ON THE COVER: ICD-10
How ICD-10 impacts revenue cycle management
Converting to the new code set will touch virtually every aspect of a provider’s operations.
By Sashi Padarthy
ICD-10
ICD-10 FAQ
Experts answer the most-asked questions about transitioning to the code set.
By Shelly Guffey and Dawn Duchek
Five steps to avoid ICD-10 stress
To keep from being overwhelmed by ICD-10 preparations, organizations should take manageable steps toward the end goal, and start planning for and working on the effort now.
By Ken Bradley
CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT
Collaboration strategies for CDS success
Evidence-based CDS has the potential to lower costs and improve outcomes by standardizing care.
By Pat Button
CLOUD COMPUTING
Tracking metrics in the cloud
Collection and reporting of key metrics are required by many emerging initiatives.
By Anil Kottoor
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Best systems are capable of ‘predictive maintenance’
Next-generation enterprise asset management presents challenges and opportunities.
By Shannon Klabnik and Jim Henderson
WIRELESS APPLICATIONS
How to leverage smartphone technologies
Improving communications with smartphones can lead to point-of-care improvements that affect both patient safety and bottom-line savings.
Trey Lauderdale
VIEWPOINT
Healthcare IT proffers smarter reform
By Phil Colpas, Managing Editor
THOUGHT LEADERS
Meeting the ACO challenge head on
Both payers and providers face complex technical and analytical challenges.
By Matt Kuntz
