director of Content Katherine Abel joins us to discuss:

• How exams and curriculum are updated annually with new code sets
• Why maintaining exam integrity matters for every credential holder
• Physical books vs. eBooks — what members should consider

We’re also joined by National Advisory Board members Ellen Hinkle and Missy Kirshner, who share the latest on AAPC’s Virtual Summits — free to members and a great opportunity to earn CEUs.
If you value the strength and credibility of your credential, this is a conversation worth watching.

AAPC Virtual Summit: https://aapc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jKwVlKcdQT6bq32qgTOfoQ

#aapcsocialhour #medicalcoding #aapc #cpc

Your first HEALTHCON can be different depending on where you’re at in your career. That’s what makes it special. In this video, Sarah Adkins and Paul Daddona share what their first HEALTHCON experience was like from two very different starting points. Paul attended as a new CPC-A who hadn’t yet worked in the field. Sarah came in with industry experience and a different set of expectations. Same conference. Very different journeys. Both walked away changed.

Learn more about HEALTHCON: www.healthcon.com

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We’re kicking off our Countdown to Conference series with a conversation about why conference matters.

In this first episode, AAPC’s President of Membership, Raemarie Jimenez, and AAPC National Advisory Board President, Rhonda Buckholtz, share what makes HEALTHCON more than just an event. From career-changing education to community you can’t find anywhere else, hear directly from AAPC leaders on why HEALTHCON continues to be a must-attend experience for medical coders at every stage of their journey.

🎧 Tune in and start your countdown to HEALTHCON.