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How Clinical Documentation Can Pave the Way for Operational Efficiency
Christiana Care uses a clinical documentation improvement program to engage its primary care practices
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ICD-10
The delay in ICD-10 implementation presents hospitals and health systems with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. In this special blog series, hospital CEO Marty Fattig, CIO Linda Reed and CMO Adam Myers, M.D., detail how leaders can make use of the added time and position their organizations for success.
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Coders Confident That ICD-10 Changes Can Be Easily Implemented
Documentation and site specificity still need to be improved for ICD-10 benefits to be realized.
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What Do Most Health Care Systems Have in Common?
Societies, religions and cultures differ, but health care systems in most countries face remarkably similar challenges. Perhaps we can learn from each other to face them.
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10 Reasons Your Hospital's Technology Outsourcing Initiative Might Fail
New study from Black Book Market Research finds that many hospitals are looking outside their organizations to relieve IT headaches.
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Serving 'the Magic that Is Wine' to Help Ease Patients' Worries
In the 1970s, doctors and grape growers alike encouraged hospitals to offer the fruit of the vine right at the bedside.
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Hospitals' Goal: Empty Beds; Pig-Hearted People? Soo-weet!; Adios, Mickey Ds; ICD-10 Checklist
Editor Bill Santamour's picks of interesting stuff you may have missed in the news this week.
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Docs Get Flexibility on ICD-10, Leaving Questions for Hospitals
CMS recently granted physicians flexibility in meeting the Oct. 1 deadline for ICD-10. That's leading to some confusion for hospitals. Atlantic Health's CIO explains how the system plans to overcome this latest hurdle.
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From the Electronic Health Record to the Electronic Health Plan
The electronic health record is evolving to become the electronic health plan. The result is better outcomes for patients.
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So You Think You're Ready for ICD-10?
A hospital CEO, whose organization is usually at the forefront of technology adoption, explains why his staff isn't taking anything for granted when it comes to ICD-10 readiness.
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Readers respond to articles on physician residents, aging, ICD-10, physician leadership
Readers respond to articles on physician residents, aging, medical coding, ICD-10, physician leadership
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Safer ICU; Don't Bore Your Board; Anti-anti-smoking?; Astronaut Dreams
One health care editor's picks of interesting stuff you may have missed.
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ICD-10: The Four Steps to Being Prepared
As the deadline to ICD-10 approaches, it's time to address those things within your domain and be prepared for things you can't control.
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Resident Burnout a Key Concern for American Medical Association
President Robert Wah, M.D., urges residents to take care of themselves to ensure the delivery of safe care to patients.
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H&HN Daily
ICD-10 Training: There's a Lot To Do
The clock is ticking for ICD-10 implementation. If you haven't done so already, it is time to ramp up staff training.
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ICD-10 Readiness
Next ICD-10 Hurdle? Processing Claims
Survey: Providers readying for ICD-10, but tests will tell just how ready they are.
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H&HN Daily
IT Pros Want Engagement, but Implementation Lags
HIMSS 2015 Leadership Survey underscores desire to boost engagement, though some question the field's understanding of the concept.
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H&HN Daily
Six Months to Go. Are You Ready for ICD-10?
The clock is ticking to make sure your organization will smoothly transition to the new coding set. Hospital CEO Marty Fattig runs down a list of things you should be doing now to be ready when the switch flips.
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H&HN Daily
Hospitals Play Big Role in Plan to Battle Antibiotic Resistance
A new presidential action plan for battling antibiotic-resistant bacteria could lead to changes at hospitals.
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H&HN Daily
ICD-10: Where Do We Start with Aligned Physicians?
Independent physicians, especially those in ambulatory practices, present a unique set of challenges for hospital leaders as they continue to gear up for ICD-10.
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