Taxodiary – indexing

Start with a Solid Foundation

By Melody Smith|January 2nd, 2013|indexing, News, Standards|Comments Off on Start with a Solid Foundation

lifeIMAGE offers cloud-based software that facilitates transferring, indexing, and searching for digital medical images to help prevent redundant patient exams. In addition to saving time and money, this can also reduce radiation exposure for patients. In addition, a cloud-based service can help providers securely and automatically share results of imaging exams in the cloud. lifeIMAGE products include open application software interfaces for healthcare information technology companies to use to facilitate data exchange between healthcare providers.

Training is Recommended

By Melody Smith|January 1st, 2013|Autoindexing, indexing, News|Comments Off on Training is Recommended

With the ICD-10 conversion less than two years away, there are pressing issues for providers looking to implement the new coding classification system. At the top of the "to-do" list is education and training for the staff who will be directly involved in using the new ICD-10 codes.

Data Has to Be Managed

By Melody Smith|December 31st, 2012|indexing, metadata, News|Comments Off on Data Has to Be Managed

Nuix is known for their information management technologies and now they have been issued a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on core features of the Nuix unstructured data indexing engine.

Help is Available

By Melody Smith|December 28th, 2012|Autoindexing, indexing, News|1 Comment

ICD-10 is a frequent topic, and the challenges of the transition continue to stay on the minds and lips of most healthcare professionals. Some physicians are feeling the frustration of losing quality patient healthcare time to handle the coding and technical side of this update.

Planning Ahead

By Melody Smith|December 27th, 2012|Autoindexing, indexing, News|Comments Off on Planning Ahead

The ICD-10 transition will require new technology and workflow adjustments for everyone involved. The implementation is set for October 1, 2014 and will have five times the number of codes than its predecessor.

Access to Data is Key

By Melody Smith|December 25th, 2012|indexing, metadata, News|Comments Off on Access to Data is Key

Even with the advances in digital medical record data, less than 50% of a patient’s health information is available in an electronic format. One organization is offering an enhancement solution for existing patient information. Integrated Patient Record (IPR) aggregates, shares, and optimizes data for a complete patient-centric view.

Prepping for the Transition

By Melody Smith|December 21st, 2012|Autoindexing, indexing, News|Comments Off on Prepping for the Transition

As preparations continue for the ICD-10 conversation, a review of current usage of ICD-9 codes can be helpful in planning for the new state of affairs on Octover 1, 2014.

Be Prepared

By Melody Smith|December 20th, 2012|Autoindexing, indexing, News|Comments Off on Be Prepared

Many were anxious when the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced a one-year delay for ICD-10 in February 2012 – pushing the date back to October 1, 2014. Some still are, but a few healthcare leaders pushed forward with their implementation plans and schedules.

Getting Organized

By Melody Smith|December 20th, 2012|indexing, metadata, News|Comments Off on Getting Organized

Indexing, searching and finding data, files, etc., is not limited to the business world alone. With the demise of film and everyday use of digital cameras, individuals face the challenge of storing, labeling, and finding photos. How many of us have hundreds of images in a folder on a laptop with no identifying factor but “DPC7892”?

ICD-10 Goes Viral

By Melody Smith|December 18th, 2012|Autoindexing, indexing, News|Comments Off on ICD-10 Goes Viral

Twitter users are are monitoring the changes going on for healthcare providers with the ICD-10 transition, including many social media commentators. This particular article […]