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 May 2013
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Capturing Cancer Data in Real Time
The longtime battle against this horrific disease could get a boost from physicians electronically reporting data to state registries.
Dual Coding: An ICD-10 Jump-Starter
Kick the transition process into gear with a plan to code from both sides of the fence
Read Between the Lines
Being able to spot ill-advised copy-and-paste documentation can save coders from recurring compliance headaches.
When Disaster Strikes
A comprehensive business continuity plan can help alleviate hospitals’ fears about unexpected data loss.
departments
Editor’s Note
Letters to the Editor
mHealth Update
Remote monitoring devices are making it easier to track patients’ well-being while they are recovering from an addiction.
Transcription Trends
For departments struggling with overflow, a renewed approach to efficiency may be the answer.
Products and Services
A start-up company offers a free online medical records request platform.
CIO Insider
Dates can be tricky, especially when it comes to determining exactly when cash was posted to a hospital’s revenue cycle.
Coding & Revenue Cycle Management Resource Guide
News Briefs
Another day, another ICD-10 survey showing that health care organizations aren’t making enough progress toward meeting the 2014 deadline.
Datebook
By the Numbers
Get the lowdown on health care’s facts and figures.
 Special Showcase Edition April 2013
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Speech Recognition: A Work in Progress
Keep in mind that despite technological advances, speech recognition still is not a cure-all for inaccurate documentation.
All Aboard the HIPAA Omnibus Rule
Experts offer opinions on how best to handle the changes before the September compliance deadline.
How to Measure Duplicate Rates
An accurate calculation can give health care organizations an idea of where they’re falling short and nip serious problems in the bud.
School of Health
A full-service boarding school is taking an unprecedented, proactive approach to winning the war on childhood obesity.
Coding and Transcription
Coding for pediatric chronic lung disease
departments
Editor’s Note
Evolving Education
Staying abreast of industry twists and turns is sound advice for educational institutions looking to help fill the HIT workforce void.
News Briefs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has launched a new program to consolidate reporting requirements for its various HIT incentive programs
Products and Services
The transition to ICD-10 continues to be a cottage industry, spawning numerous products designed to make the journey less bumpy.
On the Web
A recent study shows that nearly three-fourths of consumers are willing to participate in remote health care.
EMR/EHR Annual Product Showcase
Datebook
By the Numbers
Get the lowdown on health care’s facts and figures.
 April 2013
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Healthcare Information: The New Terrorist Target
An alarming report issued early this year chronicles how the US healthcare system remains vulnerable to serious attack.
The Art of the Appeal Letter
Experts offer pointers on how best to address the nuances and subtleties of penning denial replies.
Mitigating the Risks of Offshoring Transcription
By taking into account several variables, healthcare organizations can benefit from a relationship with an overseas partner.
Improving the Query Process
AHIMA and the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists recently released updated guidelines on best practices for querying physicians.
departments
Editor’s Note
HIT Happenings
A University of Missouri study has raised questions about patients’ willingness to be treated by physicians who use computerized diagnostic tools.
On the Web
When selecting a child’s doctor, families prefer word of mouth to online ratings, according to a national poll.
News Briefs
A survey conducted by the Aloft Group produced sobering numbers on the progress being made toward ICD-10 implementation.
Products and Services
Humetrix has released a cross-platform version of its iBlueButton app that enables the exchange of health records between Apple and Android devices.
Datebook
By the Numbers
Get the lowdown on healthcare’s facts and figures.
 March 2013
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Mining Untapped Data
Several significant hurdles are preventing healthcare organizations from realizing the promise of data-mining technology.
Observation Services: Many Shades of Gray
Complicated, confounding, and confusing, these encounters challenge coders to pay close attention to the slightest details.
Hello EHR, Good-Bye HIM?
Visit two healthcare organizations where the introduction of an EHR spurred significant changes for HIM professionals.
On Guard at All Times
When will CMS surveyors drop by? No one knows, making it imperative that healthcare organizations be ready for any unexpected visit.
departments
Editor’s Note
Coding Corner
With more states basing Medicaid payments on the all-patient refined diagnosis-related group, facilities must make sure physicians and coding staff are taking proper care of patient documentation.
Evolving Education
AHIMA President Kathleen Frawley discusses the organization’s plan to educate and train HIM professionals in the face of an ever-changing healthcare landscape.
News Briefs
University of Michigan researchers say EHR data could help physicians determine which patients are best suited for ICU admission.
On the Web
A study of online conversations about drug side effects reveals the promise of social media to act as a sounding board for patient perceptions.
Products and Services
The eHealth Initiative has released a guide listing the digital tools available to help cancer patients better cope with their diagnosis.
Datebook
By the Numbers
Get the lowdown on healthcare’s facts and figures.
 February 25, 2013
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Control Your Data Domain
Technology can help, but it’s not a cure-all for establishing a sound data governance strategy.
Making the Grade
For medical transcriptionists to survive in today’s healthcare environment, it’s going to take a revamped approach to education and training.
Short Stays, Complicated Decisions
Healthcare organizations be warned: Recovery audit contractors are taking a serious interest in short-stay admissions.
Caring for Health eRecords
Quality documentation, not financial incentives, need to be at the forefront of any plans to meet meaningful use requirements.
departments
Editor’s Note
CFO Zone
A patient-centric approach could lead healthcare organizations on the path to profitability.
On the Web
According to a survey by the American College of Physician Executives, a majority of physician leaders views online ratings as inaccurate, unreliable, and not widely used by the patients they serve.
Products and Services
A Web-based encoder can be integrated into the computer-assisted coding process.
News Briefs
Text messages that promote healthy lifestyles using an active voice could help improve teenagers’ nutritional and physical habits.
Datebook
By the Numbers
Get the lowdown on healthcare’s facts and figures.
 February 11, 2013
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Partial to Dictation
When it comes to lessening physician complaints about documenting in an EHR, partial dictation may be just what the doctor ordered.
ICD-10’s Heavy Footprint
Changes are afoot and they’ll affect more than coders and clinical documentation specialists. In fact, physicians and patients also will be feeling the effects of ICD-10’s power.
Saving Healthcare Through Patient-Centeredness
As providers enter an era focused on patient engagement, electronic consent management systems are coming to the forefront.
ACOs Embrace Daunting IT Challenges
To succeed in an environment focused on lowering costs and raising the quality of patient care, some healthcare organizations are turning to data analytics.
departments
Editor’s Note
Evolving Education
As the demand for qualified coders escalates, a solid strategy for many hospitals is to cross-train transcriptionists.
Coding Corner
Coders who cherry-pick the department’s easiest charts can cause major problems.
News Briefs
An analysis from the RAND Corporation finds that the US healthcare system has yet to fully realize the expected cost savings from the use of EHRs.
Products and Services
A new platform from Orion Health gives healthcare providers the ability to develop customized mobile clinical applications.
On the Web
Because physician rating sites are hardly comprehensive, consumers should be wary of the data, researchers say.
Datebook
By the Numbers
Get the lowdown on healthcare’s facts and figures.
 January 28, 2013
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Patients, Providers Partner to Boost Care
A significant player in meaningful use objectives, patient engagement initiatives have found a home at forward-thinking healthcare organizations.
Key Trends Shaping PHI Disclosure Management
It promises to be an intriguing year for HIM professionals faced with numerous release-of-information concerns.
NLP Works to Improve Documentation Processes
There are advantages and potential pitfalls to incorporating natural language processing into clinical documentation improvement strategies.
New Developments in Ovarian Cancer Detection
The disease has a high fatality rate because more than 70% of patients are diagnosed during its later stages.
Coding and Transcription
Coding for ovarian cancer
departments
Editor’s Note
News Briefs
Despite efforts such as HIPAA and the HITECH Act, little progress has been made toward stemming the tide of healthcare-related data breaches.
CIO Insider
How do CIOs address future needs while navigating a quickly changing technological landscape complicated by deadline-driven requirements to go digital?
Products and Services
The University of Texas’ health information exchange laboratory—the first in the United States—creates simulated exchanges comprised of virtual medical practices.
On the Web
Perhaps all that time your child spends on Facebook isn’t such a bad thing. Researchers have suggested social media can play a role in preventing childhood obesity.
Datebook
By the Numbers
Get the lowdown on healthcare’s facts and figures.
 January 14, 2013
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Industry Disconnect
Are educational institutions offering the appropriate coding curriculums to help new graduates land that elusive hospital position?
Left to Their Own Device
The rise in the number of personal mobile devices being brought to the workplace has created security concerns for healthcare organizations.
CDI Broadens Its Reach
As scrutiny of outpatient services intensifies, there’s a bigger need to expand clinical documentation improvement efforts.
Dementia and DSM-5: Changes, Cost, and Confusion
Diagnostic criteria for dementia will be updated in May, but embracing the umbrella term “cognitive disorders” is not without controversy.
Coding and Transcription
Coding for cognitive disorders
departments
Editor’s Note
Coding Corner
Distinguishing between medical decision making and medical necessity is key to gaining accurate documentation.
Transcription Trends
The increased usage of speech recognition has created a new breed of medical language specialists.
On the Web
According to Kaiser Permanente research, patients who can access their medical records online tend to visit their doctor more often than those who don't have online access.
Products and Services
Read about a translation tool that helps harried hospitals and payers move more easily into an ICD-10 environment.
News Briefs
A new study from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found that e-visits have certain benefits but also could lead doctors to overprescribe antibiotics.
Datebook
By the Numbers
Get the lowdown on healthcare’s facts and figures. |
