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Fresh perspectives on clinical AI, interoperability, healthcare data standardization, and more, from the experts at IMO.

Case study: Optimizing the medical problem list with clinical categorization

Learn how Ozarks Healthcare employed IMO’s medical problem list tool to reduce redundancies and inaccuracies, boosting provider engagement and patient care.

Beyond dictation: Boosting clinical workflows with ambient AI

To evolve beyond just improving dictation, ambient AI must understand the words being said. Steven Rube, MD, IMO’s Chief Clinical Officer, explains.

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Case study: Optimizing the medical problem list with clinical categorization

Learn how Ozarks Healthcare employed IMO’s medical problem list tool to reduce redundancies and inaccuracies, boosting provider engagement and patient care.

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Beyond dictation: Boosting clinical workflows with ambient AI

To evolve beyond just improving dictation, ambient AI must understand the words being said. Steven Rube, MD, IMO’s Chief Clinical Officer, explains.

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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.

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Current Procedural Terminology: What’s new and noteworthy for 2021

As we all settle into 2021, COVID-19 news may still dominate the news, but it’s not the only thing happening in medicine.

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Cracking the codes: A 101-level guide to healthcare’s major coding systems

While it may have been years (or decades) since many of us were full-time students, that doesn’t mean there’s no place for continuing education – even if it’s just a quick refresher on a key topic or two. When working with medical coding terms, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by an alphabet soup of acronyms or think you need an advanced degree to keep everything straight, but never fear – this medical coding company has got you covered.

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Data exchange, Da Vinci, and a potential fix for prior authorization

Prior authorization – a necessary burden? It’s a valid question given the time and labor demands surrounding the practice, with most prior authorizations still submitted via paper methods. The Da Vinci project, along with recent action in Washington, are attempts to streamline the process.

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Worth the watch: Advancing women leaders in health IT

With so much national excitement about the first female vice president of the United States, how do we transform enthusiasm into action to promote women leaders in health IT? From STEM education to mentoring and networking, the “COVID effect” on women in the workplace to matters of equity, it’s time to talk openly about these issues to help generate meaningful change across the healthcare industry.

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In My Opinion: Talking clinical terminology with Vidhya Sivakumaran, Director of Content Delivery

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 kicking things off with In My Opinion, a monthly Ideas series featuring Q&As with IMO employees. We’re thrilled to get started with Vidhya Sivakumaran, PhD. Vidhya over to you.