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 March 2, 2009
FEATURES
Healthcare Technology — It’s Not Foolproof
A recent sentinel event alert issued by The Joint Commission provides information and best practices on planning, implementing, and managing HIT and converging devices.
Process Mapping and the Revenue Cycle
Having problems receiving proper reimbursement for ambulatory services? By analyzing the process in greater detail, you may just find the answer.
Telemedicine: Miles Don’t Matter
No longer an anomaly, various forms of connected health, including remote monitoring, are reshaping ideas about how providers can give consumers quality, convenient care.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Unique Concerns During Pregnancy and Lactation
Examine the complications that face mothers with PCOS and the dietary and medical guidelines they should follow.
Coding and Transcription
Coding for polycystic ovary syndrome
DEPARTMENTS
Guest Voice
News Briefs
The national HIT strategy should focus more on information exchange rather than electronic health records, says a report from the consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton.
Coding Corner
To ensure compliance, coding managers need to make themselves available to answer any and all staff questions.
Datebook
www.watch
Coders who can’t afford expensive resource books will soon be able to turn to a free Web site where they can share knowledge with colleagues.
Products and Services
An instant alert system gives doctors’ phones secure access to healthcare networks in real time.
By the Numbers
Get the lowdown on healthcare’s facts and figures.
 February 16, 2009
FEATURES
Unlocking the Secret to Successful PHRs
What PHR features pique consumers’ interest enough that they’ll actually engage in data entry? What are the roadblocks preventing more widespread use of this much-touted healthcare tool?
Navigate the E-Discovery Maze
Experts say healthcare organizations need to develop well-rounded policies and form task forces to deal with the ever-increasing pressures of storing and retrieving electronic information.
Speech Recognition: Hype vs. Reality
When it comes to speech recognition technology, can healthcare organizations separate fact from fable? A new task force hopes to shed light on the subject.
Heart-Healthy Aging: Five Successful Strategies
Through specific lifestyle changes, older adults can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Coding and Transcription
Coding for acute myocardial infarction
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Note
EHR Insider
Curbing costs and eliminating IT concerns would help increase EMR adoption in smaller physician practices.
News Briefs
According to a recent survey, chief information officers are wary of the switchover to ICD-10, citing software upgrades, training, and testing as primary concerns.
Datebook
Products and Services
Eclipsys has agreed to provide an HIT learning platform for nursing students at the University of Pennsylvania.
www.watch
The federal government has launched a Web site that lets patients create an electronic family health tree and share it with relatives and physicians.
By the Numbers
Get the lowdown on healthcare’s facts and figures.
 February 2, 2009
FEATURES
Disaster Recovery — Lessons From Tulane’s Response to Katrina
After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, Tulane Medical Center faced the daunting task of putting its operations back together, complete with a full complement of accurate medical records.
Find the Perfect ROI Fit
Release-of-information functions can sometimes overwhelm HIM departments, but fortunately, there are several options available to help alleviate the stress.
Future Workspaces Have Arrived
Web-based collaboration technologies promise to push healthcare organizations to a higher level of communication and support the transfer of knowledge across various platforms.
Osteoporosis Risk for Men and Adolescents
Despite disheartening news that rates are on the rise, there are steps that can be taken to help reverse the tide before it’s too late.
Coding and Transcription
Coding for osteoporosis
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Note
Research Brief
Mayo Clinic researchers report their finds on how telemedicine can help save stroke victims.
Coding Corner
Benchmarking may seem straightforward but, in actuality, there are many variables that need to be considered to achieve the desired results.
News Briefs
HIMSS has provided lawmakers with a blueprint for harnessing the power of IT to reform healthcare.
Datebook
Products and Services
An extended cardiac monitoring system provides instant and accurate patient information through automated data transmissions.
www.watch
The Commonwealth Fund has launched an online hospital quality comparison tool based on data from its national scorecard measures and the CMS’ Hospital Compare Web site.
By the Numbers
Get the lowdown on healthcare’s facts and figures.
 January 19, 2009
FEATURES
Basic Training: Going Beyond the Traditional for Speedier End-User Adoption
Several new techniques are available to help healthcare organizations increase their chances at having a successful IT project.
Growing the HIM Curriculum
To keep up with technology’s rapid pace, HIM educators need to refurbish old competencies while also designing new ones.
Rethink EHR Project Timelines
A pair of Bentley University researchers stress the importance of the postimplementation phase, when opportunities to realize more benefits typically present themselves.
Group B Strep: The Preventable Infection
With proper prenatal screening, parents can rest assured that their newborn will avoid contracting this potentially dangerous disease.
Coding and Transcription
Coding for group B streptococcus in pregnancy
2009 Transcription Buyers’ Guide
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DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Note
CFO Zone
The premiere of this new department features two prominent chief financial officers sharing their views on a number of subjects.
News Briefs
A Vanderbilt University Medical Center study found that physicians who are trained using IT question their ability to provide safe and efficient care in less-wired facilities.
Datebook
Products and Services
New software automates the peer-review process and allows a nurse or other healthcare provider to update patient data.
www.watch
A survey found that 27% of U.S. adults say they are “extremely likely or somewhat likely” to create an online personal health record to better manage their healthcare.
By the Numbers
Get the lowdown on healthcare’s facts and figures.
 January 5, 2009
FEATURES
Time to Reengineer?
Is your department being flooded with new technology and processes? It may be necessary to consider reengineering to create a more efficient work environment.
RAC Appeals: More Than Simple Math
Several factors must be carefully weighed before healthcare organizations attempt to challenge a RAC’s decision to recoup overpayments.
Healthcare 2009: A Scramble for Answers?
Industry insiders weigh in on what topics will be making headlines over the course of the next 12 months.
New Technologies for Aging in Place
Technological innovations enhance the possibilities for older adults to stay where they want to be—at home. Although some novel ideas are still on the drawing board, advances promise to improve home safety and convenience for elders.
Coding and Transcription
Coding for glaucoma
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Note
News Briefs
As part of a $200 million initiative, GE Healthcare has partnered with leading medical institutions to promote the use of HIT.
Technology Trends
Keeping track of patients is no small task. That’s why HIT experts emphasize the need to maintain a spotless master patient index.
Datebook
Products and Services
M*Modal has introduced a speech recognition-enabled dictation application for the Apple iPhone.
www.watch
Beginning this month, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee will offer free personal health record software and similar services to Medicare Advantage members.
By the Numbers
Get the lowdown on healthcare’s facts and figures.
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