Lisa Wilson, CPC, CASCC, COSC, CUC, didn't start her healthcare career until later in life. Her journey began in patient collections. She later moved into billing and ultimately found her home as a medical coder. Listen to Lisa tell her story in this edition of #iamaapc.

Join us as we talk about how to stay healthy while working from home, our upcoming REVCON virtual conference, and more.

Join us as we ask members of the AAPCCA Board of Directors how they fit professional development into their schedule.

Early in her career Barbara Williams had a desire to work as a healthcare clinician. The passing of her mother just prior to taking the MCAT exam curbed her interest and passion for the path. A professor noticed her work ethic and recommended her for a position as a biller/coder. Barbara hasn't looked back. Listen to her tell her story on this edition of #iamaapc.

Find one of Barbara's favorite recipes below.

From Barbara: "I love crockpot cooking because I can set everything up at lunch and have dinner ready on time!"

Crockpot Past Fajioli

1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
1 c chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrots (I slice up baby carrots instead of chopping)
1/2 c chopped celery
1 jar tomato basil marinara sauce (I use Aldi brand - can substitute spaghetti sauce too)
15 oz can diced tomatoes
15 oz can kidney beans, drained but not rinsed
1 can white beans, drained but not rinsed (I used northern beans)
4 c beef broth
1-1/2t oregano
3/4 t tabasco
1/2 t salt
1/2 t pepper

Add all to crockpot (I also use a crockpot liner to make cleaning easier).

Cook on high for 5 hours.
Add 1-1/4 c cooked dittalini (or other small pasta) during the last half hour of cooking.

Serve this with grated parmesan cheese, a crusted bread and salad - it's comfort food!

Join us as we talk with National Advisory Board members about auditing, CEUs, and more.

Listen in as we join the AAPC staff for our annual Halloween party and hear answers to common customer service questions.

Katie Justice started her professional career as a zookeeper. Caring for animals was a dream come true, but after a decade of zookeeping she felt there were greater challenges for her. She discovered a new path in medical coding and now sees limitless possibilities. Watch Katie tell her story on this edition of #iamaapc.

Join us as we talk about becoming an auditor and all things auditing with the AAPC Audit Committee. 

We’re holding our first virtual career fair! Register now at the link below for this free, members-only online event. Explore career opportunities in a variety of fields, from medical coding and auditing to compliance and revenue cycle management.

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On this edition of AAPC Social Hour, we focus our conversation towards Tammy Vannatter-Berger. Tammy was a member of the AAPCCA Board of Directors and selflessly gave her time and knowledge to those working within the business of healthcare. She passed away in an automobile accident on September 2, 2022.