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Nicole LudwigNicole Ludwig

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Communication is key

Jan. 24, 2024 / By Nicole Ludwig, MSN, RN, CCDS

Author and personal development expert Paul J. Meyer says, “Communication – human connection – is the key to personal and career success.” This is so true. Communication is extremely important […]

Gina PernaGina Perna

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Review your most recent visit: How would you rate your health care quality?

Jan. 22, 2024 / By Gina Perna

Many of us are overloaded with requests to review recently purchased products and services, especially at the end of the year after the holidays! Often, reviewing product ratings is part […]

Melissa ClarkeMelissa Clarke

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How comprehensive data documentation holds the power to transform maternal mortality rates

Jan. 19, 2024 / By Melissa Clarke, MD

The United States is a global medical care leader in many aspects, including the development of new pharmaceuticals, acute stroke care and cancer screening. Yet, despite our advances and wealth, […]

Dave SchallerDave Schaller

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Cheers to 40 years! Celebrating four decades of 3M Health Information Systems – Part 6

Jan. 17, 2024 / By Dave Schaller

Last fall marked 3M Health Information Systems’ (HIS) 40th anniversary! A lot can happen in 40 years, so we invite you to take a journey with us as some of […]

Karla VonEschenKarla VonEschen

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Risk adjustment: The pitfalls of inaccurate ICD-10 coding

Jan. 15, 2024 / By Karla VonEschen, MS, CPC, CPMA

If you work with risk adjustment coding, chances are you’ve seen some recent news from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) announcing findings for audits performed. OIG audits aren’t new, […]

Juggy JagannathanJuggy Jagannathan

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AI talk: Patent lawyer and a 2024 preview

Jan. 12, 2024 / By V. “Juggy” Jagannathan, PhD

This week it is my privilege to share a podcast I did with Robert Plotkin. Robert is a patent lawyer who has been exploring the role of artificial intelligence (AI) […]

Kim AielloKim Aiello

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Three questions with Kimberlee Aiello: Hiring our heroes and leaving a legacy

Jan. 10, 2024 / By Kim Aiello, Angela Haile-Selassie

I sat down with Kimberlee Aiello, director of federal market solutions and grouper applications and medical necessity at 3M Health Information Systems (HIS), to talk about her experience transitioning out […]

TaraJo GillerlainTaraJo Gillerlain

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The importance of communication: Communicating with the machine

Jan. 8, 2024 / By TaraJo Gillerlain

Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized numerous aspects of our lives, from digital assistants and data analysis to everyday health care. As AI continues to evolve and impact society, effective communication […]

Steve DelarondeSteve Delaronde

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The holiday blues: Fact or fiction?

Dec. 19, 2023 / By Steve Delaronde

The period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is known as the “holiday season” in the United States. It represents a time that families traditionally gather to celebrate secular and […]

Travis BiasTravis Bias

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The doctor’s digital black bag, now featuring generative AI

Dec. 18, 2023 / By Travis Bias, DO, MPH, FAAFP

Dr. David Butler received his first electronic in-basket message from a patient in 2005. It came as a surprise at the time. This was well before the beginning of what […]

Juggy JagannathanJuggy Jagannathan

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AI talk: Whew! What a year for AI! And Fei-Fei Li

Dec. 15, 2023 / By V. “Juggy” Jagannathan, PhD

In this last blog for 2023, we take a tour of momentous happenings in the world of artificial intelligence (AI) through my 2023 AI talk blog journey. We also review […]

Garri GarrisonGarri Garrison

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Three questions with Garri Garrison: A glance back and a look at what’s ahead

Dec. 13, 2023 / By Garri Garrison, Kelli Christman

I’m sure the big question on everyone’s mind is: What can you tell us about the planned future health care company?  We are really excited to finally be able to […]