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Computer-assisted coding: emerging technology today, primary coding technology tomorrow

Computer-assisted coding (CAC) and its facilitator, natural language processing (NLP), are hot topics in health care today. For good reason. As coding becomes more complex, it requires more sophisticated coding technology. CAC and NLP are to encoders what encoders were to coding books: technology that dramatically improves coding accuracy, productivity, and consistency.

Use Case: HIPAA/HITECH Security Compliance in Virtualized Data Center and Cloud Environments

Organizations that are required to safeguard patient health information have become increasingly challenged by the growing complexity of their IT environments.  New healthcare applications, increased use of mobile devices and a drive toward cloud-based computing all contribute to the difficulty of meeting expanding HIPAA/HITECH regulations.

CHRISTUS Health: Building an aggregate top-down view into the IT investment.

Having outgrown an inhouse system and create an aggregate top-down view into the IT investment and project portfolio, CHRISTUS Health implemented Innotas’ Project Portfolio Management solution to view the complete resource landscape and proactively address capacity shortages by augmenting staff or outsourcing.

Download this Healthcare case study to learn more about this Innotas success story.

Motion Tablet PCs Help Eradicate Hospital-acquired Pressure Ulcers

East Jefferson General Hospital (EJGH) is a 450 bed, not-for-profit community hospital serving the east bank of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.  The nurses at EJGH required photo documentation in a lightweight and mobile device for a pressure ulcer prevention project. Previously, the nurses were required to input detailed wound assessments into Cerner electronic power forms via COWs or desktop PCs when patients first arrived at the hospital.

The Executive Buyer’s Guide to Project Portfolio Management

IT organizations of any size are realizing the need for a Project Portfolio Management (PPM) solution to better manage their portfolio of investments efficiently and successfully.  While the business case for PPM is easy to make, there are a number of factors that go into choosing the right PPM solution for your IT organization.  To help you in your selection, Innotas created "The Executive Buyer's Guide to Project Portfolio Management."  This guide highlights the many benefits of a PPM solution, including:

Change of Face: Q&A with Greg Dorn, President and CEO of First Databank (FDB)

 

With advances in information technology, it's clear that the face of clinical decision support is changing. As part of this new clinical landscape, First Databank has evolved their name, their brand and their drug knowledge solutions. Greg Dorn, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the newly-minted FDB, discusses the role of drug knowledge in clinical decision support, how good systems can help physicians avoid "alert fatigue," and how FDB is changing to meet current and future drug knowledge needs.

Where workforce management and quality care intersect: A Q&A with Brian Graves, Global Practice Leader in Healthcare at Kronos.

Kronos may be known for their punchy timeclocks—but the company today is offering much, much more to hospitals, health systems, and long-term care organizations across the globe. Brian Graves, a Global Practice Leader in Healthcare at Kronos, discusses why there is more to healthcare information management than just electronic health records and clinical decision support. He explains how the right workforce management can help mitigate risk, reduce employee turnover and, ultimately, improve quality of patient care.

Managing Paper Patient Records in a Clinical Practice

Nuance Communications commissioned a two-part study to better understand the implications of the slower than expected uptake in EHR on the clinical operations of outpatient healthcare providers. The objective of the study was to understand how practices handle paper within their practices, the challenges that arise in a paper-based or hybrid medical record system and their satisfaction with their current practices.

Yes, You Still Have A Paper Problem … And It Isn’t Going Away Anytime Soon

There are simple ways for hospitals and clinics to improve how paper-based patient information is managed between providers. Unfortunately, many healthcare organizations fail to take advantage of the solutions available because they believe the paperless practice will soon become reality. Learn more in this article, written by Dave McKanna, Healthcare Industry Marketing Manager, Nuance Imaging Division

Active Analytics: Driving Informed Decisions Leading to Better Clinical and Financial Outcomes

Active Analytics technology continuously collects, aggregates, normalizes, and presents data from across and beyond your organization to drive better decision-making, actions, and financial and clinical outcomes. It is essential in healthcare delivery models such as Patient-Centered Medical Homes and Accountable Care Organizations.

Download this InterSystems white paper on Active Analytics.