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Business Brief
Board’s Role in Performance Improvement Initiatives, The; December 13, p. 10
Breaking Down Medical Record Retention Walls; April 19, p. 8
Facing America’s Age-Old Business Crisis; September 20, p. 10
Norwalk Hospital: “Average Isn’t Good Enough”; January 26, p. 8
Promises, Promises: KLAS Report Rates Vendors’ Ability to Please Customers; February 9, p. 10
Room With a View of the Future; February 23, p. 8

Buyers’ Guides
2004 Coding Buyers’ Guide; June 14, p. 18
2004 Consulting & Outsourcing Buyers’ Guide; August 9, p. 14
2004 Software Buyers’ Guide; November 15, p. 16
2004 Transcription Buyers’ Guide; January 26, p. 14

Career Paths
Art of Woo, The; April 5, p. 25
Encouraging Diversity in HIM: The Responsibility Belongs to Everyone; January 26, p. 26
Expanding Horizons: Learning New Business Practices in Healthcare; March 22, p. 25
Managing Your Career: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Wonderland; February 9, p. 24
Mommy’s Dearest; January 12, p. 21
You’ve Graduated … Now What?; April 5, p. 14

Clinical/Medicine
Aortic Dissection: Problems at the Pump; July 26, p. 34
Combating Cataracts: Giving Vision a Fighting Chance; February 23, p. 34
Dish on Vitamin D, The; November 29, p. 31
Dying to Be Thin; November 1, p. 28
Eat Well, Sleep Soundly; October 4, p. 52
HPV Connection, The; April 19, p. 30
Is There a Future for Cardio-Mammography?; June 28, p. 26
Link Between Diet and Kidney Disease, The; November 15, p. 34
New Findings on Colorectal Cancer; February 9, p. 37
New Treatments for Uterine Fibroids; December 13, p. 46
Other Slow Food Movement, The: Treating Gastroparesis; August 9, p. 32
Reiki: Rising Star in Complementary Cancer Care; April 5, p. 32
Sinuses, The: Unplugged; January 12, p. 28
Treating Burns; March 22, p. 38

Coding
Changing Face of Emergency Department Coding Compliance, The; March 22, p. 30
Codes Behaving Badly; January 12, p. 14
Desperately Seeking Validation; November 1, p. 12
Experience Wanted; July 26, p. 16
Migration to ICD-10-CM, The: Preparing for the Inevitable; June 14, p. 30
Mobile Charge Capture Technology: Coder Friend or Foe?; October 18, p. 14
Morning Glory; September 6, p. 26
Where’s My Coder? The Outlook on Outsourcing Coding; June 28, p. 10

Coding & Transcription
Coding for Acute Myocardial Infarction; October 18, p. 31
Coding for Aortic Dissection; July 26, p. 37
Coding for Burns; March 22, p. 42
Coding for Cataracts; February 23, p. 38
Coding for Celiac Disease; August 23, p. 43
Coding for Cervical Cancer; April 19, p. 34
Coding for Colorectal Cancer; February 9, p. 41
Coding for Coronary Artery Disease; June 28, p. 29
Coding for Dementia; September 6, p. 38
Coding for Diabetes Mellitus; May 17, p. 39
Coding for Eating Disorders; November 1, p. 32
Coding for Eczema; March 8, p. 39
Coding for Gastroparesis; August 9, p. 36
Coding for Head and Neck Cancer; April 5, p. 37
Coding for Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding; May 31, p. 38
Coding for Lupus; September 20, p. 44
Coding for Meningitis; May 3, p. 39
Coding for Obesity; January 26, p. 39
Coding for Psoriasis; June 14, p. 46
Coding for Renal Failure; November 15, p. 37
Coding for Sinusitis; January 12, p. 31
Coding for SIRS, Sepsis, and Septicemia; July 12, p. 31
Coding for Sleep Apnea; October 4, p. 56
Coding for Uterine Fibroids; December 13, p. 50
Coding for Vitamin Deficiency; November 29, p. 35

Coding Corner
Briefing Moments; July 12, p. 5
Briefing Moments; August 9, p. 8
Briefing Moments; September 6, p. 8
Briefing Moments; October 4, p. 12
Briefing Moments; November 1, p. 8
Briefing Moments; November 29, p. 10
Possible ICD-9 Update Looms on Horizon; January 12, p. 8

Compliance
Changing Face of Emergency Department Coding Compliance, The; March 22, p. 30

Conference Currents
AHIMA Goes to Washington; November 15, p. 10
On a Mission; April 5, p. 10

Confidentiality
ED Confidential; May 3, p. 26

Data Warehouses
Data Warehousing — How Important Is It?; November 29, p. 25

Disease Management
Challenges of Living Gluten-Free, The; August 23, p. 39
Curbing Sepsis: The Campaign Against a Killer; July 12, p. 27
Diabetes & Hypoglycemia: Difficult to Treat, Difficult to Understand; May 17, p. 35
Frontotemporal Dementia: Stealing Lives at an Early Age; September 6, p. 34
Getting Personal; April 19, p. 17
Insulin Resistance: A Weighty Issue; October 18, p. 28
Link Between Diet and Kidney Disease, The; November 15, p. 34
Psoriasis: Beyond Skin Deep; June 14, p. 41
Systematic Attack; September 20, p. 40
Tom-Fullery; May 31, p. 34
Understanding Eczema; March 8, p. 35

Document Management
Automated for the People; November 29, p. 20
Document Management to the Rescue; June 14, p. 25
Perspectives on Documentation and Recordkeeping; October 4, p. 48
Scanning the Backfile: Finding a Solution That Fits; March 22, p. 20

Drug Update
ACCC Applauds Action on New Cancer Drugs; July 12, p. 10
ACE Inhibitors Not Needed for Many Heart Disease Patients; December 13, p. 15
ADHD Drug Receives Approval; September 20, p. 15
Antidepressant Drug Users More Likely to Consider Suicide; May 3, p. 14
Antidepressants Prescribed Too Frequently, Poll Says; July 26, p. 14
Antiepilepsy Drug Effective at Preventing Migraines; April 19, p. 37
Antioxidants May Increase Sepsis Survival; May 17, p. 15
Are Pregnant Women Being Prescribed Unsafe Drugs?; October 18, p. 32
Aspirin Use Associated With Reduced Risk of Breast Cancer; June 28, p. 30
Beta-Blocker Drugs Well-Tolerated for Heart Patients; August 23, p. 45
Blood Clots Often Unnecessarily Fatal; October 4, p. 20
Blood Pressure Drugs Cut Death Rate in Half; June 28, p. 31
Campaign Boasts Power of Generics; July 26, p. 15
Cancer Group Questions Reduction in Drug Reimbursement; November 1, p. 34
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Reduce Risk of Glaucoma; July 26, p. 15
Combination of OCD Treatments May Work Best; November 29, p. 9
Combined Drug Therapy Halts Prostate Enlargement; January 26, p. 25
Consumers Warned of Drug Discount Card Scams; May 17, p. 13
Contract Awarded to Develop Bird Flu Vaccine; September 20, p. 15
Cost Is Minimal to Boost Child Immunization Practices; January 26, p. 12
Crackdown Launched on Andro Products; April 19, p. 36
Drug Combination Shows Promise in Treating Hepatitis C; November 29, p. 36
Drug Discovery Spending Declining in the Face of Changing Market Dynamics; February 23, p. 13
Drug Helps Patients Overcome Alcohol Dependence; October 18, p. 33
Drug Looks Promising for Treating Eye Disease; April 5, p. 24
Drug May Delay Alzheimer’s Onset; August 23, p. 44
Early Results Show Promise for Strep Vaccine; September 20, p. 16
Early Treatment May Slow Parkinson’s Disease; June 14, p. 14
Echinacea May Reduce Respiratory Infections in Children; January 12, p. 13
Effectiveness of Chicken Pox Vaccine Decreases After One Year; March 22, p. 19
Erbitux Approved for Colorectal Cancer Treatment; March 22, p. 17
FDA Approves Avastin; April 5, p. 12
FDA Approves Campral for the Treatment of Alcohol Dependence; November 1, p. 34
FDA Approves Combination for Treatment of Asbestos-Related Cancer; March 8, p. 18
FDA Approves Eloxatin for First-Line Treatment; February 9, p. 16
FDA Approves Menostar for Osteoporosis Prevention; July 12, p. 10
FDA Approves New HIV Medication; September 20, p. 17
FDA Approves New Treatment for Lung Disease; January 12, p. 12
FDA Approves Risperdal for Treatment of Bipolar Mania; January 26, p. 12
FDA Approves Zyrtec Chewables; April 19, p. 37
FDA OKs Expanded Zelnorm Use; October 4, p. 22
FDA to Prohibit Supplements Containing Ephedra; February 9, p. 17
HHS Enters the Battle Against Counterfeit Drugs; April 5, p. 13
HHS Works to Educate Seniors About Drug Discount Cards; May 31, p. 14
Hormone Therapy Could Lead to Blood Clots; November 1, p. 35
Immunization Lags for Children in Child Care; August 9, p. 38
Larger Copayments May Translate Into Reduced Drug Spending; June 14, p. 14
Less May Mean More for Lung Transplant Patients; June 14, p. 15
Magnesium Sulfate May Help Health of Preterm Babies; January 12, p. 12
Majority of Prescriptions Never Refilled; August 9, p. 38
Majority Supports Over-the-Counter Sale of Prescription Drugs; December 13, p. 15
Medicare Extends Drug Access to Seriously Ill; July 26, p. 14
Medication for Heart Failure May Help Standard Therapies; May 31, p. 15
Medication Not Effective in Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; October 4, p. 21
Medication Reduces Angina Attacks; February 23, p. 14
Medication’s Effect on Diabetics Uncertain; August 9, p. 39
Members Named to HHS Task Force on Drug Importation; April 19, p. 36
Menopause Drug Receives FDA Approval; October 4, p. 20
Mouse Study Could Aid Vaccine Designers; September 6, p. 14
MS Drug Gets Results in Clinical Trial; November 15, p. 14
Namenda Boosts Alzheimer’s Treatment; February 23, p. 13
Nasal Spray May Help Keep Kids Flu-Free; February 9, p. 18
New Cancer Drug Gets Approval; June 28, p. 30
New Drug Effective in Treating Asthma; February 9, p. 16
New Drugs Target Acute Heart Failure; February 23, p. 15
New Prostate Cancer Drug Approved; September 6, p. 15
New Treatment Available for “Swimmer’s Ear”; April 5, p. 12
Newer Osteoporosis Drugs Associated With Increased Awareness; August 23, p. 44
NIH Releases Supplement Strategy; March 22, p. 17
Nitric Oxide Blockade’s Role in Treating Sepsis Unclear; March 22, p. 18
Parkinson’s Drug Adapted for Convenience; October 18, p. 32
Paxil Faces Generic Competitor; May 3, p. 15
Prepregnancy Antibiotics Do Not Prevent Preterm Birth, Researchers Say; March 8, p. 16
Research With Red Tide Toxin Yields Potential Therapies for Cystic Fibrosis; December 13, p. 17
Researchers Compare Drugs Used to Prevent Osteoporosis; May 31, p. 14
Risk of Suicidal Behavior Similar Among Users of Different Antidepressants; August 23, p. 46
Scientists Study Drug Treatment for Common Vaginal Infection; November 29, p. 36
Study Cites Ultracet’s Effectiveness; May 3, p. 14
Study Documents Adverse Effects of Pneumococcal Vaccine in Children; November 15, p. 14
Study Examines Inappropriate Prescriptions for Older Adults; March 8, p. 18
Study Shows St. John’s Wort May Compromise Cancer Drug’s Effectiveness; May 17, p. 13
Tips to Help the Medicine Go Down; November 15, p. 15
Treatment for Painkiller Abuse Doubles; September 6, p. 14
Two New Drugs Show Promise Curtailing Tumor Growth; January 26, p. 13
U.S. to Conduct First Tuberculosis Vaccine Trial in 60 Years; March 8, p. 16
Vaccines: Past, Present, and Future; November 29, p. 9

Education
Applying Managed Care Principles; September 20, p. 36

Electronic Medical Records
Change Management: A Critical Factor in EMR Implementation; March 8, p. 32
Electronic Medical Records for the Poor; June 28, p. 14
Electronic Medical Records Go to Jail; July 26, p. 26
EMR Exhibitionists; November 15, p. 26
Is It Cold Storage for Paper Records?; May 3, p. 16
Onward & Upward; October 4, p. 33
What to Pack for the EHR Journey; December 13, p. 18
What’s Holding Up the EMR? Barriers to the Universal Adoption of Electronic Medical Records; February 23, p. 30

Evolving Education
New HIM Training on the Horizon; May 31, p. 8

Government Briefs
Plan for Nationwide Health Information Network Unveiled; August 23, p. 10

Headlines
Achieving True Continuity of Care Vital to Growth of EMR Market; August 9, p. 14A
AHRQ Offering Technology Grants; January 26, p. 4
AMIA Urges Congress to Adopt Computerization Legislation; September 6, p. 3
Applicants Sought for Eisenberg Patient Safety Awards; April 19, p. 3
Besler Acquires the PFS Resources Group; November 1, p. 15A
Certain Dietary Supplements May Cause Heart Problems; March 22, p. 14A
Children’s Hospital & Research Center at Oakland Chooses IntelliCare for Contact Center Services; June 14, p. 14A
Criteria Important for Selecting Hospitals for Very Low Birth Weight Babies; January 12, p. 14A
Financial Breaks Encourage Adoption of Cardiovascular Guidelines; November 1, p. 14A
For The Record December Survey Results; January 12, p. 4
For The Record February Survey Results; March 22, p. 6
For The Record January Survey Results; February 9, p. 4
Healthcare Industry Not Ready to Comply With HIPAA’s TCS Rule; February 23, p. 4
HHS Launches New Strategies Against Overweight Epidemic; June 14, p. 14A
HHS Releases 2005 Medicare Pricing; November 15, p. 4
HIMSS Announces Dave Garets as CEO of New Research-Based Subsidiary; April 19, p. 12A
Hospital Procedure Volume May Not Be Best Criteria for Selecting Hospital for CABG Surgery; January 12, p. 14A
Hospitals Eager to Expand May Find Funds Scarce; August 9, p. 3
IMPAC Medical Systems, Inc. Announces 2004 Registrar of the Year; June 14, p. 15A
Implementing the EHR in Physician Practice Requires Understanding of Clinical Workflows; May 31, p. 11A
IOM Report Calls for Increased Diversity in Healthcare Workforce; March 8, p. 4
JCAHO, CMS to Make Common Performance Measures Identical; October 18, p. 3
JCAHO Teams With NAPHS, NASMHPD to Identify Core Measure Set for Inpatient Psychiatric Services; August 9, p. 15A
Leading Vendors Launch EHR Association; November 29, p. 4
MC Strategies and Academy for Healthcare Management Form Partnership; August 9, p. 15A
McKesson Achieves URAC Certification for Clinical Workflow Tools; January 12, p. 14A
Medication Reminder Saves Lives, Cuts Costs; November 1, p. 14A
MedQuist Fails to Meet Deadline; May 3, p. 4
More Lawsuits Filed Against Nonprofits; July 26, p. 3
Most Vendors Using EHR Standards in Product Design; December 13, p. 4
MRI May Have Advantages Over CT for Detecting Bleeding in Brain; November 1, p. 15A
Nation’s Healthcare System Receives Low Grades in Survey; February 9, p. 4
New Approach Improves Patient Experience for Healthcare System; January 12, p. 15A
NHLBI Study Finds Implanted Defibrillator Reduces Heart Failure Deaths; June 14, p. 14A
One-Third of Women Feel Distant From Partner Postmiscarriage; January 12, p. 15A
Panel Appointed to Study Cultural Barriers; September 20, p. 4
Privacy Certification Program Established; June 14, p. 4
QuadraMed Congratulates Richardson Regional Medical Center for Award; August 9, p. 14A
Results From Hormone Therapy and Hypertension Treatment Trials Change Practice, Medication Usage of Patients; March 22, p. 15A
Seniors Avoid Skyrocketing Prescription Drug Prices; April 19, p. 12A
Studies Show Enoxaparin an Effective Alternative to Heparin; November 1, p. 14A
Supersizing Salads Cuts Calories From Main Course; March 22, p. 14A
Survey Finds U.S. Public Enthusiastic About Cancer Screening; March 8, p. 12
TEPR Award Finalists Announced; May 17, p. 4
Tips Offer Advice on Caring for Aging Parents; March 22, p. 14A
2005 Patient Safety Goals Announced; August 23, p. 4
UF Researchers Explore Why Patients’ Pain Recall May Be More Than Total; May 31, p. 11A
URAC Exploring New Quality Benchmarks for HIT Systems; May 31, p. 3
U.S. Healthcare Providers Expect IT Budgets to Grow; July 12, p. 2

Health Monitor
African Americans Unaware of High Kidney Disease Risk; May 3, p. 45
Antibiotics Linked With Breast Cancer; March 22, p. 46
As Children Advance in School, Nutrition Declines; May 17, p. 44
Aspirin-Resistance Test Available Nationwide; September 6, p. 42
Benefits of Citrus Extolled; November 15, p. 42
Better Fat and Fit Than Skinny and Inactive; October 4, p. 62
Biomarker Study Hopes to Improve ALS Diagnosis; March 8, p. 41
Both Genes and Environment Help Kids Overcome Socioeconomic Woes; July 26, p. 40
Breast Augmentation May Interfere With Mammography; March 8, p. 40
Breast-Feeding Decreases Infant Mortality; June 14, p. 50
Breathing Problems During Sleep May Affect Children’s Development; November 29, p. 38
Can Mammograms Help Predict Cardiovascular Disease?; July 26, p. 41
CDC Head Warns of SARS Return; January 26, p. 44
Cholesterol Guidelines Updated; August 23, p. 47
Coffee Drinking Associated With Reduced Risk of Diabetes; May 3, p. 44
Daily Walk May Not Be Enough to Prevent Obesity; April 5, p. 39
Day Care Centers Show Benefits Over Other Care Settings; April 5, p. 40
Delay in Cutting the Cord Helps Premature Babies; November 15, p. 40
Dieters Decrease Heart Risk on Moderate-Fat Program; March 22, p. 45
Electronic Monitoring Can Improve Diabetes Care; April 5, p. 41
Exercise, Not Diet, May Be Best Defense Against Heart Disease; January 26, p. 42
FDA OKs Omega-3 Fatty Acid Claims; June 28, p. 35
First-of-its-Kind Stem Cell Implementation Performed; May 3, p. 44
First Two Weeks Key to Diet Success; November 15, p. 40
Flu-Associated Hospitalizations on the Rise; October 18, p. 34
Fruit May Help Prevent Vision Loss in Older Adults; July 12, p. 34
Heart Failure Incidence Stable, Survival Increases; August 23, p. 47
Hospital Stays Have Shortened for Heart Attack Patients; May 17, p. 44
In Young Women, Depression Can Mean Literal Heartbreak; August 9, p. 42
Institute Lists Seniors’ Common Health Mistakes; February 9, p. 46
Is Hysterectomy Effective for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding?; April 19, p. 13
Location of Potential Familial Lung Cancer Gene Discovered; September 6, p. 43
Lung Cancer Reigns as No. 1 Cancer Killer of Women; September 20, p. 50
Lying Face Down May Help Critical Care Respiratory Patients; January 26, p. 42
Medicare Obesity Coverage Undergoes Changes; August 23, p. 48
Medicare to Reimburse Preventive Cholesterol Screening; December 13, p. 60
Morning Headaches Associated With Depression, Anxiety Disorders; February 9, p. 46
Most People With Diabetes Do Not Meet Treatment Goals; February 23, p. 43
Multiple Factors Affect Psoriasis Treatment Compliance; May 31, p. 43
NAMS Releases Position on Hot Flashes Treatment; February 23, p. 42
Nearly One in Two Adults Do Not Understand Basic Health Information; May 31, p. 42
New Hypertension Guideline Challenges Use of Common Medication; September 6, p. 42
New Research May Provide Quick Method for Identifying Stroke; July 26, p. 40
NIH Finds Celiac Disease Underdiagnosed; August 9, p. 42
Novel Prostate Cancer Marker Could Lead to Earlier Diagnosis; April 19, p. 12
Number of Women Afflicted by Vulvar Pain Underestimated; October 4, p. 64
Parents of Autistic Children Turn to Medical Alternatives; February 9, p. 48
Patient Dieters Rewarded by Arrival of Slimming Hormone; February 23, p. 42
Poor Diet and Physical Inactivity May Soon Become Top Killer; April 19, p. 12
Postpartum Home Nurse Visits Beneficial; December 13, p. 58
Prehypertension Judged Considerable Health Risk; November 29, p. 39
Prevalence of Chlamydia High Among Young Adults; June 14, p. 50
Protein in Grape Skins Can Kill Cancer Cells; August 23, p. 48
Report Expands List of Diseases Caused By Smoking; June 28, p. 34
Report Finds Cancer Incidence and Death Rates in Decline; July 12, p. 34
Report on Bone Health: Prevention Is Key; November 29, p. 38
Research May Boost Infertility Treatments; December 13, p. 58
Researchers Make Progress in Pancreatic Cancer Detection; January 26, p. 43
Researchers Uncover How HIV Causes Cell Abnormalities; October 18, p. 35
Screening Tool Developed for Deep Brain Stimulation; September 20, p. 50
Stem Cell Injections Show Promise in Heart Patients; June 14, p. 51
Study Examines Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors; January 12, p. 35
Study Finds Immune Therapy for Breast Cancer Possible; October 4, p. 62
Study Shows How Stress May Affect Sleep Patterns; March 8, p. 40
Study Shows Need for Quick Alzheimer’s Test; April 5, p. 39
Substances Found in Blood May Predict Preeclampsia; March 8, p. 41
Summer Safety Tips for Allergy Sufferers; June 28, p. 34
Surgeons’ Experience Linked to Death Rates; January 12, p. 34
Time for Mirth, but Watch Your Girth, A; November 15, p. 41
Too Many Zzzs Can Lead to Unease; May 3, p. 45
Too Much Iron Could Increase Women’s Risk for Type 2 Diabetes; March 22, p. 46
U.S. Infant Deaths Increase for First Time Since 1958; March 22, p. 45
U.S. Teens Pack the Pounds; February 9, p. 48
Video Games Linked to Obesity in Kids; May 17, p. 45
What Couples Should Know About Natural Conception; January 12, p. 34
WHI Issues Estrogen Warning; May 31, p. 42
Women Don’t Recognize Heart Attack Symptoms; August 9, p. 43
Women Eager for New Ways to Manage Menopause; October 18, p. 34

HIM
All in the Family; May 3, p. 31
Civil Unrest: Another HIPAA Headache; February 9, p. 34
E-HIM Ahoy!; November 15, p. 30
Encouraging Diversity in HIM: The Responsibility Belongs to Everyone; January 26, p. 26
Keeping Score; August 9, p. 20
Leadership Matters: HIM Responds to Change; January 12, p. 17
Learning Greek; August 23, p. 34
Look Who’s Talking; November 15, p. 20
Making the Leap: It Takes Moxie to Go From HIM Employee to Independent Consultant; May 31, p. 16
Onward & Upward; October 4, p. 33
Record Completion Challenge, The; August 9, p. 26

HIPAA
Down by Law; October 18, p. 21
ED Confidential; May 3, p. 26
Highway to the HIPAA Security Zone; September 6, p. 16
HIPAA’s Silver Lining: From Better Patient Relations to Increased Market Share; March 8, p. 20
Mountains Out of Molehills? HIPAA’s Privacy Rule in Assisted Living; April 19, p. 22
Release the HIPAA Hounds; June 28, p. 17
Risk Analysis and the HIPAA Security Rule; July 26, p. 20
Rule of Confusion; January 12, p. 24

Information Security
Other Kind of Errors, The; April 19, p. 26
Privacy Held Hostage: The Risks of Offshore Transcription; January 26, p. 20

Information Technology
Integrated Systems: Smoother Sailing for Medical Documentation; February 9, p. 20
Two Solutions, One Answer; February 23, p. 16

Internet Technology
All Aboard: On the Fast Track to E-prescription?; May 31, p. 26
Don’t Kill the Messenger; July 12, p. 24
Healthcare’s “Wave” of the Future; October 18, p. 24
Physician’s Query, The: Is Technology Really Necessary?; September 6, p. 22
Spin on Web Marketing, The; July 12, p. 16

Medical Records
Confessions of a Chart Delinquent; April 19, p. 14
Don’t Leave Home Without It; November 1, p. 21
Individual Health Record Emerges, The; September 20, p. 24
Is It Cold Storage for Paper Records?; May 3, p. 16
Medical Records on the Go; February 9, p. 30
Photocopy Caper: Is a Common Price Evidence of Collusion?; November 29, p. 28
Record Completion Challenge, The; August 9, p. 26

Miscellaneous
Beyond JCAHO: There’s More Than One Path to Accreditation; May 31, p. 30
15 Candles; October 4, p. 26
Oversized & Overboard: The Impact of Obesity on Healthcare Delivery; January 26, p. 34

News Briefs
AAMT Announces Initiatives; October 18, p. 10
AAPC and New Horizons Make It Easier for CPC Hopefuls; November 1, p. 10
ACP Performance Papers Address Health Information Infrastructure; May 31, p. 10
AHIMA Outlines Steps to Meet Bush’s Healthcare Goal; February 23, p. 12
AMA Moving Forward With National Clinical Trials Registry; October 18, p. 11
Analysis Warns of Rising Healthcare Costs; January 26, p. 10
Arrendale Names COO; November 15, p. 12
Bar Coding Best for Reducing Medication Errors, Survey Says; January 26, p. 10
Besler Names VP; May 31, p. 12
Care Communications Adds New Cancer Registry Manager to Its Consulting Team; March 22, p. 14
Care Communications Appoints Sheridan President; August 9, p. 13
CBay Systems and Bond Technologies Form Partnership; December 13, p. 12
Cerner and SNOMED Enhance the Sharing of Global Electronic Health Information; May 3, p. 12
Changes in HEDIS Measures Set for 2005; November 1, p. 11
CHW Invests in Patient Safety Initiative; April 5, p. 8
Coding Agencies Join Forces; November 29, p. 13
Compliance Lags for HIPAA TCS Rule; September 6, p. 11
Deal Reached for Medical Records Management Solution; February 9, p. 12
Dialog Medical Announces Contract With VA Department; July 26, p. 12
Doctors’ Journal Reading Lacking; August 9, p. 12
Eisenberg Winners Announced; November 1, p. 10
Evidence Indicates ED Crowding Affects Quality of Care; November 29, p. 12
eWebCoding Changes Name; April 5, p. 7
Future Looks Bright for Small Healthcare Businesses; December 13, p. 13
GAO Report Finds Fault With JCAHO Inspections; September 6, p. 10
Harris Study Indicates Electronic Health Records Likely to Grow Rapidly; September 20, p. 14
Health Centers Report Paints Sorry Picture; September 20, p. 12
Health Plans Increasing Emphasis on Evidence-Based Care; January 12, p. 10
Healthcare Executives Eye Technology to Address Business Issues; February 23, p. 11
Healthcare Groups Endorse JCAHO’s Surgery Protocol; January 26, p. 24
HealthScribe Rebrands as Avicis; November 15, p. 13
HHS Announces New Requirements for Bar Codes; April 5, p. 7
HHS Awards $139 Million to Drive Adoption of HIT; November 15, p. 13
HHS Names HIT Coordinator; June 14, p. 12
HIMSS Honors Thompson; May 17, p. 10
HIMSS Releases Leadership Survey; July 12, p. 8
Hospitals Apply for New JCAHO Stroke Certification; March 8, p. 15
ICU Physicians Save Hospitals Money; June 28, p. 8
Illinois System Rolls Out Electronic Patient Record System; July 26, p. 12
Industry Leaders Launch HIT Product Certification Initiative; August 23, p. 14
JCAHO Plans to Increase 2005 Salary Fees; October 18, p. 10
JCR Names Three to Board; February 9, p. 13
Kforce’s Nagel Snags Business Award; November 1, p. 10
Massachusetts General Chooses Misys; April 19, p. 10
Medical Savings Insurance Sues Florida Hospitals; April 19, p. 10
Medical Schools See Increase in Faculty Members and Women Applicants; October 4, p. 17
Medicare ED Bills Show Worrisome Coding Variations; February 9, p. 12
MedQuist Announces Findings on Its Billing Practices; September 20, p. 12
Merger Hopes to Address Coder Shortage; October 4, p. 16
Most Wired Hospitals Lead EMR Change; August 23, p. 15
New Campaign Urges Patients to Speak Up; June 28, p. 9
New England Hospitals Implement Patient Safety Tool; December 13, p. 12
New Patient Safety Guidelines Issued for Critical Care; March 22, p. 14
Number of Uninsured Americans Continues to Rise; October 4, p. 18
Nursing Group Merges With HIMSS; October 4, p. 16
Open the Files, Say Patients; May 17, p. 10
Organizations Address Offshore Regulations; April 19, p. 11
OSi Begins New Venture; October 4, p. 17
Patient Noncompliance Can Be Deadly; March 8, p. 13
Philips Speech Processing and Language and Computing Form Partnership; June 28, p. 8
Physical Inactivity Costs Millions in Healthcare Expenses; November 29, p. 12
Physicians Say Uninsured in the ED Growing; June 14, p. 12
Physicians Struggling With HIPAA Transaction Law; February 23, p. 10
PracticeXpert Acquires Texas Transcription Company; April 5, p. 9
Proposed Rule Would Bar Use of Medical Records in Determining Bank Loans; May 31, p. 12
Public Citizen Ranks Performance of State Medical Boards; May 17, p. 11
QuadraMed and ProVation Launch Marketing Agreement; March 22, p. 15
Report Indicates Many Organizations Noncompliant With HIPAA Security Rule; May 31, p. 12
Report Recommends Priority List of Drugs to Bar Code; May 3, p. 12
Reports Measure Quality and Disparities; January 26, p. 11
Salaries Rise for HIT Professionals; October 18, p. 12
Senate Approves Medical Error Legislation; August 23, p. 12
Smart Founder Steps Down; May 31, p. 10
SNOMED to Add Osteopathic Medical Terminology; December 13, p. 14
Southern Hospitals Sue HHS for Allegedly Unfair Payments; August 9, p. 12
Strong Link Between Top-Performing Hospitals and Continuous Improvement; September 6, p. 12
Study: Errors Cause 195,000 Hospital Deaths; September 6, p. 10
Survey Analyzes Hospitalist Field; June 14, p. 17
Survey Examines Data-Sharing Standards; August 23, p. 12
Survey Finds Increasing Health Costs for Retirees; February 9, p. 14
Survey Finds Physicians Still Not Quite HIPAA-Compliant; July 26, p. 12
Survey Reveals HCOs Achieving HIPAA Compliance; May 17, p. 11
Survey Says Technology Can Reduce Healthcare Costs; November 15, p. 12
TCC and HRAA Sign Agreement; July 12, p. 8
3M Acquires Info-X; September 20, p. 12
TSG and LanVision Ink Agreement; February 23, p. 10
T-System and e-Docs USA Form Partnership; August 9, p. 12
Two New Certifications Announced; November 29, p. 13
URAC Announces First Companies to Achieve HIPAA Security Accreditation; January 12, p. 10
URAC Elects New Board Chair; May 3, p. 12
URAC Launches Security Audit Service; March 8, p. 14
USP’s Hospital Medication Error Report Supports Key Patient Safety Goals; January 12, p. 10
Women Executives Prominent in Healthcare Industry; March 8, p. 13

Outcomes
Demonstrating Value in Home Healthcare; December 13, p. 22

Patient Education
Needle Points: Organization Aims to Educate About Immunizations; May 3, p. 34

Patient Satisfaction
Discouraging Word Should Always Be Heard, A; November 1, p. 16
Patients Are a Virtue; October 4, p. 44

Personal Computing
Keeping Your Keyboard and Mouse From Hurting You; May 31, p. 7
Managing the Risks and Rewards of Instant Messaging; October 4, p. 58

Privacy
Fingers Point Toward Biometrics; August 9, p. 29
Privacy Held Hostage: The Risks of Offshore Transcription; January 26, p. 20

Products & Services
AHRQ Releases Booklet to Help Older Adults Stay Healthy; July 12, p. 36
Alternative Link Releases New Coding System; May 17, p. 42
Application Helps Hospitals Meet CMS Initiatives; March 22, p. 50
Application Targets Accounting of Disclosures; February 23, p. 44
ASP Solution Corrects EHR Errors; November 29, p. 45
Axolotl Expands EHR Functionality; June 28, p. 37
Bands Provide Medication Safety; November 1, p. 38
Bar Code Technology Helps ID Patients; August 9, p. 45
Book Provides EHR Guidance; July 26, p. 43
Boot Camp Dates Announced for Coders; May 31, p. 45
Carstens Introduces Magnetic Dry Erase Notes; May 3, p. 46
Carstens Introduces Product to Protect Records; August 9, p. 45
Cart for Staff on the Go, A; November 15, p. 45
CD-ROM Addresses HIPAA Concerns; July 12, p. 36
CD-ROM Explains Outcomes; August 23, p. 52
Chart Stacker Designed to Save Space; November 1, p. 38
Claim Denial Solution Speeds Process; September 6, p. 46
Clipboard Designed for Low-Volume Records; March 22, p. 52
Customizable Folders and Filebacks Available; February 9, p. 51
Daou Offers New IT Consulting Solutions; March 22, p. 52
Dashboards Help HIM Managers Manage; November 15, p. 45
Data Protection Product Released; May 17, p. 42
Desktop Microphone Developed for Digital Dictation; March 8, p. 45
Device Approved for Cervical Cancer Screenings; September 20, p. 48
Dictation Device Features Voice Command; November 29, p. 46
Dig This New Data Mining Software; June 28, p. 37
Directory of Health Plans Released; September 20, p. 49
Elsevier Offers Improved PDA Access; September 20, p. 48
Free Guide Helps Medical Practices Evaluate EMR Systems; November 1, p. 38
Get the Inside Dope on Drug Names; June 28, p. 36
Get Your Drug Facts Here; December 13, p. 55
HIM Resources Available Online; July 12, p. 36
HIMSS Releases Pair of IT Books; August 9, p. 44
HIPAA Compliance Module Released; October 18, p. 39
Home Monitoring System Gets Redesigned; November 29, p. 44
ID Wristbands Help Eliminate Medical Errors; September 6, p. 45
iMedica Boosts EMR Solution; June 28, p. 36
Informational Tools Address Medication Errors; August 23, p. 52
Ingenix Launches New Online Coding Solution; May 31, p. 44
Interactive Tool Aids Decision Making; May 31, p. 44
JCR Announces New Books on Shared Visions; February 23, p. 45
Law Firm Releases HIPAA Manual; January 12, p. 37
Makin’ Copies With HIPAA in Mind; January 26, p. 46
MBM Introduces Lockable Document Containers; November 1, p. 38
MC Strategies Addresses ICD-10 in Coding Curriculum; October 18, p. 38
Medical Dictionary Enhanced; February 23, p. 44
Misys Unveils Laboratory-Collection Manager; August 9, p. 44
New Bed Linens Battle Microbes; October 4, p. 66
New Blood Pressure Measurement Method Developed; June 14, p. 52
New Drug Information Source for Healthcare Applications; May 17, p. 42
New Healthcare-Specific Dashboard Available; July 26, p. 42
New Product Improves Personal Health Management; August 23, p. 52
New Software Helps Hospital Pharmacists; January 26, p. 46
New Survey Measures Patient Safety Culture; December 13, p. 54
New Version of Coding Platform Released; August 23, p. 53
Office Solution Helps Physicians Manage; January 12, p. 36
OmniMD Introduces Transcription System; January 26, p. 46
Pager Device Serves as Medication Reminder; January 12, p. 37
Performance Solutions Help Hospitals Make the Grade; June 14, p. 53
Planar Adds to Workstation Family; October 18, p. 38
Planar Cuts Cost of Dome Displays; March 8, p. 46
Planning Kit Available for HI&T Week; September 6, p. 44
Plumtree Software Helps PHNS Employees Communicate; September 6, p. 44
Product Allows Data Gathering From Ventilator; March 8, p. 45
Product Tracks Nurse Staffing; October 4, p. 66
ProVation Forms Coding Council for Customers; June 14, p. 52
Reports Analyze Disease Management; February 23, p. 45
Scribe Introduces Version 3.0 Transcription Platform; December 13, p. 54
Sharps Management System Prevents Needle Injuries; July 26, p. 42
SoftMed Announces Remote Coding; April 5, p. 42
SoftMed Announces Web Transcription Solution; November 15, p. 44
Software Designed to Improve Medication Safety; May 3, p. 46
Software Helps Home Health Workers; November 29, p. 45
Software Helps Schedule Appointments; December 13, p. 55
Software Helps Score Health Surveys; May 3, p. 46
Software Provides Standards for Medical Transcription; June 14, p. 52
Special Programs Help Hospitals Improve Stroke Care; March 22, p. 50
Stedman’s Adds Pharmaceutical Spellchecker; May 31, p. 44
System Transfers Bedside Information to IT Network; April 5, p. 43
Technology Feeds Vital Signs Into Patient’s EMR; January 12, p. 36
Technology Improves Cervical Cancer Screening; January 26, p. 47
TheraDoc Upgrades Infection Control Assistant; July 12, p. 37
3M Updates Data Management System; February 9, p. 50
Tool Helps Physicians Reduce Prescription Drug Costs; February 9, p. 51
Virtual Laser Keyboard Designed for PDAs; February 9, p. 50
Web Tool Posts Payments; October 4, p. 67
WebMD Practice Services Launches EHR; November 29, p. 44
Wireless Product Links Clinicians to Protocols; April 5, p. 42

Professional Forum
Has Professionalism Gone Out the Window?; June 14, p. 10
Training for an HIM Career: A Student’s Perspective; June 28, p. 6

Quality Assurance
Balancing Quality Care With the Bottom Line; May 17, p. 31
Leveraging Data & Connectivity for Health Plan Transformation; May 17, p. 26
Patients Are a Virtue; October 4, p. 44
Using Technology to Improve Quality; January 26, p. 30

Recruitment
Encouraging Diversity in HIM: The Responsibility Belongs to Everyone; January 26, p. 26

Reimbursement
Copious Reward, A?; March 8, p. 25
Deflated by Denials; October 4, p. 38
Ins & Outs of Reimbursement, The; July 26, p. 30

Research Brief
Elite Views on Healthcare System’s Future; March 8, p. 10

Risk Management
Creating a Culture of Safety: A Philosophical Approach; September 20, p. 18
Emergency Preparedness: It’s Best to Plan and Practice; April 5, p. 19
Implementing CPOE: Two Success Stories; July 12, p. 12
Needle Points: Organization Aims to Educate About Immunizations; May 3, p. 34
Negotiate With Care; May 3, p. 20
Shedding Light on Medication Errors; February 23, p. 26

Security
Fingers Point Toward Biometrics; August 9, p. 29
Old Computers Never Die; June 28, p. 21

Technology Trends
Education Is the Key to Security; October 18, p. 8
Electronic Prescribing Can Save Time and Reduce Medical Errors; October 4, p. 24
IT Leaders Form Cafe Rx to Facilitate E-Prescribing; October 4, p. 25

Telemedicine
How High Will Telemedicine Soar?; March 8, p. 28
Telemedicine on the Home Testing Horizon; August 23, p. 30

Transcription
Clearing Up Transcription Billing Blemishes; December 13, p. 28
Evil Dictators; November 29, p. 14
Privacy Held Hostage: The Risks of Offshore Transcription; January 26, p. 20
Quiz Show: A Q & A With MTIA President Sean Carroll; April 5, p. 28
Rough Landing? The Troubles With Offshore Transcription; May 17, p. 16
Tackling Transcription Backlogs; August 23, p. 16
Web-Based Transcription: The Future Is Now; May 17, p. 21
Whose Line Is It Anyway? Deciphering the Myth of Transcription’s “Industry Standard Line”; August 23, p. 22

Transcription Trends
Interviewing Potential Transcriptionists; July 26, p. 8
Offshore Transcription: Is It Safe?; March 22, p. 12
Outsourcer States His Case for a Foreign Policy, An; May 3, p. 10
Repetitive Stress Injuries and Keyboarding: How to Find Relief; August 23, p. 8

Workplace Issues
Business Sense & Social Justice: Diversity and the Healthcare Marketplace; June 14, p. 36
Employee Retention in an Era of Shortages: It’s All About Leadership; September 6, p. 30
Patient Safety Measures Up; February 23, p. 20
Performance Excellence: If Not Now, When?; September 20, p. 30
Ready, Set, Survey: Is Your Facility Prepared for Tracer Methodology?; October 18, p. 18
So Sorry? The Pros and Cons of Admitting Medical Errors; July 12, p. 21
Staff Training: Are You Getting Your Money’s Worth?; May 31, p. 20
Taking Care of the Caretakers; November 1, p. 24
To Market We Go; March 22, p. 34

www.watch
AACE Launches Patient Web Site; January 12, p. 33
AHA Web Site Offers Cholesterol Countdown; September 20, p. 46
California Practice Links Patients and Physicians; September 6, p. 40
Cancer Site Gets Refurbished; June 28, p. 33
ChartOne Acquires eWebHealth; August 9, p. 40
Cleveland Clinic Physicians Featured on New Web Site; May 3, p. 42
Clinical Research Organization Launches New Web Site; December 13, p. 52
CMS Launches Web Site for Medicare Drug Discount Cards; May 3, p. 42
Columbia Launches Online Global Health Database; January 12, p. 32
Critical Care Courses Available Online; February 9, p. 42
Decision-Support Tool Launched in Rhode Island; May 3, p. 42
eClinicalWorks Adds Features to EMR Solution; May 31, p. 41
EHR Practice Standards Available Online; February 23, p. 40
e-MDs Releases Medication Database; July 12, p. 32
Empire to Offer Web-Enabled Doctor Visits; November 1, p. 37
End-of-Life Choices Launches New Web Site; March 22, p. 48
Getting Physicians to Be Web-Enabled; September 6, p. 40
HealthPartners Launches New Web Site; November 29, p. 40
HealthTrio to Expand Availity’s Portal Offering in Florida; April 19, p. 39
HHS Launches Project With WebMD; July 12, p. 33
HIPAA Training Program Captures National Award; September 6, p. 40
Hospital Comparison Tool Unveiled for BCBS Massachusetts Members; March 22, p. 48
Internet Courses Provide Antiterrorism Education; January 12, p. 32
Internet Software Allows Staff to “Bid” for Open Shifts; April 5, p. 46
IOM Creates Web Site for Veterans; January 26, p. 41
JCAHO Training Program Offered Online; June 14, p. 49
Kaiser Permanente Expands Online Offerings; December 13, p. 53
Kaiser Permanente Redesigns Web Site; March 8, p. 42
Knowledge May Be Hazardous to Web Consumers’ Health; November 15, p. 39
MBM Launches Web Site; August 9, p. 40
MC Strategies and 3M Team Up for Web-Based Learning; November 15, p. 38
More Consumers Going Online for Hospital Info; April 5, p. 44
More Seniors Choosing Surfing; June 28, p. 32
More Than 20 Million Consumers Using Internet to Manage Health Benefits; August 23, p. 50
MRO Corporation Announces Meditech Compatibility; November 29, p. 41
New E-learning Program Focuses on Cross-Cultural Healthcare; June 14, p. 48
New Learning Opportunities Online; December 13, p. 52
New Osteoporosis Web Site Offers Consumers Holistic Approach to Bone Health; August 9, p. 40
New Partnership Provides Free Web Site Services to Family Physicians; May 31, p. 40
New Site Focuses on eHealth Initiative; July 26, p. 38
New Tool Allows Medicare Consumers to Compare Prices; October 18, p. 36
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