Specialized coding software is becoming more crucial for providers as they seek to maximize reimbursement and gather data to analyze the care they deliver. Providers are acquiring coding software and preparing for a wave of coding changes. In addition, some computerized patient records pioneers are incorporating coding.

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Meeting managed care's needs.

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Using new criteria to assess electronic records.

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Cost Control↗

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Start your engines. A variety of market forces are revving up the demand for a new technology known as interface engines.

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Mixed signals on translation software's future.

Health care providers have been slow to acquire and implement translation software to streamline electronic data interchange with payers, suppliers and other trading partners. Proponents argue that after the movement to standard electronic transactions picks up speed, the market for the software will explode. But skeptics argue that the benefits of the software are limited and predict that demand will remain modest.

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As networks multiply, privacy concerns grow.

Ensuring the confidentiality of health care data is a critical issue as consumers become increasingly worried about the prospects of having sensitive medical information shared over health information networks. System designers are taking many steps to safeguard medical information.

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