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Combating the Privacy Crime That Can KILL
Author: McNabb, Joanne; Rhodes, Harry B.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2014
A Massachusetts man who was turned down for a job discovered that there was a false diagnosis of severe depression in his medical record. He ultimately learned that the information had been entered by a psychiatrist who was submitting fraudulent bills to insurers.
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Pledge Your Allegiance
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Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2014
Patient empowerment is only one button click away for thousands of Americans thanks to the growing Blue Button Initiative, a collection of data-sharing applications that connects patients to their records instantly.
The Blue Button Initiative, which healthcare providers and othe....
Interactive Web-based Portals to Improve Patient Navigation and Connect Patients with Primary Care and Specialty Services in Underserved Communities
Author: Highfield, Linda; Ottenweller, Cecelia; Pfanz, Andre; Hanks, Jeanne
Source: Perspectives in Health Information Management
Publication Date: April 2014
This article presents a case study in the redesign, development, and implementation of a web-based healthcare clinic search tool for virtual patient navigation in underserved populations in Texas. It describes the workflow, assessment of system requirements, and design and implementation of two online portals: Project Safety Net and the Breast Health Portal.
Status Update: Social Media Exchanges are Sometimes Part of the Health Record
Author: McWay, Dana C; Smith, Jody
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2014
Now that physicians are offering medical advice over e-mail and social media, HIM must reexamine processes for a complete and accurate health record
Health IT Standards Committee Takes On Patient-Generated Health Data
Author: AHIMA Advocacy and Policy Team
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2014
Efforts from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) in the area of patient-generated health data began in 2011. With mobile health on the rise and the “meaningful use” EHR Incentive Program progressing throughout the US healthcare system, these efforts continue to grow in importance to the future of healthcare and health information.
Seniors Want Their Health IT
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Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2014
Still think that senior citizens don’t know the difference between a computer mouse and the ones that like hiding out in floorboards? Think again.
According to a survey conducted by Accenture, more seniors than ever are picking up a mouse in their quest for online health informa....
Enabling Consumer and Patient Engagement with Health Information - Retired
Author: Washington, Lydia
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2014
The purpose of this Practice Brief is to understand the relationship between health information management and consumer/patient engagement, and examine how HIM professionals can advance and support engagement. Its focus is on policies and practices that enable the individual’s access to and use of health information.
Looking Back and Moving Forward: The Journey to Consumer-Driven Healthcare Continues
Author: Kennedy, Angela
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2014
Last year was one of both challenges and opportunities, and this new year is shaping up to follow suit. The final countdown to ICD-10-CM/PCS is on. While the road to ICD-10 has not been easy, the transition will lead to better quality of care for all consumers. With the greater level of d....
Mobile Health is Here Today, not Tomorrow
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Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2014
In a now-famous, if not profound interview with Conan O’Brien, comedian Louis C.K. decried the widespread adoption of cell phones and smartphones. Louis C.K. argued that they help people avoid feelings of sadness and isolation by offering countless distractions, depriving people of “the ability....
AHIMA Continues Support for Essential Standards
Author: AHIMA Advocacy and Policy Team
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2014
Standards are a foundational element for managing health information without regard for the type of media used in its capture and use.
The year 2014 is expected to be one of collaboration between standards organizations as the world recognizes the need for use of standards....
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