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2008
Index of Articles
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2006 Index of Articles
2007 Index of Articles
 April
14, 2008
Talk
of the Town: Guidelines for Better Dictation Practices
Facilities serious about quality documentation should take steps to
get dictators up to speed on the importance of using best practices.
Reshaping
Cancer Registry — Connecting Data, Improving Care
Merging electronic medical record technology into the world of cancer
registrars has the potential to transform how data are collected and
analyzed.
Quill
Power — Is the Digital Pen Mightier?
Convincing physicians to put down their traditional writing utensil
for a fancy new gadget can be difficult, but the results could be well
worth it.
Stenting
Iliac Arteries
A recent study has prompted the FDA to approve the use of self-expanding
stents in the treatment of peripheral arterial disease.
Coding
and Transcription
Coding for peripheral vascular disease
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Note
EHR
Insider
The National Alliance for Health Information Technology is about to
issue its final report on the standard definitions of five key HIT terms.
Money
Matters
It is often necessary to gain an outside perspective to get a fair measure
of how your revenue cycle is performing.
Business Briefs
Learn about the latest wheelings and dealings.
Datebook
News Briefs
The Center for Democracy & Technology has joined forces with the
Health Privacy Project to develop policies aimed at protecting the privacy
of electronic health information.
www.watch
Aetna’s new online search service connects members to medical
information.
Products and Services
A new service provides real-time access to clinical results and images.
By the Numbers
Discover some of the key figures shaping the healthcare industry.
 March
31, 2008
FEATURES
Paired for Success
More facilities are implementing concurrent coding programs in an effort to address the need for more specific diagnoses and to meet quality-based initiatives.
The Power of Telemedicine
In a variety of situations, this sometimes-overlooked technology is making it easier for patients in remote settings to receive the care they need.
Pulp Friction
Getting rid of retired medical records may seem simple enough, but stringent privacy rules sometimes make it tricky. That’s where outsourcing can help.
A Different Form of Breast Cancer
Findings from a recent study indicate that treatment for inflammatory breast cancer needs to be different from other types of the disease.
Coding and Transcription
Coding for breast cancer
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Note
On the Case
A rural Wisconsin healthcare organization realized integration and workflow benefits when it installed an electronic document management system.
News Briefs
The Association of Health Information Outsourcing Services is taking issue with the reimbursement provisions in two Illinois laws requiring state health facilities to electronically provide information from electronic health records when requested.
Coding Corner
Despite having somewhat different goals, it’s important for HIM departments to develop a solid working relationship with radiology.
Products and Services
A present-on-admission module has been added to a computer-assisted coding solution to help hospitals comply with new federal regulations.
www.watch
Oregon’s largest medical liability carrier has announced discounted insurance premiums for physician practices that connect electronically with patients.
By the Numbers
Datebook
 March
17, 2008
FEATURES
All Tied Up
If controlled substances became eligible for e-prescribing, many industry experts believe that the technology would enjoy more widespread adoption.
Test Track
A pair of pilot personal health record projects will measure the adoption rates of Medicare and Medicaid patients and serve as a testing ground for their financial sustainability.
Going Digital
An Oregon radiology practice is reshaping its operations by implementing an electronic document management system.
Keeping Young Hearts Young
Recent studies indicate that childhood behavior, including eating habits and exercise patterns, influences the chances of developing cardiovascular disease as an adult.
Coding and Transcription
Coding for heart failure
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Note
Conference Currents
The recent HIMSS conference featured record-breaking crowds and several noteworthy speakers.
Transcription Trends
A medical transcription service owner examines the reasons why some people believe sending work overseas is not necessarily coming at the expense of American jobs.
www.watch
Researchers at two University of Texas institutions have released the results of a study measuring the accuracy of online breast cancer information.
Datebook
News Briefs
A nonprofit organization has devised a program that offers physicians the opportunity to earn up to $100,000 in yearly incentives.
Products and Services
The addition of digital signature and annotation features boosts the effectiveness of an electronic fax record service.
By the Numbers
March 3, 2008
FEATURES
Overseas Transcription — Is India Still the Low-Cost Option?
Recent changes in U.S. and Indian economics have somewhat altered the landscape for organizations that depend on an offshore workforce.
New Sheriff in Town
Currently, the Recovery Audit Contractor program is being piloted in three states, with plans to have it up and running nationwide by 2010. Based on the results so far, what can health-care organizations expect to see when it arrives for good?
Preparing for the Worst
Data are the lifeline of any healthcare organization, but what happens when that pulse is in jeopardy? Then it’s time to put your disaster recovery plan to the test.
Underweight: A Heavy Concern
There are a number of strategies available for patients who struggle to gain weight due to psychological and physiological causes.
Coding and Transcription
Coding for malnutrition
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Note
Coding Corner
Developing strong working relationships with other departments can bolster productivity not only in the coding department but throughout the hospital as well.
News Briefs
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association’s five-pronged attack to improve healthcare relies heavily on wider use of HIT.
www.watch
Insiders say a new Minnesota Web site designed to serve as an online medical marketplace could significantly affect how U.S. residents purchase healthcare.
Products and Services
In the continuing quest to reduce the number of medication errors, an HIT company has introduced software that eliminates drug name confusion.
Datebook
By the Numbers
February
18 , 2008
FEATURES
Presenting
a New Number
The Voluntary Universal Healthcare Identifier Project is being introduced
at this year’s HIMSS conference to boost efforts toward a national
system.
Energize
Your System — The Promise of SOA
According to proponents, service-oriented architecture can enable integration
of previously inflexible information systems.
The
Benefits of Plan-Sponsored Web
Communication A Wisconsin managed care network serves as a model for
how plans can use the Internet to streamline and automate work and come
away with a quantifiable return on investment.
Note-Taking
With a Flair
Tablet PCs can be a boon to facilities in their quest to mobilize their
healthcare data, but it takes a solid infrastructure to make it all
work.
Shoulder
Relief: Intervening to Tame Tendonitis
An Italian physician has led the charge to attack the ailment through
a regimen that includes the use of high-resolution ultrasound guidance.
Coding
and Transcription
Coding for tendonitis
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Note
EHR
Insider
A clearer, more unified vision of personal and electronic health record
adoption is needed if the technology is to make its mark.
Coding
Corner
The coding for physician phone calls to patients has recently been revamped.
In addition, there is a new code for electronic communications.
Datebook
www.watch
Members of some WellPoint consumer-driven health plans in California,
Connecticut, and Ohio now have access to a new online physician rating
tool created by the insurer and Zagat Survey.
News Briefs
Market research firm INPUT predicts that the HIT market will expand
at a rate of 8.6% annually, topping out at $10.8 billion in 2012.
Products and Services
A new safety syringe avoids exposing the needle to the healthcare professional
during the entire injection process.
By the Numbers
 February
4 , 2008
FEATURES
Seeing
Green
By automating the release of information, healthcare organizations can
turn a cumbersome process into a moneymaker.
RHIOs
— Struggling to Bloom
Despite what seemed to be gloomy news from a recent Harvard University
study, several industry experts believe regional health information
organizations still have a fighting chance.
Speech
Recognition in the ED — and Beyond
Time is a precious commodity in the emergency department, making it
an ideal setting to test speech recognition’s prowess for precise
and speedy documentation.
3-D
Ultrasound
Clinicians in various specialties are discovering what their colleagues
in obstetrics already know—3-D ultrasound has many benefits.
Coding
and Transcription
Coding for bladder cancer
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Note
Coding
Corner
It takes a master craftsman to construct a solid DRG that can
stand on its own.
www.watch
An Arkansas medical facility has adopted an intranet portal
that allows it to monitor Joint Commission policies and procedures.
News Briefs
A survey about health information exchange reveals advances
in some markets and a pressing need for more action on a national scale.
Datebook
Products and Services
A clinical software provider has announced upgrades to its
emergency department information system.
By the Numbers
 January
21, 2008
FEATURES
A
Tall Order
Once facilities go electronic, they often are left with 10 to 30 years
of older medical records that must be kept in paper format. What storage
strategies work best?
Pediatric
EMRs: Big Considerations for Small Patients
Pediatricians puzzled by what to shop for when choosing an EMR now have
a set of guidelines to help with their decision.
Price
Check
Hospitals are faced with getting a handle on quickly and efficiently
dealing with patient requests for cost estimates.
A
Buffet of Choices
People who suffer from food allergies have plenty of choices available
to help them determine if they actually do have an adverse reaction
to certain foods.
Coding
and Transcription
Coding for food allergy
2008
Transcription Buyers’ Guide
Pick and choose the vendor that can turn your transcription concerns
into an afterthought.
DEPARTMENTS
Letter to the Editor
On
the Case
A Georgia hospital adopted an emergency department information system
to help eliminate the stress of unannounced surveys.
News Briefs
Florida State University researchers have gathered evidence to support
the claim that IT systems lead to better health outcomes.
www.watch
A Web site created by a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota affiliate
lets consumers share feedback on medical services and providers.
Datebook
Products and Services
The iPhone’s versatility reaches into the health sector with the
news that it now provides physicians with access to e-prescribing.
By the Numbers
 January
7, 2008
FEATURES
Healthcare
2008: The Shape of Things to Come
Get the inside scoop on the trends likely to garner headlines this year.
PHRs:
Striking a Balance Between Privacy and Purpose
Who owns and controls the information inside personal health records?
At times, the line can become blurry.
Maine
Objective
Major construction signs are being erected around the state’s
healthcare system, aiming to make clinical data available to all providers.
Stopping
Traffic?
Healthcare insiders are skeptical that the federal rule allowing hospitals
to help cover the cost of electronic medical records will have a significant
impact on adoption rates.
Accelerating
Proton Therapy Usage
Widespread adoption of this cancer-fighting technology has been limited
by costs and space, but now there are plans to address those concerns.
Coding
and Transcription
Coding for esophageal cancer
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Note
Coding
Corner
The process of querying a physician is a delicate one that must be handled
according to strict guidelines.
News Briefs
The eHealth Initiative Foundation has launched a project with three
healthcare companies and two community-based health groups to accelerate
the timeliness and effectiveness of drug safety efforts.
Datebook
Products and Services
A secure messaging solution helps healthcare organizations reduce costs,
improve worker productivity, and enhance patient relations.
www.watch
A three-year, $400 million pilot program announced by the Federal Communications
Commission will help extend broadband communication lines to 6,000 rural
healthcare facilities.
By the Numbers
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