Language Processing From The Editor

  1. Why Another ICD-10 Delay Stinks 4/2/2014

    Congress has passed a SGR “Doc Fix” bill that includes a provision that delays a transition to the ICD-10 code set by at least another year. Here are just a few of the repercussions of yet another ICD-10 extension.

  2. What’s Next For Health Data Analytics? 3/19/2014

    Big data, analytics, and population health management dominated HIMSS14, but how are providers currently leveraging these tools and what does the future hold for the technology?

  3. The Quest For Evidence At HIMSS14 3/5/2014

    A clear sense of urgency to gather actionable health data that improves care and cuts costs was on display at this year’s HIMSS conference. Here are a few of my key observations and takeaways from the event.

  4. My 6 Must-See HIMSS14 Sessions 2/13/2014

    I only have time to see a tiny fraction of the hundreds of educational sessions and keynotes on tap for HIMSS14, but these are the six I’m making sure to carve out time for in my schedule.

  5. A Strong Case For Smart Cards In Healthcare 2/5/2014

    A smart card solution has helped Resolute Health reduce administrative labor and claims denials while improving the overall patient experience.

  6. Get Your ICD-10 House In Order 1/29/2014

    Behind on your ICD-10 planning? Don’t panic. Instead, take a look at how Palomar Health is preparing for the transition, and adopt similar principles in your facility.

  7. What’s New At HIMSS14? 1/21/2014

    Several new attractions make their debut at the Annual HIMSS Conference and Exhibition this year. Here are the ones I’m most looking forward to.

  8. The Cultural Hurdles Of The Patient-Centered Medical Home 1/15/2014

    Physicians and patients will both likely have a hard time adjusting to a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care. Here’s how one provider is managing the change.

  9. Population Health Management Proves HIT’s Worth 1/8/2014

    By leveraging data analytics technology to gain insight into its patient population, Northeast Georgia Physicians Group has decreased the A1C levels of its diabetic patients by 1.6 points and significantly reduced ER visits. 

  10. Stage 2 MU Extended: Now What? 12/11/2013

    CMS has pushed back the deadlines for Stage 2 and Stage 3 MU, here's what the extension means to you.