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Editor's Desk: T.W.I.G. Notes

May 17, 2013
Tom Sullivan
EHR, OMB, Cloud-First and FDCCI all under the gun ... This week in Government Health IT. MORE
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HIMSS Media launches Future Care to highlight new models

May 16, 2013
Benjamin Harris
Because the "future of care will call us to convene differently" the new site will focus on analytics, cognitive support, and coordination of care. MORE
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Celebrating informatics in the wake of Boston Marathon bombing

May 16, 2013
Lorren Pettit
While a “cancer” in society was expectantly expressed, multiple technologies were employed to collect data and synthesize into a format that provided law enforcement with the informatics needed to isolate and ultimately expunge the offending sources. MORE
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Dual Coding: Will medical practices be required to keep both code sets?

May 15, 2013
Carl Natale
Dual coding is being discussed as an important tool for preparing a healthcare provider for the ICD-10 transition. MORE
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On EHR data integrity: A patient's perspective

May 14, 2013
Deborah Kohn
The time has come to tackle integrity of health information, not just the technical and operational mechanisms for the sending and receiving it, particularly as EHR kinks get ironed out both among internal users and the patients they serve. MORE
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ICD-101: Learning ICD-10 coding doesn't have to be painful

May 14, 2013
Carl Natale
I'm not going to make any jokes about ICD-10 coding and pains in the neck. Too easy. MORE
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Why physicians need to understand classification systems

May 10, 2013
Carl Natale
I'm not sure what else needs to be said about SNOMED-CT as a classification system. MORE
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Editor's Desk: T.W.I.G. Notes

May 10, 2013
Tom Sullivan
Super Docs, security challenges, EHRs under the gun, and the continuing upward trajectory of meaningful use payments. MORE
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Study shows how 'convoluted' ICD-10 transition can get

May 09, 2013
Carl Natale
How complicated the ICD-10 transition will be for your medical practice or hospital will depend on your specialty and case load. MORE
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An informatics nurse's recommitment to deliver quality and innovation in patient care

May 08, 2013
Maria Arellano MS, RN
For National Nurses Week, Mario Arellano shares three of the critical aspects of her real world knowledge of what it means to work as a nurse. MORE
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Sen. Harkin ceases ban on Tavenner

May 07, 2013
Tom Sullivan
Iowa Senator Tom Harkin said in a floor speech on Tuesday that he’s removing his ban on Marilyn Tavenner. MORE
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ICD-101: Flexibility a vital element of ICD-10 education

May 07, 2013
Carl Natale
Medical coders have a strong incentive for mastering ICD-10 coding. Physicians not so much. MORE
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ICD-10 legislation has two bad ideas for the price of one

May 03, 2013
Carl Natale
I'm not a fan of Rep. Ted Poe, R-Texas. His bill to prevent the federal government from mandating ICD-10 implementation is poorly conceived. MORE
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Editor's Desk: T.W.I.G. Notes

May 02, 2013
Tom Sullivan
This week in Government Health IT: Reports expose state and local governments as ill-prepared, whether that be for Big Data or cyber-attacks. Also, think tanks talk patient-centered care for cost-savings. MORE
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AHRQ studying patient-reported info in IT workflows

May 01, 2013
Anthony Brino
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is interested in how patient-reported information, in contexts such as PHRs or secure messaging, is impacting clinician workflows. MORE
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How to assess ICD-10 vendors' capabilities

May 01, 2013
Carl Natale
No one is going to reach ICD-10 compliance without healthcare vendors. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) sent out a list of questions that can help healthcare organizations assess vendor's capabilities: MORE
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ICD-101: What it takes to plan successful ICD-10 training

April 29, 2013
Carl Natale
It's time to get serious about ICD-10 training. Michelle Leppert shares observations on training from AHIMA ICD-10 and CAC Summit in Baltimore. MORE
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CMS updates FAQ with answer on MU after switching EHR vendors

April 26, 2013
Frank Irving
Another new answer pertains to the impact of budget cuts brought on by sequestration. MORE
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Medical practices will find ICD-10 challenges beyond the IT department

April 25, 2013
Carl Natale
Healthcare providers need to prepare for challenges that will affect their business operations and revenue cycles. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the following impacts need to be considered when developing ICD-10 transition plans. MORE
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Tavenner moving closer to Senate approval as formal CMS head

April 23, 2013
Tom Sullivan
The Senate Finance Committee, as was expected, endorsed acting CMS administrator Marilyn Tavenner to officially lead the agency. MORE
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