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Anxiety Around ICD-10 Still There
Many professionals and healthcare organizations would like the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to issue a final rule that includes a firm deadline for ICD-10 implementation. Most are going on the assumption that October 2014 is a solid date, but the uncertainty about the deadline is causing some organizations difficulty in focusing on the goal.
Read MoreGovernment Asked To Use Emerging Technologies
Semantic web technologies now make it possible to monitor just about anybody by anybody. This monitoring has also become very cost effective for the affluent and average citizens, which is a switch because these technologies have been widely used to monitor the weak, they have not been used to monitor the powerful.
Read MoreThe Fear of ICD-10
The impending ICD-10 coding classification transition has certainly scared many people who faced new training, new technology and possible reduction in cash flow due to poor reimbursements. No matter how long this dreaded event has been looming, many aren’t prepared for the significant change it will bring about.
Read MoreOptions for Library Students
One blogger lifts up the opportunities for college students to benefit from both the fields of Library Science and Information Studies and Archives and Special Collections. These classes, which are often cross-listed with classes in English and History departments, proliferate in library and information schools, but they have not resulted in many joint degrees that coordinate studies in the humanities with the information fields.
Read MoreThe Cost Are Still Climbing
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 with the transition can easily reach a quarter to half a billion dollars for the information technology, training, and other upgrades.
Read MoreNew Form of Social Media
A new, but different Q&A site where topics follow you, rather than you following them, is the vision of Beepl. Recently launched and using semantic technology, Beepl analyzes users’ connected LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook accounts to determine what they’re interested in. Then it presents them with questions that fit those interests.
Read MoreBuzz in the Clouds
Since Microsoft released their new cloud computing Office 365 last year, companies of all sizes have been using the power of tools such as SharePoint, Exchange, Lync and Office with the benefits of cloud computing.
Read MoreKeeping Data Secure
Affarei has recently launched its information privacy services to businesses. Their services include advanced technical solutions that prevent search engines from indexing certain types of information posted online. The information being collected remains consistent with the context of the transaction being completed and designs and institutes additional information privacy protections.
Read MoreGo to Harvard, For Free
Want to go back to school? Okay, maybe not. How about taking one course on Artificial Intelligence offered by edX — for free?
Read MoreStupid Computer
Everyone of us has heard and quite possibly been guilty of saying, “stupid computer” at one time or another. It might have been standing in line at the DMV arguing with someone who has zero personality or sitting in the privacy of our own living room fighting our laptop’s repetitive urge to lock up, always at the most inopportune time. We know but often have to be reminded that computers are really only as smart as the programmer and user combined.
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