Joe Miller's Articles http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Groupware and Online Collaboration: Collaboration Series #4 This article is the fourth of a series of articles exploring specific aspects of groupware. The brief informational articles in this series discuss some of the technologies associated with groupware, as well as some of the characteristics of groupware. ... http://www.a1articles.com/groupware-and-online-collaboration-collaboration-series-4-3753.html 02nd August 2005 Groupware as a Document Manager: Collaboration Series #3 This article is the third of a series of articles exploring specific aspects of groupware. The brief informational articles in this series discuss some of the technologies associated with groupware, as well as some of the characteristics of groupware. S... http://www.a1articles.com/groupware-as-a-document-manager-collaboration-series-3-3527.html 29th July 2005 Groupware and Version History: Collaboration Series #1 This article is the first of a series of articles exploring specific aspects of groupware. The brief informational articles in this series discuss some of the technologies associated with groupware, as well as some of the characteristics of groupware. S... http://www.a1articles.com/groupware-and-version-history-collaboration-series-1-3526.html 29th July 2005 What is a Document Manager without Version History? Document Manager and Version History In previous articles I have discussed the usefulness of a document manager, such as groupware, in organizing document sharing. I have also discussed the role that a Version History plays in a good document manager... http://www.a1articles.com/what-is-a-document-manager-without-version-history-3433.html 28th July 2005 25 Things Mapping Software Can Do For You 1. With mapping software you can create a report that tracks your retirement plan for you. 2. Use mapping software to create an Executive Dashboard, which tracks the bottom line. 3. Use mapping software to find the snowfall reports for your favori... http://www.a1articles.com/25-things-mapping-software-can-do-for-you-3377.html 27th July 2005 The Relationship between Ear Infection and Sinusitis A cold, allergies, coughing, and sneezing can all influence in sinusitis. However, the fact that these can be an influence in ear infection is not commonly known. The reason that sinusitis and ear infection are related is that the sinuses and the ear ar... http://www.a1articles.com/the-relationship-between-ear-infection-and-sinusitis-3374.html 27th July 2005 Customers Say the Electronic Medical Record is the Safer Choice The management of medical transcription, medicare billing , cpt codes, and other medical records has typically consisted of wall to wall files of paper records. According to a recent survey conducted by Accenture, most health care consumers feel that sw... http://www.a1articles.com/customers-say-the-electronic-medical-record-is-the-safer-choice-3372.html 27th July 2005 Finding an EMR System that can Handle Medical Transcription SOAP Notes Searching for the Right EMR Solution The electronic medical record, or EMR, is a standard electronic database solution used by medical practices and medical service providers. The EMR solution technology effectively manages medical histories, records... http://www.a1articles.com/finding-an-emr-system-that-can-handle-medical-transcription-soap-notes-3156.html 21st July 2005 Mapping Software: Putting Data Visualization on the Map Mapping Software Improves Data Visualization From the outset, it is important to clarify exactly what mapping software is and what it has to do with data visualization. If you are looking for driving directions for your next road trip, this is not th... http://www.a1articles.com/mapping-software-putting-data-visualization-on-the-map-3124.html 20th July 2005 The Facts about Sinusitis Sinusitis Simply put, sinusitis is inflammation of the lining of your sinuses. Sinuses The sinuses are located behind the eyes, the cheeks, and the jaw. They are chambers in which mucous is produced to clean out the bacteria that we take in eve... http://www.a1articles.com/the-facts-about-sinusitis-3076.html 20th July 2005 Groupware Proves to Be a Versatile Employee Groupware Groupware is a software or hardware that manages documents on which organizations and groups collaborate. Groupware, of some form or another, has become a much sought after technology among businesses. Each groupware package includes tools ... http://www.a1articles.com/groupware-proves-to-be-a-versatile-employee-3027.html 18th July 2005 10 Benefits of an Electronic Medical Record Electronic Medical Record An Electronic Medical Record is a secured electronic file of patient history, medical transcription notes, billing information, and all other information necessary to have a complete patient profile. It is true that the elec... http://www.a1articles.com/10-benefits-of-an-electronic-medical-record-2949.html 14th July 2005 The Nasal Problem Begins with Post Nasal Drip A nasal problem is a very general description of a variety of very specific problems that all hearken back to the same culprit: post nasal drip. It is important not to make the mistake in thinking that post nasal drip is the cause of every nasal problem. ... http://www.a1articles.com/the-nasal-problem-begins-with-post-nasal-drip-2884.html 13th July 2005 Finding the Groupware with a Grip on Ad Hoc Groupware Groupware is a software package that manages the ad hoc collaboration needs of the Information Age of business. In an information age of business, new phrases describe new styles of business. The word used to describe today's fast-paced ... http://www.a1articles.com/finding-the-groupware-with-a-grip-on-ad-hoc-2710.html 11th July 2005 Huddle Up. Groupware on Three. It could just be me, but my experiences with document collaboration remind me of a football game. It sounds crazy, I know, but working with a group and sending emails off to other members of the group caries with it that familiar uneasy sensation of Thank... http://www.a1articles.com/huddle-up-groupware-on-three-2613.html 10th July 2005 A Content Management Tool Provides the 5 Essentials of Communication The five essentials of communication come as an answer to the questions left in the wake of ad hoc collaboration. Businesses do it, whether large or small. Sure, the ideal would be perfect control of documents as they get passed around and changed. But wh... http://www.a1articles.com/a-content-management-tool-provides-the-5-essentials-of-communication-2612.html 10th July 2005 Spotting a Sinus Infection Symptom Right Away Information is the best way to be prepared for illness, especially sinusitis. Sinusitis is an advanced form of sinus infection, and it can most easily be prevented by knowing what to look for. Can you spot a sinus infection symptom right away? Do you kn... http://www.a1articles.com/spotting-a-sinus-infection-symptom-right-away-2576.html 10th July 2005 Bar Charts Come Alive through Data Visualization Bar charts have always been one of the simplest means of conveying information, even somewhat complex information. Bar charts take into account at least two variables and have become one of the most useful tools in corporate reporting. Budget plans, mar... http://www.a1articles.com/bar-charts-come-alive-through-data-visualization-2575.html 10th July 2005 Looking for a Qualified Medical Billing Specialist Families, mothers, employers, and medical practices all interact in one way or another with a medical billing specialist. When medical billing is required, a qualified medical billing specialist can help you process your claim quickly and thoroughly. Me... http://www.a1articles.com/looking-for-a-qualified-medical-billing-specialist-2574.html 10th July 2005 Data Visualization Flash Charts: Information in a Flash Flash chart, flash map, flash graph may be mistaken for flashy visual aids. It is true that many data visualization tools are flashy and consequently overwhelming and counterproductive, but the market has produced data visualization capable of simplicity ... http://www.a1articles.com/data-visualization-flash-charts-information-in-a-flash-2493.html 29th June 2005 Understanding an Ear Infection Ear Infection An ear infection is an infestation in the ear, caused by either bacteria or by virus. The adult ear infection and the inner ear infection are other names by which it is called. The scientific name is otitis media. Ear Infection Cause... http://www.a1articles.com/understanding-an-ear-infection-2490.html 29th June 2005 Medical Practice Software Simplifies the EMR Process The Electronic Medical Record, or EMR, has blossomed as the 21st century's medical record management model. EMR databases consolidate and organize important medical records electronically, including the electronic medical claim. Medical practices have bee... http://www.a1articles.com/medical-practice-software-simplifies-the-emr-process-2485.html 29th June 2005 Document Sharing: Who Hand is in the Cookie Jar? Document Sharing Three years of editorial experience in college taught me many things about document sharing. My editing experience was far from limited due either to my interest in a variety of subjects or to my indecisiveness during those college yea... http://www.a1articles.com/document-sharing-who-hand-is-in-the-cookie-jar-2461.html 28th June 2005 Collaboration Software: Index of Collaboration Software Technologies Collaboration Software Collaboration Software, also known as group collaboration software or groupware, is software which allows cooperation on a business document between multiple parties on multiple computers. Collaboration software also allows the i... http://www.a1articles.com/collaboration-software-index-of-collaboration-software-technologies-2460.html 28th June 2005 Post-Nasal Drip May Produce Multiple Health Complications Post-Nasal Drip Post-nasal drip is the sensation of liquid or mucous buildup in the back of the throat. Post-nasal drip is caused by drainage from the nasal cavities into the back of the throat. Though post-nasal drip is a normal everyday occurrence, f... http://www.a1articles.com/postnasal-drip-may-produce-multiple-health-complications-2373.html 23rd June 2005 Groupware: Answers the 5 Questions of Document Collaboration Every organization which creates collaborative documents, whether they are budgets, presentations, reports, spreadsheets, or other documents recognizes that collaborative efforts are requirement. That collaboration always forces the 5 eternal document col... http://www.a1articles.com/groupware-answers-the-5-questions-of-document-collaboration-2372.html 23rd June 2005 Groupware: Avoid the Ad Hoc Shuffle Groupware Efforts are continually made to manage the unavoidable ad hoc business process, but ad hoc processes do not necessarily mean a pile of messy, shuffled documents, at least not anymore. Groupware is software which tracks and manages the ad hoc ... http://www.a1articles.com/groupware-avoid-the-ad-hoc-shuffle-2371.html 23rd June 2005 Technologically Boosting the Medical Transcription Company Medical Transcription Company Virtually every medical service provider dictates SOAP notes into recorders for transcription and sends them off to a medical transcription company to transcribe and return a refined copy of necessary medical information... http://www.a1articles.com/technologically-boosting-the-medical-transcription-company-2357.html 23rd June 2005 Meeting Medicaid Billing Needs with Sensitive Medical Billing Software Medicaid Billing Medicaid billing (similar to medicare billing)requires medical billing software that is versatile and sensitive enough to work with Medicaid. Medicaid is state subsidization of medical expenses paid on behalf of qualified low-income in... http://www.a1articles.com/meeting-medicaid-billing-needs-with-sensitive-medical-billing-software-2356.html 23rd June 2005 The Interactive Map Meets the Data Visualization Needs of the 21st Century Data Visualization Data visualization seems to be the trend of 21st century business. Since the internet has taken a leading role in everything from information to advertising to commerce, companies use interactive data visualization to reach out to ... http://www.a1articles.com/the-interactive-map-meets-the-data-visualization-needs-of-the-21st-century-2355.html 23rd June 2005 Medical Billing Software Provides Easy Access to 2005 CPT Code Book Multiple data bases, multiple servers, superbills, synchronization, multiple logins, reports, backups, workstations. Honestly, there is enough to worry about already in managing medical offices. On top of all of that there are multiple codes to remember a... http://www.a1articles.com/medical-billing-software-provides-easy-access-to-2005-cpt-code-book-2279.html 16th June 2005 "Web Content Management System fr Window": Search Engine Typos Oops! I meant "web content management system for windows." Do search engines understand consumer search engine typos? Typing something so close to what you are looking for, like typing "web content management system fr window" instead of "web content mana... http://www.a1articles.com/web-content-management-system-fr-window-search-engine-typos-2235.html 14th June 2005 .Net Charts and Graphs Interact with Businesses and Customers Bar charts, bar graphs, and any other chart or graph used in financial statements, inventory reports, sales reports, and a slew of other types of reports have typically been paper reports or online reports depicting various levels of complex information f... http://www.a1articles.com/net-charts-and-graphs-interact-with-businesses-and-customers-2234.html 14th June 2005 Groupware Finds Home in American Business: Collaboration Tool Analysis What is Groupware? Have you ever had to manage document collaboration in a hurry? No need to be ashamed if you said "yes." Virtually every American business has experienced moments of ad hoc team collaboration. In other words, the ideal business collab... http://www.a1articles.com/groupware-finds-home-in-american-business-collaboration-tool-analysis-2225.html 12th June 2005 Groupware: What Works the Way Businesses Do? Groupware The internet is full of 1.5 million to 7 million indexed pages of groupware packages available on the market today. Every business needs groupware to control, manage, or track documents. Groupware is similar to other systems that enable d... http://www.a1articles.com/groupware-what-works-the-way-businesses-do-2192.html 09th June 2005 Xylitol Glossary of Prevention and Benefits Xylitol, a relatively new, natural preventative is relatively unheard of by the public, yet it affects our lives on an everyday basis. In fact, we are more familiar with it than we know-at least our bodies are. Our bodies produce about 15 grams of xylitol... http://www.a1articles.com/xylitol-glossary-of-prevention-and-benefits-2187.html 09th June 2005 Bar Charts Brought to Life: Index of Interactive Information for HTML and PDF Bar Charts and the Information Challenge Whether one is an unknown entrepreneur or Donald Trump, an elementary school teacher or a university president, a 6th grader researching other countries or a government leader visiting them, each person in any c... http://www.a1articles.com/bar-charts-brought-to-life-index-of-interactive-information-for-html-and-pdf-2153.html 09th June 2005 Electronic Medical Record: A New Medical Technology Walk Through Electronic Medical Record The electronic medical record, or EMR, has been redesigned by technology to suite the 21st century medical practice. The entire process has been wrapped around your finger. In other words, information, records, superbill, tran... http://www.a1articles.com/electronic-medical-record-a-new-medical-technology-walk-through-2152.html 09th June 2005 Hacking through the Medical Scheduling Software Jungle: Helpful Search Tips to Finding a Buried Treasure It is the reality of the 21st century medical practice that in order to ensure the most effective office management and to provide the best service to patients, a medical office must incorporate medical ... http://www.a1articles.com/hacking-through-the-medical-scheduling-software-jungle-2115.html 02nd June 2005 Medical Billing PDA: 21st Century Convenience for Medical Practices Medical Billing PDA One of the first things I notice about a medical office, whether it be with my dentist, my family doctor, or my optometrist, is the walls full of color-coded files containing medical histories, billing information, and tracking info... http://www.a1articles.com/medical-billing-pda-21st-century-convenience-for-medical-practices-2114.html 02nd June 2005 5 Reasons to Feel Safe Submitting an Electronic Medical Claim Electronic Medical Claim For years, both practices and patients have had to deal with submitting medical claims. Up until recently, claims were submitted manually, using HCFA 1500 forms. An electronic medical claim allows the submission process to take... http://www.a1articles.com/5-reasons-to-feel-safe-submitting-an-electronic-medical-claim-2113.html 02nd June 2005 Medical Billing Software takes the Stage Medical Billing Software The practice is running smoothly, with patients coming in and out with smiles on their faces because of the great service your practice is providing. At the end of the day, you review the office secretary's billing records an... http://www.a1articles.com/medical-billing-software-takes-the-stage-2112.html 02nd June 2005 Can Group Collaboration Software Meet needs According to a survey conducted by InfoTrends/CAP Ventures entitled "Content-Centric Collaboration," 51 percent of businesspeople utilizing technology such as Microsoft Office and e-mail collaborate almost daily as a part of their business operations and ... http://www.a1articles.com/can-group-collaboration-software-meet-needs-1974.html 26th May 2005 Overcoming the Document Tracking Challenge "Where did it go? It was here yesterday. Wait. Here it is. But it looks a lot like the draft I just sent my team members yesterday. I don't remember when this change was made. Who made this change? Why is document tracking so difficult?" We have all ... http://www.a1articles.com/overcoming-the-document-tracking-challenge-1973.html 26th May 2005 Workflow Management Software Ah, the ebb and flow of work. Sometimes it seems like there is much more ebbing than flowing with all of the workflow, the deadlines, the projects and presentations, but overall the tide seems to constantly be flowing in and out, in and out, in and . . ... http://www.a1articles.com/workflow-management-software-1972.html 26th May 2005