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Advancing Technology Connects Transcription and Coding: The Developing Role of NLP, NLU, and CAC in HIM
Author: Dooling, Julie A
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 2012
For many years transcription and coding departments have been two separate and independent structures within health information management (HIM).
While these areas have always been interdependent regarding their need to share documentation, their technology platforms have op....
Data Quality Management Model (2012 update) - Retired
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 2012
This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
Problem-Centered Care Delivery: How Interface Terminology Makes Standardized Health Information Possible
Author: Bronnert, June; Masarie, Chip; Naeymi-Rad, Frank; Rose, Eric; Aldin, Greg
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 2012
Terminologies ensure that the 'languages of medicine' can be understood by both humans and machines.
Electronic health records (EHRs) are the industry standard for documenting patient care. Industry initiatives and government legislation have facilitated EHR i....
Information Integrity in the Electronic Health Record
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA toolkit
Publication Date: June 02, 2012
8 Steps to Success in ICD-10-CM/PCS Mapping: Best Practices to Establish Precise Mapping Between Old and New ICD Code Sets
Author: De, Suman
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 2012
Just as drivers must select the proper road map for planning a trip, healthcare organizations must also manage their code translation process through a defined road map.
This article provides essential guidance to healthcare organizations on adopting best practices that will....
Converting Data to ICD-10 with GEMs: Reference Mapping Tools Will Aid in System Transition
Author: Rihanek, Theresa; DeVault, Kathryn
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: May 2012
Many healthcare organizations use historical coded data in governance and planning activities, contracting, quality improvement, research, and trending. The upcoming implementation of ICD-10-CM/PCS will require organizations to identify the types of coded data that will require conversion in o....
10 Security Domains (2012 update)
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: May 2012
This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
Open for Business: Private Networks Create a Marketplace for Health Information Exchange
Author: Dimick, Chris
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: May 2012
Large health systems and their IT vendors are creating private information exchange networks at a time when federally funded state operations are gearing up for launch. Is there room for private and public offerings in the new HIE marketplace?
Many state level health information....
Mobile Device Security (Updated) - Retired
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2012
Editor's note: This brief supersedes the June 2003 and October 2000 practice briefs "Portable Computer Security."
Mobile devices have pervaded the everyday work environment in healthcare. An organization may use mobile devices to improve clinician workflow, bedside infor....
Using Data to Improve Healthcare: Translating Publicly Available Data into Quality Improvement Initiatives
Author: Jenkins, Kristin
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2012
Data are of no value unless they drive action. Action in healthcare has limited positive impact when it is uninformed or uncoordinated.
Publicly available data can help organizations improve healthcare quality. However, getting the most out of these data requires the right tools. A....
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