Tag Archives: ICD-10

Looking Ahead to the Future with ICD-10

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

The tale of two stonecutters - Flavius and Septimus - and the changes they face in early Rome set the scene described by Patrick Davitt, who is now providing project management support for the Mayo Clinic Health Systems Windows 7 Conversion Project.  In this historical … Continue reading →

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Using ICD-10 Codes in Population Management for Risk Stratification

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

by Catherine Mesnik, Finance Director, St. Joseph Health  There is a shift in healthcare toward population management, as we look at the rise in formation of accountable care organizations (ACOs) and medical homes due to payment reform.  These types of models require an … Continue reading →

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Tavenner Message at HIMSS13 Adds Clarity; Outlines Path Ahead

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

The public policy discussion at HIMSS13 last week had the variety and flavor of a great New Orleans Gumbo!  One of the most significant presentations I witnessed was Acting CMS Administrator Marilyn Tavenner’s session on Wednesday morning.

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HIMSS13 Blog Carnival – Meaningful Use and ICD-10

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

1.       The Journey to Meaningful Use This post is one part of our Blog Carnival recap. To read the rest of the posts as they are published all week, check back to see what’s been posted on the HIMSS Blog.  … Continue reading →

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There’s Something for Everyone at HIMSS13

Posted on December 14, 2012 by

For those of you who follow me in various social media outlets, my profile states that I have “responsibilities for all things surrounding lifelong learning, networking and engagement in health IT.” To help you develop professionally, as well as to … Continue reading →

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Congress Looks at Meaningful Use

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

By Willa Fields, DNSc, RN, FHIMSS, Chair of the HIMSS Board of Directors, and Professor in the School of Nursing at San Diego State University in San Diego, California I knew that being Chair of the HIMSS Board of Directors … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Complexities of ICD-10 Compliance

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

As a former senior applications development manager in a hospital IT department, I have been at the forefront of many initiatives, both regulatory and organizationally driven, that focused on improving patients’ lives while meeting the needs of their families and regulatory requirements.  … Continue reading →

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Implementing ICD-10 by the Compliance Date: A Call to Action from the HIMSS G7

Posted on October 8, 2012 by

The final date for ICD-10 implementation is official, and the ICD-10 race is on for October 1, 2014, according to the final rule issued in August 2012.

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Is a Career in Health IT for You? Part 2

Posted on September 20, 2012 by

Frequently, I am asked for advice from those seeking to transition to a career in health IT.  Based on my years of experience, I have a few tips to share.  And I’ve compiled them into a two-part blog series for your review. … Continue reading →

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A Perspective on ICD-10

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

By: Ross Lippincott                                                                                                               Vice President Provider and Network Service Operations                                      United Healthcare Group An effective training strategy takes some work. Add over 150,000 ICD-10 diagnosis and procedures codes to the mix, and you have quite a challenge on your hands. The scope … Continue reading →

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