According to a recent study published in the Health Services Research journal, Of all the physicians who used electronic health records in 2011, nearly 75% have derived clinical benefits from the electronic copies of patient medical histories. 3,000 physicians participated in the Physician Workflow Survey, by answering a questionnaire, to share their respective EHR experiences. These Read more…
How Meaningful is ‘Meaningful Use’?
Is it me, or is healthcare in the US all about Electronic Health Records (EHRs) these days? The government can do all it wants to penalize providers for not using EHR technology, but should it not be the other way around? I mean, should the doctors not be asking the government to upgrade the legacy Read more…
6 Ways to Stay Healthy During Holidays
The holiday season is upon us again! Amidst fun and celebrations, safety and health can be easily overlooked. This is particularly true for physicians who have been stressed, throughout the year , due to healthcare related concerns, such as EHR reporting, ICD-10, Ebola, Meaningful Use and PQRS. We have come up with some solutions to help Read more…
Happy Holidays from CureMD
Closing out this year we wanted to thank you for being a part of our successful journey in 2014. It wouldn’t have been possible without you. We, at CureMD, wish you a joyful holiday season wrapped up in happiness and celebrations. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
User Conference 2014 Rounds Off An Impressive Year For CureMD
This past month, CureMD hosted its largest and most successful User Conference to date. The 1000+ strong guest list that comprised of clients, health care experts and CureMD partners were hosted by the company’s top brass, client service consultants, IT experts and account managers. During the two-day event, attendees were briefed by industry experts on Read more…
Avoid Unnecessary Costs When Switching EHR
If you’re considering taking advantage of the Medicare and Medicaid Incentive Programs by switching to a more efficient EMR system, a word of caution: even though the new implementation will no doubt benefit your practice by enabling you to effectively manage the needs of your patients, the initial transition phase may be fraught with challenges (read: Read more…
Relief from Pain Caused by ICD-10 Transition
The looming deadline for the ICD-10 transition is causing many headaches, as physicians, who are already facing financial challenges, attempt to navigate their way toward a new code set, and avoid any disruptions or loss in reimbursements. The scope of this transition has overwhelmed and crippled many small- and medium-sized practices and has led many to Read more…
EHRs and Pay-for-Performance: The way forward for Primary Care?
Despite working for more hours and seeing more patients, Primary Care physicians struggle to earn even close to what other specialists such as cardiologists, urologists and orthopedic doctors do. However, the introduction of Electronic Health Records (EHRs), and the talk of an industry-wide shift towards the pay-for-performance model in the coming years have begun to stir Read more…
11 indicators that you need a new EHR
Often so deeply immersed in looking for ways to make their practice more efficient, physicians sometimes fail to see the most obvious hurdle preventing this very process from occurring; their EHR. If your Electronic Health Record (EHR) solution is not up to the mark, you might be losing out on precious profits, and incurring costs Read more…
Nourishing the Golden Years: Centrum Silver Women Filling Nutritional Gaps for Pakistani Women Post-50
As women age, their nutritional needs undergo significant changes, and it becomes crucial to address these changes to ensure overall health and well-being. In Pakistan, where cultural and dietary factors may affect women differently, finding the right supplements becomes paramount. Women in their post-50 years experience a shift in their nutritional requirements. Factors such as Read more…