Fresh perspectives on clinical terminologies, code mapping, and patient insights from the experts at IMO.
When it comes to medical coding terms, there’s a lot to keep track of and a lot to keep straight. From CPT terms, to LOINC to ICD-10-CM codes, it’s hard to overstate the importance of normalization solutions that can unify, clean, and organize clinical terminology.
Developing a clinical interface terminology solution – or any medical coding software – requires a deep understanding of technology, code mapping, EHR integration – the list goes on. But creating a solution that truly works for the end user? That’s where empathy takes the spotlight.
Building a successful relationship takes effort and empathy. The partnership between patient and provider is no exception. Our latest insight brief explores a number of ways in which the electronic health record can be used to strengthen this important bond.
Value sets are powerful tools used to accurately identify patient cohorts. With use cases ranging from population health management, to billing and claims needs, to quality reporting initiatives, it’s hard to find a health system that doesn’t leverage them in some way. Find out how they can be employed when caring for patients with chronic conditions with IMO Precision Chronic Condition Sets.
Customer feedback is the unsung hero of quality health IT solutions. It raises awareness of user frustrations and seeds ideas for greater innovation. So, enough with the workarounds. Become an agent of change with these five simple steps.
The transition from paper charts to electronic health records hasn’t been easy, but there’s no denying the power and potential of the EHR. Andrew S. Kanter, MD, and Steven Rube, MD, reflect on the early days of the technology and what the future holds for patients and providers.
Listen to CEO Ann Barnes discuss IMO’s unique piece of the HIT puzzle and the importance of women mentoring women on the HIT Like A Girl Podcast.
Working from home has its advantages, but months into the pandemic, the novelty of sleep-ins and sweatpants is waning for many. We explore some of the perils of working from home and the ICD-10-CM codes that are cropping up in EHRs nationwide.
Reimbursements, population health, long-term outcomes – the value-based care model is changing how many health systems around the country think about these concepts. It’s a lot to manage, and it takes thoughtful planning to do it right. Get a jump start on designing your strategies with our latest eBook, Managing the financials of population health: Challenges and solutions.
Need a brief refresher on the basics of the ICD-10-CM classification system and how it works? We’ve got you covered. Take a few minutes to brush up on the international guide with our ICD-10-CM 101 guide.
Two million surgical cases cancelled nationwide in just over a month. A ten-fold increase in the cost of supplies. When it comes to the pandemic’s effect on hospitals and ORs, the numbers speak for themselves.
Precise value sets are powerful tools that can help identify accurate patient cohorts for a variety of population health and quality reporting initiatives. Find out how they can be employed for cancer care and management with IMO Precision Oncology Sets.
