Worth a Read: Articles of Interest to the Healthcare IT Field

Better Codes, Better Patient Safety
By: George T. Schwend
Health Management Technology, July, 2009

The mandated switch to the new International Classification of Diseases version 10 (ICD-10-CM) is scheduled for 2013, and should signal a move to improved patient safety due to the greater detail of the new codes.

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MTM Services Standards Improve Patient Safety
By: John S. Klimek, R.Ph.
Health Management Technology, July, 2009

Medication-related problems (MRP) continue to be a leading healthcare challenge. The realities of an aging population heightens the need for additional tools, technology and collaboration to eliminate this potential danger to patient safety.

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Standards Panel Aligns Interoperability Spec with ARRA
By: Bernie Monegain
Healthcare IT News, July 24, 2009

The Healthcare Information Technology Standards Panel has approved new interoperability specifications for electronic health records, data exchange and architecture that align with the federal government's stimulus package for healthcare IT.

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