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.
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Some may say that data modeling is key to the world of data management. We would say that using the proper modeling tool can define how important it is to the world we work within. Two of the most popular modeling tools are PowerDesigner and ERwin. PowerDesigner is a veteran among data modeling tools. Version…
Read MoreBe 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.
Read MoreGetting 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”?
Read MoreData, Data and More Data
New frameworks and the seemingly endless clouds have made it very easy to collect large amounts of data. It has become more affordable, and the data is multiplying faster than rabbits on fertility drugs. Eventually, though, big data is going to have to show some return on investment.
Read MoreCombination Semantics
Webnodes, which offer a .NET-based Web CMS platform, recently released version four of its semantic based CMS. Now the system ships with Mailgun and SendGrid email providers and a new video provider setup.
Read MoreICD-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 highlights “tweeters” that merit your attention on the subject. This interesting information was found on Government Health IT in their article, “Top 20 ICD-10 Tweeters to follow.” Considering the volume of…
Read MoreSemantic Search Continues to Advance
IHS has acquired Invention Machine, a leader in semantic search technology. Their patented semantic question-answering software engine provides findability in an efficient manner for engineers and knowledge workers.
Read MoreTaxonomies and Metadata
Let’s talk about metadata a little bit. This is to give you a broad overview so that you know how to build those taxonomies. Metadata is data about data, which means it is really information about information. If you look at the metadata standards world and especially the Dublin Core Metadata Initiative, it has suddenly taken flight again. It’s really interesting. Dublin Core is 10 years old or so and has suddenly become more relevant again.
Read MoreReaching to the Clouds for Migration
Revevol Apps has been launched as a new subsidiary based in San Francisco. The company is dedicated to developing web-based applications that will help more midsize to large companies migrate to Google Apps.
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