Fresh perspectives on clinical terminologies, code mapping, and patient insights from the experts at IMO.
IMO started as group of clinicians looking to improve the physician’s EHR experience. Now, more than 20 years later we’re pivoting to help healthcare organizations respond to the coronavirus pandemic, innovating to build new analytics products, and exploring new markets. Modern Healthcare sat down with our Chief Operating Officer to discuss what’s next for the company.
In late August, the federal government predicted a limited amount of COVID-19 vaccines would be available at the beginning of November, and that healthcare systems in all 50 states should be ready to implement an inoculation plan by this date. However, only targeted populations will be eligible for receipt – begging the questions: who should be immunized first, and how should existing epidemiological data be used to help guide the decision-making process?
IMO decided to implement strategic cloud capabilities in order to improve our product development and customer service. During the process, we gained a lot and learned a lot. Check out our key takeaways below.
IMO CEO Ann Barnes believes in leading with intention to build teams that are diverse and inclusive. Listen to her interview with Modern Healthcare’s new podcast Healthcare Insider.
It’s been quite a year for clinical terminology, with the need for new medical coding terms never seeming to stop. Whether clinicians are documenting complexities related to COVID-19 or describing electric scooter mishaps, the latest updates to ICD-10-CM are here to help. Below, we take a look at five interesting changes to the standardized coding system that went into effect on the first of October.
This year, the World Health Organization is celebrating the important role of nurses in modern healthcare. To mark the Year of the Nurse and Midwife, we’re shining the spotlight on our own nursing staff members for a special IMO Q&A blog series.
2020 has been getting a pretty bad rap, but we’re thrilled it was named the Year of the Nurse. To celebrate this milestone, we gathered a dozen data points about this versatile profession. Go on, test your knowledge below.
When we’re sick, many of us see a mix of primary care physicians and specialists – and sometimes just specialists alone. But this practice isn’t always the best use of resources. The Primary Care First Act, explored in IMO’s new insight brief, aims to help change this dynamic by increasing the responsibilities of, and reimbursement rates for, providers in the primary care realm.
Organization is everywhere these days, whether it’s targeted at getting your house, your finances, your job, or your life in order. So, it makes sense that there’s a need for organization within the medical field as well. What to tackle first? The medical problem list – an often-disorganized hub with an overwhelming amount of information – is a strong candidate for a revamp.
When COVID-19 first hit the US, clinicians struggled to accurately document cases of the new coronavirus, and the health IT industry quickly mobilized to provide the needed clinical terminology. Now, six months into the pandemic, COVID “long-haulers” are highlighting the ongoing need for appropriate clinical language to document side effects of the virus.
As our health systems continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, clear communication is crucial. Recent changes in reporting regulations from the federal government have led to confusion, which runs the risk of incomplete or inaccurate data collection about the spread and severity of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. We break down the changes, and subsequent concerns about them, below.
