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…
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Importance of usability in EHR design
One of the first requirements providers have, when searching for an Electronic Health Record (EHR), is ease of use. It is necessary for providers to limit the changes in the workflow that they are accustomed to, while running their practice. So when a provider makes the decision to adopt an EHR system, it is expected Read more…
How Health IT helps physicians to improve HIV testing?
According to estimates given by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “about 1.1 million Americans are living with HIV, and 21% of these persons do not know they are infected”. A secure and efficient system of electronic information gathering or EHR can help in early detection of HIV, so that quality treatment, care and Read more…
A Case for Using Social Media to Market Your Practice
“I went to medical school to be a doctor. If I wanted to be a marketer … I would have gone to business school.” I recently came across this post by a physician. I can empathize with this doctor; growing healthcare requirements and falling reimbursements have embroiled physicians in more administrative work. Yet, I wonder Read more…
All you need to know about Meaningful Use Deadline – Infographic
The Meaningful Use program deadline is approaching fast. Start using a CCHIT-certified Electronic Health Record system now to save yourself from Medicare Part B reimbursement penalties starting 2015. The last day to start your Meaningful Use program is July 1, 2014. Start your Meaningful Use program now. Earn more incentives.
Meaningful Use Deadline: Q&A with Experts
As the deadline for “Meaningful Use” approaches, doctors are rushing to adopt the Program to take advantage of the government incentives. However, as we speak to doctors, we realize that many of them are confused about the Program, which makes it difficult for them to earn maximum incentives. The confusion surrounds the requirements, incentives, penalties, exemptions Read more…
Why cloud-based EHRs are the future of healthcare
Almost every physician these days is using Cloud-based Electronic Health Records and Practice Management software to deliver better care and manage his practice. However, there are quite a few who are still unsure about putting their most important data on the Cloud, and end up using archaic systems which not only affect their workflows, but Read more…
How to avoid Meaningful Use penalty and avail hardship exceptions?
Highlights Avoid Meaningful Use penalty; start Meaningful Use program by July 1, 2014 Deadline to attest for 90-day reporting period ends on October 1, 2014 Any attestation that follows October 2014 will have a reporting period of 1 year rather than 90 days CMS allows for hardship exceptions until July 1, 2015 Only selected providers Read more…
Clearing the Air around ‘Cloud EHR’
While many physicians are already using Cloud services, there are some who are still uncertain, and are victims of the erroneous and outdated perceptions about how the Cloud works and what it’s all about. Some people are hesitant, when it comes to sending important data to the Cloud, because they don’t feel that they’re in Read more…
Best Practices for Switching Your EHR for Small practices
As a health IT consultant, I have come across a number of Practices who made the jump to Electronic Health Records without taking into consideration the following factors: Practice Specialty Size Workflow The key factors behind their decisions are: Price: many choosing to jump on the free EHR bandwagon with little importance given to product Read more…