Cold and flu can be rough on everyone, including the patients and the providers both. A smart-telehealth strategy and the right virtual care platform can help sail through the difficult times relatively smoothly. The 2017-2018 flu season marked one of the worst epidemics in the history of American healthcare. Little did we know that the Read more…
Preparing Your Patients for their First Telemedicine Visit
2020 is the year of telemedicine. While the COVID-19 pandemic has proved disruptive for all aspects of healthcare, telemedicine, in particular, has witnessed a boom during the global crisis. It is rapidly evolving as the new normal, primarily owing to the convenience and easy access to care it offers. Continuity of care is mainly facilitated Read more…
Trump Administration Makes Case for ACA Destruction
According to a last-minute brief filed at the U.S. Supreme Court on June 25, it has become evident that the Trump administration plans to continue its fights to get the Affordable Care Act (ACA) declared unconstitutional. ACA, also referred to as Obamacare, is unquestionably the most comprehensive healthcare reform law enacted in March 2010 under Read more…
Top 10 Reasons for Claim Denials
If you want to attain more financial success, you must overcome these common reasons for claim denials. Denials generally fall under two categories: technicalities and medical. Denials resulting from technicalities are incurred due to missing codes or authorizations and claim to file mistakes. On the contrary, denials are considered medical when the treatment is not Read more…
Common EHR Problems and How Medical Practices Can Avoid Them
Electronic health record (EHR) systems have become an important part of modern medical practice. They help providers manage patient information, document encounters, coordinate care, submit claims, and improve communication across a practice. However, an EHR can also create challenges when it is poorly implemented, difficult to use, or not properly maintained. Understanding common EHR problems Read more…
EHR Features That Matter Most for Pediatric Practices
Pediatric practices have unique needs that are different from those of adult-focused medical practices. From tracking growth and development to managing immunizations and communicating with parents, pediatricians need technology that supports both clinical care and efficient practice operations. The right Electronic Health Record (EHR) system can help providers manage these responsibilities while improving the overall Read more…
Things That Make Telemedicine Providers Successful
Telemedicine is a win-win for the patients and providers alike. With a thoughtful and strategic approach, you can realize incredible benefits across the board. Telemedicine is foreseeably evolving as a strategic maneuver for medical practices. While video visits are not new for the providers any more, many are embracing this technology with arms wide open. Read more…
10 Icd-10 Myths Expelled
The number of myths associated with ICD-10 codes is bound to put the Egyptians to shame. Some of these common misperceptions need to be countered with facts from the experts. Myth 1: ICD-10 contains ten times the number of codes listed in ICD-9. ICD-10 includes 69,832 diagnosis codes (ICD-10-CM) as compared to 14,567 diagnosis codes Read more…
How EHR Systems Improve Patient Record Accuracy in Optical and Eye Care Practices
Eye care runs on a blend of clinical and diagnostic data that has no close equivalent in primary care. Refraction results, intraocular pressures, corneal topography, contact lens parameters, imaging series and surgical history all have to be current, and they all have to agree with each other. A single transposed axis or a stale add Read more…
Three Ways Doctors Can Use EHRs to Treat COVID19 Patients
While Electronic Health Record (EHR) has witnessed a huge boom in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has paved the path for the proliferation of telehealth facilities, through advanced data analytics and EHR dashboards. It goes without saying that the outbreak of this life-threatening pandemic has exerted significant influence on population health and wellbeing. Read more…