Healthcare is becoming increasingly connected. Patients may see a primary care physician, visit a specialist, receive treatment at a hospital, complete laboratory tests at another facility, and fill prescriptions at a separate pharmacy. Each organization may use a different electronic health record (EHR) system, making it challenging for doctors to access a complete picture of Read more…
Top Digital Healthcare Solutions Every Medical Practice Should Know About
Healthcare is becoming increasingly digital. From electronic patient records and automated billing to care coordination and practice operations, medical practices now rely on technology to deliver efficient, connected, and patient-centered care. Digital healthcare solutions can help practices reduce administrative workloads, improve clinical workflows, strengthen revenue cycle management, and give providers better access to patient information. Read more…
How to Switch EHR Systems Without Disrupting Your Practice
Switching to a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system can be one of the most important technology decisions a medical practice makes. A better EHR can improve clinical workflows, simplify documentation, strengthen patient engagement, streamline billing, and give providers easier access to patient information. But changing systems also comes with significant operational risks. If the Read more…
HIPAA Checklist for Sharing Data with Recovery Homes
When someone is trying to rebuild their life after substance abuse challenges, they may go to a recovery home. While these spaces offer a safe setting for residents to seek support, they may not be subject to HIPAA since they don’t offer clinical treatments. Even so, it’s critical for both residents and recovery home personnel Read more…
What Providers Should Know About 503A Compounding Pharmacies
More providers are fielding patient questions about compounded therapies as demand climbs in weight management and hormone care. That interest has arrived alongside tighter regulatory scrutiny, most visible around compounded glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) products and the online prescribing models that offer them. That growth makes regulatory distinctions increasingly important. The 503A Model, Defined “Traditional compounding” Read more…
How to Cut Anticoagulant Spend with ePrescribing
Lowering anticoagulant costs involves both efficient prescribing and clear patient communication. Formulary checks, real-time benefit tools, and electronic prior authorization help clinics reduce cost barriers before a prescription is filled. Beyond prescribing, portal messaging workflows, cost conversations, and smart phrases help patients understand their treatment, manage costs, and stay on therapy. What if a few Read more…
Best Way to Market Your Medical Practice for Free in 2019
There was a time when being a medical professional was a privilege. Those days are over. Now you need to be a business major to complement your profession. As a health IT consultant, I felt like writing tit takes a lot of money and effort which can be put to better use. Free medical marketing Read more…
How CancerLinQ is Improving Physician Performance
Every day providers encounter obstacles while planning effective treatments for oncology patients. Some of it is caused by the intractable nature of the disease, but a lack of access to data is a significant problem as well. Despite the fact that Big Data exists, the average practice doesn’t have access to it, adversely impacting patient Read more…
Enhancing Podiatry Patient Outcomes with Custom Orthotic Integration
Foot pain remains one of the most common complaints in podiatric practice, particularly among patients who spend long hours standing or walking at work. Heel pain, forefoot burning, arch fatigue, and progressive instability often stem from underlying biomechanical imbalance rather than simple overuse. For modern practices, improving outcomes is no longer limited to diagnosing and Read more…
Balancing Behavioral Health in NC: ORH’s Call for Statewide Implementation
Behavioral Health is another term used to describe Mental Health by psychologists and psychiatrists. North Carolina follows the same set of laws for behavioral health as the rest of the states. Legal position in North Carolina: Mental Health “Parity” or Equal Coverage Laws These laws state that there should be no discrimination between the coverage Read more…