The day I sold my green 1998 Buick Century to settle a college loan and instead bought a run-down beat old Geo Metro, which was a stick, by the way, my heart shattered into a million tiny pieces and within each piece there were a million more tiny pieces. I was devastated beyond consolation. It Read more…
What to consider prior to switching to EHRs?
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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Break Free From Mental and Physical Trauma: Sign Up For Ayahuasca Ceremonies
Dear reader If you’re here and reading this article, then we know that you are going through physical and mental trauma. But we also know that this is not your permanent condition. Mental and physical trauma can end if you sign up for a residential retreat where these conditions are treated. But before you go Read more…
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…
How Chiropractic Care Fits Into Modern, Technology-Driven Healthcare
Healthcare today looks very different than it did even a decade ago. Patients expect coordinated care, clear communication, and treatments that focus not just on symptoms—but long-term quality of life. As practices adopt electronic health records (EHRs), data-driven workflows, and value-based care models, treatment approaches are evolving alongside the technology that supports them. One area 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 Barbiturates are different from Benzodiazepines
Most of the time people think of stimulants, they think of cocaine, stolen prescriptions, and unauthorized drug markets. But, that’s not the whole picture. The difference between barbiturates and benzodiazepines can be very surprising. Very few people know about the history of these drugs. Knowing how barbiturates differ from Benzodiazepines sheds light on how Read more…