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Tag: COVID-19

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A look back at popular blogs of 2021

Nov. 30, 2021

As we head into 2022, we want to take the time to thank you, our loyal 3M HIS Inside Angle readers, for your continued interest in and engagement with the […]

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Clear up ICD-10-CM reporting for COVID-19-related drug misuse

Nov. 29, 2021 / By Sue Belley, RHIA

The drug ivermectin became a household name during the pandemic when some falsely believed it could prevent or treat COVID-19. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), current data […]

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AI Talk: American Medical Informatics Association – Annual Symposium 2021 (part two)

Nov. 19, 2021 / By V. “Juggy” Jagannathan, PhD

Continuing the discussion of my observations from last week, here are a few highlights from various sessions conducted during the 2021 AMIA National Symposium. The sessions can be grouped under […]

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COVID-19 on the autism spectrum

Nov. 10, 2021 / By Precious Porter, RN, BSN

I look at my 14-year-old boy every day and think how much I love this guy. His quirks and all! He’s come a long way. He was first diagnosed with […]

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Three questions with Paul Whitaker: Shifting the dynamic of care and 2022 trends in revenue cycle and CDI

Nov. 4, 2021 / By Paul Whitaker, Kelli Christman

I sat down with the 3M Health Information Systems VP of CDI Paul Whitaker to talk about his unique background that led him to 3M HIS, how the pandemic has […]

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AI Talk: Pandemic quarterbacking, autonomous racing and digital twins

Oct. 29, 2021 / By V. “Juggy” Jagannathan, PhD

This week’s blog examines our pandemic response, a science tech competition involving autonomous cars and the role of complex simulation software powered by AI. Pandemic quarterbacking The pandemic is still […]

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Three questions with Garri Garrison: Connecting with clients, advancing technology and co-opting coordination between teams

Oct. 7, 2021 / By Garri Garrison, Kelli Christman

I sat down with the 3M Health Information Systems Division President Garri Garrison to talk about connecting with clients and ensuring they are prepared for a smooth transition to automation […]

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Twice annual ICD-10 code updates and more COVID-19 ICD-10-CM/PCS code proposals

Sept. 27, 2021 / By Rhonda Butler

The latest ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee (C&M) was held virtually Sept. 14-15. First on the agenda, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its final joint decision […]

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The Indian health system’s innovative way of managing human resource shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic

Sept. 14, 2021 / By Naveen Sharma, MD

COVID-19 and its multiple waves has led to many hospitalizations in India. India reported the peak of 414,000 cases in a single day on May 6, 20211. The burden brought […]

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Preventive health care: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

Sept. 8, 2021 / By Karla VonEschen, MS, CPC, CPMA

Have you ever heard someone say, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?” It was Benjamin Franklin who coined this phrase in 1736 to remind the citizens […]

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COVID-19 proof of vaccination: Alternatives to paper cards

Aug. 30, 2021 / By Adam Rothschild, MD

As the SARS-CoV-2 delta variant spreads rampantly through the unvaccinated population, an increasing number of businesses (e.g., restaurants, concerts, gyms) are requiring customers to show proof of vaccination for entry. […]

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AI Talk: Code generation and COVID-19 complications

Aug. 23, 2021 / By V. “Juggy” Jagannathan, PhD

Code generation Over the years I have programmed in many languages, starting with Fortran IV in the early seventies. In those days, we had to punch the program instructions into […]