Training is Essential
With the October 2014 date looming, many providers are fearful they will need to memorize each and every one of the 68,000 new medical codes to be in compliance.
Lessons Abound
As health care providers are going through the process of preparing for the ICD-10 coding classification transition, it is a good opportunity to evaluate other areas related to the process. One practical way to prepare for the ICD-10 transition is to look at areas in which you can improve how you document your clinical services. This will also provide a learning opportunity for staff.
New Resources Available
Serials Solutions is working with Teton Data Systems (TDS) to make the premier healthcare e-resource STAT!Ref discoverable via the Summon service.
Comprehensive Findability
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has chosen TEMIS’s Luxid Platform to enhance its scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly (STMS) content. The result will be search and discovery tools providing professional and academic researchers faster and better findability.
Legislation Could Impact ICD-10
After years of planning and complaining, healthcare organizations are beyond knee-deep in preparing for the ICD-10 coding classification transition due by October 1, 2014. Ironically, there is now legislation introduced in the U.S. House would prohibit the Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) from mandating that physicians use ICD-10 diagnosis codes.
Technology Leaders Recognized for Contribution
Coveo is the recipient of the Technology Services Industry Association (TSIA) TechFUTURES "Audience Favorite" Award for spring 2013. This honor was given for their discussion about the future of knowledge and content management on May 8 at the Technology Services World (TSW) 2013 Best Practices conference in Santa Clara.
Are You Ready?
With the ICD-10 coding classification transition countdown seemingly going faster, how ready are providers for the implementation? A survey by Aloft Group, a Newburyport, Massachusetts healthcare branding and marketing firm, sheds some light on just that.
Ensuring Compliance
The impending ICD-10 coding classification transition is a challenge for not just hospitals and physicians, but other healthcare providers are preparing for this "new world" with training.