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…
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…
A Physician’s Guide to Patient Portals: Don’t Waste Time, Get Your Portal Online
While the uncertainty surrounding the adoption of cloud based Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems is gradually dissipating, many practices still remain reluctant to use the patient portals these systems offer. Patient portals are designed to enhance doctor-patient interaction, by providing the latter with secure access to information which includes their medical records, lab results and 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…