AHIMA Annual Conference in Atlanta Underway
The 85th AHIMA Convention and Exhibit is undeway in Atlanta this week. The annual event draws health information management (HIM) thought leaders and professionals and healthcare executives from all areas of health informatics and information management for this weeklong focus on HIM’s global transformation. Like any convention it brings its share of press releases and product announcements.
Huff DRG Review Releases Mobile App for Quick Physician Documentation Look-Ups
Huff DRG Review Services, a physician-directed MS-DRG management company providing clinical documentation and educational programs for the healthcare industry, announced that their widely held documentation handbook for physicians is now available via affordable download onto iPads, iPhones and other smart devices. Garry L. Huff, M.D., CCS, CCDS, AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer, President and CEO of Huff DRG Review, made the announcement at the opening of the conference. The company will demonstrate their new mobile clinical documentation tool for physicians, CDocT, at AHIMA Booth #1917.
ZyDoc Chairman James Maisel to Present “Analytics for ACO Patient Management” at AHIMA
James Maisel, MD, Chairman of ZyDoc, an Islandia, NY-based medical informatics company, has been selected to present “Analytics for Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Patient Management,” in the AHIMA 2013 Innovation Pavilion (Health Information Innovation Leadership Series). The ZyDoc kiosk, featuring a demonstration of the company’s MediSapien™ structured reporting application linked with Philips SpeechExec Enterprise voice productivity solutions, will be open during exhibit hours at the conference. Read the press release.
Wacom and Access Announce E-Signature Integration for Healthcare
Access – a leading provider of paperless electronic signature, e-forms and clinical data bridge solutions announced it has integrated support for the new Wacom STU-530 and STU-430 Signature Pads into their electronic patient signature offering. Wacom’s full line of signature pads and interactive displays are now supported by the Access solution, enabling a smoother distribution of forms across a healthcare network. Vist Wacom in booth (#710) and Access in their booth (#1935).
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Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 4:30 – 6:00pm ET at the Omni Center Hotel, South Tower. Join your HIT media and AHIMA peers for casual conversation and networking fun. Come alone or bring a guest. Snacks and beverages will be on hand.
CFMA and SOAP Unite to Fill the Gaps in Clinical Documentation Improvement
Since many healthcare organizations are missing the right combination of clinical documentation subject matter expertise and supporting technology, CFMA and SOAP are uniting to bring the necessary blend of clinical consulting services and technology to market – all centered on clinical documentation to make all related processes more efficient and effective. With proven CDI programs, CDI and coding services, and integrated, closed-loop CDI and CAC (CACDIS) technology, CFMA and SOAP can fill the gaps in the clinical documentation improvement processes – directly resulting in increases in revenue, better patient care, and improved support services. Visit them at booth 944.