A typical Medical Practice can easily lose 7%-10% of its revenue to denied claims that could successfully be amended and resubmitted. Add to that the difficulty, at times the impossibility, of collecting directly from patients, and you’d be able to comprehend the extent of revenue you are losing despite enhanced workload. Patient collections might be Read more…
Overwhelmed with patients? Ways to run a more efficient practice
The best doctor is the one you run to and can’t find The healthcare industry has gone through an enormous transformation in this decade, and the metamorphosis shows no signs of slowing down. However, with an ever increasing number of Americans acquiring health insurance, along with the retirement of the highly productive baby boomers, a Read more…
Data Encryption: A Must for All Medical Practices
Would you ever buy an SUV without locks? Or leave the keys in the ignition while you are grocery shopping? Would you be happy to deposit your hard-earned money in a bank, with no security protocol, so that anybody can walk in and get away with all the money stored inside? The likely answer to Read more…
3 Reasons to love Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
The considerable scientific advancements in the practice of medicine, along with the ever-increasing use of technology, have markedly changed the healthcare industry. A medical practice today no longer functions as it did in the past. Physicians are relying more and more on technology rather than paper charts, to assist them with better patient care. EHRs Read more…
Top 5 Innovations Making Spine Surgery Safer and Less Invasive
Spine surgery has come a long way, thanks to cutting-edge innovations that make procedures safer and less invasive. From robotic systems enhancing precision to augmented reality improving visualization, these advancements are reshaping spinal care. In this article, we’ll explore five top innovations and see how they’re setting new standards for patient outcomes in 2024 and Read more…
How Healthcare Providers Can Optimize Last-Mile Delivery for Patient Care
We’re seeing some pretty groundbreaking changes in last-mile delivery for healthcare. It’s all about getting medical supplies and medications to patients quickly and efficiently. We’ve got these advanced route planning algorithms that really cut down on delays, plus EHR systems are now seamlessly integrated with delivery management software. Take companies like Circuit for Teams – Read more…
How small practices can prepare for the shift from Volume to Value-based Care?
An expected shift is going to take place soon in the health industry, where healthcare will transform from volume based (paid for every patient visit) to value based (paid for quality of service). The government is encouraging physicians to form Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), so that they can cut down on costs and provide quality Read more…
Eight Reasons Why You Must Attend UC’ 14
The annual CureMD User Conference (UC) 2014 is less than four months away. With 20+ interactive, engaging and informative sessions in addition to cruise trips, raffle competitions and the flamboyance and grandeur of New York, the two-day UC ’14 promises to be a spectacle. If you’re using CureMD solutions or just interested in finding out more about Read more…
The real reason why physicians must comply with HIPAA
There is widespread resentment among healthcare providers about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Many physicians, that I have come across, find the law redundant and somewhat insulting. Confidentiality and patient privacy, they say, has always been inherent in any doctor-patient interaction, and is a fundamental pillar of practicing medicine. That said, most Read more…
Simplifying EHR documentation: The tricks of trade for your practice
Although it was technology that took man to the moon, it was man himself who invented that technology. Man built the machines; devised the mechanisms, and hence, landed on the moon. You are the Neil Armstrong of your practice, to reach the moon (achieve your goals), you need to take control of Apollo 11’s machines Read more…