ICD-O-3.2: Specialized terminology in the spotlight
When systems don’t include specialized terminology like ICD-O-3.2, you may be missing the specificity required to support key oncology care and research initiatives.
Fresh perspectives on clinical terminologies, code mapping, and patient insights from the experts at IMO.
Building a positive workplace culture is key for companies who want to make sure their employees are engaged in and excited about their work. Building a thriving culture, though, takes strategic and thoughtful effort. IMO’s Chief People Officer, Charlie Judy, breaks down how to purposefully develop culture so that employees can thrive.
Leveraging health information technology (HIT) to improve the physician experience is key to achieving the Quadruple Aim. IMO’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Andrew Kanter, discusses this important objective in his latest white paper.
Last year, IMO relaunched its website to better reflect the company’s brand, values, and leadership. In just a few months, web traffic is up and the site was recognized for three creative industry awards. We sat down with Chief Marketing Officer, Michael Klozotsky, to talk about the benefits and challenges of developing a new digital presence.
On January 30, IMO released 15 new descriptors to help clinicians more accurately record diagnoses related to the 2019 novel coronavirus. Click here for the full story. For a full list of the newly-added terms, see the chart below.
Our new content update adds robust terminology for diagnoses related to the international public health emergency surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, allowing providers to easily and accurately document the disease in affected patients.
Machine learning and AI. EHR terminology and semantic uniformity. Next steps from the titans of tech. IMO thought leaders weigh in on what the future may hold for health IT.
The fact that physicians spend so much time electronically documenting and reviewing patient data is no longer news. But a recent study discussed in Forbes shows how dramatically the balance of physician time is shifting from patients to EHRs. IMO’s Chief Marketing Officer explains.
In an industry where women are noticeably underrepresented in leadership, IMO stands out from the crowd. CEO Ann Barnes writes about the “girl gang” she brought to the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference last week and how supporting women in leadership can create positive change.
Start 2020 off on the right foot by brushing up on the new CPT code changes. IMO Senior Mapping Specialist and Terminologist Shelly Jude breaks down what you need to know.
Clinicians often encounter technological hurdles when working to deliver better patient care. As users strive to manage and synthesize patient and population data, EHRs offer obvious advantages as a powerful technology when optimized to meet doctors’ needs for their patients.
Changes to the 2020 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set went into effect on January 1 and there’s no time like the present to explore what’s new and noteworthy in this year’s revisions.
With the holidays around the corner, it’s a perfect time to do some quick health assessments so you can start off the new year strong. IMO’s Eric Rose, MD shared a men’s health tip every day in November, and we’ve highlighted our favorites below. Be sure to follow Dr. Rose (@EricRoseIMO) and @IMOSolutions for more!
