Posts by Melody Smith
New Version of DocumentPower Enteprise Released
McLeod Software has released a new version of their DocumentPower Enterprise business process management and automation solution. This new version includes an expanded set of bar code capabilities and enhancements that gives companies greater flexibility and accuracy in auto-indexing.
Read MoreICD-10 and Its Impact on Patients
With all the talks about the inconvenience and challenges of the ICD-10 coding transition, a common argument is that it will not benefit patient care. Considering medical coding is not an actual treatment for patients, that is probably true. However, as it improves the system as a whole, wouldn’t patients benefit somehow, even if it is remotely?
Read MorePolitical Semantic Analysis
SocialMatica is using their social media analytics and their new dashboard displays to feature the volume of conversations about each presidential candidate. By analyzing the data from various web channels and social media sources, their semantic data intelligence engine is able to collect and understand not only who is talking about the candidates but analyzed data on the influence it has on their rankings.
Read MoreHelp is Available for ICD-10 Transition
With the transition to ICD-10 coding classification system expected to take effect in less than two years, providers are facing changes in virtually every corner of their organizations. Many IT professionals have stepped up to to help them prepare. McKesson recently announced an ICD-10 Transition Service that takes a three-step approach to help organizations move to the new coding system regardless of their information systems vendor. The service starts with a readiness assessment, to compare the provider’s current technology.
Read MoreGreat Britain Education System Looks to Beef Up Computer Science Curriculum
Computer science curriculum is making its way into the education system in Great Britain. The Royal Society labeled current offerings as “highly unsatisfactory.” According to these professionals, the education system is suffering from a shortage of teachers able to teach beyond basic digital literacy. They also pointed fingers at the lack of demand from high level educational institutions.
Read MoreSemantic Technology Being Used to Provide Research Solutions
Lexis Advance offers legal professionals research solutions using enriched content from SRA’s industry-leading NetOwl® text and entity analytics technology. This semantic search capability provides faster and more relevant research.
Read MoreMaking Data Access Fluid
fluid Operations provides innovative cloud and data management solutions based on semantic technologies and now they have released the Information WorkbenchTM 2.2.
Read MoreUniversity of Delaware Embracing Cloud-Based System
University of Delaware just announced that they have selected OCLC WorldShare Management Services as a Web-based cooperative library management system for metadata management, acquisitions, circulation, discovery, license management and workflow improvements.
Read MoreNew Partnership Enhances Coding Services and Ultimately Profitability
Health Endeavors has entered into a strategic partnership with Aviacode, a medical coding and compliance service. Health Endeavors offers a web-based compliance and management software portal that provides coding and clinical documentation audits, as well as answers coding questions and recommendations for reducing risk. This new partnership will add value by shortening the revenue cycle and increasing the efficiency for providers.
Read MoreNew Merger Benefits EBSCO
EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) maybe in the perfect spot to benefit from the formal merging of EBSCO A-to-Z® and LinkSource® into EBSCO’s overall discovery solution.
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