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Federal Agency Supports UDI Inclusion in Medicare Claims Forms

Federal Agency Supports UDI Inclusion in Medicare Claims Forms

Oct 20, 2016 | | 0 |

The lack of medical device-specific information in Medicare claims forms wastes time and money when it comes to replacing recalled or defective devices, according to an early alert issued by the Office of the Inspector General for the US Department of Health & Human Services. The unique device identifier system, established by FDA and currently being phased in, calls for medical devices to display a barcode label of sorts that includes product information.

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Technology Roundtable: Inside CMMS Software

Technology Roundtable: Inside CMMS Software

Oct 8, 2016 | | 0 |

Ben Mannisto, president and CEO of Southfield, Mich.-based Phoenix Data Systems; Vishal Malhotra, chief technology officer at Charlotte, NC-based EQ2; and Sandra Calderon, an Atlanta-based management consultant at FBC, an authorized Tesseract solution provider, sat down with 24×7 to discuss what every HTM professional should know about the computerized maintenance management system market segment.

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Imaging’s Role in Women’s Health

Imaging’s Role in Women’s Health

Sep 8, 2016 | | 0 |

In October, during “Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” many women will be reminded of the importance of an annual mammogram. This potentially life-saving test has long been an important tool for preventing breast cancer deaths in women 40 and older of average risk. In this article, 24×7 explores all the imaging modalities related to breast imaging.

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Network Packet Review: UDP and Series Finale

Sep 2, 2016 | | 0 |

The final installment of IT guru Jeff Kabachinski’s packet review series involves layer 4 of the Open Systems Interconnection model. September’s Networking column delved into the Transmission Control Protocol’s function—also a layer 4 protocol—but wait: There’s another method to transfer network data. Learn more in this informative article.

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Getting Smart About Smart Pumps

Getting Smart About Smart Pumps

Aug 31, 2016 | | 1 |

While “smart” infusion pumps are designed with patient safety in mind, it’s up to clinicians and support staff, such as HTM professionals, to ensure they perform as manufacturers advertise. Seasoned 24×7 writer Chris Hayhurst took an in-depth look at the smart pump revolution in October’s cover story. Don’t miss out.

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