Healthcare organizations need an efficient way to process and share care delivery information to increase productivity, deliver better quality care, save money and ensure compliance. Properly Switching EHR can deliver on this promise, and provide the most benefits associated with adopting digital technology. Are you ready? It comes as no surprise that technology continues to be an Read more…
Top Ten Blog Posts from 2016
A glimpse of top HeathIT blog posts from 2016. Did you miss out on the trending healthcare news and insights from last year? Don’t worry! We got it all covered from digital health to patient engagement, physician payment models to MACRA, MIPS to EHRs and the rise of Trump care. After delving deep into the Read more…
What You Can Expect From Trumpcare
Welcome back from your coma. What did you miss? Beyoncé released a perfect masterpiece of an album, the Chicago Cubs won the World Series, oh and Donald Trump is now the president of the United States of America. Throughout his campaign, President-elect Trump has taken a variety of stances on a number of topics regarding Read more…
MACRA: A Reality Affecting Us Sooner Than We Think
MACRA is born out of good intentions, but is fraught with implementation challenges. Anyone would think of MACRA’s implementation as a monumental task, when reading the final rule for it, which was issued by CMS on October 14. The document is indeed full of legal intricacies. The good news is that MACRA will pay physicians Read more…
How To Get Ready For MACRA
There are some terms that conjure dread in certain groups: LDL for middle-aged people, Brexit for London bankers, Presidential elections 2016 for Americans and MACRA for clinicians. Most clinicians don’t know much about it. Those that do, find little to appreciate. Everyone agrees that the intention behind the law is noble, but it is steeped Read more…
A Detailed Guide to Choosing Between Weight Loss Medications: Mounjaro, Ozempic, Saxenda, and Wegovy
In the journey towards achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, individuals often encounter a complex interplay of lifestyle choices, genetics, and metabolic challenges. With obesity rates climbing globally, the quest for effective weight management strategies has never been more critical. Amidst dietary plans and exercise regimens, pharmacological interventions have emerged as a pivotal component in Read more…
5 Things to Know from Clinton’s NEJM Article on Healthcare Policy Reform
Recently the New England Journal of Medicine posed one specific question to both major presidential candidates regarding their healthcare policies. That question was: “What specific changes in policy do you support to improve access to care, improve quality of care and control health care costs for our nation?” Secretary Clinton responded while Mr. Trump declined a response. Mrs. Clinton’s Read more…
Comparing Party Platforms: ACA , Abortion & Medicaid
Whether they’re declaring “I’m with her!” or instead, prefer to “Make America Great Again!” Americans will be heading out to the polls shortly and making their opinions heard. Still undecided, or just looking to learn a bit more before you cast your vote? Here is a general idea of where Democrats and Republicans stand on three key issues in the recent presidential debates. The Read more…
5 Health Policy Areas to Watch out for in Election 2016
The 2016 Presidential election is only a few days away, and it will be one of the most divisive political contests in recent history. Considering the magnitude of challenges facing the nation, at the domestic and international fronts, one would have hoped for clarity in party positions on key issues such as healthcare. Unfortunately, presidential Read more…
Why are patients less Loyal?
Listen to this The ever-shifting healthcare landscape has provided consumers with new care options. With retail clinics, virtual visits and urgent care practices, it has become harder for primary care physicians to elicit patient loyalty. And yet, for many PCPs, success in today’s crowded marketplace depends greatly on loyalty. The 2015 PCP Consumer Loyalty Survey, presented Read more…