The news blog about the HIMSS12 Annual Conference and Expo – from the editors of Healthcare IT News

Actus aims to address coding issues

The Actus Computer-assisted Coding product was built and designed for hospital coders and HIM departments to assist in addressing the difficulties and nuances of inpatient and facility coding. Company officials said Actus is a widely accepted Computer-assisted Coding product in healthcare industry today and will be presented at booth 5345 during HIMSS10 in Atlanta, March 1-4.

Alpha Systems brings telephone order system to HIMSS10

Alpha ImageWorks Telephone Orders Solution, developed by Huntingdon Valley, Pa.-based Alpha Systems, is a solution using state-of-the-art technology to fulfill a telephone order within the prescribed amount of time, according to local state requirements. The solution enables information to move between the physician and points in the hospital for completion. Its multiple capture techniques fit within a wide variety of situations, and the automation of the business rules speed response to the order.

Find out more about Alpha Systems during HIMSS10, March 1-4 at booth 4503.

Allscripts solution provides remote access to EHR/EMR

The Allscripts Remote solution was developed to help providers remotely control their Allscripts EHR or Allscripts Professional EHR from any location. The solution is expected to allow providers to access their practices’ EHR through an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, BlackBerry, or Windows Mobile device. By using Allscripts Remote, physicians have the option make medical decisions that need to be made while out of the office. All instances are recorded when the solution is used by clinical staff.

Learn more about Allscripts at booth 6714 at HIMSS10, March 1-4.

Patient Kiosk aims to streamline patient processes

The Patient Kiosk, developed by Chicago-based Allscripts, is a freestanding, interactive system that streamlines patient registration. The Allscripts Patient Kiosk is designed to offer patients standard self- service conveniences including the ability to check in for an appointment, update their information and provide and process payments. Allscripts officials said the Patient Kiosk is currently integrated with Allscripts Enterprise Practice Management and EHR.

This product will be on display at the HIMSS10 Annual Conference and Exhibition in booth 6714.