When in-person care is suspended, staying connected with the patients during such challenging times requires providers to adopt new ways of communication. As we dwell in times of uncertainty, connectivity, and communication remain the key to our survival. We text, post messages over social media or chat to connect with our peers, friends, and family. Read more…
Price Transparency Rule Update: AHA’s Claim Dismissed
U.S. District Court Rejects AHA’s Claim to Halt Implementation of the Price Transparency Rule. The Trump administration had imposed a Price Transparency Rule that forced the hospitals to disclose the prices negotiated with the insurers. The American Hospital Association (AHA) along with other hospital groups had challenged this rule, contending that it would undermine competitions Read more…
EHR and Patient Privacy And Confidentiality
Patient privacy and confidentiality remain a daunting concern when it comes to EHRs. Since they store and handle a plethora of sensitive patient information, you must choose EHRs with informational functionality that ensures protecting the privacy of your patients. EHRs thrive on the concept of easy information sharing across geographic locations, clinical boundaries, and specialties. Read more…
Changing Dynamics of The Physician Patient Relationship
As the healthcare industry undergoes significant changes in lieu of technological advancements and rapidly changing patient requirements, the physician-patient relationship is also experiencing massive transformation. The dynamics of this relationship are considerably altering, surpassing generational expectations, and becoming as sociologic as it is ideologic and systematic. So, is the physician-patient relationship evolving or eroding? Healthcare Read more…
The Increasing Need for Mental Health EHR
A quality mental health EHR can make all the difference for your mental health practice, regardless of your size and scale. Gone are the days when the mental and behavioral health industry was considered inferior to other medical specializations. It is today at exciting crossroads and is being finally recognized as an integral facet of Read more…
Improving Opioid Addiction Treatment with Telemedicine
Substance abuse is a stark reality of the American healthcare landscape. Telemedicine is a plausible solution to address the opioid crisis. Substance abuse is a stark reality of the American healthcare landscape. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, more than 130 Americans die every day due to opioid overdose. CDCP further estimates that Read more…
Physicians And Healthcare Disruptors
It is high time to leverage the problem-solving skills of physicians for developing physician-friendly technology solutions. Have you ever interviewed a physician and asked him what drove him to become one? You might almost always hear philanthropic stories for their innate love for helping others, or admiration for a parent or another family member who Read more…
Maximizing ROI on Advanced Practice Providers
To meet the demands for physicians, many health systems and hospitals are rapidly expanding their portfolio to include more APPs, making them one of the fastest-growing healthcare workforce. Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), such as physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and clinical social workers, can generate considerable Return on Investment (ROI) for your practice. Read more…
What will a Practice Need to Offer Telemedicine?
Are you planning to implement a telemedicine solution at your medical practice? Here are all the essential things that you need to have in place to make the implementation a success: Medical practices are increasingly embracing digital health technologies to deliver superior quality care. Telemedicine is undoubtedly one of the widely acknowledged health information technologies Read more…
Reducing The Burden of Prior Authorizations – Top 10 Strategies
Here is how you can reduce the burden of the time-consuming and cumbersome process of prior authorizations. Prior authorization is one of the principal ways that healthcare professionals seek to control costs. It is mandated by policymakers to ensure coverage of certain drugs and step therapy. However, it is also one of the leading concerns Read more…