ICD Surveys – Who is Ready?
It looks like transition to ICD-10 will not see another delay. Transition date is October 1, 2015. Here are three surveys that looked at readiness, attitudes, and concerns about the transition.
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Health IT Business News – May 21, 2015
IBM Watson Health announced that it is collaborating with Epic and Mayo Clinic to advance patient health by applying the cognitive computing capabilities of Watson to EHRs.
ICD-10 Infographics
In these ICD-10 infographics, see the results of an ICD-10 readiness survey, what impact ICD-10 will have, how famous Shakespearean characters would be diagnosed with ICD-10 codes & how we can get on track for ICD-10.
Cybersecurity in Healthcare – The Human Factor
By Kristi Syling – Following the Anthem breach, and more recent Premera breach, cybersecurity and protecting patient data is top of mind for every organization in the healthcare industry. Every cybersecurity solution out there will tell you they have the latest and greatest technology for detecting the bad guys and keeping them out.
Healthcare Analytics and Why Skiing is like Clinical Improvement
At HIMSS15 we had the opportunity to video Health Catalyst who took us on a tour of their booth. The company is based in Salt Lake, home to some of the best skiing in the country. They put the ski motif to good use, saying “skiing is like clinical improvement .”
4 Ways That HIPAA Encourages the Disclosure of Health Information
By Casey Moriarty – What’s the first word that comes to mind when you see the term “HIPAA”? For many individuals in the healthcare market, the word is “NO.”
Healthcare Analytics Summit
Health Catalyst is hosting the summit on September 8-10 in Salt Lake City, UT at The Grand America Hotel. Early registration special ends May 31st.
Federal Work Groups Respond to Meaningful Use Stage 3 Proposal
Four Health IT Policy Committee work groups shared feedback on CMS’ proposed rule for Stage 3 of the meaningful use program.
3 Ways to Bridge the Gap Between EHRs and Workflows
The challenges healthcare organizations face during EHR implementations vary, but many of the issues related to the technology itself can be wrapped into one package and labeled “processes related to technology.