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One shot (in the arm) at a time: Helping the COVID-19 vaccination effort

At IMO, our employees are our greatest asset. So, it’s no surprise to us when we hear about the ways our fellow team members are working to enrich their communities. Marketing team member Jordan Leibovitz is just one of those recent examples. She’s inspiring us all through her work with the volunteer organization Vaccine Buddies, a Naperville-based group of individuals passionate about ensuring technology doesn’t limit access to the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Four symptoms of an unhealthy medical dictionary

Oftentimes, dictionaries are associated with libraries, writing, or maybe learning a foreign language. But medical dictionaries play a large role in keeping the healthcare ecosystem connected – and running smoothly.

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Enhancing data quality initiatives across the health IT ecosystem

Getting all of your own medical information in one place can be a tough task. Now imagine gathering the data for a whole hospital, or even an entire state. Then, for good measure, throw in the fact that meaningful healthcare data analytics require that all these records be standardized before they can be useful. That’s where a normalization solution with a built-in clinical terminology layer can help.

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Data quality in healthcare: The case for increased interoperability

Given that most of us see more than one doctor – in more than one health system – it’s no surprise that medical records from a single location are often incomplete. But that’s a problem, according to a new study about data quality in healthcare.

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In My Opinion: Career and company growth with Paula Payne, Manager of Compliance

The fact that the letters IMO don’t just stand for Intelligent Medical Objects isn’t lost on this medical coding company. Indeed, we believe it’s high time IMO embraced our text-slang status and we’re doing just that with In My Opinion, a new Ideas series featuring Q&As with IMO employees. Next up is the Legal and Compliance team’s Paula Payne.

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From H1N1 to COVID-19: Lessons from the past

By now, many of us have either been successfully vaccinated against COVID-19; are waiting to become eligible for inoculation; or have helped a friend or family member sign up for an appointment. It’s a process that hasn’t always been smooth, but that’s no surprise if we look back at past pandemics. Indeed, the H1N1 crisis faced similar struggles, which we explore below.

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Discovering the power of One Word

Can one word change how you approach work and life? Inspired by her son, IMO’s CEO Ann Barnes committed herself – and the company – to finding out.

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Why getting surgical documentation right matters

When it comes to surgery, if something isn’t documented in a patient’s chart it’s as though it didn’t happen. Even the most basic facts of a case must be recorded with the correct clinical terminology in order to ensure high-quality care. And it’s not just the operative note that’s important – excellent documentation is needed at all stages of a patient’s surgical care.

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The challenge of vaccinating the most vulnerable

In December 2020, the FDA granted emergency use authorization for the first COVID-19 vaccine, initiating the largest inoculation effort in US history. But, three months later the rollout has not gone as smoothly as hoped – putting more stress on already overburdened health systems and providers.

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The new normal(ize): A primer on patient data standardization

You don’t have to work for a medical coding company to know that quality data is important – especially in healthcare. But patient information comes from a variety of sources, and it’s rarely all in the same format, or documented using the same clinical terminology. So, what does this mean? We’re glad you asked.

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In My Opinion: Understanding the clinician’s needs with Brad Naeymi, Director of Sales

The fact that the letters “IMO” don’t just stand for Intelligent Medical Objects isn’t lost on this medical coding company. Indeed, we believe it’s high time IMO embraced our text-slang status, and we’re doing just that with In My Opinion, a monthly Ideas series featuring Q&As with IMO employees. The sales team’s Brad Naeymi takes the February spotlight.

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Four steps to a more effective medical problem list

The problem list doesn’t have to be just a list of problems. Explore four ways to transform this essential component of the electronic health record (EHR) into a more clinically meaningful and helpful tool.

Big ideas. Better outcomes.

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One shot (in the arm) at a time: Helping the COVID-19 vaccination effort

Four symptoms of an unhealthy medical dictionary

Enhancing data quality initiatives across the health IT ecosystem

Data quality in healthcare: The case for increased interoperability

In My Opinion: Career and company growth with Paula Payne, Manager of Compliance

From H1N1 to COVID-19: Lessons from the past

Discovering the power of One Word

Why getting surgical documentation right matters

The challenge of vaccinating the most vulnerable

The new normal(ize): A primer on patient data standardization

In My Opinion: Understanding the clinician’s needs with Brad Naeymi, Director of Sales

Four steps to a more effective medical problem list

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