When medical practices switch to Electronic Health Records (EHRs), the transition is never easy and can be quite cumbersome for many. It can make the practices suffer in their day-to-day operations and they can easily lose their primary focus: patient care. Not only it can take months to implement the system, it requires extensive training Read more…
Reliability: EHRs or Paper?
Twenty Years ago, there was no concept of electronic health records. Doctors used paper-based systems and spent countless hours, filling out hundreds of thousands of papers every year. Consequently, they had less time, then they do now, to actually focus on the patient. Then, there was a revolution; A revolution of computers, of information technology Read more…
Ideal Healthcare: A fantasy or a Realistic Goal?
In 1999, when Jack Kevorkian, a doctor of medicine, was imprisoned for life for having medically assisted with 130 suicides in his professional career, not only did he get branded with the alias of Dr. Death, but it also opened a Pandora’s box of questions about how far the boundaries of medicine could be stretched. Read more…
EHR Meaningful Use Timeline [Infographic]
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From Bedside Manner to Browser Clicks: Doctor Reputation Management Essentials
In the healthcare sector, the concept of bedside manner has always been a cornerstone of patient care, symbolizing the personal touch and communication style of healthcare providers. However, as we navigate deeper into the digital age, the scope of patient care and interaction extends beyond the physical confines of hospitals and clinics to include online Read more…
CPT Codes Ophthalmology: The Complete Billing and Coding Guide
Accurate CPT coding is the absolute foundation of successful ophthalmology medical billing. Using the correct ophthalmology CPT codes ensures prompt reimbursement, drastically reduces claim denials, and keeps your practice compliant with strict Medicare and commercial payer rules. This comprehensive guide explains the most commonly used CPT codes in ophthalmology, details how they are billed, and Read more…
How to Bill Therapy Code 90837: Dos and Don’ts for Mental Health Providers
If you are someone who offers in-depth sessions that last up to 60 minutes, you might be using the 90837 CPT code. Billing your therapy sessions using the 90837 CPT code can at times feel like an uphill battle with no ends in sight. Don’t worry, you aren’t alone. It’s no secret that in Read more…
Generative AI in healthcare
The healthcare industry is on the cusp of a major disruption from generative artificial intelligence (AI). Put simply, generative AI can generate new, original content – text, ai images, audio or video – based on the data it has been trained on. Generative AI is different from traditional AI that focuses on analysis and prediction, Read more…
Optometry EHR and Contact Lens Management
A contact lens patient is not one prescription, it is a series of trials, a parameter set, an expiration date and a federal response window. Here is what the record has to hold, and what breaks when it does not. Contact lenses are widely used to correct vision problems, and fitting a patient properly takes Read more…
Streamlining Medical Billing with Digital Tools
Healthcare professionals face endless paperwork. You want to spend your time caring for patients, not chasing down billing errors. Embracing digital tools can revolutionize medical billing. Picture a system that minimizes mistakes and speeds up payments. When equipped with appropriate technologies, you can refine your operational processes and concurrently adhere to regulatory standards. The insights Read more…