Options for Reducing Patient Risk Due to Coding Errors
The federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality ran a study examining ways to interpret data on electronic medical records to best address patient safety concerns. A developed a set of 20 measures, known as patient safety indicators, use administrative data to screen for potentially adverse events that occur during hospitalization.
Read MoreLucene 4.0 Focus of ApacheCon 2011
Apache Lucene 4.0 has been released and is garnering quite a bit of chatter, especially with the impending ApacheCon 2011. So what are the new features and more importantly, what does it mean to users?
Read MoreMetadata and the Lack of Clarity
You would think on a site as complex and interlinked as the Internet Movie Database, metadata would reign supreme. But it has never been given the respect it deserves. This may change after the International Broadcasting Convention 2011 (IBC2011) next month.
Read MoreThe Information Age-less
In a blog post last week, I discussed Robert Darnton’s recently published article in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s “The Chronicle Review”, where Mr. Darnton identified and debunked, “5 Myths About the Information Age.” The first myth he debunked was the notion that the book is dead. Not only is the book not dead, it is thriving. I commented on the relationship between the printed page and how it can be supported by digital content and vice versa. One can drive greater usage of the other, if the digital content is effectively designed.
Read MoreQuadraMed Releases New Version of Coding Software
QuadraMed has released a new version of Quantim® Facility Coding that supports both ICD-9 and ICD-10 code sets.
Read MoreThe Importance of the User in Security
The security of information has never been more important. With the evolution of technology, unfortunately that includes the virus technology, hackers can seemingly reach right into your purse, a.k.a. enterprise, and take what they want. Trends in information technology define the security evolution as well. What does the next 10-20 years hold if cloud computing and semantic web are the catalyst for technology advancement?
Read MoreAdministrative Costs in Healthcare Continue to Rise
It is no surprise to anyone how much healthcare costs these days. Well, maybe it is still a surprise, but not in a pleasant one. The US spends far more per capita on healthcare than any other developed country — $7,538 per person, compared to $3,129 in the UK, $4,079 in Canada, and $5,003 in Norway (the second-biggest spender), according to 2008 totals compiled by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Read MoreRiseSmart Recognized With the “Cool” Kids
RiseSmart has been named “Innovative Company of the Year” at the 3rd Annual 2011 Golden Bridge Awards. This provider of next generation outplacement services was honored as the world’s best in organizational performance, products and services, along with eight other winners, including such names as Apple and Twitter.
Read MoreWorkshare Point Will Support SharePoint 2010
Workshare has announced support for SharePoint foundation 2010 in the next version of Workshare Point. As a Gold Certified Partner, the new version will allow users to connect to a SharePoint Online Server hosted by Microsoft, part of the cloud-based Microsoft’s Office 365, delivering a seamless SharePoint user-experience.
Read MoreData Harmonization in Cancer Research
SAIC-Frederick Inc. and RemedyMD are merging efforts to implement RemedyMD’s Investigate Integrated Research Management System software at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Advanced Technology Program. NCI researchers will be abel to manage and analyze large amounts of research data for a very worthy cause.
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