Posts by Melody Smith
Metadata Focus and Depth
A taxonomy provides a way to describe content. It is a source of conceptual descriptions for filling the subject metadata field in database records. When you look at a metadata schema, regardless of who built it, there is some field or element specified for the description of the concept represented in the item. It might be called the subject, descriptor, keyword, or something else. Dublin Core is one of the well-known metadata schemas. (To my mind it is not fully a standard; even though you will find my name on the standard for Z39.84, I still think it is just a guideline.)
Read MoreSearch vs. Analysis
The continued increase in and popularity of big data has caused many to ponder whether we create better search techniques, or do we rely on text analysis for integrating unstructured data? I suppose it is both, but it also isn’t that simple. Since both search and analysis operate on text data, they have a similar core.…
Read MoreThe Impact on Reimbursements
The ICD-10 coding transition has many in the healthcare business concerned. At the top of that list of concerns is how the new coding classifications will affect reimbursements.
Read MoreMigration and Integration with SharePoint
Sharegate introduces Copy Exchange Public Folders for SharePoint. This new tool allows migration of documents, emails, contacts, events, notes, posts and tasks from Microsoft Exchange to SharePoint. Utilizing a drag and drop interface, it makes migration possible.
Read MoreThe Costs of ICD-10 Continue to Rise
ICD-10 implementation costs continue to be a concern for healthcare organizations and a common topic of conversations throughout conferences, networking and probably across a few bar stools. The extended deadline to October 2014 didn’t diminish that concern. In fact in some cases, it probably added to the pressure. The costs associated to the transition can easily reach a quarter to half a billion dollars for the information technology, training and other upgrades.
Read MorePin That
Many organizations are able to recognize the opportunity that social media offers to their marketing efforts. I think convincing them that Facebook is a unique way to interact with their customers and drive sales is now easy, or at least easier than say, two years ago. But who would have thought Pinterest would get their interest?
Read MoreMaintaining Your Creation
There is always talk about developing taxonomies – the process, the standards, etc. But a major part of a dynamic taxonomy and healthy document management systems is the maintenance required for taxonimies.
Read MoreSemantic Technology Conference To Be Held In London
This year’s Semantic Technology and Business Conference feature leaders and practitioners to explore the many challenges businesses face and how semantic technology can be a solution. This year’s line-up of speakers includes Professor Nigel Shadbolt, Co-Director, Open Data Institute. The two day conference is packed with case studies and real-world perspectives.
Read MoreSurfing the Semantic Web
Even though the definition of the semantic web may still up for debate, many of us use it or its close cousin on a daily basis. They are not advertised as semantic, but services such as Apple’s Siri and Google’s new Knowledge Graph all use semantics to drive their technology.
Read MorePartnering to Address ICD-10 Transition
Edifecs, Inc. was chosen by Molina Healthcare as a strategic technology partner to address the ICD-10 coding classification transition.
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